VanillaSkyGirl 6 #1 February 11, 2006 OK, I know nothing about kegs, but I was thinking about getting a keg for the Wigs on Fire party at Elsinore on Saturday night - February the 18th. I don't even drink beer, so I have no idea what I'm doing. I was told to ask what kind of "keg" beer that people prefer. Can anyone give me any help with what else I should be doing? I assume that I need to ask for a friend with a truck's help in bringing it over to the DZ. Also, I was hoping to have people bring more of their own liquor/alcohol, and Gia will be selling her famous jello shots, as well. Edited: Gia's jello profits will be going to the Locks of Love foundation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #2 February 11, 2006 QuoteOK, I know nothing about kegs, but I was thinking about getting a keg for the Wigs on Fire party at Elsinore on Saturday night. I don't even drink beer, so I have no idea what I'm doing. I was told to ask what kind of "keg" beer that people prefer. Can anyone give me any help with what else I should be doing? I assume that I need to ask for a friend with a truck's help in bringing it over to the DZ. Also, I was hoping to have people bring more of their own liquor/alcohol, and Gia will be selling her famous jello shots, as well. Edited: Gia's jello profits will be going to the Locks of Love foundation. It's been a long time since I've bought a keg, but in my experience it doesn't really matter what kind you get. Just get whatever's cheap. If it's free and cold, jumpers will drink it. The only real question is one of quantity--kegs come in 16 and 32 gallon sizes. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #3 February 11, 2006 Thanks Walt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #4 February 11, 2006 QuoteThanks Walt. This might help you on your planning. I know you are not in Houston, but there is a large discount liquor store chain here that is known for good prices. You can use their website to get an idea of relative prices. Here is a link: http://www.specsliquors.com/ 1. Click on "Browse the Store" on the left-hand side of the window 2. Click on the "Beer" icon 3. Click on the "Keg Beer" link. You'll see a bunch of keg beers and can sort by price, name, or size. edited to add: I just tried that sorting thing. It doesn't work. You can still get good info by looking through the list, though. Also noticed they don't sell full-size (32 gal) kegs. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #5 February 11, 2006 That's ok, Walt. Thank you so much for your help. It has helped just to see prices, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 February 11, 2006 Hmm... Karl Strauss Red Trolley or Endless Summer Sam Adams Winter Lager Pyramid Hefewisen Harp Newcastle Guinness Boddingtons Blue Moon Corona NOT Coors Bud Miller Michelob etc... Life's too short to drink bad beer. Get something yummy and I will be happy to contribute to the keg fund. =) Best place I've found to get a keg is HiTime wine cellar in Costa Mesa. www.hitimewine.com They've got a lot of beers available for kegs that aren't on their website, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #7 February 11, 2006 don't you have to be over 21 in the states to buy beer young lady I take it you are going to get somone else to go buy it Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #8 February 11, 2006 Oh...um...that's right. I'm still a young one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigwallmaster 0 #9 February 11, 2006 Nightingale's suggestions were good. . . .we shouldn't have too many problems finding those brands at a liquor store near the DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #10 February 11, 2006 QuoteI assume that I need to ask for a friend with a truck's help in bringing it over to the DZ. I'm sure I can hit David up for the Truck. He is also the tap master... (just ask Karl about that) There is a store (Food Center or something like that) near Pepe's that has the best deals for good beer, or you can get it at Albertson's. Heiniken requires a special tap, but if you get regular tap the DZ has a couples taps as well. The beer suggestions that Kris mentioned are perfect! edited to add: I just talked to David and he said no problem using his truck. g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #11 February 12, 2006 QuoteHmm... Karl Strauss Red Trolley or Endless Summer Sam Adams Winter Lager Pyramid Hefewisen Harp Newcastle Guinness Boddingtons Blue Moon Corona NOT Coors Bud Miller Michelob etc... Life's too short to drink bad beer. Get something yummy and I will be happy to contribute to the keg fund. =) Best place I've found to get a keg is HiTime wine cellar in Costa Mesa. www.hitimewine.com They've got a lot of beers available for kegs that aren't on their website, too. Whos drinks guinness?? Get some bud/stella can mess up your head as good as any cheap beerHe who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #12 February 12, 2006 Most people I know drink guinness. I wouldn't drink bud if you paid me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #13 February 12, 2006 I hate strout! And bitter, I can only drink a few lager but give me any cider and I am good to goHe who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #14 February 12, 2006 Cider's good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 February 12, 2006 QuoteNightingale's suggestions were good. . . .we shouldn't have too many problems finding those brands at a liquor store near the DZ. Thank you so much, JP. You had a good idea about posting about it. Lately, I always seem to get more PMs from people, than posts. I'll let you know more about that... Edited: Ok, funny people! This is not an invitation for me to get more random PMs. (Although that was funny!) I was just mentioning to JP that I had more help/ideas from random people and friends, but it's in the form of PMs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 February 12, 2006 Quoteedited to add: I just talked to David and he said no problem using his truck. Thank you and Dave so much, Gia. JP (Bigwallmaster) has also offered to help (well, I asked him about this whole beer keg thing), so I'll take both men's help. That is so nice of them! Nightingale~ You're awesome! Thanks for all the suggestions. We'll definitely talk more on Saturday. Remember, I'm probably going to be paying for most of it myself, if I don't round up enough money. (I don't even drink beer, but I want to make my friends happy!) Anyway, I'd appreciate as much help as possible from all friends to actively round-up some cash from other friends/jumpers for the keg for that night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bazelos 0 #17 February 12, 2006 QuoteCider's good. Sweet or dry?He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #18 February 12, 2006 QuoteHmm... Karl Strauss Red Trolley or Endless Summer Sam Adams Winter Lager Pyramid Hefewisen Harp Newcastle Guinness Boddingtons Blue Moon Corona NOT Coors Bud Miller Michelob etc... Life's too short to drink bad beer. Get something yummy and I will be happy to contribute to the keg fund. =) Best place I've found to get a keg is HiTime wine cellar in Costa Mesa. www.hitimewine.com They've got a lot of beers available for kegs that aren't on their website, too. What she sez - law school is paying off, the girl's getting a good education. I'd even be willing to pay extra at the party to drink good beer ! Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #19 February 12, 2006 QuoteWhat she sez - law school is paying off, the girl's getting a good education. I'd even be willing to pay extra at the party to drink good beer ! OK, my friends...spread the word on Saturday about this. We can definitely get more of the good stuff, if we round up enough cash. In between loads during the day, mention the beer donations to friends. If it works as planned, we can go get the beer during sunset load. Don't forget, we have the seminar, pizza and Pat's movies. Then, it's party time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanda965 0 #20 February 12, 2006 Don't forget a pump for the keg as well. Here in Ohio, it is normally a $50-100 deposit for the tap. You may be able to borrow one from a fellow skydiver- that would be your best bet. Also, don't forget a trash can or something filled with ice to keep it cold and lots of cups! For fun, you may want to bring a beer bong or something like that. I went to a so called "party school" so keg buying was a very regular occurrence. A law actually went into effect while I was there that said one house was not allowed to have more than 7 kegs (I think it was 7) at any given time Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 February 12, 2006 QuoteNightingale's suggestions were good. . . .we shouldn't have too many problems finding those brands at a liquor store near the DZ. Thank you so much, JP. You had a good idea about posting about it. Lately, I always seem to get more PMs from people, than posts. I'll let you know more about that... Edited: Ok, funny people! This is not an invitation for me to get more random PMs. (Although that was funny!) I was just mentioning to JP that I had more help/ideas from random people and friends, but it's in the form of PMs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 February 12, 2006 Quoteedited to add: I just talked to David and he said no problem using his truck. Thank you and Dave so much, Gia. JP (Bigwallmaster) has also offered to help (well, I asked him about this whole beer keg thing), so I'll take both men's help. That is so nice of them! Nightingale~ You're awesome! Thanks for all the suggestions. We'll definitely talk more on Saturday. Remember, I'm probably going to be paying for most of it myself, if I don't round up enough money. (I don't even drink beer, but I want to make my friends happy!) Anyway, I'd appreciate as much help as possible from all friends to actively round-up some cash from other friends/jumpers for the keg for that night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #17 February 12, 2006 QuoteCider's good. Sweet or dry?He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #18 February 12, 2006 QuoteHmm... Karl Strauss Red Trolley or Endless Summer Sam Adams Winter Lager Pyramid Hefewisen Harp Newcastle Guinness Boddingtons Blue Moon Corona NOT Coors Bud Miller Michelob etc... Life's too short to drink bad beer. Get something yummy and I will be happy to contribute to the keg fund. =) Best place I've found to get a keg is HiTime wine cellar in Costa Mesa. www.hitimewine.com They've got a lot of beers available for kegs that aren't on their website, too. What she sez - law school is paying off, the girl's getting a good education. I'd even be willing to pay extra at the party to drink good beer ! Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #19 February 12, 2006 QuoteWhat she sez - law school is paying off, the girl's getting a good education. I'd even be willing to pay extra at the party to drink good beer ! OK, my friends...spread the word on Saturday about this. We can definitely get more of the good stuff, if we round up enough cash. In between loads during the day, mention the beer donations to friends. If it works as planned, we can go get the beer during sunset load. Don't forget, we have the seminar, pizza and Pat's movies. Then, it's party time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanda965 0 #20 February 12, 2006 Don't forget a pump for the keg as well. Here in Ohio, it is normally a $50-100 deposit for the tap. You may be able to borrow one from a fellow skydiver- that would be your best bet. Also, don't forget a trash can or something filled with ice to keep it cold and lots of cups! For fun, you may want to bring a beer bong or something like that. I went to a so called "party school" so keg buying was a very regular occurrence. A law actually went into effect while I was there that said one house was not allowed to have more than 7 kegs (I think it was 7) at any given time Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Amanda965 0 #20 February 12, 2006 Don't forget a pump for the keg as well. Here in Ohio, it is normally a $50-100 deposit for the tap. You may be able to borrow one from a fellow skydiver- that would be your best bet. Also, don't forget a trash can or something filled with ice to keep it cold and lots of cups! For fun, you may want to bring a beer bong or something like that. I went to a so called "party school" so keg buying was a very regular occurrence. A law actually went into effect while I was there that said one house was not allowed to have more than 7 kegs (I think it was 7) at any given time Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
