A 1/6 keg (also called a sixtel) usually pours about 50–55 standard beers.

Quick Scoop: How Many Beers?

Most sources agree on these rough numbers for a 1/6 barrel keg:

  • Capacity: about 5.16 gallons of beer.
  • In 12 oz beers (typical can/bottle): around 53–55 beers.
  • In 16 oz pints: about 40–41 pints.

So if you’re stocking up, you can plan on ~55 “regular” 12 oz beers from a full 1/6 keg, assuming normal pour and a bit of loss to foam.

Mini Notes for Party Planning

  • Good for: small to medium gatherings (roughly 10–20 people having a few beers each).
  • Nicknames: sixtel , sixth barrel , sometimes torpedo keg because of its tall, slim shape.
  • Expect some loss: foam, test pours, and slightly heavy pours can knock you down a few beers from the theoretical max.

Rule of thumb:

  • Call it 50 beers if you want to be safe.
  • Call it 55 beers if you’re doing the math on maximum capacity.

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