What do I need to keep a keg fresh?

[DesignatedDecoy]

So I'm thinking about buying a keg of beer... but I won't be able to finish the 15.5 gallons in a day or two. What is the absolute bare minimum I need to keep it from going stale.

I'm guessing I will need:
a CO2 tank
a special tap that accommodates a hose for CO2

Can anyone make any cheap recommendations?

Since it won't fit in the fridge, I'll just re-ice it in the big bucket every time I have people over. Ice is pretty inexpensive. Thanks!

 

[Jupapabear]

If you are using co2 for serving your beer should last for quite a while. If you are using a typical pump they rent out at the keg store, it would oxidize fairly fast. keep the beer cold and you should be fine for weeks or longer if necessary.

 

[DesignatedDecoy]

Thanks J-bear. I've never done this before. Can I use the tap the liquor store gives me and hook up co2 to that. OR do i need a special tap to make this work?

 

[number40fan]

Keeping it cold will be your issue. You will need a Sanke tap that you will hook your CO2 and beer line to. They also call the Sanke tap a D coupler when you are searching for one.

 

[501irishred]

Here is a kit that would have everything you need. http://www.kegconnection.com/keg-kit-in-a-can-commercial-basic-kit/



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[DesignatedDecoy]

Here is a kit that would have everything you need. http://www.kegconnection.com/keg-kit-in-a-can-commercial-basic-kit/

Very nice! No cheaper way though huh? bummer b/c idk how many kegs I'll end up doing. I'd have to do the math to see how many kegs i'd have to go through to save $116