Making a pumpkin keg is easy as pumpkin pie. All you need is a sharp knife, a tap, beer, and about 15 minutes of your time. Utilizing a pumpkin as a keg and filling it with beer adds a touch of pumpkin flavor to your favorite brew. Plus, it’s a great conversation piece and it is festively fun.
These DIY kegs are a perfect addition to any fall gathering, shindig, or holiday party – Halloween, tailgate, or even Christmas. Simply stencil whatever floats your boat onto the front of the pumpkin or leave it plain. Then tap the pumpkin, add your beer, and viola – pour yourself a cold, pumpkin flavored, one.
Enough chit chat, let’s craft a pumpkin keg.
You Will Need: Pumpkin, Tap, Beer, Mugs. (Not Pictured: Knife)
Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut about 1/2” off the top of the pumpkin to create a lid.
Scoop and clean out all the innards and seeds. Either discard or set aside to roast and eat.
Use a coring tool or knife to make a hole 2-3” above the bottom of the pumpkin.
*Be sure to make the hole the same size as tap to prevent leaking*
Insert tap through the hole in pumpkin. Secure and tighten locking nut on the inside.
Add your beer of choice.
*Make sure tap is in vertical position!*
Replace lid. Pull handle forward to dispense beer and enjoy!
Beers that pair well with pumpkin:
Pumpkin Ale
Sweet Stout
Oatmeal Stout
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DIY Halloween Pumpkin Beer Keg
- Total Time: 15 mins
Description
This year, up your Halloween game, and impress even the most skeptical of neighbors.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin
- Tap
- Beer
- Serrated Knife
- Mugs
Instructions
- Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut about 1/2” off the top of the pumpkin to create a lid.
- Scoop and clean out all the innards and the seeds. Either discard or set aside to roast later.
- Use a coring tool or knife to make a hole 2-3” above the bottom of the pumpkin. Be sure to make the hole the same size as tap to prevent leaking.
- Insert tap through the hole in pumpkin. Secure and tighten locking nut on the inside.
- Add your beer of choice, making sure tap is in vertical position.
- Replace lid. Pull handle forward to dispense beer and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of beer should I use for the pumpkin keg?
Beers that pair well with pumpkin include Pumpkin Ale, Sweet Stout, and Oatmeal Stout.
How do I ensure the tap doesn’t leak when inserted into the pumpkin?
Make sure to create a hole for the tap that is the same size as the tap to prevent leaking.
What should I do with the pumpkin seeds and innards after cleaning out the pumpkin?
You can either discard them or set them aside to roast and eat.
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