John Smith's Keg Hire
Britain's favourite smooth bitter on tap. We supply 30L & 50L John Smith's kegs complete with professional A-Type couplers, gas, and flash cooling systems for your event.
Wedding or party with 80 adults or more in England or Wales? We can bring a fully staffed cash bar for £150 instead. Guests pay at the bar and there is no minimum spend.
John Smith's Keg Specifications
To pour the perfect pint of John Smith's, specific equipment is required. When you hire from us, we provide the exact match for this bitter, ensuring it pours smooth and creamy at the perfect temperature without excess foam.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Keg Size | 30 Litres or 50 Litres |
| Pint Count | Approx. 52 Pints (30L) or 88 Pints (50L) |
| Coupler Type | A-Type |
| Gas Required | CO2 |
| ABV | 3.8% |
| Best Served | Cellar Temperature (8-12°C) |
Do you need a cooler?
John Smith's is a bitter that is best served at cellar temperature (8-12°C). Our hire packages can include flash coolers if needed, or you can serve it at ambient temperature if your venue is cool enough. Unlike lagers, bitters don't require extra-cold service.
What's Included?
- 30L or 50L John Smith's Keg
- A-Type Coupler
- CO2 Gas Bottle
- Flash Cooler
- Delivery & Setup
- Full refund on unused sealed kegs
Hire Packages
Choose the setup that fits your event.
Keg Only (Dry Hire)
For venues that already have the gas/cooler lines installed.
- 30L or 50L John Smith's Keg
- Delivery & Collection
- No Gas/Cooler included
Full Setup
Everything needed to pour perfect pints anywhere.
- 30L or 50L John Smith's Keg
- Lindr/Flash Cooler
- Gas Bottle & Regulators
- Tap & Lines
- Professional Setup