Kegs in Boston at The Wild Duck: a keg near you for pickup or delivery
If you need a keg in Boston, The Wild Duck sells kegs. It is a package store in Boston, Massachusetts. You can pick up your keg at the store, and the store delivers kegs inside its delivery area, up to 5 miles from the shop.
Which kegs does The Wild Duck carry in Boston?
The Wild Duck has three kegs on its list. Each size below is the size given in the product's name:
- Sam Adams Summer 1/6 barrel keg
- Modelo Especial 1/4 slim keg
- Paulaner Oktoberfest keg
What is in stock changes. Before you plan your party around one of these kegs, call or visit the store to check it is on hand. The store's phone number and hours are at the bottom of this page.
Where can I buy a keg near me in Boston?
You can buy a keg at The Wild Duck, a package store in Boston, Massachusetts. The store's address, phone number, hours and map are in the Visit us section below. To learn more about the shop, see About The Wild Duck.
Can I get a keg delivered in Boston?
Yes. The Wild Duck delivers inside its delivery area, up to 5 miles from the store. If you live farther away, you can pick up instead. The store serves pickup shoppers from up to 60 miles away. To see the towns the store delivers to, go to Liquor Delivery Areas, or read the pages for Boston, Cambridge and Brookline. Before you order, ask the store whether your keg can go out by delivery and when it would arrive.
How do I order a keg for pickup at The Wild Duck?
The best way to order a keg is to call the store or come in. That way staff can confirm the keg you want is in stock and set a time for you to collect it. A keg is heavy, so bring a car with space for it and someone to help you lift it.
What should I ask before choosing a keg size?
Ask the store about each keg before you buy it. This page does not give keg volumes, serving counts, deposits or tap details, so get those answers from staff:
- How many guests will it serve, and for how long?
- Is a deposit charged, and how do I return the empty keg?
- Which tap or coupler does it need, and does the store have one?
- How cold does it need to be, and how far ahead should I pick it up?
What other beer does The Wild Duck have for a Boston party?
If a keg is too much for your party, or if you want more than one beer, the store also sells bottles and cans. The fall shelf is below. For beer brewed in the state, see local Massachusetts craft beer in Boston. If some of your guests are not drinking, see non-alcoholic beer and spirits. If you are planning a costume party, see Halloween party drinks.
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Questions about buying a keg in Boston
Where can I buy a keg in Boston?
The Wild Duck sells kegs. It is a package store in Boston, Massachusetts, with pickup at the store and delivery inside its delivery area.
Does The Wild Duck deliver kegs?
The Wild Duck delivers up to 5 miles from the store. Ask the store whether your keg can be delivered and when. If you are outside that area, you can pick up instead. The store serves pickup shoppers from up to 60 miles away.
How do I reserve a keg for pickup?
Call or visit the store to check your keg is in stock and to set a pickup time. The store's phone number and hours are in the Visit us section on this page.
How much beer is in each keg, and is there a deposit?
This page doesn't list keg volumes, serving counts, deposits or tap details. Ask The Wild Duck's staff about the keg you want before you buy it.
Common questions
Where can I get a keg near me in Boston?
The Wild Duck sells kegs at 86 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02117. You can pick up your keg at our store, or we deliver kegs inside our delivery area, up to 5 miles from the shop. We also serve Cambridge and Brookline.
Where can I find Boston craft beer near me?
The Wild Duck has a beer section at 86 Massachusetts Ave in Boston, including IPA and New England IPA pages. We carry Jacks Abby and Zero Gravity, and you can also order beer for pickup or delivery inside our delivery area.
What do you need to get a keg from The Wild Duck?
You need to be 21 or older and show a valid ID to get a keg from The Wild Duck. Once that is covered, you order the keg for pickup at our store or for delivery inside our delivery area.
What are hops in beer, and how do they change the taste?
Hops are the flower of the hop plant, and brewers add them for bitterness, aroma and flavor. Beers with more hops, such as an IPA, tend to taste more bitter and more citrusy, piney or fruity. If you want to try hop-forward styles, browse our IPA and New England IPA pages.
Which kegs does The Wild Duck have in Boston?
The Wild Duck has three kegs on its list: the Sam Adams Summer 1/6 barrel keg, the Modelo Especial 1/4 slim keg and the Paulaner Oktoberfest keg. The size of each keg is the size given in the product's name.
Does The Wild Duck carry Boston Beer Company beer?
Yes, The Wild Duck carries Sam Adams, the beer brand made by The Boston Beer Company, and we have a Sam Adams brand page. Our kegs list includes the Sam Adams Summer 1/6 barrel keg, which you can pick up at the store or have delivered inside our delivery area.
Which Massachusetts beer brands does The Wild Duck carry?
The Wild Duck carries Sam Adams and Jacks Abby, both brewed in Massachusetts. Our keg list includes the Sam Adams Summer 1/6 barrel keg. You can also browse our wider beer range, including IPA, lager and easy drinking beer.
What are The Wild Duck's pickup and delivery hours for a keg?
Pickup hours at The Wild Duck are Sunday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Delivery hours are Sunday 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM and Monday to Saturday 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
