• There are a variety of keg tap systems available for tapping beer kegs depending on the brand and if it is a domestic United States brewery, European brewery or a microbrewery keg. Keg tap options can also vary by costs but ultimately the keg tap and keg must match in order to successful tap a keg of beer.
  
  

Keg Tap: D System

• The D system is also known as American Sankey. The most common keg tap system in the United States and Canada, the D system accommodates all the major American brewery kegs including MillerCoors, Anheuser-Busch and Labatt as well as craft brewery kegs.
  
  

European Taps

• The S system is utilized by various European breweries and is also known as European Sankey. The S system is designed with a narrow, long probe and the popular choice for breweries like Heineken, Amstel Light and Heineken. The A, G, U systems are commonly used with imported beer kegs like Guinness, Harp and Bass.
  
  

Twin Probe Beer Taps

• Compatible with keg brands like Gold Star and Hoff Stevens, the twin probe beer taps are not as common as other taps.
  
  

Picnic Keg Taps

• For use with small, single kegs, the picnic keg taps are inexpensive ways to enjoy draft beer when using small keg called pony or bronco kegs. Typically, picnic kegs are purchased by individuals for home or recreational use.
  
  

Electric Keg Taps

• Electric keg taps are typically used for parties and one day events, operate by pumping oxygen into the keg and by using a standard AC outlet. Oxygen can shorten the life span of the beer to a day or two. Using a CO2 system, which adds carbonation to the beer, instead of an oxygen system will keep beer fresh for up to 18 days if refrigerated properly.