Editing Beer tap (section)

===Portable keg tap===
[[Image:Beer kegs are ready to go (2420116048).jpg|thumb|220px|Beer kegs with taps]]

Sometimes, beer kegs designed to be connected to the above system are instead used on their own, perhaps at a party or outdoor event. In this case, a self-contained portable tap is required that allows beer to be served straight from the keg. Because the keg system uses pressure to force the beer up and out of the keg, these taps must have a means of supplying it. The typical "picnic tap" uses a hand pump to push air into the keg; this will cause the beer to spoil faster but is perfectly acceptable if the entire keg will be consumed in a short time. Portable taps with small CO<sub>2</sub> cylinders are also available.