Beverage & Keg Storage
Beverage & Keg Storage Rack Systems
Purpose-built storage for breweries, distributors, and beverage operations. Handles the weight, shape, and throughput challenges unique to beverage inventory.
2,500 lbs/Position
Rated for full-keg loads
FIFO Flow
Gravity rotation for date-sensitive product
High-Pile Ready
Permit coordination included
Beverage and keg storage racking is a specialized warehouse storage system designed for the heavy, irregularly shaped inventory common in beverage distribution and brewery operations. These systems accommodate kegs, cases, and palletized beverages with reinforced load capacities and configurations that support efficient rotation.
The Right Application
Built for Beverage Distribution and Hospitality Supply
Keg Storage and Rotation
Full kegs are heavy, cylindrical, and awkward to handle in standard rack configurations. Keg storage systems use horizontal nesting supports and gravity-feed lanes designed for the specific dimensions and weight of half-barrel, quarter-barrel, and sixth-barrel kegs.
Date-Sensitive Case Rotation
Beer, wine, and carbonated beverage cases have firm freshness windows. Gravity flow lanes enforce FIFO rotation without relying on warehouse staff discipline, a requirement for distributor operations that sell to on-premise accounts.
High-Pile Storage Compliance
Beverage warehouses frequently meet the high-pile storage threshold that triggers fire marshal review and sprinkler requirements. We coordinate permitting with your local fire marshal and ensure the rack design meets all applicable code requirements.
Technical Specifications
Key Specs & Configuration
| Pallet Load Capacity | Engineered for heavy beverage pallets, 3,000–4,500+ lbs per pallet position |
| Keg Formats | Half-barrel (15.5 gal), quarter-barrel, sixth-barrel (sixtel), and specialty formats |
| System Types | Selective, drive-in, push-back, and specialized keg racks, selected for your product mix and rotation needs |
| Environment | Ambient, cooler, and cold storage configurations, cold-rated components where required |
| Best For | Breweries, beverage distributors, retailers, cold storage facilities |
| FIFO Capability | Pallet flow and carton flow lanes enforce rotation for freshness-critical products |
| Code Notes | Heavy loads require enhanced structural engineering; beverage commodity classifications affect fire protection design; high-pile storage permits typically required |
How It Works
Designed for the Unique Demands of Beverage Operations
Beverage operations have : extreme pallet weights, mixed keg formats, temperature requirements, and high throughput with freshness rotation requirements. Standard racking can handle beverage loads, but it must be sized and configured correctly for what you're actually storing.
We design systems accounting for all factors: actual pallet weights (full beverage pallets routinely exceed 3,000 lbs), keg formats (half-barrel, quarter-barrel, sixtel, specialty), temperature requirements, and throughput demands. Keg cradle systems support multiple formats in horizontal nesting configurations. Case storage uses gravity flow lanes sized for beverage case dimensions with speed reducers calibrated for heavier case weights.
We also handle high-pile , the threshold that triggers fire marshal review and special permit requirements for many beverage warehouses. Beverage commodity classifications affect fire protection design, and we coordinate with your jurisdiction before installation begins.
What You Get
Built In, Not Bolted On
Keg Cradle Systems
Horizontal keg nesting supports sized for half-barrel, quarter-barrel, and sixth-barrel formats, stable storage with safe, accessible retrieval.
Gravity Flow Case Lanes
FIFO roller lanes sized for standard beverage , enforces rotation discipline for date-sensitive product without relying on manual processes.
High-Pile Permit Coordination
Many beverage facilities trigger high-pile storage requirements. We coordinate fire marshal review and permit records as part of the installation, a common gap for beverage operators who inherit unpermitted systems.
Best Suited For
Common Applications and Industries
Food & Beverage
The : breweries, distributors, and hospitality supply operations with heavy keg and case volume.
Cold Storage
Refrigerated beverage storage with date-sensitive rotation and dense keg configurations.
Warehouse Distribution
Beverage distribution operations with high daily volume and strict product rotation requirements.
Third-Party Logistics
3PL facilities serving beverage clients with specialized product handling requirements.
Related Services
We Handle Design, Installation & Permitting
John and Ivan recently took great care of our new warehouse project. We made a planning error that was completely our fault and they were very understanding and fair with pricing, completed all requests timely and were very professional throughout the entire process. We will definitely use them again when we expand further.
Caylon Esposito
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Other Systems to Consider
Related Storage Systems
Drive-In Racks
High-density lane storage for high-volume single-SKU beverage cases.
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Pallet Flow Racks
FIFO gravity flow at the pallet level for date-controlled full pallet beverage storage.
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Carton Flow Racks
FIFO case flow lanes for high-velocity beverage pick faces.
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Common Questions
Can standard pallet racking handle beverage loads?
Yes, but it must be sized correctly for the weight. Standard pallet racking rated for 2,500 lbs per bay will fail under full beverage pallet loads that routinely exceed 3,000–4,500 lbs. We design for your actual product weights, not a generic pallet profile. If you have existing racking, we can assess load capacity and identify positions that are undersized for your product.
What keg storage options do you offer?
Keg storage configurations include horizontal nesting cradle systems (kegs stored on their side, stacked in gravity-feed rows), vertical keg stands, and pallet storage for kegged product. The right configuration depends on your keg volume, formats, and retrieval frequency. We design for your actual keg mix, not one-size cradle dimensions.
How do you handle FIFO requirements for perishable beverage products?
Pallet flow lanes deliver FIFO at the full : loaded from the rear, picked from the front, gravity-fed. Carton flow handles case-level FIFO for six-packs and cases. Both enforce rotation mechanically without relying on warehouse staff discipline. We design the system around your rotation requirements and throughput volume.
Running a Brewery or Beverage Distribution Operation?
We'll design storage that handles your product weight, rotation needs, and volume. With permitting included. Free site visit, no obligation.
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