Are you sick of paying huge rental fees for your casks and kegs?
For any brewery, kegs and casks aren’t just containers, they can be a vital part of the distribution chain. The main question is- should you rent or buy?
While renting can offer convenience, many breweries find that buying with the right finance in place can offer more value and long-term savings.
Renting: Convenient But Costly Over Time
Renting kegs and casks from a third party is a common starting point, especially for breweries launching new lines or managing unpredictable demand.
Pros of Renting:
✅ Minimal upfront cost
✅ Fully managed service with maintenance and logistics are often included
✅ Can be ideal for short-term needs or seasonal peaks
Cons of Renting:
⛔ Recurring fees can add up quickly and puncture margins over time
⛔ No residual asset, so at the end of the contract your equity is gone, and you never own the asset
⛔ Less flexibility with branding and presentation
If you are considering renting over a long period of time, you’re likely paying more than the cost of ownership- without building any asset value. Additionally, when volume rises rental costs can quickly become a recurring burden.
Buying with Finance: Own the Assets, Keep the Capital
Purchasing kegs and casks outright may seem like a large outright expense, but with access to specialist finance, breweries can spread the cost in a way that protects cash flow and improves margins.
✅ Lower unit cost over time- eliminating recurring rental fees
✅ Predictable, cash-flow friendly payments- spread the cost over fixed monthly payments
✅ Accumulate assets that can stay on your balance sheets as tangible assets and provide long-term value
✅ Preserve cash that can help with unexpected costs, growth and scaling
Case Study: How This Business Saved £762.61 Per Month
Before coming to Moorgate, this business was paying £960 a month to rent 120 casks- even when they weren’t being used. The business wanted to scale and were concerned about rising rental costs. Through purchasing 120 casks with Moorgate Finance, the monthly payment was just £197.39 a month- saving the business a huge £762.61 each month.
In addition to the savings, at the end of the five-year term the business would own all of the assets. Something that was never achievable when paying for rentals and the money saved meant the company could reinvest and develop their own tap room.
Read the full case study here…
How We Can Help You Finance the Right Solution
As a finance broker specialising in breweries, we’ve got the knowledge to offer:
- Bespoke finance packages for keg and cask investments
- Combined asset and working capital finance to support expansion
- Competitive rates and flexible repayment aligned to seasonal sales cycles
We can help you switch from rental spend to asset ownership, boosting profitability and enabling growth, without draining your capital.
Apply now and our team will be in touch to discuss your bespoke finance options!