Self service controlled beverage dispensing system

A self service controlled beverage dispensing system, comprising:

• a generally hollow container having a fill valve, a drain valve, a fill valve connector, and a drain valve connector disposed thereon;
• a self service filling station that includes
• a main body having a receiving bay for receiving the container,
• a beverage fill line having a first connector located within the receiving bay, said first connector being configured to engage the fill valve connector of the container, and said fill line being configured to supply a beverage to the container,
• a drain line having a second connector located within the receiving bay, said second connector being configured to engage the drain valve connector of the container, and said drain line being configured to remove a foam and air from the container,
• a biometric identification unit configured to establish an age and identity of a user,
• a communication unit configured to communicate with a system server via a network,
• one or more input and output devices configured to interface with a user, and
• a central control unit configured to control an operation of the self service filling station;
• and
• a dispensing tap that includes
• a main body having a surface for receiving the container,
• a C02 supply line having a C02 connector that is configured to engage the fill valve connector of the container, and said C02 supply line being configured to supply a pressurized gas to the container,
• a tap line having a tap connector that is configured to engage the drain valve connector of the container, and said tap line being configured to transport a received beverage to a beer tap valve that is located on the main body of the dispensing tap.