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Reconditioned Ball Lock Kegs for Lots LESS than AIH’s Black Friday Sale!

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5 Gallon Cornelius Keg, Ball Lock (Used)

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Used & Tested, Ball Lock Keg, With Pressure Relief Valve
Used & Pressure Tested – Ball Lock – Includes Pressure Relief Valve Lid

Cleaned and pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, cornelius style tank. These tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure. 25″ tall and 8.5″ diameter. Tanks will show normal wear and tear.

Kegs include the o-rings and poppits that were installed when we received the tanks. We will often change an o-ring or poppit to get the tank to hold pressure. Grab new o-rings and poppits here if you’d like.

If you are just getting into kegging you will need a kegging setup to go with these kegs. We sell keg systems and have a whole lot more kegging options.

We know some homebrewers are more picky than others, so please keep in mind that these are USED kegs. Some of these kegs are probably 30 years old. Do not expect new kegs. If you are looking for new kegs, please check out our new kegs. With this said, they are going to show normal wear and tear. We are not implying that our kegs are not quality…we just want to avoid any misunderstandings.

If you are unhappy with your used 5 Gallon Cornelius Kegs for any reason, we will gladly take them back. The purchaser will be responsible for return shipping charges.


 

As of this update Northern Brewer and their vanity brand AIH have used ball locks for a whopping $84.99.

Shipping is an extra cost at Northern Brewer. For me it’s $18.94. That figures to $103.93. Compare that to brand new kegs below and if you live in the contiguous US this would be $21.44 MORE than brand new kegs with the deal below.

AIH has started a Black Friday Sale. That’s 20% off select items. Check your email for that coupon as it’s email only at this point. Used kegs qualify. so $84.99 minus 20% is… $67.99.

Or, how about RECONDITIONED kegs for quite a bit less?

OR RECONDITIONED Ball Lock Kegs for… $39.95! BEATS 2017 Pricing

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

5 Gallon Reconditioned Ball Lock Keg – Dual Handle

Our 5 gallon reconditioned ball lock keg, both new and fully reconditioned, are far and away our most popular kegs — and for good reason. Reconditioned kegs are a great way to get the capacity and quality of a true brewer’s keg when you’re just getting started with in-home brewing: you can craft your very own beer, soda, Kombucha tea, cold brew coffee, nitro coffee and more, all at a great, affordable price.

But used kegs are leaky, sticky, and completely beat, right? Not at Beverage Elements. All our used kegs have been reconditioned right here, in house: we clean, sanitize, de-label, and pressure-check each and every one. Even though your reconditioned keg might not be brand new, you’ll never know it. Check out a few of the features and benefits you’ll be getting with this reconditioned ball lock keg.

(Class 1) Keg Features

  • Cleaned, sanitized, de-labeled and pressure-checked
  • Manual pressure relief built into the lid for easy depressurization
  • Durable stainless steel body and dual rubber handles
  • O-rings replaced during pressure check if necessary. Pro Tip: keep a spare set on hand at all times, since O-rings sometimes crack in transit and during keg cleaning
  • True ball lock keg — not converted pin lock
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, Kombucha tea, nitro coffee, and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 8.5″ diameter x 25″ height — dimensions may vary slightly from wear

This is a Class 1 reconditioned ball lock keg. That’s the best condition of our reconditioned kegs — however, it is still used. It may have some scratches, dents, and other signs of use


 

As of this posting Beverage Elements has these for just $39.95. That’s an outstanding deal! For some pricing clarity, we featured these kegs back in March of 2017. At that time they were MORE. $49.90 each and you had to buy a two pack to get that price.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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ONE Available… Reconditioned Class III 5 Gallon Ball Lock Kegs – $34.95!

Reconditioned Class 3 Kegs from Beverage Elements

This reconditioned 5 gallon ball lock keg is our absolute best bargain in a used keg. They may not pack all the beauty of other kegs, but they’ve got your back when it comes to drinking.

These are the true party animals of the used keg set— each of these 5 gallon ball lock kegs had way too much fun in a prior life. They may have even seen a bar fight or six, but they still know how to hold their own under pressure (they’ve been tested to make sure).

Like all of our ball lock kegs, these reconditioned beauties have all the important good stuff where it counts, as well as one more serious plus—they’re an unbelievably affordable way to store your beer, soda, cold brew and nitro coffee, Kombucha tea, and any other beverage of your choice.


When these become available, they typically don’t last for long. Get them while you can!

5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg – Reconditioned – Class 3

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Mini Gas Regulator [serve your beer on the go]

Mini Gas Regulator Tr21.4 Soda Charger Include Transparent Gas Line Assembly, Ball Lock Gas Disconnect Corny Keg Dispenser Soda Cylinders Soda Canister For Homebrewing

Mini Gas Regulator Tr21.4 Soda Charger Include Transparent Gas Line Assembly, Ball Lock Gas Disconnect Corny Keg Dispenser Soda Cylinders Soda Canister For Homebrewing

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Highlighted Features
  • 【Rich Package】: 5ft Transparent Gas Hose ID 5/16" OD 9/16", a ball lock gas disconnect and a Carbon Soda dioxide micro gas regulator (0-90psi);
  • 【High Quality】: High-quality Aluminum material for mini Soda Gas Regulator, Plastic for Gas Ball lock disconnect, PVC Food Grade material for Gas tube, safe, reliable and not easy to wear;
  • 【Multiple Advantage】: Portable, keep dispensing pressure in your keg when you are away from home without bulky Soda gear, a perfect choice for beer homebrew;
  • 【Easy to Connect】: This Set Fit for Soda stream of European standard and it is used for Soda Cylinders Soda Canister with thread T21x4.
  • 【Quality Guarantee】: Quality Guarantee, any problem for Soda Mini Gas Regulator Gas Line Assembly, Money Back or Replacement free.

 

LUCKEG Mini Gas Regulator Tr21.4 Soda Charger Include Transparent Gas Line Assembly, Ball Lock Gas Disconnect Corny Keg Dispenser Soda Cylinders Soda Canister For Homebrewing – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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The Best Ball Lock Keg Deal Going On Right Now…

Reconditioned Ball Lock Kegs for… $39.95! BEATS 2017 Pricing

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

5 Gallon Reconditioned Ball Lock Keg – Dual Handle

Our 5 gallon reconditioned ball lock keg, both new and fully reconditioned, are far and away our most popular kegs — and for good reason. Reconditioned kegs are a great way to get the capacity and quality of a true brewer’s keg when you’re just getting started with in-home brewing: you can craft your very own beer, soda, Kombucha tea, cold brew coffee, nitro coffee and more, all at a great, affordable price.

But used kegs are leaky, sticky, and completely beat, right? Not at Beverage Elements. All our used kegs have been reconditioned right here, in house: we clean, sanitize, de-label, and pressure-check each and every one. Even though your reconditioned keg might not be brand new, you’ll never know it. Check out a few of the features and benefits you’ll be getting with this reconditioned ball lock keg.

(Class 1) Keg Features

  • Cleaned, sanitized, de-labeled and pressure-checked
  • Manual pressure relief built into the lid for easy depressurization
  • Durable stainless steel body and dual rubber handles
  • O-rings replaced during pressure check if necessary. Pro Tip: keep a spare set on hand at all times, since O-rings sometimes crack in transit and during keg cleaning
  • True ball lock keg — not converted pin lock
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, Kombucha tea, nitro coffee, and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 8.5″ diameter x 25″ height — dimensions may vary slightly from wear

This is a Class 1 reconditioned ball lock keg. That’s the best condition of our reconditioned kegs — however, it is still used. It may have some scratches, dents, and other signs of use


 

As of this posting Beverage Elements has these for just $39.95. That’s an outstanding deal! For some pricing clarity, we featured these kegs back in March of 2017. At that time they were MORE. $49.90 each and you had to buy a two pack to get that price.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles


Used Ball Locks – Scratch & Dent Ball Locks… $42.95

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

These kegs hold pressure and work fine, but have some more significant dents. They may have a broken handle or loose rubber top or bottom or an excessive amount of labels. These are refurbished ball lock Pepsi Style kegs with all new orings and a manual pull-ring relief valve. Photo shows example kegs, but are priced each.

As of this posting these are on sale for $42.95. Check site for current price & availability.

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

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Replacement Ball Lock Keg Posts… $6.28!

Driak 19/32"-18 Thread Cornelius Type Ball Lock Keg Fittings Poppet fit Ball Lock Keg Post Liquid & Gas,Keg Seal Replacement Kit o-ring

9/32″-18 Thread Cornelius Type Keg Posts

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Highlighted Features
  • Cornelius Type keg Ball Lock Post & Poppet Female Thread Gas + liquid
  • Thread Standard: 19/32"-18
  • The kit contains a liquid and gas post fitting
  • The ball lock conversion kit allows you to convert your Cornelius pin lock keg to a ball lock keg.
  • These work great with Cornelius style kegs. NOT compatible with Firestone, Hoover, and Spartanburg kegs.

 

  • Replace damaged posts on your compatible ball lock keg or convert compatible pin lock kegs to ball lock.  How to Find Your Keg Model
  • The product description mentions converting pin lock keg to ball lock. Pin locks typically have 9/16-18 thread, so I doubt this will work with most pin lock kegs.
  • This set appears to include Universal Poppets – check out our Tips on Installing and Adjusting Universal Poppets

11/2 7:30 PM Central: These are on sale for just… $6.28. That’s a bargain! Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying orderPrices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Driak 19/32″-18 Thread Cornelius Type Ball Lock Keg Fittings Poppet fit Ball Lock Keg Post Liquid & Gas,Keg Seal Replacement Kit o-ring – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

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New AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs on Sale!

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For a limited time Beverage Elements is discounting select AMCYL offerings. They’re offering some outstanding deals!

Complete Selection: AMCYL Kegs at Beverage Elements

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Check out My In Depth Hands on Review of AMCYL Kegs!

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Ball Lock Kegs from… $38.99 at Beverage Elements!

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Beverage Elements has some OUSTANDING DEALS on ball lock kegs going on right now.

Additional savings are available with multi-packs. Check out Beverage Elements full lineup

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Kegland Oxebar Keg Sale at William’s Brewing!

KegLand Oxebar Kegs

Do you want to save money on kegging? Oxebar kegs are made from Oxebar Mono which is a PET polymer blend that has increased barrier properties versus standard PET plastic. What this means is you can store your beer in economical Oxebar kegs for as long as 6 months without oxygen ingress and C02 loss. Of course, the greatest thing about Oxebar is the cost savings: compare and save!


The lineup includes kegs in a variety of sizes and tapping heads.

As of this posting William’s Brewing is discounting all Oxebar kegs and accessories by 15%.

No coupon code required, discount reflected in cart.

Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

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New Replacement Corny Keg Lid with Stainless Steel PRV

Keg Lid with Built-In Pressure Relief – Pin Lock or Ball Lock

Keg Lid with Built-In Pressure Relief – Pin Lock or Ball Lock

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Highlighted Features
  • REPLACEMENT KEG LID: for ball lock and pin lock kegs
  • PRESSURE RELIEF: Built-in manual pressure relief
  • MODIFY EXISTING PIN LOCK KEG: Add a manual pressure relief to your pin lock keg
  • MODIFY EXISTING BALL LOCK KEG: Refresh your ball lock keg with a brand new lid
  • QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Stainless steel with new O-ring

 

Note from HBF: One difference between Pin Lock and Ball Lock kegs is the type of lids that come with each.  Ball Locks, generally, have a manual PRV valve, while Pin Locks do not.  Ball Lock style lids are, in my opinion, superior because the manual PRV allows you to easily vent your keg as needed.  The good news is that, for standard kegs, the lids are the same size and can be interchanged.  That means you can use a Ball Lock style lid in a Pin Lock Keg.

Keg Lid with Built-In Pressure Relief – Pin Lock or Ball Lock – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


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Complete Ball Lock Tap Assembly [serve your beer on the go] – on sale for… $23.99

Stainless Steel Stem Beer Keg Tap Self-Closing Beer Tap Faucet Ball Lock Tap Polished Chrome-Plated Brass Beer Faucet Ball Lock Faucet with Ball Lock Quick Disconnect Picnic Corny Keg Tap

Stainless Steel Stem Beer Keg Tap Self-Closing Beer Tap Faucet Ball Lock Tap Polished Chrome-Plated Brass Beer Faucet Ball Lock Faucet with Ball Lock Quick Disconnect Picnic Corny Keg Tap

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Highlighted Features
  • Newly Upgraded Self-Closing Corny Keg Tap: This picnic tap comes with a stainless steel spring that fits between the beer faucet and the faucet adapter, allowing the draft beer keg tap to automatically close after opening. Avoid inadvertent touches that cause the picnic faucet to open, resulting in beer waste and mess
  • Smooth Faucet Interior Finish for Less Foaming: The polished inner wall reduces beer rubbing inside the beer tap faucet, reducing beer foaming. This awesome beer faucet with ball lock disconnect is the perfect replacement for that annoying plastic picnic tap
  • Healthy and Durable Material: Food safe stainless steel beer faucet core ensures no rust and corrosion resistance. The high-quality brass body is rugged and durable. Five layer chrome is polished in the outer layer, and not easy to fall off. Exquisite appearance and will not affect the beverage flavor
  • Tight Connection for Leak-free: The draft beer faucet has a wear-resistant rubber gasket that creates a tight seal to avoid leaks. The attached beer faucet wrench can be used to tighten the beer faucet adapter during installation, ensuring tight connections and leak-free
  • Easy to Clean: Simple structure, easy to disassemble for cleaning after use. The ball lock picnic tap includes a tap brush and rubber beer tap cover. Plug brush could remove sediment and keep the original taste of beer. The faucet cover keeps dirt from entering the keg tap

Includes faucet, adapter, ball lock qd and accessories. Does not include pictured keg.

10/31 3 PM Central: This combo is on sale for just $23.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying orderPrices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Single Handle RECONDITIONED Ball Lock Kegs for… $44.95

5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg – Single Handle – Reconditioned

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg – Single Handle

Here’s an awesome value in a reconditioned 5 gallon ball lock keg. If you’re a bit of a rebel but still reliable as a watch, these kegs are a perfect match.

This baby sits right in the middle of our used keg condition scale; the sweet middle ground between looks and budget. Yeah, this reconditioned 5 gallon keg has “experience” in beverage use, but it’s reconditioned it to be ready for more years of faithful service. It’s love at first keg, without all the investment.

How’s that?  Like we said—the happy middle for happy homebrew, cold brew and nitro coffee, tea, Kombucha, soda, and whatever you’re drinking this week.

Reconditioned Single Handle 5 Gallon Keg Features:

  • Stainless steel body
  • Manual pressure relief built into the lid
  • Manufactured single handle
  • Reconditioned – cleaned, sanitized, de-labeled and pressure-checked before shipping
  • We install new O-rings as necessary during pressure testing
  • Keg is a true ball lock, not a converted pin lock (like some other recon kegs)
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, and tea, as well as nitro coffee and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 8.5″ diameter x 25″ height. Dimensions may vary slightly from wear.

 

As of this posting Beverage Elements has these for just $44.95. Shipping is an additional calculated cost. No coupon code necessary, check product page to see if this deal is still available.

5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg – Single Handle – Reconditioned

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Our Double Handle Kegs for LESS

These are typically more expensive than single/strap handle kegs…

 

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

5 Gallon Reconditioned Ball Lock Keg – Dual Handle

Our 5 gallon reconditioned ball lock keg, both new and fully reconditioned, are far and away our most popular kegs — and for good reason. Reconditioned kegs are a great way to get the capacity and quality of a true brewer’s keg when you’re just getting started with in-home brewing: you can craft your very own beer, soda, Kombucha tea, cold brew coffee, nitro coffee and more, all at a great, affordable price.

But used kegs are leaky, sticky, and completely beat, right? Not at Beverage Elements. All our used kegs have been reconditioned right here, in house: we clean, sanitize, de-label, and pressure-check each and every one. Even though your reconditioned keg might not be brand new, you’ll never know it. Check out a few of the features and benefits you’ll be getting with this reconditioned ball lock keg.

(Class 1) Keg Features

  • Cleaned, sanitized, de-labeled and pressure-checked
  • Manual pressure relief built into the lid for easy depressurization
  • Durable stainless steel body and dual rubber handles
  • O-rings replaced during pressure check if necessary. Pro Tip: keep a spare set on hand at all times, since O-rings sometimes crack in transit and during keg cleaning
  • True ball lock keg — not converted pin lock
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, Kombucha tea, nitro coffee, and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 8.5″ diameter x 25″ height — dimensions may vary slightly from wear

This is a Class 1 reconditioned ball lock keg. That’s the best condition of our reconditioned kegs — however, it is still used. It may have some scratches, dents, and other signs of use


 

As of this posting Beverage Elements has these for just $39.95. That’s an outstanding deal! For some pricing clarity, we featured these kegs back in March of 2017. At that time they were MORE. $49.90 each and you had to buy a two pack to get that price.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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Low Stock… Food Grade EPDM Keg LID O-Rings

Keg Lid O-Rings - FDA Rated EPDM

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities.  Choose from silicone, buna-n and even EPDM.  Everything they carry is food grade, more info below.  They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and Custom Color Coded Post O-rings – available in two colors schemes, gray & black (matches QD colors) and blue & green (blue for beer, green for gas),

EPDM for Homebrewers!

Valuebrew has announced the availability of bulk EPDM o-rings for homebrewers.  EPDM is a favorite of many pro brewers for certain applications. Until now, these have not been available to homebrewers, or at least easily available. EPDM has some real advantages over silicone. One of the big ones is a much lower permeability. That means they seal better and since they’re less porous they are more resistant to absorbing off-smells and off-flavors.

They are FDA Rated for food use and NSF61 certified. As of this posting, post, dip tube, lid and internal QD options are available in 10, 25 and 50 count options. Valuebrew has struggled mightily with availability and they’ve already made some indications of potential issues with new EPDM offerings. In particular, the lid o-ring description says they received a small shipment.

Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.  This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings. As of this update stock is showing low for EPDM lid.

EPDM Keg Lid O-Rings

All Lid O-Ring Options at Valuebrew

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Ends Today: Stacking Deals on Bulk O-Rings + Now is a Great Time to Replace

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For a short time, Valuebrew is discounting most of their gear including bulk food grade o-rings (i

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities.  Most offerings are silicone or EPDM with one Buna-N option.  Everything they carry is food grade, more info below.  They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and color coded Blue and Green post o-rings

Some of these offerings are detailed in our Keg Rebuild How-To

Save  an EXTRA 15% when you spend $30 or more on select items at Valuebrew.  This stacks on top of existing discounts. Includes…

Use coupon code DST with an order of $30 or more to get the deal

In my opinion now is a great time to replace your keg o-rings…

How Often Should You Replace Keg O-Rings? – A Proposed Schedule for Keeping Kegs in Great Shape

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More about food safe materials:

For whatever reason, it’s difficult to find food safe keg o-rings.  Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs and we should be using food safe materials whenever we can.  More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

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You Pick the Deal… Used Ball Lock Keg for ~$103 or RECONDITIONED Ball Lock Keg for ~$55.17 or LESS Shipped!

5 Gallon Cornelius Keg, Ball Lock (Used)

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Used & Tested, Ball Lock Keg, With Pressure Relief Valve
Used & Pressure Tested – Ball Lock – Includes Pressure Relief Valve Lid

Cleaned and pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, cornelius style tank. These tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure. 25″ tall and 8.5″ diameter. Tanks will show normal wear and tear.

Kegs include the o-rings and poppits that were installed when we received the tanks. We will often change an o-ring or poppit to get the tank to hold pressure. Grab new o-rings and poppits here if you’d like.

If you are just getting into kegging you will need a kegging setup to go with these kegs. We sell keg systems and have a whole lot more kegging options.

We know some homebrewers are more picky than others, so please keep in mind that these are USED kegs. Some of these kegs are probably 30 years old. Do not expect new kegs. If you are looking for new kegs, please check out our new kegs. With this said, they are going to show normal wear and tear. We are not implying that our kegs are not quality…we just want to avoid any misunderstandings.

If you are unhappy with your used 5 Gallon Cornelius Kegs for any reason, we will gladly take them back. The purchaser will be responsible for return shipping charges.


 

As of this update Northern Brewer and their vanity brand AIH have used ball locks for a whopping $84.99.

Shipping is an extra cost. For me it’s $18.94 (this is going to vary based on where you live). That figures to $103.93.

OR, RECONDITIONED Ball Locks at Beverage Elements for about…. $55.17 (or less) per keg shipped!

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

5 Gallon Reconditioned Ball Lock Keg – Dual Handle

Our 5 gallon reconditioned ball lock keg, both new and fully reconditioned, are far and away our most popular kegs — and for good reason. Reconditioned kegs are a great way to get the capacity and quality of a true brewer’s keg when you’re just getting started with in-home brewing: you can craft your very own beer, soda, Kombucha tea, cold brew coffee, nitro coffee and more, all at a great, affordable price.

But used kegs are leaky, sticky, and completely beat, right? Not at Beverage Elements. All our used kegs have been reconditioned right here, in house: we clean, sanitize, de-label, and pressure-check each and every one. Even though your reconditioned keg might not be brand new, you’ll never know it. Check out a few of the features and benefits you’ll be getting with this reconditioned ball lock keg.

(Class 1) Keg Features

  • Cleaned, sanitized, de-labeled and pressure-checked
  • Manual pressure relief built into the lid for easy depressurization
  • Durable stainless steel body and dual rubber handles
  • O-rings replaced during pressure check if necessary. Pro Tip: keep a spare set on hand at all times, since O-rings sometimes crack in transit and during keg cleaning
  • True ball lock keg — not converted pin lock
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, Kombucha tea, nitro coffee, and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 8.5″ diameter x 25″ height — dimensions may vary slightly from wear

This is a Class 1 reconditioned ball lock keg. That’s the best condition of our reconditioned kegs — however, it is still used. It may have some scratches, dents, and other signs of use


 

As of this posting Beverage Elements has these for just $39.95. That’s an outstanding deal! For some pricing clarity, we featured these kegs back in March of 2017. At that time they were MORE. $49.90 each and you had to buy a two pack to get that price.

Shipping for me (again this is going to vary is) $15.22 that’s just $55.17 shipped!

It’s worth noting that shipping (again for me) is the same for either 1 or 2 kegs! That means the shipped per keg price is just $47.56 when you buy two.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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Hands on Review: AEB Italian Made Ball Lock Kegs! New Updates… Now Available at Beverage Elements!

Updated: October 30, 2024

AEB has been manufacturing stainless steel drums, tanks and… kegs in their facility in Andalo Valtellino, Italy for over 30 years.

AEB leans hard into their Italian roots… “THE MADE IN ITALY IS OUR IDENTITY” can be seen plastered on their website in all caps. If I were to take a read on homebrewing, my read is that the general sentiment is that AEB kegs are among the highest quality kegs available to homebrewers. Just a guess and certainly a generalization.

Hands on Review AEB Ball Lock Kegs

A look at the boxA.E.B. Made in Italy. AEB leans heavily on their Italian identity. That makes sense to me as I generally think Italian made = high quality. That’s a broad stroke, but my espresso machine was made in Italy and it’s amazing. So, fair or unfair, that’s where I’m at.Close up of the keg imprint. NSF P/N 29744PS, Max Capacity 5 GAL, Year 2020, A.E.B. Made in Italy, N 004420, Warning, Never Exceed Maximum Working Pressure of 130 PSI.

Tip: If you’re looking for replacement parts look for your keg’s imprint. It should show the manufacturer and model number.


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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA – on sale for $29 + Hands on Review

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA

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Highlighted Features
  • NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg.
  • NO NEED FOR DRY HOP TUBE - double filters of 300/500 micron keeps the poppet valve from clogging
  • NO BEER DUMPING - enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it like with other floating dip tube
  • NO NEED FOR ADDED WEIGHT to avoid sucking foam
  • NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - unique designed to draw all the beer out. Little left on the yeast cake

 

10/29 11 PM Central: This combo is on sale for $29. Shipping is also free to many US addressesPrices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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My explanation of how this works…

When we carbonate a keg, pressure is being applied to the keg from the top, via the head space. Beer at the top carbonates first. That carbonation works it’s way down the keg. I’m sure there’s also some movement in the keg that helps to mix things up and distribute carbonation. But just sitting there, I think that mixing is a slow process. However it all works, practically speaking, the beer at the top carbonates more quickly compared to the beer at the bottom. This allows you to serve from the top accessing the more carbonated portion of the keg. It’s also a benefit for clarity because trub settles out heading downward. You can see this stratification in a glass carboy. As the beer starts to clear, the top clears first. I don’t think if this is exactly accurate, but I picture carbonation happening with the same sort of stratification until the beer reaches equilibrium and is equally carbonated throughout.

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Get them while you can… Reconditioned Class III 5 Gallon Ball Lock Kegs – $34.95!

Reconditioned Class 3 Kegs from Beverage Elements

This reconditioned 5 gallon ball lock keg is our absolute best bargain in a used keg. They may not pack all the beauty of other kegs, but they’ve got your back when it comes to drinking.

These are the true party animals of the used keg set— each of these 5 gallon ball lock kegs had way too much fun in a prior life. They may have even seen a bar fight or six, but they still know how to hold their own under pressure (they’ve been tested to make sure).

Like all of our ball lock kegs, these reconditioned beauties have all the important good stuff where it counts, as well as one more serious plus—they’re an unbelievably affordable way to store your beer, soda, cold brew and nitro coffee, Kombucha tea, and any other beverage of your choice.


When these become available, they typically don’t last for long. Get them while you can!

5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg – Reconditioned – Class 3

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Building a Dry Hopper for Corny Kegs – Dry Hop Under Pressure!

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Benefits of Fermenting Under Pressure + The Challenges of Dry Hopping Under Pressure

Fermenting under pressure has some great benefits. One of the challenges that using this method presents is… dry hopping. When fermenting under pressure the beer is carbonated. Adding dry hops to a fermented and carbonated beer, especially one at relatively warm fermentation temps equates to a Mentos+Diet Coke sort of situation. The hops provide lots and lots of nucleation points that can cause the beer to erupt expelling foam all over the place in the process denaturing head retaining proteins.

FermZilla fermenters from Kegland have a ready made solution called the Hop Bong. It allows you easily dry hop under pressure. Since the beer and dry hops are under pressure you don’t have foaming problems when dry hopping.

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Extended… Buy 3 AMCYL Kegs, Get 1 FREE! AND Free Shipping! + Hands on Review

AMCYL - 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg w/ Single Handle (New)

For a short time, Keg Outlet is buy 3, get 1 free kegs. Choose from either brand new AMCYL kegs or refurbished corny kegs.

No coupon is needed, discount automatically reflected at checkout.

Stacks with very limited time free shipping promo!

For a short time Keg Outlet is offering free shipping on qualifying orders of $50 or more. This is a rare sale for Keg Outlet, get it while you can.

Free Shipping at Keg Outlet – use coupon code FREESHIP

Free shipping was supposed to end on 10/27 but the coupon code is still working as of this update on 10/28. I have no idea how long it will last.

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Buy 3, Get 1 FREE Refurbished Kegs! – Free Shipping Ends Today

For a short time, Keg Outlet is buy 3, get 1 free kegs. Choose from either brand new AMCYL kegs or refurbished corny kegs.

No coupon is needed, discount automatically reflected at checkout.

Stacks with very limited time free shipping promo! (ends 10/27)

For a short time Keg Outlet is offering free shipping on qualifying orders of $50 or more. This is a rare sale for Keg Outlet, get it while you can.

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