Category Archives: Kegs

Limited Time Deal on Blemished Kegland Ball Locks!

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Note: this is a a description of the new offering.

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

These are great kegs! Check out my a Hands on Review!

MoreBeer has a limited number of used Kegland Kegs. They may have cosmetic defects but are still covered under MoreBeer’s No Hassle Return Policy and they have a full 1 year warranty. Get them while you can!

Kegland Ball Lock Keg | Corny Keg | 5 gal. – USED KEG415-UG

Standard Offering: Corny Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG415

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Used Kegland Keg Deal!

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Note: this is a a description of the new offering.

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

These are great kegs! Check out my a Hands on Review!

MoreBeer has a limited number of used Kegland Kegs. They may have cosmetic defects but are still covered under MoreBeer’s No Hassle Return Policy and they have a full 1 year warranty. Get them while you can!

Kegland Ball Lock Keg | Corny Keg | 5 gal. – USED KEG415-UG

Standard Offering: Corny Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG415

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Rebuilding & Reconditioning Homebrew Kegs!

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Updated: January 28, 2025

This post will walk you through rebuilding your homebrew keg, step by step.  From de-labeling to cleaning to replacing warn out parts.


Limited Time Deal on Keg Repair Parts!

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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 VBDEALwith an order of $30 or more to get the deal


Great Deal on Kegs, Ready to Rebuild!

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


Limited Time Availability Info… VB’s Universal Poppets are Back in Stock!

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Universal Poppets via Valuebrew

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A Valuebrew Exclusive! Stainless Steel Universal Replacement Poppets with our Food Safe Silicone O-Rings.

These work with all standard Ball Lock and Pin Lock homebrew kegs.

Ever wonder what other universal poppet o-rings are made of? Us too, after all this is one of the most high contact o-rings in you draft beer setup. We took matters into our own hands and worked with our suppliers to source a 304 Stainless Steel + Food Grade Silicone option. Stainless steel construction on all the metal parts and premium quality food grade silicone for the o-ring.

Our pledge to you… Let’s face it, the stainless pieces in most universal replacement poppets should last a long, long time. How about the o-rings? Not so much… lost, broken, cracked, off smell. This is where our pledge comes in… we’ll always carry replacement o-rings for these universal poppets. No need to guess what size replacements to buy or completely replace your universal poppets because you don’t have a reliable source for replacements.


 

I use universal style poppets exclusively when rebuilding kegs. Finding the right OEM specific replacement poppets can be a chore. Beyond finding the right part number, these can be prohibitively expensive. Paying $10 to $14, or more, for an OEM poppet isn’t fun. In fact, if you really had to pay that, it may not even make sense to keep the keg.

I’ve long advocated to tossing OEM o-rings immediately. You don’t know what they’re made of, and you can’t get replacements. Replacing them immediately with a known quality o-ring and known part number before trimming to fit means you’ll be using the right materials and have a source for replacements.

Well… finally there’s an option that comes with quality o-rings made from the right materials out of the box!  Beyond that, Valuebrew has pledged to always carry replacement o-rings, so you’ll always have a source when the time comes for replacements.  Available in 5 and 10 packs with the option to add on a pack of replacement o-rings.

Back in stock!  These have been out of stock for months. We’ll the full story is they came back in stock a few weeks ago, but sold out so quickly that I wasn’t able to get a post up. So, as of this update… they’re back in stock after months of being sold out!  Get them while you can.

Universal Poppets



What Does Reconditioned/Rebuilt Mean?

The short answer is probably… nothing.  I think reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished are basically synonyms and there is no standard definition for any of these terms.

Here are the different definitions I’ve seen from different retailers via their offerings:

The short answer is probably… nothing.  I think reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished are basically synonyms and there is no standard definition for any of these terms.

Here are the different definitions I’ve seen from different retailers via their offerings:

  • The keg is untouched, but is in okay shape and holds pressure.  In this case, reconditioned means… the keg works.
  • The keg has had been tested and had faulty parts replaced.  In this case, reconditioned means, we did the minimum to get the keg working.
  • All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced.  In this case, reconditioned means… reconditioned.
  • All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced and the keg has been cleaned.  In this case reconditioned means reconditioned and cleaned.

Examples of Keg Conditions from MoreBeer

The takeaway is that it’s important to read descriptions when it comes to reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished kegs.  The post walks through a complete rebuild process.


Limited Time Keg Deals!

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Ball Lock Kegs from… $44.95 at Beverage Elements!

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

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Deals on Sankey Kegs:

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HALF OFF… 1/6 Barrel Hybrid Sanke Keg with Removable Corny Style Lid

Hybrid Keg – 1/6 bbl (5.17 gal) Sanke Valve w/ Removable Corny-style Lid

The hybrid keg is a sanke style keg with a sanke spear and coupler, but it features a removable lid. It’s the best of both worlds – a sanke keg with removeable lid!

Smaller scale operations can have a difficult time making the transition from corny kegs or disposable kegs to sanke kegs. That’s why the Hybrid Keg blends the best of both worlds. The Hybrid Keg features a removeable lids like a corny keg, but also has a sanke D spear allowing you to make the jump from ball/pin lock disconnects to standard keg couplers that are used at most bars and restaurants.

The Hybrid Keg removes the need to invest in expensive cleaning and filling equipment because its removeable lid make opening and cleaning the keg a breeze. The sanke valve and spear give you the flexibility and ability to put this on draft at any bar, restaurant or taproom using convential draft beer dispensing equipment.

  • As of this posting these are marked down a whopping 50% to $188.93.
  • No coupon code required.

Hybrid Keg – 1/6 bbl (5.17 gal) Sanke Valve w/ Removable Corny-style Lid

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Ball Lock Kegs from… $44.95 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

Great Deals on Pin Lock:

Deals on Sankey Kegs:

Related: Beverage Elements Sale Items


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Reconditioned Ball Lock Kegs for… $49.95

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 $49.95. Shipping is an additional charge based on location. No coupon code is required.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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5 Gallon Reconditioned Pin Lock Kegs… $34.99! Matches Black Friday, A MUCH more expensive option just sold out

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg – Dual Handle – Reconditioned

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg

Our reconditioned pin lock homebrew keg is the perfect affordable solution for home brewing and beverage making.  Pin locks are the alternative to the more-common ball lock kegs, and they have some unique features and benefits of their own.

First, the “pin” part refers to the method of attaching the disconnects to the keg posts. Pin lock kegs have (not surprisingly) pins on each post – two on the liquid, one on the gas. These pins hold the disconnects very securely, and because there’s two pins on the liquid side and three on the gas, you’ll never confuse one line for the other. Kinda cool.

Second, pin lock kegs are typically shorter than similarly sized ball locks, making them ideal when space is a little tight.

Finally, they’re cheap! These kegs give great bang for the buck without giving up anything in performance.

So go ahead and do something a little different. Grab a classic 5 gallon pin lock keg or three and stand out in the homebrew crowd. (Oh, and they’re also pretty great for cold brew coffee, nitro coffee, soda, Kombucha tea, and whatever else you’re drinkin’)

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg Features

  • Durable stainless steel construction
  • Dual rubber handles—colors will vary
  • Reconditioned – cleaned, sanitized, de-labled and pressure-checked prior to shipment
  • We replace the keg O-rings as necessary during testing. We still recommend that you keep a spare set on hand at all times, as O-rings sometimes crack in transit and when you clean the keg.
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, and Kombucha tea, as well as nitro coffee and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 9″ diameter x 22″ height. Keg dimensions may vary slightly from wear.

This is a Class 1 keg. That’s the best condition used keg we offer, but please remember the keg is still used and will have some scratches, dents and signs of wear


Good used pin locks have been hard to find…  When I started brewing pin locks were cheaper than ball locks, but that has changed. There’s been a real reversal in used keg pricing. Used pin locks have been tough to find in stock, especially at anything close to what I would call a good price. For example, see MoreBeer’s Pin Lock Offering. This is supply related. New pin lock kegs are not coming into the homebrewing market and we’ve finally hit an availability wall.

These are selling for just $34.95. That’s an outstanding deal! This matches the deal that was offered for Black Friday 2024.

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg – Dual Handle – Reconditioned

For some pricing clarity, MoreBeer’s $84.99 offering has completely sold out on multiple occasions and just recently did so again. MoreBeer’s included free shipping, but that’s still MUCH more expensive than cornkeg’s current deal

Also at Beverage Elements: Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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Hands on Review: AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs!

Updated: January 16, 2025

AMCYL manufacturers compressed gas cylinders, kegs and brewing equipment.

According to AMCYL, as of this posting, their kegs are made of food grade 304 stainless and are NSF approved. They produce both sanke and ball lock style kegs. Their ball lock kegs are available in 2.5, 3 and 5 gallon sizes and come in single and double handle versions. This is a hands on look at the double rubber handle 5 gallon keg.


Hands on Review AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs

Here’s the box. This particular keg is showing as part # CK-N5-DRH-INX. Capacity 5 Gallons. Made in India.A look at the seam side of the keg. Generally speaking the body of a keg is cut from a sheet of stainless steel. A rectangle is bent into a cylinder and then welded. This vertical line is that weld.Close up of the T, where the vortical weld meets the top most weld.Top down view

Single Handle vs Double Handle: There are two main styles of keg handles – double rubber handles and single strap handles. I prefer double handles because… you’ve got two handles 🙂 and, more importantly, the even top means you can invert a keg to drain or dry and potentially stack kegs. Single strap handle kegs are tougher to invert, but they’re also generally a little less expensive.


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Homebrew Keg Deals Roundup!

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A curated list of the best keg deals around.  Got a tip?  Connect with HBF!

Updated: January 2, 2025


Used 15 Gallon Ball Locks Available! on sale for… $135!

Torpedo Keg | Ball Lock Keg | Stainless Steel Corny Keg | 15 gal. KEG815

  • cornykeg,com has a limited number of used 15 gallon Torpedo Ball Locks.
  • These are are on sale for just $135. That’s over $100 off list and a bargain for a 15 gallon keg!
  • Quantities are limited, check the product page to see if you can still get in on this.

Used Torpedo 15 Gallon Ball Lock Corny Keg

Hands on Review!  Check out my in depth Hands on Review of the 10 gallon version of this keg.

Compare, New at MoreBeer: Torpedo Ball Lock Keg – 15 gal. KEG815


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Ends Today: Kegland New 5 Gallon Ball Lock Corny Kegs – $87.99 w/coupon! or you can pay MORE for a USED keg from a major supplier

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

These are great kegs! Check out my a Hands on Review!

Corny Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG415

Save 20%!

  • MoreBeer offering 20% off a single item when you use coupon code TOP5
  • *Code will not work with other coupon codes. Offer not valid on gift cards, items over $1000 or products already on sale & MAP products which have an indication on their product page. Single use per customer.
  • Get Free Shipping: This ships for free with a qualify order as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Program.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

20% Off at MoreBeer!  use coupon code TOP5

Coupon code TOP5 makes this great keg just $87.99! Shipping is also free to many US addresses.

Also 2.5 Gallon Size: Corny Keg – 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG416

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15 Gallon Ball Locks Available … $135 OR $735?

 

  • cornykeg,com has a limited number of used 15 gallon Torpedo Ball Locks.
  • These are are on sale for just $135. That’s over $100 off list and a bargain for a 15 gallon keg!
  • Quantities are limited, check the product page to see if you can still get in on this.

For comparison the other 15 gallon keg offering they have is selling for a whopping… $735.95. Generally speaking, I would say that’s market price. These older 15 gallon Cornelius kegs are hard to find. Granted this isn’t an apples to apples comparison, but the idea is sold. $135 is a stellar deal.

Used Torpedo 15 Gallon Ball Lock Corny Keg

Hands on Review!  Check out my in depth Hands on Review of the 10 gallon version of this keg.

Compare, New at MoreBeer: Torpedo Ball Lock Keg – 15 gal. KEG815

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What’s The Difference? Comparing AEB and AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs

AEB and AMCYL manufacturer ball lock kegs, also called soda pre-mix tanks. Homebrewers use these for beer, cider and seltzer. Coffee shops use them for cold brew, Kombucha makers use them for kombucha and on and on.

A common question I see, or directly hear, is… what’s the difference between AMCYL and AEB?  It’s a great question. Both make new ball lock kegs, both go by abbreviated company names and both start with…. A.  Maybe they’re the same? This write up aims to answer the question and will give you a complete run down of what’s the same and what’s different.

Hands on Reviews of Both:

This post will give an overview of each keg with comparisons. If you want a deep dive into either one, I have in depth hands on reviews of both kegs.

AEB vs AMCYL Kegs, Compared…

Important Note: In this comparison, when two kegs are pictured, AEB kegs will always be on the left an AMCYL kegs will be on the right.

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4 Packs of Used Ball Locks at MoreBeer – $58 per keg shipped w/coupon

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Pack of four used five gallon ball lock cornelius kegs from MoreBeer.

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Set of four used ball-lock kegs and four complete o-ring rebuild kits plus free shipping. Each rebuild kit includes 5 o-rings – one for the lid, 2 for the body connects, and 2 for the dip tubes.  These 4 Packs ship free, which means a great value for you!

A great price on unrebuilt kegs.  These kegs could have residual soda syrup inside and will need to be cleaned. Most will hold pressure but it is possible some will not.  To totally rebuild the keg, to ensure no pressure leaks,  you should also consider a new relief valve and poppets (part number listed below).

To clean the inside Alkaline Brewery Wash works great for eating away sticky residual soda residue. Kegs will come with some stickers from their use as soda syrup kegs. Stickers can be removed with effort.

The body connnects on a keg are the metal posts where the quick disconnects attach too. They should be removed for cleaning and sanitizing before each use. Kegs can come with either 11/16″ body connects or 7/8″ body connects. We sell deep sockets for the removal of either one. So if you do not have these sockets at home and want to make sure you can disassemble the kegs you may want to purchase both sockets below. Then you will always be covered as your keg collection grows.

Ball lock corny kegs are approximately 8.5″ Diam. x 25″ Height. 26 1/4″ Height with Flare fittings. Measurements may vary slightly.


 

  • These have been out of stock for MONTHS at a time. It’s no surprise as… bulk quantities of used kegs are running out.
  • As of this posting four packs are in stock (singles are still sold out). At $279.99 or $70 each with free shipping these are one of the best deals currently available.
  • I have no idea how long these will last… Check MoreBeer for current price & availability
  • Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses. Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.
  • Food Safe Replacement O-Rings: You’ll probably need (or want) to replace the o-rings in these kegs.  I recommend food grade silicone – Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings via Valuebrew – More Info

Check out my Hands on Review of this keg offering AND see my step by step process for rebuilding kegs that features this offering

Kegs – 4 Pack KEG430A

  • MoreBeer offering 20% off a single item when you use coupon code TOP5
  • *Code will not work with other coupon codes. Offer not valid on gift cards, items over $1000 or products already on sale & MAP products which have an indication on their product page. Single use per customer.

20% Off at MoreBeer!  use coupon code TOP5

That makes these $231.99 or $58 per keg and that includes shipping to many US addresses


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Sankey Keg Sale!

1/2 Barrel Sankey ‘D’ Keg – Dual Handle – New

As of this posting Beverage Elements has multiple Sankey Kegs on sale. Choose from both 1/2 barrel and 1/6 barrel sizes in a number of quantity options.

Sankey Kegs

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Also… GREAT Deals on Ball Lock Kegs!

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

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Hands on Review: AEB Italian Made Ball Lock Kegs

Updated: January 16, 2025

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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Kegland New 5 Gallon Ball Lock Corny Kegs – $87.99 w/coupon! or you can pay MORE for a USED keg from a major supplier

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

These are great kegs! Check out my a Hands on Review!

Corny Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG415

Save 20%!

  • MoreBeer offering 20% off a single item when you use coupon code TOP5
  • *Code will not work with other coupon codes. Offer not valid on gift cards, items over $1000 or products already on sale & MAP products which have an indication on their product page. Single use per customer.
  • Get Free Shipping: This ships for free with a qualify order as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Program.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

20% Off at MoreBeer!  use coupon code TOP5

Coupon code TOP5 makes this great keg just $87.99! Shipping is also free to many US addresses.

Also 2.5 Gallon Size: Corny Keg – 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG416

An Illustration of why this is such a great deal! LESS than a used keg when you factor in shipping

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“Dairy Approved” Keg O-Rings

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Beverage Elements carries “Dairy Approved” keg o-rings.

To my knowledge there are at least a couple standards for food grade orings. Actually these standards don’t just apply to o-rings, they apply to all materials that would touch the food or beverage.

  • NSF/ANSI Standard 61 is a safety rating for materials used to distribute or treat water.
  • FDA/CFR Title 21 part 176-177 outlines acceptable materials used with food and beverage storage.

Dairy approved materials most likely fall under the FDA food safe provision as milk would be considered a food or beverage (and not drinking water).

All that to say… Beverage Elements is charging $5.95 per keg lid o-ring, Valuebrew is much less expensive and their entire lineup is FDA rated for food contact.

Keg Lid O-Ring for Ball Lock Kegs – Dairy Approved

OR much less expensive at Valuebrew…

Keg Lid O-Rings - Food Safe Silicone

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 color coded Blue and Green post o-rings

Some of these offerings are detailed on our recently released Keg Rebuild How-To

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings

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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Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Keg

Updated: January 16, 2025

Kegland, based in Australia, produces a broad array of homebrewing gear. fermenters, electric brewing systems, loads of draft stuff (including DuoTight!) and lots more.

It’s obvious these folks are homebrewers at heart, because they’ve come up some really innovative stuff. The other thing they’ve generally done is hit really good price points. There is a balance between cost, features and quality and they seem to be hitting a lot of bullseyes.

This is an in depth hands on look at Kegland’s 5 gallon ball lock keg.


Hands on Review Kegland 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg

A look at the boxThe other side of the box. This is one of the better looking keg boxes I’ve run across.


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5 Gallon Reconditioned Pin Lock Kegs… $34.99! Matches Black Friday, A MUCH more expensive option just sold out

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg – Dual Handle – Reconditioned

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg

Our reconditioned pin lock homebrew keg is the perfect affordable solution for home brewing and beverage making.  Pin locks are the alternative to the more-common ball lock kegs, and they have some unique features and benefits of their own.

First, the “pin” part refers to the method of attaching the disconnects to the keg posts. Pin lock kegs have (not surprisingly) pins on each post – two on the liquid, one on the gas. These pins hold the disconnects very securely, and because there’s two pins on the liquid side and three on the gas, you’ll never confuse one line for the other. Kinda cool.

Second, pin lock kegs are typically shorter than similarly sized ball locks, making them ideal when space is a little tight.

Finally, they’re cheap! These kegs give great bang for the buck without giving up anything in performance.

So go ahead and do something a little different. Grab a classic 5 gallon pin lock keg or three and stand out in the homebrew crowd. (Oh, and they’re also pretty great for cold brew coffee, nitro coffee, soda, Kombucha tea, and whatever else you’re drinkin’)

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg Features

  • Durable stainless steel construction
  • Dual rubber handles—colors will vary
  • Reconditioned – cleaned, sanitized, de-labled and pressure-checked prior to shipment
  • We replace the keg O-rings as necessary during testing. We still recommend that you keep a spare set on hand at all times, as O-rings sometimes crack in transit and when you clean the keg.
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, and Kombucha tea, as well as nitro coffee and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 9″ diameter x 22″ height. Keg dimensions may vary slightly from wear.

This is a Class 1 keg. That’s the best condition used keg we offer, but please remember the keg is still used and will have some scratches, dents and signs of wear


Good used pin locks have been hard to find…  When I started brewing pin locks were cheaper than ball locks, but that has changed. There’s been a real reversal in used keg pricing. Used pin locks have been tough to find in stock, especially at anything close to what I would call a good price. For example, see MoreBeer’s Pin Lock Offering. This is supply related. New pin lock kegs are not coming into the homebrewing market and we’ve finally hit an availability wall.

These are selling for just $34.95. That’s an outstanding deal! This matches the deal that was offered for Black Friday 2024.

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg – Dual Handle – Reconditioned

For some pricing clarity, MoreBeer’s $84.99 offering has completely sold out on multiple occasions and just recently did so again. MoreBeer’s included free shipping, but that’s still MUCH more expensive than cornkeg’s current deal

Also at Beverage Elements: Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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