As of this posting, Keg Connection is offering race track style ball lock kegs for just $25 when you put together a cart of $150 or more.
The full retail price of $50 counts towards the $150, so add one of these to your cart and at least $100 of additional gear and the price will automatically drop to $25.
These is a stellar deal!
Want more than one $25 keg? Place two separate qualifying orders.
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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 $42.95. This matches their 2024 Black Friday Sale. For some additional 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.
These are an outstanding deal more like something we would have seen in 2014 vs 2024. Get them while you can!
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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!
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.
In my opinion AEB makes the highest quality ball lock kegs currently available. See my in depth hands on review for lots more info.
Black Friday DEAL!
Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on! The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.
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 $42.95. This matches their 2024 Black Friday Sale. For some additional 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.
These are an outstanding deal more like something we would have seen in 2014 vs 2024. Get them while you can!
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KegLand’s Oxebar Mono PET Kegs make kegging easy and affordable! These kegs come in various sizes (1, 2 and 5 Gallon) to cater to every brewing requirement. Featuring a lightweight design, they prioritize convenience, durability, and versatility for all your kegged beverages.
MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.
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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!
Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, these are on sale for $94.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.
Product Description – Here– Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.
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.
Limited Time Deal.. Black Friday Deal!
MoreBeer Black Friday Sale!
These are included in the mix. 5 gallon are on sale for just $87.99. 2.5 gallon are $83.99. Shipping is also free to most US addresses.
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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!
Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, these are on sale for $94.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.
Product Description – Here– Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.
Brand New 5 Gallon Gallon Ball Lock Kegs from Northern Brewer and their vanity brand websites Adventures in Homebrewing, Austin Homebrew Supply and Midwest Brewing
Flash Sale
Today 11/27/2024 Northern Brewer is discounting these kegs by 29%. Link below.
OR, Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale = MUCH Better Deal
Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on! The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.
That includes Italian made AEB kegs (IMO… the highest quality out there) for almost the same cost and odds are very good shipping will be much less at Bev Elements.
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 $42.95. 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.
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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 Black Friday Deal on Keg Repair Parts!
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 this write up.
Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!
For a short time Valuebrew is discounting select gear by a whopping 17% when you place an order of $50 or more.
This sale is the largest % off sale they’ve ever offered and beats all previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals they’ve run. This STACKS with existing (non-coupon) discounts!
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.
Limited Time Availability Info… VB’s Universal Poppets are Back in Stock!
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.
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.
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.
MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.
KegLand’s Oxebar Mono PET Kegs make kegging easy and affordable! These kegs come in various sizes (1, 2 and 5 Gallon) to cater to every brewing requirement. Featuring a lightweight design, they prioritize convenience, durability, and versatility for all your kegged beverages.
MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.
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.
Limited Time Black Friday Deal!
Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on! The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.
Reconditioned kegs start out at just $42.95 while brand new kegs start at just $69.95.
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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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.
Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on! The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.
These are included in the mix and on sale for just $34.95. That’s an outstanding deal! This the kind of price we saw 5+ years ago. Get them while you can!
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MoreBeer 6-Gallon Torpedo Keg
Keg Label
Sometimes ideas come along that seem so obvious in hindsight. Every fermentor I have is 7+ gallons. I like that because it gives me plenty of headroom for krausen from active fermentation. It also allows me to brew a bigger batch in the event I have a lot of dry hopping. But with the bigger fermentors, I will frequently have leftover beer after transferring to the keg. Not a lot, and not always, but it just feels wrong to leave that beer behind. So the 6-gallon keg is a logical fit for me.
Limited Time Deal!
MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.
Torpedo Keg is a brand name of a series of ball lock kegs. They use the same size lid and follow the same standard of ball lock posts. But unlike Corny kegs that have rubber bottoms and tops, Torpedo kegs are made completely of stainless steel. The top/handle portion of the keg is taller, specifically to let you stack kegs on top of each other while still having gas and beer lines connected to the keg. There is also a Slimline version which has a slightly narrower diameter in exchange for a taller height. The 6-Gallon torpedo keg has a 9.125” diameter, and is 27.25” tall. In comparison, the standard ball lock Corny keg has an 8.375” diameter and 24.75” height. Although comparing these heights on paper can be deceiving since the Torpedo keg’s tall handles cover the height of attached ball lock fittings as well (additional 1.5” measured with my DuoTight fittings).
Used Kegs often have old stickers. After removing these we’re often left with sticky, hard to remove adhesive. Goo Gone to the rescue!
In my experience, Goo Gone is harsh on my skin so I’m using nitrile gloves. Glove are… handy. Did you see what I did there? 🙂 I just work my way around the keg a few times. That gives the Goo Gone a chance to chemically break down the adhesive while I provide some periodic agitation. In this case the adhesive dissolved pretty quickly and the small pieces of sticker that were left came right off. TIP: I recommend using Goo Gone sparingly. You really don’t need that much and you certainly WOULD NOT want to use enough that it gets on the handle or base of your keg. Goo Gone acts as a solvent for many adhesives. It could potentially loosen up rubber handles or bases. Then you’d need to use our Fixing Loose Handles Tip. So, just put a little on a paper towel or rag and add a little more if you need to.A look at the used paper towel with dirt, adhesive residue and small bits of stickers on it. Whammo!
From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:
One great, high-quality smaller Sankey keg for your kegging pleasure. Solid and sturdy, made from 304 stainless steel, with warranties on the keg and the valve. Those smaller batches deserve just as much quality and care as the big guys, that’s where this perfectly sized 1/6 barrel Sankey keg comes in to play. It holds 19 liters of your amazing creation. Great choice for your cold brew coffee, nitro coffee, and Kombucha needs as well!
In addition, these are also pickled and passivated to prevent contamination and ensure long-term durability. To learn more about this process and it’s importance in brewing, see our Keg Information Page.
Sankey keg details:
NSF Approved
Made in an ISO 9001-certified facility
Beverage grade 304 stainless steel
5.25-gallon capacity
9.2″ Diameter x 23.25″ Height
Weighs approximately 12.55 lbs.
Sankey “D” connection with the industry-standard Micro Matic / Taprite DSI Spear valve.
Dual handles
Five-year warranty on keg body
One year warranty from Micro Matic on the valve
Beverage Elements has these brand new kegs for just $78.50. That’s a whopping 22% off list. No coupon code needed. Check product page for current price and availability.
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A look at the box
The other side of the box. This is one of the better looking keg boxes I’ve run across.
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
