Category Archives: Kegs

The Best Pin Lock Keg Deal Going on Right Now…

4 x Pin Lock Keg (Used) – 5 gallon via Adventures in Homebrewing

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Set of Four Used 5 Gallon Pin Lock Kegs (Coke)

Pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, cornelius style* tanks. These PIN LOCK tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure.

Tanks may have some syrup residue as they have only been dumped out.

22-24″ Tall
9″ Diameter
No Major Dents
Pressure Tested
Heavy Duty SS Kegs
No Pressure Relief Valve
2 and 3 Prong Posts to Avoid Mistakes
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. We try and have quality kegs available at all times. 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.

*Cornelius is a Brand Name of a keg. “Cornelius Style” simply refers to the type of keg. There are several manufacturers that make these kegs and we only guarantee that you will receive a Pin Lock Keg. We do not guarantee the brand name of the keg you may receive. Firestone and Cornelius are the primary brands but we have seen Safer, Hoover, and AEB kegs that have also been pin locks.

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

 

Save 15%

AIH is discounting most kegging equipment and kegs by ANOTHER 15% when you use coupon code DRAFTBEER. They have been excluding sale items from additional sales lately, but this one does stack.

15% Off Kegs and Kegging at AIH!  Remember coupon code DRAFTBEER

This applies to new kegs, kegging systems and pin lock kegs.

If you’re in the market for four kegs, the four pack with coupon code is probably the best deal going on right now.

Recommendation: Now is the time to buy kegs, especially pin locks

Considering the current climate, if you’re a pin lock user. I think now is the time to stock up. Things have been getting consistently worse and worse on the pin lock front. The same has been generally true for ball lock kegs, but the process has been slower than pin locks.

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15% Off Kegs and Kegging Equipment at AIH!

15% Off Kegs and Kegging…

AIH is discounting most kegging equipment and kegs by ANOTHER 15% when you use coupon code DRAFTBEER. They have been excluding sale items from additional sales lately, but this one does stack.

15% Off Kegs and Kegging at AIH!  Remember coupon code DRAFTBEER

Applies to…

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Buy Hard to Find Used Pin Locks

4 x Pin Lock Keg (Used) – 5 gallon via Adventures in Homebrewing

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

Set of Four Used 5 Gallon Pin Lock Kegs (Coke)

Pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, cornelius style* tanks. These PIN LOCK tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure.

Tanks may have some syrup residue as they have only been dumped out.

22-24″ Tall
9″ Diameter
No Major Dents
Pressure Tested
Heavy Duty SS Kegs
No Pressure Relief Valve
2 and 3 Prong Posts to Avoid Mistakes
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. We try and have quality kegs available at all times. 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.

*Cornelius is a Brand Name of a keg. “Cornelius Style” simply refers to the type of keg. There are several manufacturers that make these kegs and we only guarantee that you will receive a Pin Lock Keg. We do not guarantee the brand name of the keg you may receive. Firestone and Cornelius are the primary brands but we have seen Safer, Hoover, and AEB kegs that have also been pin locks.

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

 

Recommendation: Now is the time to buy kegs, especially pin locks

Considering the current climate, if you’re a pin lock user. I think now is the time to stock up. Things have been getting consistently worse and worse on the pin lock front. The same has been generally true for ball lock kegs, but the process has been slower than pin locks.

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Brand New Kegs for – $109.99

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Brand New 5 Gallon Gallon Ball Lock Kegs from Adventures in Homebrewing

Brand new ball lock kegs, ISO 9001 Certified, NSF Certified, 5 Gallon Capacity and have double rubber handles. I like double rubber handle kegs. Double rubber handle kegs are easier to carry and you can flip them upside down to drain and dry. 25″ tall and 8.5″ diameter.

I have this great keg.  Check out my Hands on Review

AIH New 5 Gallon Corny Keg Ball Lock

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Portable Draft Beer Serving Options!

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Looking for options to serve your draft beer home brew on the go?  Here’s a roundup of some of the available options for your next tailgate, party or get together.

Included in this Post:

  • Growlers
  • Carbonation Caps – used with PET Bottles
  • Small Draft Systems
  • Tips and Tools for Filling Growlers and Small Draft Containers
  • Techniques and equipment for dispensing full corny kegs of beer
  • Finding Smaller Homebrew Kegs
  • Coolers and Ice Packs
  • Chilling and Keeping Your Keg Cold
  • Cloudiness

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Why This Keg is Such a Great Deal

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS®

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS® from MoreBeer!

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

  • New ball lock keg—no need to clean out an old, used Coke or Pepsi soda keg
  • Dual rubber handles make it easy to grip, lift, and move the keg when full
  • Rubber base is less likely to damage flooring in your home or kegerator
  • Made from 304 stainless steel, robotically welded
  • NSF approved

Brand new corny-style ball lock keg with molded rubber base and dual-handle tops. The handles are comfortable to grip, making the keg easier to handle when full. The rubber bottom allows for stacking, won’t scuff your floor, and is less likely to damage tile or crack the plastic lining inside your kegerator. High-quality 304 stainless steel construction. These kegs are NSF-approved, robotically welded, and manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified facility.

Features:

Ball lock
130 PSI Operating Pressure
5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions:

Height: 25.25 in.
Diameter: 8.75 in.

We first announced this in March. They sold out in relatively short order.

As of this post they’re back in stock and still at the introductory price of just $99.99.  Considering shipping is also free to many US addresses, this is a bargain.

The price is going to go up… I’m confident pricing on these will go up as the single handle version is $50 MORE. Single handle kegs are typically cheaper than double handle kegs so I could see this keg going up above $149.99.

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS® KEG424

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

Ball Lock Kegs vs Pin Lock Kegs – What’s the Difference?

The containers we call Ball Lock and Pin Lock Kegs come from the soda industry.  Also called Cornelius Kegs, Corny Kegs and Corney Kegs, they were originally intended to store and distribute soda pre-mix.  The big soda companies decided on different style containers for their pre-mix.  Pepsi landed on the Ball Lock style while Coke uses the Pin Lock style.

Homebrewers have since re-purposed these as homebrew beer kegs.

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KC Says… These are the best kegs we’ve ever seen

Premium Refurbished AEB 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg, Rubber Handle

From Keg Connection…

These premium refurbished homebrew kegs are more recently produced than most used kegs and they’re in fantastic condition. Lightly used in the coffee industry, we’ve also taken the time to de-sticker and scrape these kegs making them closely resemble new kegs. Obviously, they’ll still some minor dents and possibly small dings as they are used – however, we’re confident that you’ll agree these are some of the best used kegs seen in recent years.

They have pre-installed new o-rings on them to eliminate any residual coffee scents and they’ve gone thru our rigorous quality assurance check which includes a thorough cleaning, pressure testing, and carefully packed shipping to ensure you receive a keg you’ll be fully satisfied with.

From HBF…

Normally I don’t really buy into the highly refurbished sort of a keg offerings because, you can buy a dirty keg and easily rebuild it yourself and save money.

However… these are AEB kegs. AEB makes some of the quality kegs on the market. See my Hands on Review to learn more.

It also sounds like these kegs are in outstanding shape. So considering the sale price of $89.95 and flat rate shipping, I think this is a great deal.

Premium Refurbished AEB 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg, Rubber Handle

Your entire order, no matter the size, will ship for a flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US.

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Rebuilding & Reconditioning Homebrew Kegs!

Hands on Review: AEB Italian Made Ball Lock Kegs!

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Hands On Review: Old Ale Brand Ball Lock Kegs

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Hands on Review AIH’s Brand New Ball Lock Kegs

Adventures in Homebrewing produces a line of brand new ball lock kegs.  These are AIH’s own design. They are also branded “Old Ale Supply Company”.  These are available in a number of sizes from both Adventures in Homebrewing and Austin Homebrew Supply.

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Also available at Austin Homebrew Supply:

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Kegmenter Sale! UniVessel Fermentation AND Serving Keg

Kegmenter Fermentation Keg - 7.6 gal. FE582

Summer Equipment Sale

Kegmenter UniVessel Fermenters

Pictured: Kegmenter Fermentation Keg – 7.6 gal. FE582

Related: Benefits of Using Kegs for Fermentation

Fermenting Under Pressure!

Fermenting Under Pressure!

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IMO… The Best Ball Lock Keg Deal Going on Right Now

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

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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.

 

  • As of this posting four packs are back in stock (singles are still sold out). At $239.99 or $60 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

Also available in singles – Used Corny Keg – Ball Lock 5 gal. KEG430

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An Outstanding Deal on Brand New Ball Lock Kegs ENDS Today

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS®

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS® from MoreBeer!

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

  • New ball lock keg—no need to clean out an old, used Coke or Pepsi soda keg
  • Dual rubber handles make it easy to grip, lift, and move the keg when full
  • Rubber base is less likely to damage flooring in your home or kegerator
  • Made from 304 stainless steel, robotically welded
  • NSF approved

Brand new corny-style ball lock keg with molded rubber base and dual-handle tops. The handles are comfortable to grip, making the keg easier to handle when full. The rubber bottom allows for stacking, won’t scuff your floor, and is less likely to damage tile or crack the plastic lining inside your kegerator. High-quality 304 stainless steel construction. These kegs are NSF-approved, robotically welded, and manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified facility.

Features:

Ball lock
130 PSI Operating Pressure
5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions:

Height: 25.25 in.
Diameter: 8.75 in.

We first announced this in March. They sold out in relatively short order.

As of this post they’re back in stock and still at the introductory price of just $99.99.  Considering shipping is also free to many US addresses, this is a bargain.

The price is going to go up… I’m confident pricing on these will go up as the single handle version is $50 MORE. Single handle kegs are typically cheaper than double handle kegs so I could see this keg going up above $149.99.

I believe it’s the best new keg deal going on right now.

+ Save 12%…

  • MoreBeer is discounting most things sitewide by 12% as part of a limited time 4th of July Sale Sale. Applies to most things with some exclusions.
  • 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.

12% Off Sitewide!  use coupon code HBDUSA

At the intro price of $99.99 I was already calling this the best new keg deal available. Coupon code HBDUSA saves you another $12 making these just $87.99 with free shipping. This is a great deal.

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS® KEG424

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DEAL on Brand New AEB ITALIAN Made Ball Lock Kegs with “Perfect laser welds” + Hands on Review

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AEB Homebrew Kegs from MoreBeer

AEB kegs are generally regarded as the highest quality kegs on the market.

More Info - 5 Gallon AEB Kegs

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!

This brand new 5 gallon keg offers 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!

We import these 5 gallon Cornelius Kegs from AEB Italy, a long-time manufacturer with impeccable attention to detail. Perfect laser welds ensure easy sanitation and reduced risk of contamination. While newer kegs shipped from China may have modern features, they do not provide perfect laser welds and therefore risk contamination over time. You’ll be glad you paid a bit extra for this high-quality keg. Tack on our famous Fast & Free shipping and you’ve got a great quality keg at an amazing value!

  • Ball Lock Style Corny Keg
  • 5 gallon capacity
  • 9″ Diam. x 25″ Height
  • Maximum working pressure of 130 PSI.

 

+ Save 12%…

  • MoreBeer is discounting most things sitewide by 12% as part of a limited time 4th of July Sale Sale. Applies to most things with some exclusions.
  • 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.

12% Off Sitewide!  use coupon code HBDUSA

These great kegs are included in the mix!

Hands on Review…

Hands on Review: AEB Italian Made Ball Lock Kegs!

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