by Editor | May 15, 2026 | Keg Knowledge
One of the first questions buyers ask: what’s a fair price for a used keg? And one of the first questions sellers ask: what should I list mine for? There’s no single answer, because keg prices vary by size, condition, manufacturer, local supply, and...
by Editor | May 15, 2026 | Keg Knowledge
Buying a used keg is only half the work. Before you put beer (or anything else) into it, you need to clean it properly. A used keg has unknown history: it may have sat with stale beer for months, been used as a water cooler at a contractor’s job site, or been...
by Editor | May 15, 2026 | Keg Knowledge
If you’ve spent any time in the homebrewing world, you’ve heard of Cornelius kegs — usually called corny kegs or just cornys. They’re the workhorse of small-batch beer dispensing, and the used market for them is one of the most active corners...
by Editor | May 2, 2026 | Keg Knowledge
Buying a used keg is usually a straightforward transaction — but “usually” is doing a lot of work in that sentence. A keg that looks fine in a photo can have a seized valve, a hairline crack at a weld, or interior scaling that will contaminate every...
by Editor | May 2, 2026 | Keg Knowledge
If you’re buying a used keg and don’t know what coupler you need, you’re going to have a bad time. The good news: there are really only five fitting types you’ll encounter in the US used keg market, and once you know them, you can shop with...
by Editor | Nov 4, 2025 | Keg Knowledge
What keg should I buy for a 100-person event? Will a sixtel keep variety high without wasting beer? Can a slim quarter actually fit in my kegerator, or am I about to fight the door? If you want consistent pours, start with fundamentals. I use proven draft best...
