Keg Learning Center
Used Beer Keg Prices: What You Should Expect to Pay
A practical pricing guide for used beer kegs in the U.S. market: typical ranges for half barrels, quarter barrels, sixtels, and Cornelius kegs, plus the factors that move price up or down.
How to Clean and Sanitize a Used Beer Keg
A practical guide to cleaning and sanitizing used beer kegs. PBW vs caustic, Star San basics, step-by-step processes for both Cornelius and Sankey kegs, and when a keg is beyond saving.
Cornelius (Corny) Kegs: The Complete Homebrewer’s Guide
Everything you need to know about Cornelius (corny) kegs: ball lock vs pin lock, common sizes, what to inspect when buying used, replacement parts, and current used pricing.
How to Buy Used Beer Kegs: What to Inspect, What to Ask, and What to Avoid
A practical inspection guide for buying used beer kegs locally. Covers what to look for on Sankey valves and Cornelius posts, what questions to ask sellers, red flags to walk away from, and how to handle lot purchases.
Beer Keg Valve & Fitting Types: Sankey D, S, G, Ball Lock, and Pin Lock Explained
A complete guide to beer keg valve and fitting types: Sankey D, S, and G couplers for commercial kegs, and ball lock vs pin lock for Cornelius kegs. Know what you need before you buy.
Keg Size Guide: Half Barrel vs Quarter vs Sixth Barrel (Sixtel)
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…