5 Best Kegs for Home Brew - Dec. 2022

Durable & Rugged

Great material to keep beer cold, very affordable, and carbonation settings are easy to use.

Can keep your beer fresh, cold, and carbonated for up to 2 weeks. The tap handle is interchangeable, making it easy to customize your beer the way you like it. Comes with a 1-year warranty and a lifetime of customer support. Easy to transport if needed.

Stainless Steel 1.6 Gallon Mini Ball Lock Keg System

Tightening the regulator too much and the ring easily moves out of place, causing carbonation to seep out. CO2 bulb is on the small side.

Best Bang for the Buck

Yaebrew

Best for Small Setups

A great option for users who are just getting into beer making thanks to its compact size.

The 1.6-gallon capacity allows the keg to hold a good amount of beer for small groups of people. Has an easy-to-use pressure adjustment system to carbonate your beer just right. The ball lock system ensures that your beer doesn't go bad quicker than it should.

PKBRTP299 Pressurized Mini Keg System, 128oz

Some users noted that it is on the thinner side as far as build quality.

NutriChef

Long-Lasting

This stainless-steel keg has a large capacity and a CO2 regulator to keep your homebrew fresh.

Build quality is great and ensures that it will not rust or corrode. The keg can keep your beer fresh for over 2 months thanks to the CO2 regulator that provides carbonation. The regulator can also monitor and adjust the pressure on the fly.

Fully Automated Beer Brewing System

CO2 is not sold with the keg.

BeerDroid

Most Comprehensive

This cutting-edge keg is the future of homebrew technology with automated brewing features to create your ideal beer.

Brew up to 2.6 gallons of quality beer inspired by the world's most popular brews. Ingredients are 100% natural with no additives or preservatives. WiFi capabilities and an LCD screen allow you to monitor and control your brew with push notifications.

Pressurized Beer Mini Keg System - 64oz

Price is double a regular home brewing keg and going automatic has technological flaws when WiFi is down.

NutriChef

Miniature Option

A mini-keg home brewing system that is perfect as a gift or for brewing the perfect beer at home.

Offers a capacity of 64 ounces. Ideal for smaller home brews or for beginner brewers. The CO2 cartridges can output about 128 ounces of beer each. Claims to keep beer sealed and fresh for up to 8 weeks. Small enough to fit in the refrigerator.