Cornelius Keg

Alternate Names: Corny Keg, Homebrew Keg, Soda Keg

The tall, cylindrical Cornelius Keg (or Corny Keg) was originally developed (and still used) to store, distribute, and dispense soda like Pepsi or Coke.

However, with a five-gallon capacity (the size of a typical homebrew batch) and a design that’s easy to fill, clean, and maintain, Corny Kegs have become very popular with homebrewers who want to skip the process of bottling beer and enjoy their brew on draft.

Most Cornelius Kegs utilize a ball-lock style connection, but some older models still feature a pin-lock style.