Buying guide
Kegging Starter Kit
Updated How we research
Skip bottles and pour from a keg. The page is split into five sections (Fill A Corny Keg; Supply Your CO2; Set The Pressure; Pour A Test Pint; Run The Beer Lines), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 20 picks. Our scores range from 7.0 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:VEVOR CO2 Tank, 5 lbs New Aluminum Alloy Cylinder, CGA320 Valve, DOT Approved. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:New Cornelius Keg 5 Gallon, 2Pcs Stainless Steel Corny Keg with Ball Lock Fittings, Dual Rubber Handle. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Solid build:TMCRAFT 5lb CO2 Tank, High Strength Aluminum Alloy Cylinder with CGA-320 Valve, DOT Approved. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Feature-rich:5 Gallon Cornelius Keg with CO2 Regulator Ball Lock Tap Self-Closing Beer Tap Faucet for Homebrew. Features score of 9/10, overall 8.1/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Fill A Corny Keg
- New Cornelius Keg 5 Gallon, 2Pcs Stainless Steel Corny Keg with Ball Lock Fittings, Dual Rubber HandleOur score8.4/10
- Cornelius Keg, 5 Gallon, Ball Lock, NEWOur score8.1/10
- 5 Gallon Cornelius Keg with CO2 Regulator Ball Lock Tap Self-Closing Beer Tap Faucet for HomebrewOur score8.1/10
- KegWorks 5 Gallon Ball Lock Homebrew Cornelius Keg NewOur score7.9/10
Supply Your CO2
- VEVOR CO2 Tank, 5 lbs New Aluminum Alloy Cylinder, CGA320 Valve, DOT ApprovedOur score8.6/10
- TMCRAFT 5lb CO2 Tank, High Strength Aluminum Alloy Cylinder with CGA-320 Valve, DOT ApprovedOur score8.4/10
- TMCRAFT 2.5lb CO2 Tank, High Strength Aluminum Alloy Cylinder with CGA-320 Valve, DOT ApprovedOur score8.0/10
- 5lb Aluminum CO2 Tank Cylinder Kegerator (regulator-compatible)Our score7.0/10
Set The Pressure
- YaeBrew Dual Gauge CO2 Regulator for Draft Beer Homebrew Kegerator CGA320Our score8.4/10
- FERRODAY Dual Gauge CO2 Regulator Beer Kegerator Dual-stage CGA-320Our score8.4/10
- Dual Gauge CO2 Beer Regulator, CGA-320 inlet, 0-60 PSI Working, 0-3000 PSI Tank, Safety Relief ValveOur score8.0/10
- SKYTOU Dual Gauge CO2 Regulator, Keg Beer Regulator CGA-320 Inlet for Homebrew KegeratorOur score7.8/10
Pour A Test Pint
- Picnic Tap 2.1 Ball Lock Low Profile Ready to Pour from Keg or GrowlerOur score8.4/10
- Dbgogo Ball Lock Beer Faucet Picnic Tap Stainless Steel Core Self-Closing with QDOur score8.4/10
- PERA 3/16" Ball Lock Line Assembly Picnic Tap with 3ft Beer LineOur score8.4/10
- LUCKEG Picnic Tap Keg Party Tap Homebrew Cornelius Ball Lock Line Dispenser (Pack of 6)Our score7.6/10
Run The Beer Lines
- 10 Feet 3/16" ID 7/16" OD Beer Line Vinyl Tubing Keg Replacement Kit with 4 Hose ClampsOur score8.4/10
- MRbrew 15 Feet Beer Tubing PVC Beer Hose with Hose Clamps 3/16" ID Food Grade Liquid LineOur score8.4/10
- 10FT Beer Hose Keg Line Tubing 3/16 ID with Hose Clamps (Transparent)Our score7.6/10
- 3/16" ID Beer Line (per foot)Our score7.3/10
All 20 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1VEVOR 5 lbs CO2 tank, a new aluminum alloy cylinder with CGA320 valve and DOT approval for kegerators.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 5 lbs size carbonates and serves many kegs per fill
- + Aluminum cylinder is lighter and resists rust
- + DOT approved tank is accepted at most refill and exchange shops
- - Tank ships empty and must be filled before use
- - Some exchange programs swap tanks, so you may not keep the new one
#2A 2Pcs set of new 5 Gallon stainless steel Corny kegs with Ball Lock fittings and dual rubber handles.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 2Pcs set lets you keep one keg serving while another conditions
- + Dual rubber handles make carrying full kegs more comfortable
- + Ball Lock fittings match common homebrew disconnects
- - Check the gaskets seal tightly before the first use
- - Two full kegs demand plenty of fridge space
#3TMCRAFT 5lb CO2 tank, a high strength aluminum alloy cylinder with CGA-320 valve and DOT approval.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 5lb capacity fits in most kegerators alongside kegs
- + High strength aluminum alloy keeps weight manageable
- + CGA-320 valve fits standard homebrew regulators
- - Delivered empty, so the first fill adds to the cost
- - Lesser-known brand compared with established cylinder makers
#4YaeBrew dual gauge CO2 regulator with CGA320 inlet for draft beer, homebrew kegs and kegerators.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Dual gauges show both tank pressure and serving pressure
- + CGA320 inlet fits standard US CO2 cylinders
- + Built for homebrew kegging and standard kegerator setups
- - Gas line and disconnects may need to be bought separately
- - Budget regulators can creep if not set carefully
#5FERRODAY dual gauge dual-stage CO2 regulator with CGA-320 inlet for beer kegerators.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Dual-stage design keeps output pressure steadier as the tank empties
- + Two gauges show tank and serving pressure at a glance
- + CGA-320 fitting matches standard CO2 cylinders
- - Dual-stage regulators are usually bulkier than single stage
- - Check the outlet barb size fits your beer line before ordering
#6Picnic Tap 2.1, a low profile Ball Lock tap that pours straight from a keg or growler with no separate beer line.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Low profile design clips right onto the Ball Lock post with no hose to manage
- + Pours from both kegs and pressurized growlers for flexible serving
- + Updated 2.1 version aims to reduce foaming compared with basic cobra taps
- - Short flow path can foam if serving pressure is set too high
- - Only fits Ball Lock posts, not Pin Lock or commercial Sankey kegs
#7Dbgogo stainless core self-closing Ball Lock picnic tap with QD, a cleaner-pouring upgrade over plastic cobra taps.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Self-closing faucet shuts off on release, so fewer drips on the floor
- + Stainless steel core resists wear and flavor carryover
- + QD fitting makes swapping lines between kegs quick
- - Check the beer line length before ordering, since extra tubing may be needed
- - Lesser-known brand with limited track record for seal life
#8PERA 3/16" Ball Lock line assembly with picnic tap and 3ft beer line, a ready-made serving line for Corny kegs.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Pre-assembled line with disconnect, tubing and tap is ready to pour
- + 3/16" line helps control foaming at typical serving pressures
- + 3ft length is handy for kegs sitting in a cooler or jockey box
- - Short 3ft line may foam if kegs are carbonated on the high side
- - Plastic picnic tap is less durable than stainless faucets
#9A 10 Feet 3/16" ID 7/16" OD vinyl beer line keg replacement kit with 4 hose clamps.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 3/16" ID is the standard size for balanced homebrew draft lines
- + 4 hose clamps included to secure line to barbs
- + 10 Feet gives enough for two serving lines or one long line
- - Vinyl can pick up flavors from strongly flavored beers over time
- - Needs regular line cleaning to prevent buildup
#10MRbrew 15 Feet PVC beer hose with hose clamps, 3/16" ID food grade line for kegerators.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 15 Feet allows longer lines to reduce foaming
- + Food grade PVC tubing is safe for beer contact
- + Hose clamps included for secure connections
- - PVC can stiffen in cold kegerators, making fittings harder to push on
- - Longer lines take up more space inside the fridge
#11A new Cornelius Keg, 5 Gallon with Ball Lock posts, the standard vessel for kegging homebrew.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Ball Lock posts are the most common homebrew fitting, so parts are easy to find
- + 5 Gallon size matches standard batch volumes perfectly
- + New keg avoids the worn seals and dents of used soda kegs
- - Needs a CO2 tank, regulator and disconnects to actually serve beer
- - Tall keg may not fit shorter kegerators or mini fridges
#12A 5 Gallon Cornelius keg bundled with CO2 regulator, Ball Lock tap and self-closing faucet for a starter kegging setup.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Bundle includes regulator and tap, so fewer parts to source
- + Self-closing faucet reduces drips and waste
- + Good starting point for moving from bottles to kegs
- - CO2 tank is not included, so a cylinder is still needed
- - Bundled regulators may be less durable than stand-alone name brands
#13TMCRAFT 2.5lb CO2 tank, a compact aluminum alloy cylinder with CGA-320 valve and DOT approval.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 2.5lb size fits tight kegerators and portable setups
- + DOT approved for refilling at gas suppliers
- + Lightweight enough to take to parties with a keg
- - Smaller tank needs refilling more often when serving several kegs
- - Refill cost per pound is higher than larger tanks
#14Dual Gauge CO2 Beer Regulator, CGA-320 inlet, 0-60 PSI Working, 0-3000 PSI Tank, Safety Relief Valve
A dual gauge CO2 beer regulator with CGA-320 inlet, 0-60 PSI working gauge, 0-3000 PSI tank gauge and safety relief valve.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 0-60 PSI working gauge covers carbonation and serving ranges
- + Safety relief valve protects kegs from overpressure
- + 0-3000 PSI tank gauge shows how much CO2 remains
- - Compare the regulator build quality against name brand options
- - Gauges can be hard to read precisely at low serving pressures
#15KegWorks 5 Gallon new Ball Lock homebrew Cornelius keg, sold by a well-known draft beer supplier.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + KegWorks is a dedicated draft beer retailer with solid support
- + New Ball Lock keg is ready for homebrew kegging setups
- + 5 Gallon capacity takes a full batch in one vessel
- - Single keg only, so it costs more per keg than multi-packs
- - Gas and serving equipment are sold separately
#16SKYTOU dual gauge CO2 keg beer regulator with CGA-320 inlet for homebrew kegerators.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Dual gauges help you spot a low tank before it runs out
- + CGA-320 inlet fits the common US CO2 tanks sold for kegerators
- + Suits both carbonating and serving homebrew
- - Less-known brand with limited track record
- - Needs a washer seal check to prevent slow leaks at the tank
#17LUCKEG picnic taps in a Pack of 6 for Cornelius Ball Lock homebrew kegs, a cheap dispenser for parties.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + Pack of 6 lets you serve several kegs or keep spares
- + Simple picnic taps are perfect for tapping kegs in a cooler
- + Low cost per tap makes them ideal for casual serving
- - Beer line and Ball Lock disconnects may not be included
- - Picnic taps drip and foam more than proper faucets
#18A 10FT transparent beer hose keg line with 3/16 ID and hose clamps for kegerator setups.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Transparent tubing lets you spot buildup or foam in the line
- + 3/16 ID matches most homebrew draft system barbs
- + Hose clamps included for leak-free fittings
- - Check the outer diameter fits your disconnects before ordering
- - Clear line needs frequent cleaning to stay looking clean
#193/16" ID beer line sold per foot, letting you buy exactly the length your draft system needs.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Per foot sales let you cut lines to precise balanced lengths
- + 3/16" ID is the common homebrew serving line size
- + Cheap replacement for old or stained lines
- - No hose clamps or fittings included, so order those alongside
- - Check the wall thickness and material before ordering this tubing
#20A 5lb aluminum CO2 tank cylinder for kegerators, regulator-compatible for homebrew draft systems.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 5lb tank is a practical size for home kegerator use
- + Aluminum build is lightweight and corrosion resistant
- + Works with common kegerator regulators used by homebrewers
- - Check for DOT approval before taking this tank to a refill shop
- - Check the valve type before ordering to confirm it suits your regulator
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