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Buy Cornelius Kegs, Kegmenters & Stainless Vessels Online in New Zealand
Say goodbye to tedious bottle cleaning and take full control over your draft beer setup. Whether you are assembling your very first kegerator, looking for lightweight PET Oxebar kegs for parties, or stepping up to pressure fermentation in a stainless steel unit, having high-quality, pressure-tested vessels is essential. At Brewshop, we stock NZ’s leading range of 19L Cornelius ball lock kegs, commercial stainless steel kegs, mini kegs, and versatile Kegmenters from top manufacturers including KegLand and Ss Brewtech. All gear is inspected for quality and dispatched fast from our Hamilton warehouse straight to homebrewers across New Zealand.
Choosing the Right Keg or Kegmenter Vessel
Selecting the ideal draft vessel depends on your batch size, fermentation process, and serving setup:
- 19L Cornelius (Corny) Ball Lock Kegs: The undisputed standard for homebrewers. Cornelius kegs feature rubber base handles, dual ball lock posts (gas-in and liquid-out), and a removable oval lid for easy cleaning and sanitising.
- Stainless Steel Kegmenters: A multi-purpose hybrid vessel combining the structural strength and high pressure rating of a stainless steel keg with a wide 4-inch tri-clover lid opening. Kegmenters allow you to ferment, condition, carbonate, and serve all from the same single vessel.
- Oxebar PET Kegs: Lightweight, cost-effective, and shatterproof amber PET kegs featuring a special barrier polymer blend to protect against oxygen ingress. Ideal for portable draft setups, events, or budget-conscious homebrewers.
- Mini Kegs & Commercial Kegs: Compact stainless steel mini kegs (4L to 10L) for easy transport, alongside 20L and 50L commercial stainless steel kegs for high-volume homebrewers and craft breweries.
Frequently Asked Questions: Kegs & Kegmenters in NZ
What is the difference between Ball Lock and Pin Lock kegs?
Ball Lock kegs (Cornelius or "Corny" kegs) are the standard choice for homebrewers across New Zealand, using a simple push-and-click disconnect system. Pin Lock kegs are an older post style primarily used in commercial soft-drink setups. At Brewshop, we standardise on Ball Lock equipment to guarantee maximum compatibility across modern disconnects, taps, and regulators.
What makes a Kegmenter different from a standard keg?
A Kegmenter is a multi-purpose hybrid vessel. It combines the structural strength and pressure rating of a commercial stainless steel keg with a wide 4-inch tri-clover lid opening. This wide aperture allows you to easily clean out yeast and hop trub, fit floating dip tubes, or execute pressure fermentations without needing a separate fermenter.
Can I ferment beer inside a standard 19L Corny keg?
Yes! "Keg fermentation" is a popular technique for small-batch or pressure brewing. To ferment successfully in a standard Corny keg, use a shortened liquid dip tube or a floating dip tube so you don't draw up yeast sediment when serving, and attach a spunding valve to the gas post to manage headspace pressure during active fermentation.
Are PET Oxebar kegs safe for long-term storage and reuse?
PET Oxebar kegs use a specially formulated polymer blend that blocks oxygen ingress and preserves fresh hop aromatics. They can be safely reused many times provided you wash them in warm water (under 45°C) with non-caustic sanitisers. Always check the pressure expiration date stamped on the side of PET kegs for safe operation.
How should I properly clean, sanitise, and store stainless steel kegs?
After your keg is kicked, rinse out residual yeast and soak the vessel with an alkaline cleaner like StellarClean or PBW, flushing cleaner through the liquid and gas dip tubes. Sanitise with a no-rinse sanitiser like StellarSan. For long-term storage, leave the clean keg under 5 to 10 PSI of CO2 gas pressure to keep the lid and post O-rings firmly sealed.