Home Brew Beer Keg - Ball Lock 5 Gallon Rubber Top - NSF Approved 5 GALLON KEG: This 5 gallon home brew ball lock beer keg (also known as a Pepsi keg or a Cornelius keg) was made in Italy and has been approved by the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation). It is perfect for small breweries just getting started, or for home brewers looking to keg their beer. The sanitary 304 grade stainless steel construction makes it ideal for storing and dispensing wine, soda, kombucha, and cold brew coffee as well as beer. DESIGNED FOR BREWER CONVENIENCE: On top of the tank there is an oval opening that allows for the closing of the tank by the lid. On the bottom there is a sump to enhance the draining off. Printed on the stainless steel external surface is information about the tank capacity, identification numbers, and the manufacturer. The stainless steel lid fastens tightly to the body, is finished with a handle, and has a pull ring pressure release valve to easily depressurize the keg. SANITARY STAINLESS STEEL BODY: The tank is made of AISI type 304 stainless steel (1.4301) with No. 2B mill finish steel sheet which fulfills ASTM A240 specification. All inside surfaces are smooth to prevent any possible dirt or contamination from remaining inside after washing and sterilizing. Stainless steel does not react to magnetic attraction and its color does not change due to cleaning or sterilizing. BALL LOCK FITTINGS: On the top part of the tank there are two welded stems, through which the gas tube and the liquid tube are putted inside the tank, and on top of which the plugs are fixed. To allow quick disconnect with the draft beer system, the tank is equipped with one liquid plug and one gas plug. The gas plug has an incision on the hexagon and the liquid plug does not. They are both clearly marked by a stencil on the rubber handle. RUBBER COATING: The top and bottom of the keg is covered with black hot vulcanized natural rubber bonded onto the steel. Two handles on the top offer easy handling. Four openings in the bottom skirt enhance the drain of water when the keg is upside down. The maximum outer diameter of the rubber parts is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the body, minimizing damage by impact and allowing the keg to be rolled and stacked. The keg measures 25" tall and 8.5" in diameter.