Food grade SS304 • 15 to 2,000 gallons • For breweries, wineries, food processing, dairy, and commercial kitchens
Sanitary & safe
Commercial quality
For large tanks
All orders
Ports, valves, manways
BarrelSales.com stocks the largest selection of stainless steel barrels and tanks for commercial food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications. All barrels are constructed from SS304 food-grade stainless steel, featuring sanitary welds, smooth interior finishes, and corrosion resistance. Sizes range from 15-gallon mini barrels for home brewing to 2,000-gallon industrial tanks for large-scale processing.
Our stainless steel barrels are made from 304 stainless steel, the industry standard for food contact. SS304 is non-reactive, rust-proof, and easy to sanitize. It meets FDA and USDA requirements for food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical storage. All tanks are polished to a sanitary finish (180-240 grit) with no sharp edges or crevices where bacteria can hide.
Stainless steel is the preferred material for beer fermentation, wine aging, and spirit storage. Our 15-55 gallon barrels are perfect for nano-breweries and home winemakers. The 100-500 gallon tanks suit craft breweries and commercial wineries. Larger 1,000-2,000 gallon tanks are used for bulk storage, blending, and aging. All tanks are compatible with standard tri-clamp fittings, racking arms, and temperature control systems.
For food manufacturers, dairy farms, and commercial kitchens, stainless steel barrels offer unmatched durability and sanitation. Use for ingredient storage (honey, syrup, oil, sauce), dairy transport (milk, cream, yogurt), and food processing (marinating, mixing, brining). Open-top designs available for easy loading of solids.
Need a stainless steel tank with specific ports, valves, or fittings? BarrelSales.com offers custom fabrication. Add tri-clamp ports, butterfly valves, thermowells, sight glasses, pressure relief valves, CIP spray balls, and manways. Call +1 346 636 0501 to discuss your custom tank requirements. Lead times vary by complexity (2-8 weeks).
Small stainless steel barrels (15-55 gallons) ship via UPS/FedEx in 3-7 days within the USA. Tanks 100 gallons and larger require LTL freight shipping. Call +1 346 636 0501 for freight quotes. The minimum order is $200 product subtotal — most stainless barrels meet this individually, but smaller sizes (15-30 gallons) may require adding additional items. We ship to Canada, UK, Australia, and worldwide.
Clean stainless steel barrels with non-chlorinated alkaline cleaners (CIP or manual). Passivate new tanks before first use: clean with an alkaline detergent, rinse, apply citric or nitric acid passivation solution, rinse thoroughly. Avoid contact with hydrochloric acid or bleach, which can cause pitting corrosion. With proper care, SS304 barrels last 20+ years.
BarrelSales.com sells 11 stainless steel sizes: 15, 30, 55, 100, 150, 200, 300, 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 gallons. All are SS304 food grade. Prices start at $150.
Yes. All stainless steel barrels at BarrelSales.com are made from SS304 food-grade stainless steel. They are sanitary, corrosion-resistant, and safe for food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications.
Stainless steel barrels are used in breweries (beer fermentation and storage), wineries (wine aging), distilleries (spirit storage), food processing, dairy farms, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and commercial kitchens. The SS304 food-grade construction meets FDA and USDA standards.
Yes. BarrelSales.com can customize stainless steel tanks with ports, valves, thermowells, sight glasses, and manways. Call +1 346 636 0501 for custom fabrication quotes. Lead times vary by complexity.
The minimum order at BarrelSales.com is $200 product subtotal. Most stainless barrels exceed this individually, but smaller sizes (15-30 gallons) may require adding additional items to reach the minimum.