Draft Beer Systems

Drawn from a large container like a keg, these systems can handle anywhere from 1 to more than 200 different beer varieties.

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Before selecting beer and wine dispensing systems, learn about the different types and how they operate to ensure the best fit for the operation. Cost considerations and maintenance requirements also should be factored in.

The maintenance and cleaning procedures for draft beer and wine systems are the same.

Beer and wine systems not only provide added convenience and increased efficiency when serving these beverages but they can also ensure consistency in every pour.

Operators can choose from three basic types of commercial draft beer systems. The direct-draw type stores kegs in a refrigerated keg box under the counter or bar. This type provides a simple, retrofittable and often cost-effective alternative to long-draw systems.

Draft beer systems represent a key item in many restaurants and bars and their popularity only grew in recent years due to the craft beer boom. That said, in the event a restaurant or bar plans to temporarily close to ride out the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, operator would be wise to properly shut down their draft beer systems.

Bars are a known revenue generator and might take less effort to staff but rarely get the necessary attention in a restaurant’s design phase.

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