Draught Beer System Check List For Your Bar

Temperature:

• Air temperature in the beer walk-in is 38 Degrees F
• Beer Temperature at the point of dispense is also 38 Degrees F

Draught Line Age:

• Vinyl beer line or Jumper line inside your cooler is less than a year old

Draught Beer Line Visual

• Clear Draught line is clear and easy visual inspection
• Free of sediment. No build up of beer stone one the beer lines
• Not dark brown, yellowish

Draught Beer Line Cleaning Log

• Recommended 14 Day Cleaning Cycle. According to the Brewers Association
• Gaps in service of more than 21 days require special attention and extra time to clean the beer system
• Seasonal Accounts require special attention to protect beer lines during off season

Gas Source

• Straight Co2 For Ales and Lagers 12-15 PSI ( For Direct Draw Systems)
• Blended Gases 60-75 percent Co2 for Ales and Lagers 22-25 PSI (Long Draw Systems)
• Pre-Mix Cylinders 25 percent Co2/ 75 percent for Nitrogenized beers ( Guinness and Wines)
• The right applied pressure on kegs should produce a full and clear jumper line. No bubbles
• Check the Primary Regulators daily and make sure you aren't running on empty during busy hours
• Make sure you always have a backup C02 Cylinder. If you are on bulk you don't need one
• Compressed Air Should never be used to dispensed draught beer

Faucets and Drip Tray

• Rinsed free of beer
• No Physical Buildup of beer soils or mold present
• Flush the drains with warm water and mild cleaning agent to prevent clogging from yeast

This is a simple checklist that can be used daily to make sure the important things in a draught beer system are at the correct operating levels.  In closing if you have any other questions regarding this checklist or have other questions please reach out to us here

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