Draft Beer Equipment
Make sense of all your draft beer equipment. When you have a draft beer system you will run across a lot of unfamiliar equipment and parts. Even though this equipment is readily available that doesn't translate into solid information on how to use it or where it fits into your system. We will try to help you understand it all.
Without even considering the refrigeration or cooling system you have in place, there is also the gas system and the liquid system each with individual parts that are important to the functioning of the overall system. The general parts include hoses, clamps, tailpieces, hose barbs, shanks, faucets, washers, "O" rings, hex nuts and several other, often used parts that make the whole thing work.
Here is where we will break it down for you by describing parts and outlining their uses. We even have an alphebetic glossary with pictures to help you when you need it most. When necessary we provide exploded views and instructions. We even take into account the cleaning equipment and supplies.
Simply review the list below and select any item you need a further description of:
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The Liquid System and Beer Flow
These are the parts that allow the beer to flow from your keg to your glass. Click on any item to learn more about it and how it works or go to the full glossary:
Keg Couplers
Beer Hoses and Clamps
Beer Pumps
Hex Nut, Washers and Tailpieces
Beer Shank Assembly
Faucets (Beer Taps)
The CO2 (gas) System and Pressure
Delivering pressure to your draft system so that the beer flows consistently is the job of Gas System. Primarily compressed Carbon Dioxide is used, but in many systems a gas mix is used.
Click on any item to learn more about it and how it works or go to the full glossary:
CO2 Cylinder
Regulator
Shut-off (Valve)
Gas Manifold
Gauges
Gas Hose
Check Valve
Accessories
Tap Handle
Caps and Plugs
Thermometer
Drip Tray
Hose Cutter
Crimper
Refrigeration and Cooling
Keeping your beer cold is vitally important and not just because it tastes better that way. Proper operation of your draft system requires beer to stay cold from the keg to your glass. The cold temperature also keeps the carbonation in the beer and helps avoid excessive foaming.
Learn more about carbonation in beer
Click on any item to learn more about it and how it works or go to the full glossary:
Cold Plate
Thermostat
Blower (Fan)
Glycol
Air Duct
Maintenance and Cleaning Equipment
If you own and operate a draft beer system you'll have to perform a certain amount of cleaning and maintenance. This will involve additional equipment and knowledge.
Click on any item to learn more about it and how it works or go to the full glossary:
Cleaning Brushes
Tools
Cleaning Chemicals
Cleaning Kit
Cleaning Pump
Drinking Equipment
Finally, you are going to want to serve and drink your draft beer. This will also require equipment that warrants some definition and description.
Click on any item to learn more about it and how it works or go to the full glossary:
Glassware
Pitchers
Steins
Mugs
Disposable Cups
Growlers
