Temperature isn't just important in draft beer service, it's absolutely critical. Whether you're a seasoned technician or a bar owner looking to elevate your pour quality, understanding how temperature affects every aspect of your draft system will make the difference between mediocre beer and exceptional experiences for your guests.

Running a successful draft service company means staying ahead of technical challenges while building trust with your clients. Whether you're troubleshooting a tricky system, tracking your cleaning schedules, or helping bar owners understand what quality service looks like, having the right tools makes all the difference.

Temperature isn't just important in draft beer service, it's absolutely critical. Whether you're a seasoned technician or a bar owner looking to elevate your pour quality, understanding how temperature affects every aspect of your draft system will make the difference between mediocre beer and exceptional experiences for your guests.

I've seen it countless times during my years running a draft service company – bar owners losing 10-20% of their beer profits because they chose the wrong service provider.

Growth in draft sales outpaces packaged beer as imports on tap rise and younger, more diverse drinkers enter the market

Growth in draft sales outpaces packaged beer as imports on tap rise and younger, more diverse drinkers enter the market

One of the biggest returns for bar operators today is the money invested in line cleaning. Line cleaning is critical to serving a great glass of draft beer, and the cost associated with cleaning should be viewed as an investment with a high return.All draft beer systems, whether the beer line run is short, as a direct draw box, or long as found in an air shaft or glycol system, must be cleaned every two weeks. This is mandated in the recently published; Brewers Association Draught Beer Quality Manual. This manual results from brewers (large and small), draft beer equipment suppliers, and technical experts coming to a consensus on line cleaning standards.The standards define the procedures, timing, equipment, and chemicals used to ensure that draft beer is served as the Brewer intended. A conservative estimate on revenue gained from the investment is twice the cost. The cost and benefits associated with line cleaning will be addressed in this article. The exact cost to clean every line can be precisely calculated and can be broken down into two components: