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Beer Line Cleaning Supplies
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Commercial Beer Line Cleaning Equipment, Kits & Chemicals
Clean lines are the foundation of quality draft beer. Yeast, protein, hop resins, and beer stone build up inside beer lines, faucets, and couplers within days of use — causing off-flavors, excessive foam, and bacterial contamination that no amount of good beer can overcome. The Brewers Association's Draught Beer Quality Manual recommends a caustic (alkaline) line cleaning at least every 14 days and an acid de-stoning clean approximately every three months. This collection covers the chemicals, equipment, kits, and parts to run that program.
Shop by Need
Liquid beer line cleaners — caustic cleaner concentrates for routine 14-day cleaning; mix per the label
Alkaline (caustic) cleaners — the primary cleaning agent, including Veracity™ C-DLC Heavy-Duty Caustic Cleaner; dissolves organic deposits including yeast, protein, and hop resins; use every two weeks as your standard line cleaner
Acid cleaner — Draftec Red Dye Acid Line Cleaner removes beer stone (calcium oxalate) and mineral scale that alkaline cleaners can't touch; use approximately every three months as a supplement to the 14-day caustic cycle, never a replacement for it
Cleaning Equipment
Cleaning cans — fixed-head cleaning cans hold cleaning solution and connect to the draft system through the appropriate valve heads. The method used to move solution through the lines depends on the cleaning setup; confirm the can, valve style and flow method before ordering
Electric recirculating pumps — continuously circulate cleaner through lines for more thorough cleaning with less labor; recommended for long draw systems and high-volume operations
Cleaning adaptors & components — faucet plugs, coupler adaptors, and fittings for connecting cleaning equipment to your specific system configuration
Check the fit before you order: cleaning cans, coupler cleaning adapters, and couplings are system-specific. Match the valve style (for example, D-system US Sankey), thread size, and connection type to your draft system. A head or fitting that doesn't match your system can't be used.
Cleaning Kits
Direct draw jar cleaning kit — spanner wrench, cleaning brush, and 4 oz BLC alkaline concentrate; runs shank-to-coupler backflow, with an optional coupler cleaning adapter for coupler-to-faucet cleaning
Complete economy cleaning kit — 2-quart cleaning jar and pump, faucet wrench and brush, 4 oz BLC alkaline cleaner, coupler ball lifter, and a straight cleaning attachment; an entry-level kit for operators starting a cleaning program
The Cleaning Process
Caustic clean (at least every 14 days) — circulate or push alkaline cleaner through the lines at the concentration, temperature, and contact time on the product label; flush with clean water as the label directs
Acid clean (approximately every three months) — follow the caustic clean with acid cleaner per its label to remove beer stone; flush as the label directs
Brush clean faucets and couplers — disassemble and brush-clean faucets and coupler parts every two weeks alongside line cleaning
Need help setting up a cleaning program? Contact us — we work with bars and breweries on cleaning programs that follow Brewers Association guidance.
Need someone local to handle the work? Visit the Draft Service Network to find draft line cleaners and draft beer system installers, or to apply for a free listing if you service commercial draft systems.
Beer Line Cleaning FAQ
What's the difference between alkaline and acid line cleaners?
Alkaline (caustic) cleaner is your everyday cleaner — it breaks down yeast, protein, and hop resins and should run through the lines every 14 days per Brewers Association guidance (our Veracity™ C-DLC is a heavy-duty option built for this cycle). Acid cleaner targets beer stone (calcium oxalate) and mineral scale that alkaline cleaner can't dissolve; run it approximately every three months as a supplement to the alkaline cycle, never a replacement for it. Follow each product's label for concentration, temperature, contact time, and rinsing.
Why does Draftec Blue Dye cleaner turn the solution blue?
The blue color is a visual indicator: once you see solid blue coming through the line, you know cleaner has fully displaced the beer and reached the faucet. It takes the guesswork out of a manual clean and makes it easy for staff to confirm the job's actually done, not just started.
Do I need a no-rinse cleaner, or should I always rinse after cleaning?
Most alkaline and acid line cleaners call for a full water flush, because residual cleaner in the line will affect beer flavor. No-rinse formulas such as our Powdered Super No-Rinse Line Cleaner are formulated differently. Rinsing depends on the product, so always follow its label directions rather than assuming either method.
Liquid or powder cleaner — which should I use?
Liquid cleaner concentrates, such as Draftec Blue Dye and Veracity™ C-DLC, are easy to measure and mix for routine cleaning. Powder cleaners can be more economical at higher volume. In either case, follow the product label for dilution, temperature, contact time and rinsing.
What happens if I skip line cleaning or stretch past 14 days?
Beer stone and biofilm build up fast — most operators see off-flavors, excess foam, and pour inconsistency within days of missing a cycle, and bacterial contamination risk climbs the longer it's skipped. The Brewers Association's 14-day standard exists because that's roughly the window before buildup starts affecting what's in the glass.
Also Cleaning Faucets or Couplers?
A full cleaning cycle includes more than the lines. See our Draft Beer Faucets collection if yours need replacing, Keg Couplers for coupler-specific parts and cleaning adaptors, and cleaning brushes sized for faucets, shanks, and couplers.
