Draft Beer Line Cleaning Equipment

Draft Beer Line Cleaning Equipment & Chemicals

Dirty lines ruin good beer. Yeast, protein, hop resins, and beer stone accumulate inside draft lines, faucets, and couplers within days of use — producing off-flavors, excessive foam, and conditions that fail health inspections. The Brewers Association mandates a minimum 14-day cleaning cycle for all commercial draft systems. This collection covers every piece of equipment and chemistry you need to run a compliant, effective cleaning program.

Cleaning Equipment

• Cleaning cans (hand pumps) — the standard tool for direct draw and single-keg systems; fill with cleaner, attach to coupler, pump through lines; no power required
• Electric recirculating pumps — continuously circulate cleaning solution for more thorough results with less labor; the professional standard for long draw systems and multi-tap bars
• Cleaning adaptors & components — faucet plugs, coupler adaptors, double flushers, and fittings for connecting cleaning equipment to any system configuration

Cleaning Chemicals

• Alkaline (caustic) cleaners — primary line cleaner; dissolves organic deposits every two weeks as part of the standard cleaning cycle
• Acid cleaners — removes beer stone and mineral scale; use every 3–6 months as a supplemental deep clean alongside alkaline cleaning
• Sanitizers — final step after cleaning; kills residual bacteria before returning lines to service

Cleaning Kits

• Direct draw cleaning kits — bundled kits with cleaner, can, and adaptors for kegerator and short-run systems
• Economy cleaning kits — entry-level kits for operators starting a cleaning program on a budget

Recommended Cleaning Schedule

• Every 2 weeks: full alkaline line clean; faucet disassembly and brush cleaning
• Every 3–6 months: acid clean to remove beer stone; inspect and replace gaskets as needed
• Every keg change: wipe coupler exterior; inspect faucet for visible buildup

Not sure what your system needs? Contact us — we help bars and breweries build BA-compliant cleaning programs regularly.

Cleaning Program FAQ