Commercial Draft Beer Faucets
The faucet is the last part of the system beer touches before the glass — the wrong style or a worn-out one shows up immediately as excess foam, drips, or an inconsistent pour. We stock rear-sealing, forward-sealing, flow control, and stout faucets in chrome, 304 stainless steel, and PVD gold finishes, including Perlick's forward-sealing line.
Faucet Types
- Rear-Sealing Faucets — the standard commercial design; the seal sits behind the tap, so beer contacts the internal faucet mechanism between pours; needs more frequent disassembly and cleaning
- Forward-Sealing Faucets — Perlick's design; the seal sits at the front, so beer never touches the internal mechanism; less drip, less bacteria buildup, and less frequent teardown needed for cleaning
- Flow Control Faucets — add an adjustable compensator so you can dial down pour speed on high-carbonation or nitro-adjacent beers without changing your regulator pressure
- Stout Faucets — restrictor-plate design for nitrogen-dispensed stouts and nitro beers; creates the cascading effect and tight head these beers need
Finishes
- Chrome-plated brass — the budget-friendly standard; holds up fine at moderate volume but can show wear sooner under heavy daily cleaning
- 304 stainless steel — the commercial-grade choice; resists pitting and corrosion through years of caustic/acid line cleaning cycles
- PVD gold — a stainless-steel base with a durable gold finish for bars that want a premium look without giving up commercial durability
Not sure which faucet fits your setup? Contact us with your beer style (standard draft vs. nitro/stout) and cleaning frequency, and we'll point you to the right style and finish.
Faucet FAQ
Forward-sealing or rear-sealing — which faucet do I need?
Forward-sealing faucets (like Perlick's) keep beer from contacting the internal mechanism, which means less drip buildup and less frequent teardown for cleaning — worth the extra cost for high-volume commercial bars. Rear-sealing faucets cost less up front but need more regular disassembly and cleaning to prevent bacteria buildup in the body.
Do I need a stout faucet for nitro beers?
Yes — a standard faucet won't create the cascading effect or tight, creamy head that nitrogen-dispensed stouts and nitro beers need. A stout faucet's restrictor plate forces the beer/nitrogen mix through small holes on the way out, which is what produces that cascade.
Chrome, stainless, or PVD gold — does the finish actually matter?
For appearance, it's a style choice. For durability, it matters: 304 stainless steel holds up best against years of caustic and acid line-cleaning cycles, chrome can show wear sooner under heavy commercial use, and PVD gold gives you a premium look on a stainless base without sacrificing that durability.
What causes a faucet to drip or foam excessively?
Most drip and foam issues trace back to a worn faucet seal or o-ring, beer stone buildup inside the body, or pressure/temperature that's out of spec for the line length — not the faucet brand. If cleaning and a fresh seal don't fix it, check your CO2 pressure and glycol/line temperature before replacing the faucet.
