Beer Faucet Finder

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Beer Faucet Finder

Not sure which draft faucet belongs on your bar? Answer four quick questions and we'll match you with the right faucet — whether you're pouring nitro stout, running a busy 20-tap commercial system, or setting up a home kegerator.

Why the right faucet matters for your draft beer

Your faucet is the last piece of equipment the beer passes through before it hits the glass. The wrong faucet can mean sticky handles, dripping spouts, endless foam on nitro pours, or a Perlick that's overkill for a three-tap home setup. The beer faucet finder below walks you through a few straightforward questions — beer style, usage volume, flow control needs, and budget — and returns the faucet that actually fits.

What affects your faucet choice

Four variables drive the decision:

  • Beer style & gas mix — Nitro beers need a stout faucet with a restrictor plate. Standard CO2-poured beers (lagers, IPAs, ales) use a standard or forward-sealing faucet. Mixed-style tap lists benefit from a flow-control or Intertap body that adapts.
  • Usage volume — A high-volume commercial bar pouring 50+ pints a day needs a forward-sealing Perlick that won't stick or drip. A home kegerator pouring a few pints a week can get by with a standard chrome faucet.
  • Flow control — If you serve a mix of styles (a nitro stout next to a high-carbonation IPA), flow control per tap lets you dial in the pour speed without changing gas pressure across the whole system.
  • Budget — Standard faucets run $15–$35, Perlick forward-sealing runs $60–$90, and flow-control versions go $80–$120. The right choice balances upfront cost against long-term maintenance and pour quality.

How the finder works

Select your answers below — each question narrows the recommendation by one dimension. The result shows your matching faucet, its key features, installation notes, and price range so you can compare with your existing shank setup. All standard faucets use the industry-standard 5/8"-18 UNF shank thread, so switching is a direct swap in most cases.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Draft Faucets

Can I use a standard faucet for nitro beer?
No. Nitro beers (Guinness, nitro IPAs, milk stouts) need a stout faucet with an internal restrictor plate. That plate creates the turbulence that activates the nitrogen, producing the signature creamy cascade. A standard faucet on a nitro line will pour a glass of uncontrollable foam — the gas breaks out of solution before the beer settles.
What's the difference between forward-sealing and rear-sealing faucets?
A rear-sealing faucet (standard chrome) seals at the back of the valve body when closed. If not used daily, the seal can stick or drip because beer residue dries on the sealing surface. A forward-sealing faucet like the Perlick 650SS seals at the front tip, where the beer flow stops first — so the seal stays wet and clean, eliminating sticking and dripping even on taps that sit idle for days.
Do I need flow control on every tap?
Only if you serve multiple beer styles at different carbonation levels from the same system. Flow-control faucets let you adjust pour speed per tap so a high-carbonation IPA and a low-carbonation stout both pour cleanly without changing your system's overall CO2 pressure. For single-style setups (all lagers or all ales), a standard forward-sealing faucet is sufficient.
Will a new faucet fit my existing shank?
Yes — every faucet in our catalog uses the industry-standard 5/8"-18 UNF shank thread. As long as your shank has that thread (which is effectively universal in US draft systems), any of these faucets is a direct replacement. Just unscrew the old faucet, clean the shank threads, and screw on the new one.
How often should I clean my faucet?
At minimum every two weeks for commercial bars, monthly for home kegerators. Disassemble the faucet (most have a simple retaining nut), soak the internal parts in warm beer line cleaner, rinse thoroughly, and lubricate the O-ring with keg lube. Stout faucets need special attention — the restrictor plate traps beer solids and should be scrubbed with a small brush during each cleaning.
Which faucet is best for a high-volume craft beer bar?
The Perlick 650SS forward-sealing faucet is the industry standard for commercial draft. It won't stick or drip, it's fully dishwasher-safe stainless steel, and it handles daily heavy use without maintenance issues. For bars with rotating tap lists mixing different beer styles, the Perlick 650SS Flow Control version adds per-tap pour speed adjustment — a significant advantage without sacrificing reliability.

Ready to upgrade your draft system?

Whether you're opening a new bar, retrofitting an existing tower, or building a home kegerator, we carry the full range of draft faucets — standard, Perlick forward-sealing, flow control, stout, and Intertap — all in stock and ready to ship from the Northeast.

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