WINE ON TAP BEST PRACTICES
TIPS & TRICKS FOR YOUR WINE-ON-TAP DRAFT SYSTEM
Wine on tap requires slightly different equipment and maintenance than beer on tap. Below are some easy tips and tricks to help you serve the best tasting and sustainable glass of wine.
EQUIPMENT
Any metal that comes in contact with the wine needs to be 304-grade stainless steel.
TUBING
Reds, Whites, and Sake
Wine grade non-oxidizing tubing
Sparkling
XtraFlexmaste non-oxidizing tubing
FAUCET
Reds, Whites, and Sake
304-grade steel
Sparkling
304-grade steel, flow-control faucet
GAS
Reds, Whites, and Sake
Blended 25% CO2 / 75% N2 Beverage Gas(Guinness Gas)
Sparkling
100% CO2
GAS REGULATOR
The gas volume gauge should read above the red zone.
COUPLER
304-grade steel, Sankey D fitting — this is the standard fitting for US draft systems.
WINE DRAFT TIPS
Ensure every pour is the perfect pour.
GAS PRESSURE
Reds, Whites, and Sake
4 - 10 PSI
Sparkling
12-14.5 PSI
TEMPERATURE
Whites & Sake
40 - 45°
Reds
55 - 60°
Sparkling
34-36°
STORAGE
Store untapped kegs with other wines at room temperature. The wine will stay fresh for three months when tapped and 12 months untapped.
LINE CLEANING
The system should be cleaned quarterly or at the change of product.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Wine not pouring? Wine pouring too fast or too slow? Try these easy fixes.
CHECK THE KEG
Lift the keg to see how heavy it is. If it feels empty, it’s time to change your keg.
CHECK THE GAS
Confirm the gas tank is turned on: screw the valve at the top & check that the red valve is open by confirming it is in line with the gas line. Next, check the reading on the lower-left gauge. If it’s in the red zone, it’s time to change the tank.
ADJUST POUR SPEED
To adjust the flow, locate the regulator attached to the gas and check the upper gauge (0-60 psi). Using a flat-head screwdriver, twist the screw to the right to increase flow and twist to the left to decrease flow.
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