Tasting room draft systems

[ambitiousales]

Im am in the process of planning our tasting room and don't know where to start with the draft system. I've been scouring the Google machine and these message boards, but still feel confused. Our taps will be coming straight out of the cold room wall into the bar area from kegs. What kind of system does everyone use? Also what can you tell me about a Co2/nitrogen mixer? I don't have a lot of knowledge in this area so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[jmiller1371]

What exactly do you mean by "system?" The draft quality manual has some good info.

[a10t2]

If you're just going through the wall, you shouldn't need beer gas (except for stout faucets). Balancing a direct-draw CO2 system is a lot simpler. Unless the runs are really short, you'll probably end up using larger lines (like 5/16") for most of the distance, and ~5 ft of 3/16" right before the faucet as a restrictor.

[TGTimm]

Draft Beer Quality Manual

Download this: http://www.brewersassociation.org/ed...aught-quality/

It's the bible for draft beer systems, from design and balancing (very important) to cleaning and proper pouring practices.

[ambitiousales]

Thanks guys, thats exactly what I needed. I remember briefly reading over the draught quality manual before, just completely forgot about it.