New Tap Faucets

The differences between good beer, adequate beer and world class beer can be very subtle. Of course wether you like a particular beer or not is very subjective. We spend a lot of time, thought, and money producing the best beer possible. As brewers we sweat and fuss over the small details from grain to glass. The reality is that once the beer is packaged we lose control over the future handling of the beer. From the keg to glass the possibilities of incorrect handling are vast. This is one reason we do not distribute our beer. Every little thing matter, the temperature at which the beer is stored, the glass it is poured into, the bartenders touch when serving, the cleanliness of the beer lines, and even the taps through which the beer pours.

Last week we swapped out our standard tap heads for new stainless steel faucets. Why? “Unique in both appearance and function, the Perlick stainless steel beer faucet is the most sanitary faucet available anywhere. Its innovative seat-forward design keeps internal parts from being exposed to air, preventing the handle lever from sticking and minimizing bacterial build-up. In addition, the removable spout makes cleaning much easier. This revolutionary design and stainless steel body ensures a brewery fresh taste.” Well there you have it, not only do they look cool but I don’t have to worry about the flavor of our beer being compromised at the taps! It’s the little things in life.

Comment

1. Donald Calhoun · Sunday November 15, 2009 · 1

   Love the look! The quality of a serve can vary greatly from place to place. A certain un-named dark beer is a favorite of mine. I’ve had it on tap at a few places and every place I’ve had it, its different! In fact, one time I had it and could taste the beer that was in the line prior to the current keg! Needless to say, I don’t order beer if I go to this restaurant now. Keep up the good work and know that your quality will keep people coming back!

2. Ted Sobel · Saturday November 28, 2009 · 2

   It’s nice to see another brewery actively showing an interest in “well kept” beer.

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