Line Cleaning Solutions
Discover the Most Efficient Line Cleaning Solution For Your Business
Keeping your draft lines clean is the single most important factor in serving great beers and other beverages on tap. That's why, at GS Draft System Solutions, we're dedicated to the latest line cleaning methods. After all, how you clean your system impacts not just maintenance costs, but also staff requirements and cleaning frequency.
Luckily, we offer three distinct cleaning options for any budget and space, from small pubs to large stadiums. Whether you prefer the traditional hands-on approach or a cutting-edge automated system, we have the perfect solution. Our goal is to help you find the best option to ensure your beer is always fresh, delicious, and perfectly poured.
Why Line Cleaning Matters
01 Protecting Taste and Quality
After about two weeks of use, beer lines start to get dirty. Unfortunately, beer stone and other residue can feed bacteria, yeast, and mold that alter the intended flavor profile. The hazy, overly foamy, or flat pours that follow often have sour, metallic, or musty off-flavors that can overpower the beer. Line cleaning is crucial for preventing this.
02 Safeguarding Customer Trust
Serving a cloudy or stale-tasting beer not only damages your reputation, but can also be a major health and safety risk. Consistently clean lines reassure customers that every pint is fresh, crisp, and safe to drink — building loyalty and encouraging repeat business.
01 Extending System Life and Efficiency
Who wouldn't want to extend the life of their draft system? Solutions like Glanola or Draught Guard are specially designed to prevent the harmful buildup that strains draft equipment and causes pouring inconsistencies. You get cleaner lines with less downtime while guaranteeing smooth, efficient service.
Our Line Cleaning Solutions: Side-By-Side Comparison
Glanola Automated Beer Line Cleaning
Draught Guard Technology
Manual/Traditional Line Cleaning
What is it?
Automated system that cleans lines with minimal manual input.
Non-chemical, continuous cleaning system that prevents buildup and extends line life.
Hands-on, labor-intensive cleaning using chemical solutions.
Cost
$230 monthly
$399 monthly
$160 monthly
Frequency
Bi-weekly
12-week cycle
Bi-weekly
Benefits
— Automation reduces labor
— Non-intrusive cleaning that doesn’t disrupt service
— Individual or group
line cleaning
— Extends cleaning cycles significantly
— Significantly reduces beer, water, and chemical waste
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Improves beverage quality
— Lower initial cost
— Full control over the cleaning process
— No special equipment required
Considerations
May still require periodic manual checks. Glanola cleaning solution is an additional $40 per month.
High initial investment yields long-term cost savings.
The costs of bi-weekly cleanings can accumulate quickly, leading to increased use of harsh chemicals.
— Non-intrusive cleaning that doesn't disrupt service
— Individual or group line cleaning
— Significantly reduces beer, water, and chemical waste
— Improves beverage quality
— Full control over the cleaning process
— No special equipment required
What Is Glanola Automated Beer Line Cleaning?
STARTING AT$230a month
The Glanola Automated Beer Line Cleaning System, as the name would suggest, cleans tap lines at the push of a button, rather than through lengthy manual processes. It uses a powerful cleaning solution formula that's both tough on beer stone, while being gentle on tap lines. By cleaning the lines between kegs, bars, restaurants, and breweries can significantly reduce monthly cleaning expenses while ensuring high-quality beer.
When you choose a Glanola system, a box of four 1-gallon bottles will be shipped with your system. For a 30-tap direct draw system, one box is estimated to last two months. Please note that the necessary color-changing detergent is sold separately.
The Benefits:
- Fast & Convenient: Unlike other cleaning methods, the automatic process can be operated by staff at the push of a button. This frees them up for other tasks while still ensuring fast, consistent cleanings.
- Reduced Waste: Glanola systems are carefully designed to minimize beer, water, and cleaning solution waste, leading to a higher keg yield and lower operational costs.
- Verification of Cleanliness: The powerful cleaning solution changes color when exposed to bacteria, giving you definitive confirmation that lines are clean.
- Cleaning Flexibility: Full control over the process, including the option to clean either individual lines or do a full group line cleaning.
- Non-Intrusive: Makes it possible to perform cleanings during business hours, without disrupting service.
- Compact Design: Its small size allows it to fit easily into different spaces, including businesses with limited square footage or at-home setups.
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What Is Draught Guard Technology?
STARTING AT$390a month
Draught Guard technology is a continuous beer line cleaning solution that works around the clock to prevent buildup, all without using chemicals. Unlike scheduled cleanings, this method helps you save money by dramatically reducing beer loss during cleaning cycles.
For example, a 12-faucet system with a 100-foot run typically wastes about 56 pints of beer every two weeks. At $7 per pint, that adds up to $787 in lost revenue per month. By preventing these costly losses, Draught Guard provides higher profits and beer quality over time.
What’s Included in Our Program?
01.
Draught Guard Installation that's guaranteed to reduce the need for full line cleanings from every two weeks to just once every 12 weeks.
02.
Twice-Monthly Maintenance where a GS draft technician visits to clean faucets, couplers, and other high-contact parts.
03.
Triple Advantage Line Cleaning every 12 weeks using caustic, acid-based, and biofilm cleaners for unmatched results.
The Benefits:
- Significantly Extends Cleaning Cycles: Many choose Draught Guard for its ability to extend cleaning cycles from every two weeks to as long as every 12 weeks. This drastically reduces overall time and labor costs for maintenance.
- Substantially Reduces Waste: Cleaning less frequently equates to pouring far less beer and water down the drain, leading to substantial cost savings over time.
- Non-Chemical and Continuous: The system uses a low-frequency signal to prevent biofilm and beer stone buildup 24/7. Your lines are constantly being protected, all while you can avoid storing or handling hazardous chemicals.
- Improved Beer Quality: By actively inhibiting biological growth from keg to tap, Draught Guard reduces off-flavors and cloudiness—protecting the intended taste.
- Eco-Friendly: Reducing water and chemical usage isn't just cost-effective, it also makes Draught Guard one of the most environmentally sustainable line cleaning options.
Need Manual Line Cleaning?
Not ready to commit to our advanced line cleaning solutions? Don't worry! We're the experts in traditional, hands-on maintenance. The chemical-based process requires a technician to physically flush the lines with cleaning solution to remove buildup. This method is the industry standard and is a fundamental part of maintaining a high-quality draft system.
While you will need to invest in bi-weekly cleanings, traditional line cleaning comes with the benefit of:
Lower Initial Costs: This method has a minimal upfront cost, as it only requires a cleaning pot, canister, and the cleaning chemicals themselves. This makes it a great option for businesses with small draft systems.
Complete Control: Manual cleaning makes it easy to inspect and scrub every component of the draft system, including faucets and couplers.
Time-Tested and Effective: When done correctly, this method is highly effective at removing buildup and maintaining a high standard of beer quality.
Master Your Beer Lines With The Best Line Cleaning Solutions
From small businesses to massive stadiums, GS Draft provides the line cleaning solutions you need to save time and money while maintaining the ideal beer flavors. Our expert technicians can assist in setting up both Glanola Automated Beer Line Cleaning systems and Draught Guard Technology, as well as perform manual cleanings every 2 weeks.
Reach out today to see how you can keep the beverages flowing, one cleaning cycle at a time.
