WINE ON TAP
DRAFT GUIDE
F R E E F LO W W I N E S
WHY WINE ON TAP?
NO WASTE
No oxidized wine. No trash to throw
away.
ECO FRIENDLY
Steel kegs are 100% reusable.
CO2
28 TREES
FRESHNESS
Guaranteed freshest glass of wine
from the 1st pour to the last.
SPEED OF SERVICE
No corks to pull, bottles to stock or
recycle.
TRENDING
Hottest new trend in the food &
beverage programs across the country.
2 YEARS
ON THE ROAD
2,340 lbs
96% reduction in CO2
footprint with reusable
stainless steel kegs
One steel keg saves the
CO2 equivalent to that
sequestered by 28 trees
Each steel keg put
into service eliminates
the carbon emissions
equivalent to taking a
car off the road for
two years
Each steel keg will save
2,340 lbs of trash from
the landfill over its
lifetime
GREENER, FRESHER, BETTER
Average cost savings per keg = $18
Most accounts see a Return on
Investment within 6 months!
Calculate the ROI for your program at
TRYWINEONTAP.COM /restaurant/cost
MEET OUR KEGS
HEIGHT
24” X 9.5” Sixth Barrel Kegs
WEIGHT
58 lbs full
5.16 gallons
26 bottles
132 5 oz pours
26 bottles
132 5 oz. glasses
FRESHNESS
STANDARD
5.16 gallons
18 months untapped
3 months tapped
19.5 liters
American Sankey D Fittings
58 lbs full
9.25” wide x 24” tall
WHY STAINLESS STEEL?
WINE QUALITY
Only stainless steel kegs are impermeable
to oxygen and stay fresh up to 18 months
untapped & 3 months once tapped.
STANDARD SIZE + PARTS
Our 1/6th barrel kegs have standard
dimensions & fit into all draft systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Reusable steel kegs save millions of pounds
of trash from the landfill every year.
Compared to disposable plastic kegs, steel
kegs reduce the carbon footprint 30-50%
& up to 96% better than wine in bottles.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Free Flow Wines is a kegging &
logistics company. We facilitate
connections between winery
clients, distributors, sales reps
& draft system installers to
make wine on tap easy for you.
Free Flow
Distributor
Free Fow Invoices Distributor
$30 deposit per Keg
Premium
Wine
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
Free Flow Fill Kegs
FULL
FULL
Distributor Sells Kegs
Distributor Invoices
Restaurant $30 deposit
per Keg
Free Flow Credits
Distributor $30 deposit
per reurned, empty Keg
Restaurant
Distributor
FULL
EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY
Distributor consolidates
empty kegs
Distributor Credits
Restaurant $30 deposit
per returned, empty Keg
FULL
FULL
EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY
Restaurants empty kegs
COMMON WINE DRAFT SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS
304-GRADE STAINLESS
STEEL FAUCETS
DIRECT DRAW WINE SYSTEM
304-GRADE STAINLESS
STEEL COUPLER
Kegs are located in refrigeration unit
beneath taps. Perfect for restaurants and
bars that have space at or very near the
point of dispense. The short draw maximizes loss and ensures best serving temperature.
REGULATOR & GAS
(75% NITROGEN / 25% CO2)
WINE-GRADE LINES
+ PLUS FITTINGS, MISC PARTS, ETC.
LONG DRAW WINE SYSTEM
Kegs are located away from taps. Temperature controlled lines carry wine from kegs
to taps. The long draw system ensures the
wine arrives at the point of dispense at the
correct temperature and is protected along
the way. Long draw systems vary widely
on installation complexity, time and cost.
304-GRADE STAINLESS
STEEL COUPLER
GLYCOL TRUNK LINE
AND GLYCOL LINES
304-GRADE STAINLESS STEEL FAUCETS
POWER PACK (COOLING SYSTEM)
WINE-GRADE LINES
REGULATOR & GAS
(75% NITROGEN / 25% CO2)
+ PLUS FITTINGS, MISC PARTS, ETC.
MOBILE DISPENSE OPTIONS
2-4 Tap Kegerator
2 temperature controlled compartments
(each hold 2 x 1/6 kegs)
Approx. Dimensions: 24.25”W x 31”D x 42”H
6-8 Tap Kegerator
2 temperature controlled compartments
(each hold 4 x 1/6 kegs)
Approx. Dimensions: 59.5”W x 28.25”D x 37.25”H
Exterior Options: Black
1-4 Tap Bartop Dispenser
1-4 temperature controlled lines carry wines from
keg to taps
Approx. Dimensions: 7”W x 17”D x 15”H
RETROFIT YOUR BEER LINES FOR PREMIUM WINE ON TAP!
A beer draft system can be modified for a consistent premium wine on tap pour every single time.
For an existing direct draw system retrofit, all you need is:
1. Wine-certified Hardware, NO BEER PARTS! Any metal that touches wine needs an
upgrade to 304 grade stainless steel (this includes your tower, faucets and couplers)
2. Wine Grade Tubing to prevent oxygen leaks, flavor transfer and off tastes. Lines and
hardware need to be cleaned quarterly, or when a keg is changed or replaced.
3. A blend of 75% Nitrogen and 25% CO2 (AKA Guinness Gas or BevGas) should be used. For
direct draw, a pressure setting of 4-7 PSI is all that’s needed.
BEST PRACTICES
DISPENSING TEMPERATURES
40 - 45° for Whites
55 - 60° for Reds
STILL WINE
GAS
75% Nitrogen/ 25% CO2, AKA
Beverage Gas or “Guinness Gas”,
ensures that the wine tastes
exactly as the winemaker intended,
from the first pour to the last glass
GAS PRESSURE
Pressure gauge reading should be
between 4 - 10 PSI
15
0
100
30
0
200
Pressure
G as Ta n k
STORAGE
Store untapped kegs with other
wines. Wine stays fresh – tapped 3
months, untapped 12 months
LINE CLEANING FREQUENCY
Every 3 months, or at change of
product
EQUIPMENT
Use a Flow Control Faucet (sold by every
major draft parts supplier) to control
foaming
SPARKLING WINE
Use only wine-certified 304-grade Stainless
Steel (No 303-grade steel or Beer Parts!) &
non-oxidizing “flavorlock” tubing
DISPENSING TEMPERATURE
35-40° F
GAS
Use beverage grade CO2 gas only
Keep the pressure around 20 PSI
(will vary depending on tubing length)
50
0
STORAGE
Store sparkling wine kegs with other
wines in chilled room. Once
sparkling wine is kegged the keg
should be tapped within 12 months
Once sparkling wine keg is tapped it
stays fresh up to 3 months
LINE CLEANING FREQUENCY
Every 3 months, or at change of
product
100
100%
CO2
ADJUSTMENTS
FLOW OF WINE
Wine coming out too fast or too slow?
Wine coming out too fast or too slow?
Locate the regulator (attached to the gas).
Check upper gauge (0-60 psi).
LOW PRESSURE
GAUGE
Using a flat head screw driver, twist the screw to the right
to increase flow; twist left to decrease flow.
REPLACING GAS
If the left gauge of the regulator reads less than 300 psi, It’s time
to change the gas. Here’s how:
Turn off the gas by closing screw valve at the top of the tank.
Unscrew the brass nut connecting the regulator to the tank
CONNECTOR
Pull old tank out & replace with a new one.
Screw in the regulator and then turn on the tank.
ADJUSTING
SCREW
HIGH PRESSURE
GAUGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
SAFETY
RELEASE VALVE
SHUT OFF/
BACKFLOW
PREVENTER
FOLLOW THESE STEPS, THEN TEST FOR SUCCESS
Make sure couplers are properly attached to kegs,
handles pushed down & locked
Are you out of wine? Might be time to change your keg...
Confirm gas is turned on (see large valve at top of gas
tank)
Check that the red valve on gas is open (not
perpendicular to gas line)
REGULATOR
A regulator adjusts and controls the flow of gas from any
source. Each regulator typically has at least one and often
two pressure gauges that help in setting pressures and
monitoring gas levels: one high-pressure gauge showing
the tank or supply pressure, and a second low-pressure
gauge showing what is being delivered to the keg.
Check the reading on left gauge of the regulator
(attached to the gas tank behind the red wine)
If it’s less than 300 psi, change the gas tank (see
“Adjustments”)
For more helpful info
& resources, visit
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