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 TRYWINEONTAP.COM 855-KEG-WINE [email protected]
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