Beer & Beverage Systems
Right Temperature, Happy Customers
A professional beer and beverage system is a game-changer for any business serving drinks—whether it’s a bar, restaurant, hotel, or event space. These systems streamline beverage service, improve drink quality, and help manage inventory, all while offering your customers a consistent, high-quality experience. As such, it is absolutely critical for any hospitality venue to invest in a professional beverage system as they are essential for any business that values efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
No one wants to drink warm beer right? Or any drink for that matter.
More importantly, incorrect temperatures have a significant impact on the beverage being dispensed – For example, if the beer lines are not cold enough, the beer will pour foamy, resuling in a significant loss as most of the beer goes down the drain. Too cold and it freezes, meaning that beer or beverage is lost as well.
Which is why having a well designed beer and beverage system is paramount to the success of any hospitality business, especially one in the trade of alcoholic beverages.
What Else Do I Need To Consider?
Whilst temperature regulation of any beer and beverage system is the key to your success, there are other factors that need to be considered as well – Did you know that the length of the beer line (both from the cool room where the serving keg is kept to the glycol unit and from the gycol unit to the tap) plays a very important part in the correct serving of the beverage? Too short and the beer will foam up and too long means that it may sbe served flat or not at its absolute best.
Other important Beer & Beverage system considerations are:
- Fonts & Taps: A variety of beer taps (fonts) in different styles, sizes, and finishes to match your aesthetic and operational needs.
- Glycol Systems: Essential for maintaining optimal cold temperatures for your beer lines, ensuring the perfect pour every time.
- Drip Trays: Designed to keep your bar area clean and dry, preventing spills and excess moisture.
- Beer Lines: High-quality lines to ensure your beer reaches the tap at the ideal temperature and pressure.
- Below Bar, Cool Room, and Cellar Equipment: Complete setups for storing and serving beverages at the perfect temperature, from kegs to refrigerated storage units.
- CO2 Detection Equipment: Essential for ensuring safety in environments where CO2 is used to pressurize your system.
- Gas Lines and Regulators: Reliable and efficient systems for regulating gas flow to your beer dispensing setup.
Whilst all of this may seem rather confusing and overwhelming, especially for those new to the hospitality game, the team at O’Connells are fully versed on everything required to bring your bar dreams to life. So get in touch today to have the team walk you step by step through the design of a beverage system that will absolutely delight your customers.
