Designing Superior Quality Draft Beer Systems
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Designing Quality Draft Beer Systems
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The Best Beer Tap Systems Installer in THE Chicago Metro Area
Experience the highest quality of workmanship and wisdom that experience delivers when you work with the team at Brass Tap Beverage Systems. With over 35 years of draft beer and beverage system design and installation experience for some of the finest establishments in the Chicago Metro area, you can rest assured that Brass Tap is one of the finest draft beer installation companies in Chicago – and an industry leader in commercial beer tap systems installation.
With industry-leader Lou Matsie at the helm, our expert installation team consists of highly-trained draft beer technicians with a formidable blend of design expertise, engineering skill and technical know-how in the most sophisticated beer tap installation and design techniques.
Contact Brass Tap Beverage Systems Today
Don’t settle for lackluster results from inferior installers. Bring your establishment to the highest level of draft beer service with Brass Tap. Call (847) 255-5528 today to set-up a complimentary consultation with Lou himself – or contact us online right here to schedule a free consultation. Your perfect draft experience awaits.
Chicago’s Best Since 1985
Custom Draft Beer System Design
When your standards are high – and you’re ready to have the best draft beer system for your establishment, experience draft beer perfection with Brass Tap Beverage Systems – the leading Chicago draft beer systems design and installation company.
For over 35 years, we’ve designed and installed exceptional draft beer systems for the finest establishments across Chicagoland – and beyond. Our award-winning draft technicians bring an unrivaled blend of training, engineering excellence, technical mastery, and design intuition to every project.
Led by celebrated industry veteran Lou Matsie, we create completely customized, turnkey draft beer solutions tailored to your unique needs and vision. From sleek under-bar chillers to intricate behind-the-scenes glycol systems, we do it all.
Draft Beer System Design & Installation Process
7 Steps To Building and Maintaining The Best Draft Beer System
1. Consulting
The process begins with a conversation and design consultation with Lou about your needs, ideas and plans. When you choose to work with us, we’ll work closely with you and your team to design a beverage system that fully realizes your expectations. We promise to deliver exceptional customer service and prompt communication combined with seamless and expertly coordinated installation of your dream draft beer system. We live and work by the Golden Rule – and we promise to treat you like we’d want to be treated. We’ll keep working until you’re 100% satisfied with the final result.
2. Design
Designing and installing a first rate draft beer system requires careful planning and years of expertise. First, we’ll meet to understand your needs: desired number of taps, beer styles, and flow rate, etc. Then we’ll meet to survey your space, map out the system, and choose the proper refrigeration equipment, regulators, tubing, faucets, and other components needed to build a smoothly flowing draft system. We’ll determine the required capacity of the glycol chiller and CO2 system based on the number of beers and anticipated volume. Proper ventilation and drainage are also important considerations. Once the layout is finalized, we’ll present you with a detailed proposal. Then the installation team can begin assembly. You can count on us to deliver exactly what you’re looking for – and give you 100% satisfaction in the work we do.
3. Installation
No job is too difficult for the Brass Tap team. We love to help you brainstorm the right system for your needs and we handle every aspect of draft system design, from selecting the right components for your system to performing a professional installation, to ongoing maintenance, cleaning and repairs. Our draft technicians experts consider factors like your beer styles, turnover rate, and climate to create a seamlessly integrated system tailored specifically to your needs.
4. Follow Up
Once your draft beer system installation is finished – and performing to your highest standards – we stay involved with you to ensure that your system is operating optimally. If any adjustments are required, our draft technicians will return to make sure your system is in impeccable working condition. We also provide regulary scheduled beer line cleaning services with SAFECID to keep your lines and system in excellent condition – and to our highest standards of safety and ecological responsibility.
5. Beer Line Cleaning
Cleaning your beer lines every two weeks isn’t just a good practice; it’s the law in Illinois. To keep your beer lines clean – and to help keep your employees and patrons safe from harmful chemicals, we provide regularly scheduled, eco-friendly beer line cleaning with SAFECID, preventative maintenance programs, system evaluations, and upgrades to existing draft systems. You can rest assured that the chemicals we use won’t hurt your employees or harm your customers – and that your establishment will be free of any liability from an accident caused by a toxic beer line cleaning chemical.
6. Ongoing Maintenance
Proper draft beer system maintenance is crucial for bars and restaurants that wish to pour the highest quality beer. Our expert Draft Technicians understand the science behind draft beer systems and can help optimize yours. Maintaining the ideal temperature and pressure through refrigeration and glycol chilling reduces foaming and flat beer caused by CO2 outgassing. Wild yeast and bacteria growth is prevented through deep cleaning of lines and faucets. With regular maintenance from our techs, who are trained on the latest innovations, your bar can attain the perfect pour – proper carbonation, ideal clarity and lasting head retention. Let our knowledgeable team troubleshoot any issues so you can focus on serving great beer and making customers happy. Regular maintenance means greater efficiency, reduced waste and maximized profits.
7. Repairs
Draft beer systems can develop a variety of problems that prevent them from properly pouring beer. Issues like excessive foaming, flat beer, slow pour times, and beer coming out cloudy or with an off flavor can all indicate underlying problems. A draft technician is brought in to diagnose and repair these kinds of issues. First, they will inspect all the components, checking that the CO2 tank is filled, lines are connected properly with no kinks or blockages, couplers seal correctly, and the faucets are clean. They may adjust gas pressure or change out a dirty faucet. If problems persist, the technician will dig deeper, looking for issues in the glycol chiller system that cools the lines. They may find and replace a failed part like the chiller pump, clean out blocked lines, refill the glycol tank if the level is low, or adjust coolant flow. For persistent foaming issues, the beer lines themselves may need to be cleaned and flushed to remove built up residue. The technician will methodically troubleshoot each component of the draft system until the issue is identified and fixed, ensuring proper pouring and great tasting draft beer. Our highly-trained technicians can quickly and reliably fix any draft system issue you may encounter. Count on Brass Tap for the best draft beer system repair service in Chicago.
A Word About Our Values
We run our business by the Golden Rule
For over 35 years, my business has thrived on the principle of the Golden Rule. I genuinely value my customers and strive to provide them with the same level of respect and satisfaction that I would want for myself. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing my customers happy. I firmly believe in operating with honesty, trust, and integrity in every aspect of our work. Building strong relationships with our customers is a top priority for us. I consistently empower my team to give their all, ensuring that each job is done correctly and that we always deliver a superior product at a reasonable cost.
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Lou Matsie
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