Draft Cleaning & Maintenance
You know IL law requires bi-weekly cleaning, but did you know circulation cleaning is 80x more effective than static methods?
For your business, cleaner draft lines mean reduced product loss (some customers see an increased output of 8-10 pints per keg*) and improved beverage quality. This equals happier customers, reduced costs, and higher profits back in your pocket.
*based on self-reported client statement; results may vary
At Leaders, we prioritize quality above all, blending robust services with sharp attention to detail and only high-quality materials. All accounts are cleaned using MicroMatic chemicals, and our draft technicians are experienced in the beverage industry, MicroMatic Dispense Specialist certified, and are Certified Beer Servers through the Cicerone program.
Maintenance & Cleaning Services
Bi-Weekly Cleans
Illinois state law requires establishments with refrigerated draft lines be cleaned bi-weekly.
Our regular service includes:
Caustic Circulation Cleaning | Circulation methods ensure the most effective cleaning of your system to remove bacterial growth.
Hardware Cleaning | Every visit, we remove and sanitize faucets, as well as sterilizing couplers; static methods often don’t.
Full System Management | We’ll keep an eye on your gas lines, blender boxes, glycol units and more to help ensure efficient function and fewer emergencies.
Quarterly Acid Cleaning
In addition to bi-weekly caustic cleaning, regular acid maintenance can take a system from a few good years of use to more than a decade.
On these visits, Leaders will conduct:
Acid Line Cleaning | Removes off-flavors and beer stone buildup, which causes turbulence, debris, foaming in your system over time.
Hardware Deep-Clean | Complete disassembly and sterilization of all faucets, plus sterilization of couplers.
Additional Services
Beyond regular maintenance, Leaders is also proud to provide these additional services:
Gas System Maintenance | Technicians check for and repair leaks, and manage your blender box.
Beer & Gas Line Jumper Maintenance | Due to the porous nature of line jumpers, we recommend replacing these every 18 months.
Glycol Machine Service | Regular upkeep every few years will refresh a tired, inefficient system that struggles to keep your beer cold.
Line Stripping | Remove unwanted flavors when transitioning a line from one beverage to another using an isopropyl alcohol soak.
Shock Cleaning | remove off-flavors from old, neglected or infected lines.
Certified-Clean! Client-Partners
When you see the Leaders Beverage logo in the window, you know you’re drinking some of the cleanest beer around! View all Certified Clean! Partners.
Benefits of Maintenance Agreements
Maintenance agreements are priced to manage your entire system over a full year (including bi-weekly and quarterly services above), then prorated to a monthly cost.
Client-partner benefits also include:
Discounted Services
Receive discounts on regular maintenance visits and other service calls.
Troubleshooting
Have a trusted specialist who’s familiar with your business and system available when you have a question or problem.
Staff Education
Every new agreement comes with two hours of free education for you and your staff.
Contact Us
4038 N. Nashville Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
312.497.5602
Visit by appointment - give us a call!
Leaders Beverage Consulting
Our mission is to raise awareness of draft technology and improve the overall industry standard by being the absolute LEADERS in quality and service. We are promoters of the Food & BEVERAGE industry. Our cornerstones are education, professionalism, communication, service, quality, friendliness, and fun.
Quality will always come first in our decision-making process because our reputation is our strength.
In our goal to support and promote education and a raising of industry standards we proudly support the Cicerone Certification Program®, the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), and the Brewers Association Draught Beer Quality Manual. We are not affiliated with any of these programs.
