Clean Tastes Good
We specialize in draft line cleaning and complete beer system maintenance in and around Philadelphia. Clean lines mean fresh taste, smoother pours, and longer-lasting equipment. No gimmicks, no diluted chemicals, no shortcuts.
Why it matters
Your Beer Is Only as Good as Your Last Clean
Trusted by top bars, restaurants, and breweries, we help you keep your beer system running flawlessly. When you hire Philly Draft Cleaners, you can be confident the job will be done, and done right.
Yeast, wild mold, and beer stone start growing inside your lines the moment beer passes through them. If left alone, this buildup flattens carbonation, destroys the head on your pour, and introduces sour off-flavors.
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The benefits of electronic pump cleaning
Why Recirculating Pump Cleaning Is Different
We use the Micro Matic Electric Re-Circulating System — a high-velocity, looping flow that actively scrubs the inside of the lines. This isn't soaking. This is power-washing your draft system.
80× More Effective
Fast-moving liquid creates turbulent friction — 80 times more effective at breaking down stubborn biofilm, yeast, and mold than simply letting chemicals soak.
True Beer Flavor
Complete removal of bacteria and biofilm means your beer tastes exactly how the brewer intended — every pour, every shift.
Less Wasted Foam
Dirty lines cause pockets of friction and excess foam. Clean lines stop erratic pours and keep your profit out of the drip tray.
Prevents Beer Stone
Regular 15-minute pump flushes stop calcium deposits from permanently bonding to your tubing, faucets, and couplers.
What we offer
Two Services. One Standard.
Every bar setup is different. We offer a free on-site visit to evaluate your system and give you a custom quote based on your number of taps, line length, and system type.
01
Bi-Weekly Routine Cleaning
Every 14 Days — Required by PA Law & Brewers Association
An electric recirculating pump pushes a caustic alkaline cleaner through your system for a minimum of 15 minutes. This turbulent flow scrubs out organic proteins, hop resins, and sticky biofilms. We completely break down and hand-brush your faucets and keg couplers, finishing with a cold water flush and pH test.
- Full recirculating pump clean — minimum 15 minutes
- Faucet and coupler disassembly & hand-brushing
- Cold water flush with pH verification
- Written cleaning log issued every visit
02
Quarterly Acid Cleaning
Every 90 Days — Brewers Association Draught Quality Standard
Four times a year, we run a specialized acid cleaner through your system. This targets beer stone — calcium oxalate — a hard mineral buildup that standard caustic cleaners leave behind. Getting rid of beer stone keeps your lines flowing properly and stops permanent off-tastes before they start.
- Acid cleaner targets calcium oxalate (beer stone)
- Removes what bi-weekly cleaning cannot
- Prevents permanent flavor contamination
- Brewers Association Draught Quality standards followed
Static soak vs. recirculating pump
Most Services Soak. We Scrub.
Most cleaning services fill your lines with chemical and let it sit. That static method is like taking a swig of mouthwash and just standing there. It freshens things up — but it doesn't remove the plaque. You need a toothbrush for that.
We use premium electric recirculating pumps that create a constant, turbulent flow, physically scrubbing the inside of your beer lines. That's 80 times more effective than a static soak.
Static Soak
- Chemical sits in the line
- No mechanical scrubbing
- Biofilm remains behind
- Beer stone untouched
- Faster, but less thorough
Recirculating Pump
- Turbulent flow scrubs walls
- 80× more effective
- Biofilm physically removed
- Quarterly acid for beer stone
- Commercial-grade precision
What to expect
How Our Cleaning Process Works
Free On-Site Estimate
We assess your full setup — taps, line lengths, system type. Custom quote, no obligation.
System Walkthrough
We review the full layout — coolers, towers, and all components — before touching a line.
Initial Water Flush
All beer is flushed from the lines with clean, cold water to prepare for chemical cleaning.
Recirculating Pump Clean
Cleaner is circulated at high pressure through each line for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Component Detail & Rinse
Faucets and couplers fully disassembled, hand-brushed. Final flush verified with pH meter.
Log & Sign-Off
We pull a test pour and issue a written cleaning log. Records always current and ready.
Quick answers
Common Questions
Beer is an excellent food source for bacteria and wild yeast. If you wait longer than two weeks, they build a sticky biofilm inside the tubing that ruins flavor and creates excess foam. The Brewers Association mandates it — and Pennsylvania state law requires it under 40 Pa. Code § 5.51.
A static soak just sits there. Our electric pumps push the cleaning solution through your lines fast enough to create turbulent flow — it acts like a liquid scrub brush. That's 80 times more effective than soaking, and the difference shows up in every pour.
Beer stone is a stubborn mineral buildup — calcium oxalate — from the calcium and acids in beer. It forms deposits inside your lines that standard caustic cleaners can't remove. Left unchecked, it causes massive foaming, off-tastes, and eventually permanent line damage. The quarterly acid wash is what removes it.
The keg likely warmed up during transit. Let it rest in your walk-in for a full 24 hours to reach the ideal 36–38°F before tapping. If the problem persists, it's usually a pressure or CO₂ balance issue — something we check during every service visit.
Serving Philadelphia and the surrounding areas
Ready to Pour Better Beer?
Call us directly — the fastest way to get a same-week visit on the books. Pricing is tailored to your system: number of taps, line length, and location.
(267) 282-1002