Memorial Day Prep: Get Your Draft System Summer-Ready

Memorial Day (May 26, 2025) is the unofficial start of summer—and a major moment to gear up for the busiest beer season of the year. Before your bar fills up with sun-chasing sippers, now’s the time to prep your draft beer system for the heat, the crowds, and everything the summer season throws at it.

Keep It Cool

Hot weather means warmer beer lines if you’re not careful. Make sure your glycol system is functioning properly and that all lines are well insulated. A warm beer is a foamy beer—and nothing kills a good pour faster.

Avoid Foam Problems

Foam complaints spike in the summer, especially when keg storage areas heat up. Double-check your walk-in cooler temps and ensure proper keg rotation and handling (via the Brewers Association) to prevent foam from ruining your pours (and profits).

Clean Lines, Clean Taste

Summer beer styles—think lagers, wheat beers, and shandies—are light, crisp, and super sensitive to flavor contamination. Beer line cleaning every two weeks keeps those flavors pure and your customers happy.

CBG Tip: Want to reduce waste and boost profit this summer? A properly tuned-up system saves you from overpouring, foam loss, and disappointed regulars. Make sure everything’s dialed in before the first summer rush hits.

Memorial Day kicks off a three-month sprint. Taking time to get your draft system in top shape now means fewer headaches—and better beer—all summer long.

Looking for expert help? Schedule a service call with our team today and make sure your bar’s ready to pour.

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