An in-depth look at Brewers Association-recommended line cleaning methods, why this is so important, and how to implement them into today’s dynamic draught environment. This presentation also covers safety issues surrounding line cleaning.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the reasons for regular recirculating draught line cleaning
- Learn the equipment and techniques required to perform effective draught line cleaning
- Ensure the safety of all taproom staff and personnel involved in cleaning your draught lines
- View additional line cleaning and safety resources
About the Speaker
![Ben Geisthardt](https://cdn.brewersassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/10163930/ben-geisthardt.jpg)
Ben Geisthardt, Sales & Field Quality Specialist
New Glarus Brewing Company
Ben Geisthardt has been a sales team member and field quality specialist for New Glarus Brewing Company since 2010. His role focuses primarily on sales through draught quality best practices, as well as training distributor sales teams, retail accounts, and line cleaning companies throughout Wisconsin. Prior to joining New Glarus Brewing Company, Ben owned and operated his own line cleaning company. He is a United States Marine Corps Veteran (1999-2007) and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003). Ben currently serves on the Brewers Association's (BA) Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee and contributed to the BA's Draught Beer Quality Manual and Draught Beer Quality for Retailers resources.