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We Carry Couplers for Any Beer
A coupler attaches to, and taps, your keg. It is the hub between the keg, the beer line to the faucet, and the air line to the CO2 tank.

It allows the gas to enter the keg and the beer to dispense, keeping your beer fresher, longer. At the right temperature, your beer will stay brewery-fresh for up to 45 days.

Some of our Most Popular Keg Couplers

US Sankey Lever Handle Coupler - “D” System: The most popular coupler, this is used with all major USA and Canadian breweries, such as Anheuser-Busch, Miller, Molson-Coors and Labatt. It fits Budweiser, Michelob, Busch, Miller Lite, Milwaukee’s Best, Coors Light, Killian’s, Sam Adams, Pete’s Wicked, Molson, Labatt, OV, Moosehead and many more.

Bass Ale Coupler - “G” System: Use with beers for breweries such as Bass, Boddingtons, Caffrey’s and Anchor Steam.  Will fit Anchor Liberty Ale, Anchor Porter, Anchor Steam, Bass Pale Ale, Blackthorne Cider, Boddingtons Pub Ale, Fuller’s ESB, Fuller’s London Pride, Grolsch, Old Speckled Hen, Watney’s and others.

Guinness Keg Coupler - “U” System: Use with beers from Guinness and Harp breweries.  Fits Abby White, Guinness Stout, Harp, Kilkenny, Leffe, Magners and Smithwick’s Ale.

European Sankey Keg Coupler - “S” System: Use with breweries in Canada, Central America and Europe.  Fits Heineken, Amstel Light, Murphy’s Stout, Scottish and Newcastle Beers, Pilsner Urquell and more.

German Beer Keg Coupler - “A” System: Use with most, but not all, German made beers.  Fits Hacker-Pschorr, Paulaner, Spaten, Warsteiner.  Will not fit Beck’s or St. Pauli Girl - those use a standard European Sankey.

Need Replacement Parts?
KegWorks has a selection of Coupler Replacement and Repair Parts such as rubber washer sets, replacement handles, body seals and more.

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You want to brew your own beer at home, but you’re not sure where to start? Let Mr. Beer® get you going! With Mr. Beer®, you’ll have everything you need to brew at home. Brew, bottle and drink your very own batch of fresh, homemade beer in just 2 weeks.

The Mr. Beer® Premium Kit Includes:

(1) Brew Keg with Lid and Tap Assembly (1) Can of West Coast Pale Ale Beer Mix (1) Single Serving Booster Pouch (8) Reusable Plastic Bottles     with Caps for a Full Batch (8) Labels with Mr. Beer® Logo (1) Complete, Easy-to-Follow     4-Step Brewing Instructions (1) Brewing with Mr. Beer® Brewer’s Guide (1) Pack of One-Step Cleanser

What about alcohol content? Will my beer be as strong as a commercial brew?
Yep. West Coast Pale Ale beer mix will make beer with the same alcohol content as a standard commercial beer.

Want stronger beer?
The amount of malt extract, sugars and fruit added to a beer determine how high the alcohol content will be. The Mr. Beer® Brewer’s Guide will show you how you can make your unique brew better.

About the Process
Mr Beer® mixes are designed to naturally carbonate, so CO2 cartridges are not necessary. Carbonation naturally occurs when brewing - the yeast produces both alcohol and carbon dioxide, making perfectly pure, natural beer. Naturally carbonated beers usually have a better head and clarity.

About the Brew Keg

• Each Brew Keg brews and holds up to 2 gallons of beer.
• Made of an advanced Rez-Tec Poly Vinyl Chloride - an FDA compliant plastic - to keep your beer tasting great.
• Lightweight and shatterproof.
• Wide mouth for easy cleaning.

About the Standard Brew Pack

• This brew is light in color and body with a clean finish.
• Crisp, sparkling and refreshing, this is a true American microbrew!

Other Mr. Beer® Brew Mixes Available

• Sticky Wicket Oatmeal Stout
• Pilothouse Pilsner
• St. Patrick’s Irish Stout
• Englishman’s Nut Brown Ale
• Octoberfest Vienna Lager
• American Devil IPA
• Witty Monk Witbier
• Hard Cider Mix
• West Coast Pale Ale
• Whispering Wheat

Check out Mr. Beer® at KegWorks today!

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Glass and Stemware Racks
KegWorks has glass and stemware racks galore! Racks are great for organizing all types of stemware and keeping it out of harm’s way. We have racks to fit any size bar - from one channel to twelve channels. Most racks can mount overhead or under a counter, but we also sell racks that mount to the wall. Check out our selection of Glass & Stemware Racks.

Bar Caddies & Condiment Holders
Keep your bar clean and organized! KegWorks has a place for everything! Get a Bar Caddy for straws, napkins and stirrers, and a Condiment Tray for olives, cherries, lemons and limes. Check out our selection of Bar Caddies and Condiment Holders.

Speed Racks
Give your bar a professional look! Speed Racks hold the bottles you use the most within arms reach. Click to check out our Speed Racks.

Back Bar Bottle Shelves
Sweet Shelving! Put your bottles on display for all to see. Bottle Shelves help to save space, and make finding what you’re looking for a breeze. Check out our selection of Back Bar Bottle Shelves.

Wine Cellar Shelving
Wine Cellar Racking is a wine lover’s dream. Store and organize your wine in style. Click to check out an array of Wine Cellar Racking.

For The Cook
KegWorks is more than just beer and home bar equipment - KegWorks is housewares too! We have a great selection of appliances, cookware, kitchen gadgets, cheese and cutting boards, kitchen organization ideas and more. Check out all of the Housewares we have to offer.

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If you love draft beer, it’s easy to bring the pub to your place! KegWorks shows you how to install draft beer in your home.

Installing a home draft system isn’t as hard as you may think. All you need to get draft beer at home is a refrigerator, air tank and delivery system that consists of airline, connectors and tap. KegWorks makes it easy for you with our all-in-one packages. Following are our most popular solutions.

Buying a Kegerator System Kegerators come with everything you need to start pouring! Check out our selection of Kegerators KegWorks offers Freestanding Kegerators. You can put this type of unit anywhere near your bar. Freestanding kegerators come in both single and multi-tap. We also have a selection of Under Counter Kegerators. This type of unit can be built into your existing cabinetry. Under counter kegerators also come in both single and multi-tap.

Converting Your Fridge Into a Kegerator You provide the fridge, we provide everything else. Check out our selection of Kegerator Conversion Kits

Kegerator - Refrigerator Conversion Kits allow you to convert a fridge into a kegerator. Easy to follow instructions are included in all kits. Click to learn even more about Kegerators and Kegerator Conversion Kits

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Keeping your beer lines clean makes for great tasting beer. So, it’s important to keep your entire system - beer line, faucet and couplers - clean. Regular cleaning eliminates bacteria, yeast, mold and other build-up that takes away from the flavor of your favorite beers. For best results, we recommend you clean your lines after each ½ keg.

View our selection of Beer Line Cleaning Kits

Practice Makes Perfect - even when it comes to beer!
Cleaning your draft beer system is easy, and the more you do it, the easier it gets. Here’s our cleaning recommendation using the Deluxe Beer Line Cleaning Kit:

1. Prepare

• Shut off the CO2 tank by turning the valve clockwise.
• Mix one quart of warm water and 1 tbsp of Beer Line Cleaner in a one-gallon bucket.
• Fill the Plastic Jar with the mixture of water and cleaner from the bucket.

2. Soak and Scrub Parts

• Disconnect the coupler from the keg.
• Unscrew the hex nut on the beer line from the top of the keg coupler.
• Using the Spanner Wrench, remove the faucet from the tower or shank. Take the faucet apart and set it in the remaining mixture in the bucket.
• Use the cleaning brush to scrub the faucet and its parts.
• Rinse the faucet with cool water and reassemble it.

3. Flush Out Lines

• Connect the Pump Assembly from the Plastic Jar to the faucet shank coupling nut with the Rubber Washer in between.
• Tighten slightly with the Spanner Wrench and place the end of the beer line in the bucket.
• Pump the solution through the beer line to clean

4. Final Wash

• Now, using the Cleaning Brush, clean out all of the faucet parts that have been sitting in the Beer Line Cleaning solution. Rinse all parts under cool, fresh water and then reassemble.
• Disconnect the Plastic Jar and rinse it with cool, fresh water.
• Fill the Plastic Jar with fresh water and reconnect it to the faucet shank coupling nut.
• With the end of the beer line in the bucket, pump fresh water through the beer line.

5. Reassemble

• Disconnect the Plastic Jar, replace the assembled faucet, and tighten the coupling nut with the Spanner Wrench.
• Attach the beer line and tap your keg!

Our Recommendation & Top Seller:  Beer Line Cleaning Kits
KegWorks makes it easy to keep your lines clean! We have pre-assembled packages that make maintaining your beer system easy. These kits come with cleaning agents made especially for cleaning your beer lines, and all the tools you will need for the perfect cleaning.

Our Cleaning Kits Include Everything You Need to Clean!

	Beer Line Cleaner Special chemicals are made to dissolve bacteria, yeast and mold.
	Cleaning Brush Perfect for scrubbing the tight spaces in your beer delivery system.
	Plastic Jar with Pump Assembly Helps you to pump cleaning solution through your lines.
	Spanner Wrench To help you take apart your system for cleaning.
	A Washer Seals the area between your coupler and allows solution to run clean.

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Kegged beer always beats cans and bottles. Jockey Boxes are the ultimate in tailgating supplies - serve the coldest, crispest beer faster!

View our selection of Jockey Boxes

Often called a “coil box” or “cold plate box,” the name “jockey” comes from “jockey around,” meaning that these systems are easy to move from place to place.

Coil boxes are leagues above cold plates - they turn beer colder, faster. We only sell coil jockey boxes, and recommend you use these over cold plate kits.

Our jockey boxes come with everything you need to serve cold, crisp beer anywhere - even in your stadium’s parking lot! Our complete kits come with a cooler box, beer line, stainless steel coils, shank, faucet, CO2 regulator, CO2 tank and beer line connectors. Don’t be fooled by other companies that advertise lower prices, but do not give you EVERYTHING you need!

What’s Great About Them?

• The coil system keeps the beer chilled to just the right serving temperature. All you need inside the chest is some ice and a little bit of water to keep the coils chilled. The ideal serving temperature is between 36º and 40ºF. Our coils are 50 feet long each - plenty to cool your beer.
• Does not require electricity! So, it can be set up anywhere.
• Uses CO2 to serve the crispest beer possible! No comparison to beer served using a traditional pump. Traditional pumps use oxygen that causes beer to go flat very quickly. With CO2, beer is fresh and your keg will last longer.
• Faucets allow you to pour beer fast! Easily pour pitchers.

Tricks and Tips

• Keeping the keg cool is important. So, we recommend Keg Jackets. This will keep kegs cold in most climates. Remember, kegs should never be stored in direct sunlight or in extreme heat.
• The coil should be kept submerged in an ice water bath. As the ice melts you may need
  to drain some water and add extra ice.
• Just like all draft beer systems, jockey box systems require regular cleaning. All beer contact points - faucet body and faucet parts, coils or cold plates, beer line connectors and drain tray should be cleaned after each use.

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