How DraftVerify Works
DraftVerify adds a physical identification system and a digital verification layer to your existing draft setup. The hardware does not need to be rebuilt; it needs to be clearly marked, mapped, and checked in a consistent way.
- Map the current draft system and identify where NA lives.
- Apply standardized tags from keg → coupler → line → faucet.
- Activate each NA path in the DraftVerify Registry.
- Run simple, repeatable verification checks over time.
From First Photos to Verified NA Taps
DraftVerify is not a rebuild of your draft system. It is a layer placed on top of your existing hardware that makes the NA path obvious and verifiable, both physically and digitally.
Physical Identification
Kegs, couplers, lines, and faucets used for NA are given standardized tags and markings so anyone can follow the NA path without guesswork.
- Keg ID tags and coupler tags.
- Line wraps and faucet identifiers.
- Tower stickers where shared towers are in use.
Digital Registry
Each NA path is recorded in the DraftVerify Registry, linking physical tags to a specific venue, tap, and product.
- Tag IDs associated with venues and taps.
- Verification events logged over time.
- Change history when systems are reconfigured.
Verification & Records
Staff and reps use simple checklists and workflows to confirm that NA paths remain correct as kegs and lines change.
- Daily/weekly front-of-house checks.
- Monthly full verification passes.
- Annual program review for key partners.
The Deployment Journey
A typical venue or brewery implementation follows seven clear steps. Most of the work is mapping what already exists and making it visible and verifiable.
Discovery & System Mapping
The process starts with a structured look at your current draft system — especially where NA lives today or where it is planned.
- Collect photos of the cooler, tower, and existing labels.
- Identify active and planned NA taps.
- Outline keg → coupler → line → faucet paths for NA.
Tag Plan & Starter Kit
Based on the map, a tag plan is created and a DraftVerify Starter Kit is prepared with the exact mix of tags and identifiers required for the site.
- Assign tag positions to each NA keg, coupler, line, and faucet.
- Prepare the Starter Kit with hardware and quick-start guide.
- Confirm any special cases (shared towers, rotating guest taps, etc.).
Onsite Installation
Tags are installed during a scheduled window. This can be done by venue staff, a brewery rep, or a service partner using the tag plan.
- Attach tags to the mapped keg, coupler, line, and faucet points.
- Apply tower stickers or badges where required.
- Verify that physical layout matches the documented map.
Registry Activation
Once tags are onsite, each NA path is activated in the DraftVerify Registry so physical tags and digital records match.
- Register the venue and its NA taps.
- Link tag IDs to specific taps and products.
- Create the first verification event as a clean baseline.
Staff Training & Daily Checks
Front-of-house and relevant back-of-house staff learn how to recognize NA tags and perform a simple check at the start of shifts.
- Identify the NA tap at the tower and in the cooler.
- Check that the tagged NA keg is connected to the tagged NA line.
- Confirm any changes are recorded instead of improvised.
Monthly Verification Pass
A manager, brewery rep, or distributor performs a deeper verification at a regular interval to confirm that the NA path remains correct.
- Walk the full path from NA keg to NA faucet.
- Confirm tags, connections, and registry entries align.
- Log a verification event for traceability.
Annual Review & Program Adjustments
For key venues, breweries, and chains, DraftVerify can be reviewed annually as part of broader safety, QA, or brand programs.
- Summarize verification history and any incidents.
- Update tag plans for new taps, towers, or products.
- Align policy language with the latest standard revision.
Single Sites, Flagships, and Chains
The same deployment steps apply whether you are a single bar adding one NA tap or a chain planning a multi-city rollout. The difference is scope, not method.
One Tap, Done Right
For individual bars and restaurants, DraftVerify can be implemented as a focused project around one or two NA taps.
- Fast mapping and installation.
- Simple staff training modules.
- Verification built into existing routines.
Showcase Installations
Breweries can use their own taprooms as flagship DraftVerify installs, setting expectations for partner venues and distributors.
- Reference layout for field teams.
- Live example for visitors and trade partners.
- A testbed for new NA draft practices.
Pilots and Rollouts
Groups start with a pilot set of locations, validate the workflow, then extend DraftVerify across the wider network with shared training and policy language.
- Defined pilot scope and success criteria.
- Template procedures for additional locations.
- Network-wide visibility on NA taps and checks.