DraftVerify Standard v1.0
The global standard for non-alcoholic draft integrity — a combined physical identification system and digital traceability framework that keeps NA draft lines clearly marked, separated, and verifiable from keg → line → faucet.
- Specifies how NA draft must be identified, separated, and documented alongside alcoholic lines.
- Backed by the DraftVerify Registry for tags, taps, and verification events.
- Maintained as the F-1–F-40 DraftVerify Standards Library.
Download the Formal PDFs
Use these for contracts, legal review, or internal policies. They contain the canonical wording of DraftVerify Standard v1.0.
What the Standard Covers
DraftVerify takes a simple obligation — if a tap is sold as non-alcoholic, it must always be non-alcoholic — and turns it into enforceable requirements for hardware, records, and checks across the draft system.
Physical Identification
Kegs, couplers, lines, and faucets used for NA products are clearly marked so anyone can follow the NA path from cooler to tap without guesswork.
Digital Activation
Each NA connection point receives a serialized DraftVerify tag and is recorded in the DraftVerify Registry as part of a specific keg → line → faucet path.
Ongoing Verification
Simple checklists and logs keep NA lines separated from alcoholic lines over time, with records available for audits, complaints, incident reviews, or insurance.
The F-Series Library at a Glance
The standard is published as F-1–F-40. Most stakeholders only need the series that matches their role — the rest is available when deeper technical detail is required.
What DraftVerify Is & Why It Exists
Core standard, definitions, risk profile, and legal / compliance basis for NA draft separation.
What NA Looks Like on Hardware
How to physically mark kegs, couplers, lines, and faucets for NA use.
Preparing & Moving NA Kegs
Tagging, activation, records, and chain-of-custody requirements.
Running NA Draft Day-to-Day
Setup, daily checks, cleaning, change logs, and incident response.
System Design & Registry
Tower sharing, gas management, and the DraftVerify Registry specification.
Marks, Audits & Long-Term Care
Use of mark, audits, multi-venue programs, education, and governance.
F-1–F-40 Detailed Index
The full index below is provided for technical teams, auditors, and compliance leads who need direct access to every supporting document in the DraftVerify Standards Library.
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- F-1 — DraftVerify Standard v1.0
- F-2 — Definitions, Scope & Terminology
- F-3 — Identity Architecture Overview
- F-4 — NA Draft Risk Profile & Rationale
- F-5 — Legal & Compliance Basis for NA Separation
- F-6 — Keg Identification Standard
- F-7 — Coupler Tag Standard
- F-8 — Beer Line Identification Standard
- F-9 — Faucet Identification Standard
- F-10 — Visual Lexicon: Colors, Shapes, Symbols
- F-11 — Brewery Implementation Guide
- F-12 — Brewery NFC Tag Serialization SOP
- F-13 — Brewery Activation Workflow
- F-14 — Brewery Documentation & Records
- F-15 — Distributor Protocol
- F-16 — Distributor Transport & Storage Requirements
- F-17 — Distributor Verification & Reconciliation Logs
- F-18 — Venue Setup & Verification Protocol
- F-19 — Daily / Weekly Verification Checklist
- F-20 — Change Log SOP
- F-21 — Cleaning Log SOP
- F-22 — Incident Response & Mis-Serve Procedure
- F-23 — NA Draft Staff Training Manual
- F-24 — System Design Requirements
- F-25 — Tower Sharing Standards
- F-26 — Gas Management & Pressure Safety
- F-27 — System Modification Protocol
- F-28 — DraftVerify Registry Specification
- F-29 — Tag Activation Rules
- F-30 — Verification Event Specification
- F-31 — Audit Log & Traceability Framework
- F-32 — Use of Mark & Certification Policy
- F-33 — Compliance Audit Framework
- F-34 — Multi-Venue Program Requirements
- F-35 — NA Draft Safety & Contamination Report
- F-36 — NA Draft System Failure Modes Guide
- F-37 — Field Audit Handbook
- F-38 — Distributor & Venue Education Handbook
- F-39 — Product Switching & Line Reuse Protocol
- F-40 — Revision & Governance Policy
Governance of the DraftVerify Standard
DraftVerify Standard v1.0 is maintained through a structured governance model to ensure that requirements remain accurate, neutral, and aligned with the evolving needs of breweries, distributors, draft technicians, and venues operating non-alcoholic draft systems.
Oversight & Stewardship
The Standards Council provides ongoing oversight for DraftVerify v1.0, including revision cycles, interpretation of requirements, and approval of changes to formal documents and procedures. The Council ensures the standard remains consistent, implementable, and technically sound.
Technical & Stakeholder Input
Advisory Panels contribute domain-specific input across brewery operations, draft system engineering, traceability, contamination prevention, and venue operations. These panels provide recommendations but do not set requirements independently.
- Brewery Advisory Panel
- Draft Systems Advisory Panel
- Traceability & Metadata Panel
- Health & Safety Panel
Versioning & Updates
The DraftVerify Standard follows a structured multi-year revision cycle. Minor updates (v1.1, v1.2) address clarifications or implementation notes; major revisions (v2.0, v3.0) expand scope or incorporate new verification technologies and beverage categories.
- v1.0 — Initial publication
- v1.1 — Scheduled minor update
- v2.0 — Scheduled major update
Feedback & Comment Process
Stakeholders may submit comments on DraftVerify Standard v1.0 or propose revisions during open comment windows. Submitted feedback is reviewed by the Standards Council and, where appropriate, incorporated into future versions.
Comments may be submitted to: standards@draftverify.com