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Regularly changing the glycol is the best way to maintain the cooling capability of a glycol-powered long-draw draft beer dispensing system.
Welcome to the official website of the UBC Group USA where we offer a wide variety of draft beer system installation and maintenance tools as well as tons of different beer cleaning supplies.
Most modern draft beer systems operate using the same principle: with the help of gas (CO2 or nitrogen), beer is moved from its container out through the draft beer tower faucet where it can be poured into a glass.
Oftentimes, the beer needs to be cooled so either the whole system or parts of it can be cooled or insulated via a variety of methods depending on the type of the system (see below).
There are two main types of draft beer systems depending on their placement and configuration - direct-draw draft beer systems and long-draw draft beer systems.
In a direct-draw system often found in many small bars and beer pubs, the keg is mounted right underneath the bar and feeds directly up into the draft beer tower or faucet.
The main advantage of this type of system is that you will always have your keg(s) at hand, which minimizes waste since the beer is pulled directly into the faucet.
With this type of system, it gets a bit more complicated. One of its main components is a power pack, which is a refrigeration unit that houses glycol, a USP-grade liquid which serves as an anti-freeze.
The glycol liquid is pumped out of the frozen bath in the power pack all the way up to the tower via a trunk line and then back again to make the beer stay cold due to coming in contact with the glycol line(s) in the trunk line. That also prevents the beer from getting all foamy.
To understand the importance of using this tool, you must first answer the question, what is USP propylene glycol?
Propylene glycol refers to a high-quality USP food-grade of propylene glycol that meets the standards set by United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Glycol is a synthetic liquid known for its purity, low toxicity, safety, and suitability for various applications. Additionally, propylene glycol is colorless and practically odorless.
One can use propylene glycol in food. Some finished foods contain propylene glycol to maintain moisture and enhance taste.
In addition, propylene glycol is commonly used in the production of beverages. Propylene Glycol 16/20-67 antifreeze is a special mixture of propylene glycol that usually circulates in glycol chillers, including long draw systems.
A mixture of glycol and distilled water is used instead of pure propylene glycol. The amount of propylene glycol in water is usually 60/40.
A lot of people who are wondering “Where can I buy propylene glycol USP for a glycol power pack?” do not always know what the USP abbreviation means and why it is used in context with a chemical substance that is glycol. So, what is glycol and why is it important for draft beer system owners?
First of all, propylene glycol itself is a food-grade, non-toxic, colorless, odorless anti freeze that comes in the form of liquid. For many years, it has been used extensively in the food industry - mainly, for cooling purposes.
When you see the USP abbreviation used in context with glycol, it means that this is a high-purity variety of the product, certified in accordance with the United States Pharmacopeia (which is essentially a list of safety requirements for different chemical substances and drugs). Now you know the answer to the question “what is USP grade propylene glycol”. But where do you get one? Well, that’s no question - of course, from UBC Group USA. Here’s what we have to offer.
Being one of the largest suppliers of draft beer equipment and accessories in North America, we offer USP propylene glycol for sale which is compatible with all modern glycol chillers. Browse our selection to find the product you’re looking for and get the best glycol price from us.
We also offer plenty of other draft beer accessories you might be interested in - like a beer line cleaning solution or keg line cleaner pump, all available at highly competitive prices.
A major concern for some of our customers is safety - they ask us “Is glycol safe?”, to which we answer yes. Not because we arbitrarily decided so but because the USP marking means the product is of the highest grade of food safety, environmentally friendly, and can be used in all applicable food applications, which includes long-draw draft beer dispensing systems.
Most specialists agree that changing the glycol in the system at least once a year would suffice. However, depending on the amount of beer that flows through your system, this could be done more frequently.
If you’re looking to purchase propylene glycol USP EP wholesale in the US, go with UBC Group USA! We have been a trusted supplier of draft beer dispensing systems, equipment, and accessories since 2014.
We are one of the reliable glycol distributors offering excellent quality bulk propylene glycol that will perfectly serve your beer glycol system.
Thus, you can buy glycol chillers, trunk lines, glycol pumps, and other components for the successful and productive operation of a long-draw draft beer system.
Besides, we are a direct propylene glycol supplier, offering 1 gallon, 5 gallon or even 55 gallon propylene glycol drums.
We always strive to provide the best conditions for our customers, among whom are bars, restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries, beverage companies, and draft equipment installers as well as wholesalers/resellers, and distribution companies - all looking to buy propylene glycol USP at a low price.
Interested in propylene glycol price per gallon? As you may have noticed, prices are not immediately available on our website - to be able to view them, all you need to do is create an account. After you become a registered member of UBC Group, you will get full access to the prices and be able to place orders for glycol for your propylene glycol beer chiller.
We always have glycol in stock and usually ship it within 24 hours of order placement through the best available method. Depending on the size and destination, delivery of your order will be carried by UPS or freight company.