Sanke Dispensing, Coupler Brushes & Replacement Parts

Dispensing your beer through a kegerator is a great way to serve beer. Not only is it a great conversation starter, but it also allows you to dispense beer with pure flavour. If you are dispensing beer through a kegerator using a commercial keg, you will need to use a "Sanke" coupler.

Knowing which type of Sanke couplers and dispensing accessories you will need depends on the type of Sanke keg you have. Commercial breweries use different types of beer kegs, so you will need to know which coupler works with your purchased keg. But there is more to dispensing beer than just getting the right coupler. In fact, you can make dispensing more fun by using dispensing pumps.

The Sanke dispensing pump is a type of keg coupler that allows you to dispense beer from a Sanke keg that comes with a D-style spear (now available in an 'S' picnic pump, too) without the need for a Carbon dioxide tank and regulator. This classic party pump features a twist-style coupling mechanism for easy-to-use dispensing. It is one of the most economical solutions for beer stored in Sanke kegs that will be quickly consumed. In most cases, they are used during parties, thus their name - Picnic or Party Pumps.

The problem with using ordinary beer faucets is that you can't take it on the go, plus it takes time to build up the CO2 for dispensing beer. Since these pumps are not CO2-driven, you can still dispense beer at a maintained pressure. The downside is that the beer develops a flat flavour eventually because of the air being pumped into the keg; thus, it is crucial to consume the beer within 24 hours.