The Funk Stops Here.
Perfecting Draft Systems
for More Profitable Pints
Did You Know? Draft Beer Has a 78% Profit Margin
But only if your system is operating efficiently. We are more than a cleaning service — we optimize your system for great-tasting, profitable pints. Professional draft system cleaning isn’t a cost. It is an investment that more than pays for itself in increased pint sales.
At The Funk Busters, we help you make more money on draft, and ease the headaches that come from owning a draft beer system.
Why draft beer lines need cleaning
Draft beer is a living product, highly sensitive to time, temperature, and cleanliness. Within days, yeast, bacteria, and mold form biofilms inside beer lines regardless of pour volume, beer type, or even whether the product is pasteurized — with non-alcoholic options being especially vulnerable.
These contaminants directly impact flavor and aroma in ways customers notice even if they never say so; a bad pint means a lost reorder, a lost regular, or a lost sale to another beverage. Keeping your draft system clean isn’t just about quality — it protects your bottom line in the most profitable beverage categories you carry.
Investing in regular draft system maintenance isn’t an expense; it’s the solution to a problem that’s already costing you money.
Your Draft System
Problems, Fixed.
Foamy Pours
Flat, Lifeless Beer
Off Taste or Unappealing Smells
Slow or Fast Flow
Leaking Taps
Hear from one of our longtime clients
Included In Your Service
The Funk Busters work with accounts committed to a regular maintenance schedule.
Complete Draft System Care (Every Visit)
• Full draft system cleaning
• Premium cleaning chemicals
• Caustic recirculation / immersion process
• Ultrasonic faucet cleaning
• Coupler cleaning
• On-time, professional technicians
Advanced Maintenance
• Quarterly acid line cleaning
• Biofilm & beer stone prevention
• System performance optimization
Safety Assurance
• Photo proof of neutral pH on every line
• Tested, Brewers Association-aligned cleaning methods
Business Support
• Tax write-off documentation upon request
• Favored positioning with breweries
• Phone & Video Support: if we can troubleshoot it over the phone, we will
New Clients: Your first visit includes a full system assessment
Before your first cleaning, our technicians perform a complete draft system assessment — evaluating every line, component, faucet, coupler, and your glycol system if applicable. We document what we find, flag anything that needs attention, and set a baseline for your ongoing service. This assessment is included at no additional charge and is highly valuable, especially for people who have inherited an existing draft system.
How Often
Research from the Brewers Association, supported by a recent study conducted by Draftline Technologies, shows that simply moving to a two-week cleaning cycle from an extended 4 to 8 week cycle can raise draft beer dollar sales by up to 7%.
Conversely, extending the cleaning cycle to 5 to 8 weeks produces a decline of -7% in draft beer sales. These results demonstrate that clean beer is not only better for the customer experience—it directly impacts your bottom line. Read more about the ROI of beer line cleaning in this MicroMatic article.
Why We're Different
pH Proof Every Line
We photograph neutral pH readings in real-time after every cleaning — zero chemical residue, guaranteed.
BA-Approved Chemicals Only
We use only Brewers Association approved, premium-strength chemicals and their recommended procedures.
Brewers Who Get It
We know draft beer from the inside out.
Why Work With Us
When you partner with The Funk Busters, you receive more than routine “tap cleaning,” you gain a team dedicated to maximizing the performance and return on your draft system investment.
Our company is led by former professional brewers with decades of experience in the brewery and hospitality industry. Through that experience, they recognized the need for a higher standard of draft system service—one built on technical expertise, consistency, and accountability.
You won’t have to wonder if the company you are paying to clean your lines is ACTUALLY cleaning your lines– you’ll see the clear difference in our processes, equipment, and attention to detail while we work.
The Funk Busters is committed to delivering premium service backed by deep industry knowledge. Our brewery background informs every aspect of our business, including a clear understanding of carbonation levels, CO2 pressures, and how they affect your draft product.
In short:
- The Funk Busters LLC is Licensed, bonded, and insured
- Led by former professional brewers
- Focused on high-quality, consistency, and premium results
Pricing
Pricing is based on your specific draft system set up. We take into account the number of lines, their length, special equipment that needs extra cleaning like FOB’s, and the distance from the kegs to the taps. These factors affect what it takes to provide great, effective service.
Explore more info on beer line cleaning ROI in this MicroMatic article:
Free
Calculator Tool
Want to see what draft issues are ACTUALLY costing you? Use our free calculator tool to estimate how much money your business is losing from poorly maintained draft lines.
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Your Draft Beer Experts
The Funk Busters LLC is owned by Greer Hubbard and Bethany Carlsen — career brewing professionals with over two decades working in commercial breweries and taprooms. We founded Funk Busters in 2020 after recognizing a real need for a premium draft maintenance company in our region.
We understand draft systems from the inside out — how beer is brewed, carbonated, and how those details affect every pour. We’re passionate about ensuring the beer in every keg is accurately represented in every pint glass.
"Funk Around and Find Out"
