Abstract: This invention describes a system for semi-automatic line cleaning in a beverage dispensing system, said beverage dispensing system comprising at least one tap (1) connected via at least one beverage line (3) to at least one coupling means (4) for a keg or other beverage container (5), said cleaning system comprising additional cleaning lines (8), a control unit (11) and at least one switching means (14) connected to the control unit (11) for switching between a tapping mode and a cleaning mode of the beverage dispensing system. It is preferred that the switching means (14) is designed as an electronic and/or a mechanical key switch so that the system is operable only by authorized personnel. Further it is preferred that the switching means (14) is additionally provided with an optical status indicator (17). Finally it is provided that, irrespective of the location of the control unit (11), the switching means (14) is positioned next to the beverage tap (1).

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system having control-based functionality for managing a cleaning process for a beverage dispensing system is disclosed. The beverage dispensing system has one or more beverage containers that supply beverage(s) to beverage line(s), which in turn, supply the beverage(s) to dispense unit(s), or tap(s). The beverage lines include in-line pumps that facilitate the communication of beverages from the containers to the taps. The controller manages cleaning of the beverage dispensing system by selectively enabling and disabling operation of the pumps such that, during cleaning, the pumps are not operable for operation. Also disclosed is the application of an icy or slushy product to the beverage lines for optimal cleaning.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system having control-based functionality for managing a beverage dispensing process and a cleaning process for fluid dispensing system is disclosed. The beverage dispensing system has one or more beverage containers that supply beverage(s) to beverage line(s), which in turn, supply the beverage(s) to dispense unit(s), or tap(s). Each beverage container includes a beverage port through which a beverage is output to an associated beverage line for communication to an associated tap. A coupler is affixed to the container and interfaces the associated beverage line to the beverage port on the container. The coupler provides functionality for not only enabling the beverage dispensing process, but also facilitates the cleaning process by providing an interface for water and cleaning chemicals. Various configurations of the beverage dispensing system are disclosed including a tank valve configuration and a configuration in which containers are connected in series.