Drinks logistics specialist Tap’in has launched a keg washing service designed to give brewers additional capacity, flexibility, and contingency during peak periods.
It has been built in response to recurring challenges Tap’in has seen across brewery operations: poor keg utilisation, rising peak demand, limited space on site, and a lack of back-up options when keg washers are offline.
While many breweries have robust systems in place, pressure often shows up when growth, downtime, or seasonal spikes push existing infrastructure close to its limits.
The service also creates an opportunity for London-based brewers who don’t have their own keg washing facilities and currently rely on long-distance washing or hired clean kegs as part of their operation.
“Most breweries don’t need outsourced keg washing every week,” said Dan Ausling, managing director of Tap’in. “But many benefit from having a pressure-release option when things get tight, whether that’s during peak demand, unexpected downtime, or periods where growth outpaces infrastructure. This service is about back-up, not replacement.”
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The facility, five miles from East London, features a high-specification keg washer, supplied by Lambrechts, that uses CO2 rather than nitrogen and cleans to 15 parts per billion. This is a level of cleanliness significantly beyond what many standard systems typically achieve, says Dan. The specification has been chosen to support quality-sensitive operations while ensuring consistency and reliability at scale.
Tap’In’s keg washing capability sits naturally alongside its existing logistics operation, which already handles the movement of kegs in and out of London venues every day.
“This isn’t about encouraging breweries to change what already works,” added Dan. “It’s about making sure there’s a reliable option in place before pressure builds and giving brewers more choice in how they manage their keg operations.”
