Customer Reviews

Downward Revision of Previous Review Review by Flynx

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OK, so some days you just have to learn the hard way. Just a month ago I posted a glowing review of this dispenser. I liked it so well I purchased a second one. Within two days of receiving tap #2, my old tap split right up the side while being tightened (not very hard - I'm an old guy) on to a bottle. The new tap worked fine, but the first time I replaced the CO2 cartridge, the whole CO2 sealing ring and washer set fell right out of the tap! The company has responded well and will replace the taps, no questions asked. However, in combination with the new style of PET bottle for this system, which is totally useless (see my review at the bottle page) I can no longer recommend this system at all. Sad. Don't make this expensive mistake. (Posted on 7/8/12)

Do not buy Review by Scharf

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Upon hooking up the redesigned Tap a Draft the first time, it immediately vented my entire CO2 catridge out the side.

1 1/2 gallons of Amber down the drain

sent it back to manufacturer last week for repair. They sent it back in 1 day and informed me it was repaired.

I admit it did perform much better. It held pressure for about 30 minutes before completely venting.

1 1/2 gallons of Pale Ale down the drain.

Add in the cost of their bottles and Co2 cartidges and I am now about $70 out of pocket

and I have 4 more bottles of beer I cannot dispense.

Dont waste your money. Start saving for a Kegerator (Posted on 6/12/12)

Vastly Superior to Old Tap Review by Flynx

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This tap is much better than the old, 2 cartridge system. I had trouble getting a good seal with both types of tap until I started using a double wrap of teflon plumber's tape on the bottle threads before installing the tap. Now it works flawlessly first time, every time. I love the Tap-a-Draft system. I bottle straight from my Conical fermenter into these little kegs, and the brewing system is tremendously streamlined. (Posted on 6/3/12)

decent option Review by Luke

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Per Link's review down the page. You need to be more patient. Prime the bottle with sugar and wait 3 weeks. Then put a cartridge in and leave it overnight. With this method I typically only need 2 cartridges to get through a bottle (~2 wks). Kegging would be a lot better but I just don't have the room for a kegging system right now. (Posted on 1/1/12)

works just fine Review by chad

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read the directions and make sure the tap is screwed on tight enough. I have had no problems with the 5 I have bought. (Posted on 12/20/11)

Ditto Review by PlzenOnly

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I concur with the previous review. I have received 2 replacement taps which have had both piercing and pressure problems. I have 15 gallons of ale in Tap-a-draft kegs with no way to dispense. I love the idea of the Tap-a-draft system; only 15 mins to "bottle" 5 gallons, but without a reliable tap this point is moot. Perhaps if NB complains enough to the company they will stop outsourcing to China and rediscover the concept of quality control. I would gladly pay more for a system that actually performed it intended function. (Posted on 12/5/11)

Revised product, still not ready for prime time Review by Link

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I've been muddling along with refurbished dispensers from Coors and Miller, waiting for the new Tap-A-Draft to finally appear in the NB stocks after being "redesigned" by the manufacturer. The problem has been getting the right length for the holder so that the needle pierces the CO2 cartridge adequately. Before this redesigned tap, many of us were putting dimes and tin foil in the bottom of the holder to push up the cartridge. So, I plunked down my $35 for a new one in hopes that it would be better. The cartridge pierced well and the plastic mini-keg filled with pressure. Then I heard the sound of escaping gas. "It's just excess pressure blowing off through the release valve", I thought as I put it in the fridge. Checked it a couple of hours later and poured a pint or two and all was well. However, by morning, all pressure was out of the keg, leaving me with flat beer. Don't make the same mistake I did. This revised product is still not ready for prime time. (Posted on 9/23/11)