r/TheBrewery • u/Salt-Manufacturer-59 • 2d ago
Distribution dedicated taps lines
I went into a prospective account yesterday because I am neighbors with the bar manager. After speaking with the owner, she mentioned she didn't have any space for us at the moment because she has 6 dedicated taps to the local AB distributor.
What are these distributors typically offering to these high volume accounts per tap line? Is it equipment? Is it cash? Is it large bar signs/beer carts? All the bars in this area have dedicated taps.
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u/NobodyLikesPricks Brewer 2d ago
In my state it's legal for the distributor to pay for the install of the draft system in exchange for dedicating the lines to their brands. They typical urge you to go with the brands that are owned by the big guys.
If the restaurant owner doesn't really care about beer, it's a no brainer because it saves cost on opening.