Question 1

How do I get started with PourZero?

Accepted Answer

You get started with PourZero by telling us what kind of place you run and how many kegs you think you'll need. Step-by-step: • Fill out the Get Keg Pricing & Availability form. • We recommend keg styles and volumes for your bar, cafe, office, or venue. • We ship your first kegs. • You pour, measure, and we refine from there. If you're a brand or roaster, use the Apply to Be a Partner Brand form instead.

Question 2

Do NA kegs work with my existing draft system?

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Most NA kegs work with your existing draft system as long as you use 1/6 barrel kegs with a compatible coupler. PourZero kegs are: • 1/6 barrel (~5 gal / ~20 L) • Sankey D coupler (standard U.S. beer coupler) • Designed to run on typical CO₂ / nitro setups at 36–40°F (2–4°C) If you can pour beer or cold brew now, you're almost certainly capable of pouring our NA kegs.

Question 3

Can I run non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks on the same draft system?

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Yes, you can run NA and alcoholic drinks on the same system, as long as lines are clearly labeled and cleaned regularly. Best practices: • Use separate handles and clear labeling. • Keep your standard line cleaning schedule. • If you ever repurpose lines, do a full clean before switching product types.

Question 4

What can you put in a kegerator besides beer?

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You can put non-alcoholic drinks, cold brew coffee, iced tea, sparkling tea, hop water, nitro tea, and mocktails in a kegerator, as long as the keg and coupler are compatible. For zero-proof, the most common kegerator options are: • Sparkling teas • Hop water / hopped teas • Iced teas and nitro teas • Pre-batched NA "spritz" style drinks PourZero kegs are 1/6 barrel, Sankey D, so they drop into most beer/cold brew kegerators.

Question 5

How do you serve non-alcoholic drinks on tap?

Accepted Answer

You serve non-alcoholic drinks on tap the same way you serve beer or cold brew: store the keg cold, connect a Sankey D coupler, set gas and pressure, and pour. Basic steps: • Chill the keg to 36–40°F (2–4°C). • Attach your Sankey D coupler. • Set CO₂ or nitrogen to the recommended pressure. • Pull a test pour, tweak pressure if needed. • Serve in proper glassware with any garnish or modifier you like. If you can run a beer tap, you can run a zero-proof tap.

Question 6

How do you clean lines for non-alcoholic drinks on tap?

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You clean lines for non-alcoholic drinks the same way you clean beer lines: regular line cleaner, rinse, and proper frequency. General guidelines: • Follow your normal draft line cleaning schedule (often every 2 weeks). • Use standard alkaline cleaner and rinse thoroughly. • If you're switching from a heavily flavored or sweet product, do a full clean before switching styles. You do not need a special cleaner just because it's non-alcoholic.

Question 7

What can you put in a kegerator at home besides beer?

Accepted Answer

At home, you can put sparkling NA drinks, hop water, cold brew, iced tea, nitro tea, and mocktails in your kegerator. Popular home kegerator options: • Sparkling teas • Hop water • Iced tea / cold brew coffee • One house NA "spritz" line PourZero offers a small set of home-friendly D2C kegs for kegerator owners who want zero-proof on tap.

Question 8

What are kegged non-alcoholic drinks?

Accepted Answer

Kegged non-alcoholic drinks are zero-proof beverages filled into draft kegs and served from taps, rather than from cans or bottles. Common examples: • Sparkling teas • Hop water / hopped teas • Iced and nitro teas • Pre-batched mocktails • Cold brew coffee They're poured from 1/6 barrel kegs, just like beer or cold brew.

Question 9

What's the difference between zero-proof and non-alcoholic?

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"Zero-proof" usually means 0.0% ABV (or effectively zero), while "non-alcoholic" can sometimes legally include very small amounts of alcohol (like ≤0.5% ABV). In practice: • For guests, "zero-proof" signals no alcohol at all. • "Non-alcoholic" can include NA beer and wine that technically have trace ABV. PourZero focuses on zero-proof draft options that behave like NA cocktails, teas, and specialty drinks on tap.

Question 10

How many servings are in a non-alcoholic keg?

Accepted Answer

A standard 1/6 barrel keg (about 5 gallons / ~20 L) holds roughly 40–55 servings, depending on your pour size. Approximate servings: • 8 oz pours: ~74–82 servings • 12 oz pours: ~50–55 servings • 16 oz pours: ~40 servings We'll help you match keg volume to your glass size and expected traffic.

Question 11

How long do non-alcoholic kegs last?

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Non-alcoholic kegs generally last weeks to months unopened in cold storage and 7–14 days once tapped for best quality, depending on the product. Guidelines: • Unopened, kept cold: check product-specific shelf life (often 1–6 months). • Once tapped: plan to serve within 1–2 weeks in typical bar/cafe/office conditions. We provide recommended shelf life for each PourZero keg style.

Question 12

How do you serve non-alcoholic drinks on tap in an office?

Accepted Answer

To serve non-alcoholic drinks on tap in an office, you use a kegerator or draft fridge with NA kegs and a simple self-serve tap. The basic setup: • Kegerator with 1–2 taps • 1/6 barrel NA kegs (sparkling tea, hop water, iced tea, etc.) • CO₂ / nitro (depending on product) • Clear signage so employees know what's on tap It's often a direct replacement for cases of canned drinks in the fridge, with less waste and a better experience.

Question 13

What are the best non-alcoholic drinks on tap for offices?

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The best NA drinks on tap for offices are light, refreshing, all-day-friendly options like sparkling teas, hop water, and iced teas. Office-friendly picks: • Sparkling teas (citrus, herbal, berry) • Hop water (for a beer-adjacent feel without alcohol) • Unsweetened or lightly sweetened iced teas • Nitro teas or coffee for higher-caffeine setups We help match your office size and culture to the right kegs and volumes.

Question 14

What are the best mocktails on tap for events?

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The best mocktails on tap for events are crowd-pleasing, easy-to-describe drinks with simple profiles: • Bright, citrusy sparkling teas • Berry or stone-fruit spritz-style drinks • Hop-forward options for beer-leaning crowds • A warm-spice or chai-style option for colder seasons Most events do well with 2–3 NA kegs that cover bright/fruity, bitter/complex, and smooth/rich. We call this the "3-Tap Rule" for events.

Question 15

How many non-alcoholic kegs do I need for a wedding or event?

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You estimate non-alcoholic kegs for an event by guest count, hours of service, and what else is being served. Simple rule of thumb: • 100 guests, 4–5 hours, with alcohol also served → 1–2 NA kegs • 100 guests, mostly NA or family-heavy → 2–3 NA kegs We can run exact numbers for your event once we know headcount, length, and drink mix.

Question 16

How much do non-alcoholic kegs cost?

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Non-alcoholic kegs typically cost $120–145 per 1/6 barrel keg for wholesale and around $165 for D2C/home, before freight. With ~40–55 servings per keg, that usually gives operators a $2–3 cost per serving and 55–75% gross margins at $5–8 menu pricing. PourZero uses simple volume tiers and quotes exact pricing based on your volume and location.

Question 17

Where does PourZero ship non-alcoholic kegs?

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PourZero currently ships non-alcoholic kegs across the continental U.S., using one-way recyclable kegs. We can: • Ship single kegs or small orders via parcel/LTL • Ship pallets (20+ kegs) via freight • Offer local swap programs in select areas Tell us your locations and we'll confirm service area, lead times, and freight options.

Question 18

How do I reduce waste in my mocktail program?

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You reduce waste in a mocktail program by batching your bases (ideally in kegs), using overlapping ingredients, and killing low-selling one-off recipes. Best practices: • Build 1–3 kegged bases (sparkling tea, hop water, iced tea). • Create both a simple tap drink and a feature drink from each base. • Use shared syrups, citrus, and garnishes across multiple drinks. This keeps your NA program tight, fast, and profitable instead of a wasteful side project.

Question 19

Do you offer white-label or custom non-alcoholic kegs?

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Yes, PourZero offers white-label, NDA brew, and marketplace options for brands, cafes, restaurants, and roasters. Three main paths: • White Label: we collaborate on a custom keg under your brand using our bases. • NDA Brew: we brew, keg, and ship your recipe under NDA. • Marketplace Partner: we list your existing NA kegs on the PourZero platform. You can apply to be a partner brand through our "For Brands" section.

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