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Beer Line Cleaner
Acid line cleaning · Dissolves beerstone and scale · Private label
White, gritty beerstone or mineral scale in your draft lines, and beer still tastes harsh after an alkaline clean? Dilute to 2%, fill the lines, let it sit 15–20 minutes, drain, and rinse until pH strips read neutral. Food-grade citric acid formula, factory-direct private label.
- Beer leaves yeast, protein, and sugar in the lines that build into biofilm and flaky deposits, which an alkaline line cleaner mainly removes. Calcium also combines with oxalate into beerstone, and water adds mineral scale, both of which alkaline cleaners don't dissolve well. This cleaner uses food-grade citric and organic acids to dissolve beerstone and scale and help rinse away residue, and runs low-foam through a cleaning pump.
- At pH 2.0–3.0 this is an acid cleaner, so wear acid-resistant gloves and goggles and keep the concentrate off skin and out of eyes. Keep it off aluminum, galvanized and other acid-sensitive metals and natural stone, and never mix it with alkaline or chlorine products; rinse with water between steps. Rinse until pH strips read neutral before reconnecting kegs.
- MOQ
- 500 bottles
- Free samples
- Free samples in 3–5 days
- Bulk lead time
- Scheduled with the order after packaging and labels are approved
Product value
What equipment is it for?
CleenU Beer Line Cleaner is an acid line cleaner that dissolves beerstone and mineral scale in draft systems, used as the acid step alongside an alkaline line clean.
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- Product type
- Acid beer line cleaner
- Core use
- Beerstone (calcium oxalate), mineral scale, and residue left after alkaline cleaning in bar and restaurant draft lines, faucets, coils, kegerators, and homebrew equipment
- Formula focus
- Food-grade citric and organic acids with low-foam surfactants, pH 2.0–3.0; unscented concentrate, dilute to 2% and recirculate; use as a separate step from alkaline cleaning.
- Best for
- Beverage equipment suppliers, Bar and restaurant supply distributors, Homebrew retailers
Before & after
Before and after (illustration)
Before: a craft bar's draft line, cleaned routinely with an alkaline cleaner, still shows white, gritty beerstone in the clear section and pours harsh-tasting beer. After: following a rinsed alkaline clean, filled with 2% solution for 20 minutes, drained, and rinsed to neutral, the line walls carry less deposit and the taste is closer to normal.
- Before: white beerstone after alkaline clean
- 2% acid fill 20 minutes, rinsed to neutral
- Less deposit, better taste
How it works
How beerstone and scale dissolve
Beerstone is mainly calcium oxalate, often layered with calcium and magnesium carbonate scale on line walls, and it dissolves poorly under alkaline conditions. Citric and other organic acids convert these calcium and magnesium salts into soluble forms and bind the ions so they rinse out, while low-foam surfactants wet the line walls for full contact. Clean yeast, protein, and biofilm first with an alkaline cleaner, as a separate step.
- Alkaline clean and rinse first
- Dilute to 2%
- Fill lines with pump
- Wait 15–20 minutes
- Rinse to neutral pH
Usage guidance
Use guidance
- Put on acid-resistant gloves and goggles and dilute to 2% (about 2.5 oz per gallon).
- Fill the lines with a cleaning pump or bottle and wait 15–20 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with clean water until pH strips read neutral before reconnecting kegs.
Before you use it
Important notes
- Not for: Aluminum, galvanized and other acid-sensitive metals, natural stone
- Not for: Use without protection
- Not for: Pouring before rinsing to neutral
- Not for: Mixing with alkaline cleaners or chlorine products
- Test first for special materials, special equipment, or sensitive scenarios.
Product comparison
How to choose a Beer Line Cleaner
Use Beer Line Cleaner for draft lines and kegerators, Milk Frother Cleaner for frothers and milk lines, and Coffee Machine Descaler for coffee makers.
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| Decision point | Beer Line Cleaner | Water flush |
|---|---|---|
| Beerstone (calcium oxalate) | Dissolved by acid | Stays |
| Mineral scale | Dissolved and loosened | Keeps building |
| Residue after alkaline clean | Helps rinse away | May remain |
| Pour quality | Steadier with alkaline + acid routine | Declines |
Where Beer Line Cleaner stands out
Why draft lines need an acid clean too
Beer leaves yeast, protein, and sugar in the lines that build into biofilm and flaky deposits, which an alkaline line cleaner mainly removes. Calcium also combines with oxalate into beerstone, and water adds mineral scale, both of which alkaline cleaners don't dissolve well. This cleaner uses food-grade citric and organic acids to dissolve beerstone and scale and help rinse away residue, and runs low-foam through a cleaning pump.
Acid concentrate: protect yourself
At pH 2.0–3.0 this is an acid cleaner, so wear acid-resistant gloves and goggles and keep the concentrate off skin and out of eyes. Keep it off aluminum, galvanized and other acid-sensitive metals and natural stone, and never mix it with alkaline or chlorine products; rinse with water between steps. Rinse until pH strips read neutral before reconnecting kegs.
Who it's for, where it's used, and when not to use it
For
End-use scenarios
When not to use it
Product Specifications and Custom Options
Key product details and custom options for your project.
Product specifications
Product type, cleaning scope, and format.
| Product type | Acid beer line cleaner |
| Surfaces | Draft lines, faucets, coils, kegerators, and homebrew equipment |
| Applications | Bar and restaurant draft systems, Kegerators, Homebrew equipment |
| Main soils | Beerstone (calcium oxalate), mineral scale, and residue left after alkaline cleaning in bar and restaurant draft lines, faucets, coils, kegerators, and homebrew equipment |
| How to use | Dilute to 2%, fill lines, wait 15–20 minutes, drain, rinse to neutral pH |
| Not for / avoid | Aluminum, galvanized and other acid-sensitive metals, natural stone; Use without protection; Pouring before rinsing to neutral; Mixing with alkaline cleaners or chlorine products |
| Size & packaging | 1 L concentrate bottle with child-resistant cap |
| pH | pH 2.0–3.0 (25°C) |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Shelf life & storage | 24 months unopened; store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and freezing |
B2B custom options
Private label, packaging, MOQ, samples, and delivery.
| OEM/ODM & private label | We run Beer Line Cleaner private-label projects from positioning and samples to packaging, production, and delivery. |
| Packaging & labels | Strength, fill size, pH strip bundles, and labels available |
| Case pack | 12 × 1 L per case |
| OEM/ODM and private label | Available for project discussion |
| Packaging and labels | Strength, fill size, pH strip bundles, and labels available |
| MOQ | 500 bottles |
| Sample time | Free samples in 3–5 days |
| Bulk lead time | Scheduled with the order after packaging and labels are approved |
| Documents | SDS/MSDS, TDS, and batch COA provided with quotes |
OEM/ODM project process
Move from product direction and sample review to packaging, production, and delivery for Beer Line Cleaner.
Define the buyer and plan
Choose concentrate or gallon, whether to pair with an alkaline line cleaner in a two-step program, and bar or homebrew channel.
Free samples
Free samples are usually ready in 3–5 days for project review.
Packaging and labels
Set strength, fill size, label language, and directions on acid-resistant gloves and goggles, keeping off aluminum and natural stone, no mixing with alkaline or chlorine products, and rinsing to neutral pH.
Production and delivery
Standard MOQ is 500 bottles; production is scheduled after packaging and labels are approved.
Why choose CleenU for Beer Line Cleaner?
From product positioning and samples to packaging and repeat supply, CleenU supports OEM/ODM projects built around Beer Line Cleaner.
Built for line service
Dilution and dwell are designed around a two-week bar cleaning schedule.
Beverage channel sizes
Gallons for bars, restaurants, and draft service companies.
Sample testing that means something
We plan sample evaluation on bar draft lines, faucets, and homebrew gear: deposit removal, rinse volume to neutral, and effects on line materials.
Labels and documents ready
Bilingual label copy, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and batch COAs, with warnings and directions prepared for your target market.
Consistent reorders
Every batch is retained and issued a COA, so reorders match on color, scent, and feel.
Formula discussion
Discuss formula direction based on product positioning, target market, and channel selling points.
Packaging and labeling options
Plan packaging format, label language, and shelf presentation around Beer Line Cleaner and your target channel.
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Packaging options
Main size: 1 L concentrate bottle with child-resistant cap. Also available: 1-gallon concentrate, pH strip bundles, and channel case packs, with labels and cartons in your branding.
Supporting Documents and Materials
Purchasers usually confirm whether the materials are complete before formal cooperation. Preparing documents in advance helps with quoting, sampling, and channel review.
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Project documents
SDS/MSDS, TDS, batch COA, label directions, and packaging files are provided per project after inquiry.
Related products, solutions, and articles
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Find practical answers about Beer Line Cleaner, private label, samples, MOQ, documents, and delivery.
Product, use, and procurement
How often should beer lines be cleaned?
Many bars clean their lines on a regular schedule; follow your equipment maker's recommendation. A common pattern is an alkaline cleaner for yeast, protein, and biofilm, with this acid cleaner when beerstone or scale shows up.
How do I know the line is rinsed?
Test the rinse water with pH strips; once it reads neutral like tap water, reconnect the beer.
How fast can we get samples and a first order?
Free samples ship in 3–5 days. MOQ is 500 bottles, and production is scheduled once packaging and labels are approved.
Product usage questions
How do I use it?
Dilute to 2% (about 2.5 oz per gallon), fill the lines with a cleaning pump or bottle, let them sit 15–20 minutes, drain, and flush with water until pH test strips read neutral. If you also run an alkaline clean that day, do it first and rinse before the acid step.
When shouldn't I use it?
It's an acid concentrate (pH 2.0–3.0): wear acid-resistant gloves and eye protection, keep it off aluminum, galvanized and other acid-sensitive metals and natural stone, never mix it with alkaline or chlorine products, and use an alkaline cleaner first for yeast, protein, and biofilm.
How often should I clean draft lines?
Follow your equipment maker's schedule; use this cleaner when beerstone or scale appears or as the acid step after an alkaline clean. For homebrew gear, clean after use and descale as needed.
Should I remove the faucets?
Yes. Soak and brush faucets separately, then rinse them with the lines.
Can I use it on homebrew fermenters?
Yes. When stainless or food-grade plastic fermenters show scale or beerstone, soak at 2%, then rinse; remove organic residue with an alkaline cleaner first.
Do I still need an alkaline clean?
Yes. Alkaline cleaners mainly remove yeast, protein, and biofilm; this acid cleaner handles beerstone and scale. Run them as separate steps with a water rinse between, never mixed.
What cleaning pump should I use?
A hand-pump bottle or electric pump both work; size it to your line length.
Will beer taste off after cleaning?
Not once rinsed to neutral; pour a little first to check before serving.
Can I use it on cooling coils?
Yes. Fill, let it sit, and rinse like the lines.
How do I handle a spill of concentrate?
Wear acid-resistant gloves and dilute with plenty of water; don't use chlorine or alkaline products on it, and flush skin or eyes with water immediately if splashed.
How long should I leave beer line cleaner in the lines?
Let it sit 15–20 minutes, then drain and flush with water. That gives the 2% solution time to dissolve beerstone and scale on the line walls before you rinse. Keep flushing until pH test strips read neutral, then pour a little beer to check the taste before serving.
How much beer line cleaner do I mix with water?
Mix it to 2%, about 2.5 oz per gallon of water. Fill the lines at that strength with a hand-pump bottle or an electric cleaning pump. Wear acid-resistant gloves and eye protection while you mix.
OEM/ODM customization questions
What can we customize?
Formula direction, scent, pack size and format, label design and language, and ecommerce bundles.
What paperwork comes with a private-label order?
Documents such as SDS/MSDS, TDS, COA, and label copy for your target market are prepared per project. We confirm which ones your order includes when we quote.
Launching your own beer line cleaner?
Send us your market, sizes, channels, and estimated volume. We'll build it out with you.