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The first steps to a new tap handle:
By Jeff Schweiger on October 3, 2017
If you are a new brewery and have never produced a custom tap handle, here are a few tips that will explain the process.
The first step is a simple conversation with the brewer to…
What about Wine Tap Handles?
By Jeff Schweiger on April 14, 2016
Over the past few years the market for wine tap handles has grown quite a bit. Wine on tap, as it is called, is a distribution method different then the bottle. The wine is…
Why should my tap handle be made from Resin?
By Jeff Schweiger on July 24, 2015
The end of Prohibition in 1933 gave way for bars to legally serve beer. This new market not only excited the public, but also opened up a great advertising opportunity for beer breweries. Brand-specific…
Do you Need Interchangeable Graphics?
By Jeff Schweiger on July 1, 2015
Today, most breweries produce multiple varieties of beer. Each beer requires its own graphic, which can become expensive as varieties expand and large quantities of taps are required. A generic style tap featuring interchangeable…
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5 Different Ways to Design Ferrules
By Jeff Schweiger on May 26, 2015
The ferrule is the bottom part of the tap handle that screws into the beer faucet. Ferrules are constructed using a standard 3/8” thread. Commonly designed as standard gold or silver tapered, ferrule designs…
What Size should your Tap Handle be?
By Jeff Schweiger on May 22, 2015
A common inquiry, tap handle size is one of the most important and foundational elements of tap handle design. To ensure proper functioning and optimized aesthetic effect, The Alison Group begins designs…