Custom Draft Beer System Design Draft Beer System Our vision is to provide the world with the most innovative, quality-driven beverage dispensing systems, equipment, and service. Glacier Design Systems, Inc. is a leader in providing innovative custom draft beer system designs, and services for restaurants and bars. Our over 100 years of combined expertise and creativity enable us to design, fabricate, install and maintain every component in a custom draft beer system for your thirsty customers. Glacier Design Systems, Inc. also stocks thousands of beverage dispensing parts and innovative products throughout our multiple locations to ensure we are always ready to service your every need. THE DANGERS OF CO2 FOR RESTAURANT AND BAR EMPLOYEES X In order to make carbonated beverages carbonated, CO2 must be infused into the liquid. Carbonated beverage machines are installed in just about every restaurant and bar across America. Most customers don’t think anything about them; they are everywhere. But for restaurant and bar managers and employees, the dangers and risks associated with working closely with carbonated beverage machines are a reality. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a gas that is toxic to humans in concentrations as low as 0.5%, and a leak in one of these carbonated beverage systems exposes those nearby to toxic fumes. Carbon dioxide is odorless and colorless and can go undetected until adverse effects begin taking place. Leaks can occur due to improper installation, a faulty system, and simple user error. In order to be sure that leaks of CO2 do not go undetected, it is important and often mandated by OSHA for all restaurant and bar establishments to have a CO2 detector. Without awareness of a leak, employees are at risk of succumbing to CO2 poisoning, which induces symptoms like headaches, deeper breathing, and increased heart rates. If the person is not removed from the area with a high concentration of CO2, symptoms will reach the point of unconsciousness and then death, all of which are caused by the simple inhalation of CO2. About Draft Beer Systems Glacier Design Systems creates custom draft beer systems for a variety of beer and wine dispensing environments according to the vision and expectations of each unique client. Our team installs systems in restaurants, large stadiums, and even homes. Each set has specific size limits and requires careful planning. Regardless of your space layout or design preferences, we have the tools, equipment, and experience to far exceed your custom draft beer system expectations. What is a draft beer system? A draft beverage dispense system for restaurants is also referred to as a direct draw beer dispenser, which is a system that allows bars to pour fresh pints of beer directly from a keg. Compared to larger and longer draw systems, direct draw systems are simple and cost-effective, especially for locations with limited space and where beer isn’t the only type of beverage being offered. For bars offering dozens of beers on tap, such as breweries and craft beer bars, a larger tap dispenser is a much better option. However, the draft beer system will need to be customized and retrofitted to meet the space requirements and budget limits of the units. This type of system is best for establishments where beer is the main product. Most restaurants and bars are equipped with a draft beer dispenser because they offer a few select beer options on draft and also keep a bottle cooler or back bar refrigerator to store a more diverse assortment of alcoholic beverages. Types of draft beverage equipment we do! Our team creates and installs custom draft beer equipment, cocktails on tap, wine on tap, nitro cold brew on tap, and other specialty equipment for breweries and restaurants. We begin every project with a consultation to learn about the client’s: Business goals relating to alcoholic beverages Space features and limitations Design preferences Previous experience with draft beer equipment Timeline Budget Other preferences Regardless of which type of system the client needs, our team can design it, build it, and install it! Our Products CO2 RAD-0102-6 Remote CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarm The Remote CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarm detects carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in ambient air. This protects employees and guests from potentially hazardous gas concentrations. The RAD-0102-6 features audible and visual alarms that can trigger three individual relays. These relays can trigger third-party devices like exhaust systems and fire panels. Ensure the safety of your employees and guests as well as the compliance of your facility with the CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarm. Read More CO2 RAD-0102-6 Remote CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarm X The Remote CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarm detects carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in ambient air. This protects employees and guests from potentially hazardous gas concentrations. The RAD-0102-6 features audible and visual alarms that can trigger three individual relays. These relays can trigger third-party devices like exhaust systems and fire panels. Ensure the safety of your employees and guests as well as the compliance of your facility with the CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarm. Features LCD display clearly indicates current CO2 level inppm or % and temperature 3 alarms/relays Relays can automatically control ventilation fansor signal a fire alarm panel Meets NFPA, IFC, and NBIC requirements Meets OSHA and NIOSH TWA standards IP54 Enclosure•UL listed for compliance Accessories: CM-1026 | Dual Strobe Add-On Kit Applications: Restaurant & Food Breweries and Wineries Beverage Dispensing Agriculture Safety CM-1026 Remote CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarms Strobe These strobes provide a bright, flashing indicator for any of our CO2 or Oxygen Storage Safety Alarms. These 100 cd strobes clearly indicate the alarm level to anyone in the room. One strobe connects to the sensor display and one to the remote display via an Ethernet cable (included). No additional wiring is required. Strobes flash when Alarm 1, 2 or 3 is triggered. Does not require an additional power source. Read More CM-1026 Remote CO2 Storage Safety 3 Alarms Strobe X These strobes provide a bright, flashing indicator for any of our CO2 or Oxygen Storage Safety Alarms. These 100 cd strobes clearly indicate the alarm level to anyone in the room. One strobe connects to the sensor display and one to the remote display via an Ethernet cable (included). No additional wiring is required. Strobes flash when Alarm 1, 2 or 3 is triggered. Does not require an additional power source. Features Controlled by the relay outputs on RAD sensor unit Input voltage: 6 to 12VDC Heavy duty 18-gauge leads Easily connected to all security systems Draft Beer System Testimonials Everyone has been so impressed with the frosted cobra heads on the beer system and have given us multiple compliments on their design. Our partnership with Glacier is key. I like for my business to wow our customers – and Glacier helps me do it. Phil PaceOwner / Phil’s BBQ PreviousNext Glacier totally stepped up and finished the whole design and installation on budget and on time. I couldn’t be more excited about it. I highly recommend Glacier Design Systems to anyone I know. Their level of service, communication, and quality of the product is just phenomenal. Josh Kim Owner / Thirsty Cow PreviousNext What I liked about Glacier was that from start to finish, their team never dropped the ball. They were able to tackle the job, create my vision and produce a wonderful beer system that my customers love. Alan Paulson Owner / Tomkat Lounge PreviousNext I would definitely recommend Glacier Design Systems to any restaurant that is in need of a beer system. They are the experts in beer system installation and their work speaks for itself – our stunning beer tap system produces nice, cold beers and we’ve had absolutely no problems. I look forward to using Glacier in the future! Steve MelilloOwner / On The Rocks Bar & Grill PreviousNext Glacier Design Systems customer service is superior to their competition because of the personal attention that they give each customer. On top of that, they actually help you when you call with a question. If we ever need assistance with our beer system, I’m happy that I have Glacier Design Systems helping me over any other company. Dustin Seavey General Manager / Surly Goat PreviousNext Everyone’s got a beer system. But what makes one above the other is really the design of it, how you maintain it and how you service it. I think Glacier is incredible and really differentiates themselves from other vendors that way. John SolaPublic School 818 PreviousNext What makes Glacier so special is their ability to deliver a quality product. I loved how personable and readily available their staff was to help with whatever we needed. Mark Matters HQ Gastropub PreviousNext We told the folks at Glacier to build us your ultimate system, and they did. We’ve been very pleased with the response from our guests. Bill VivianCo-Owner / Regents Pizzeria PreviousNext Glacier’s work was thorough and specific. Exactly what we need and how we needed it. Our taps are beautiful, unique and protected. We couldn’t have asked for a better company to help with the full installation, and know if there are any future expansions, Glacier will be the company to call! Sean HaleGeneral Manager / Barrel Republic PreviousNext We couldn’t be more pleased with Glacier’s work. Our tap system is one-of-a-kind, and we would not have been able to accomplish everything we wanted without the help of Glacier Design Systems! Steve DurlerVP of Development & Facilities / Slater’s 50/50 PreviousNext We’re thrilled with the design. We love that the taps only take up a small area and—even better—it makes for a great backdrop to the bar! I don’t know anybody else who does what they do! Dave DonaldsonDirector of Operations / BXCR Wine Bar PreviousNext This is my third project with Team – Glacier Design Systems, Inc and at every location they continued to amaze me with their creative draft beer system design. At Ball & Chain we needed GDS to create a “Wow” factor draft beer tower and they came through with flying colors. Read More.. Their level of professionalism is unmatched by all the other companies that service the S. CA Areas. In my book you would be crazy to talk with anyone else but Glacier Design Systems, Inc. When it is time for service their 24/7 team is right there for us, day/night or weekend –incredible! Marc KreinerOwner of Ball & Chain PreviousNext Glacier’s work was thorough and specific. Exactly what we need and how we needed it. Our taps are beautiful, unique and protected. We couldn’t have asked for a better company to help with the full installation, and know if there are any future expansions, Glacier will be the company to call! Sean HaleGeneral Manager / Barrel Republic PreviousNext MBA and Glacier Design Systems Inc. have been doing business together for many years. MBA uses hundreds of vendors and Glacier Design Systems, Inc. is within the top 5 best without question. Read More.. Every staff member is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and hard working. If you’re a dealer or consultant you must have them as a regular vendor. If you’re an end user, you must demand your consultant/dealer specify Glacier Design System, Inc’s products and services. Ryan BlackmanOwner of Michael Blackman & Associates: PreviousNext Thanks so much … it seems when the bartender was working the FOB he did close the gas. You need to come in and have a pizza and beer on me for the amazing service!! Have a great holiday! Redd WilxGeneral Manager at Matchbox in Palm Springs: PreviousNext We are so grateful to have contracted Glacier Design Systems. Our restaurant was previously being serviced by one of their competitors, who left us with improper maintenance, missed appointments, and incorrect information. Read More.. The team at Glacier have been amazing. They did an in depth walk through of our our entire system and was quickly able to identify the source of many of our issues. He helped the management team come up with a service plan that will result in a serious improvement to the quality of our brews, as well as improve our pour cost. The expertise, guidance, and attention to detail demonstrated by all of the Glacier employees we have dealt with, is truly impressive. They are working diligently to correct the previous vendors errors and are committed to getting our beer system running as it should. Thank you Glacier! Amanda CreightonGeneral Manager / SmithHouse Tap and Grill PreviousNext When we were thinking about how to design our Draft Beer, Cider & Wine system at Story Tavern, we really had no Idea what was the most ideal way to get this done. Time and again, we were told that Glacier Design Systems, Inc. would be able to solve this issue for us, and they did. Read More.. Not only is the equipment they provided and installed top of the line, but the hands on guidance and recommendations is what sets them apart from their competition. Their realistic assessment of what could be done, and could not be done at Story Tavern was also invaluable. Any bar that wants not only the best equipment, but also the soundest advice for installing and designing a Beer, Cider & Wine Draft system need only call Glacier Design Systems, Inc. Brian and Diane SlaughtOwners of Story Tavern in Burbank: PreviousNext Just wanted to drop you a quick line and let you know what a great job the Glacier technician did the other day in my store. Read More.. Apparently prior management had really jimmy-rigged our store to make the beer system work with no additional equipment. He took the time to: search my whole store (even in the ceiling) to look for missing equipment, walk me through the process, make recommendations, talk to my boss, install the correct equipment and make sure I knew how to use it. NancyEmployee at Applebee’s in Alhambra: PreviousNext When Grill Concepts developed its new concept, PUBLIC SCHOOL-An Education in the Art of Food and Beer, we went out to solicit vendors with the best expertise in their field. Read More.. We were introduced to Glacier Design Systems, Inc. and it didn’t take long to recognize they were the best in the field. We did our first Public School in Downtown Los Angeles, and it was not only an immediate success, but also everything Glacier Design Systems, Inc. said they would do, they did. Glacier Design Systems, Inc. coordinated with our general contractor before installation, during installation and has made sure the system continues to operate 100%. We are now in construction with our second PUBLIC SCHOOL in Culver City and again Glacier Design Systems, Inc. is there to make sure it all happens as designed. We anticipate starting construction on our third PUBLIC SCHOOL in Westlake in December and Glacier Design Systems, Inc. will be there front and center. Mike WeinstockGrill Concepts’ Co-Chairman and Executive Vice President PreviousNext Glacier Design Systems, Inc. is great to have on complex projects—and we’ve worked on several. For Sammy’s, they quickly got involved, reviewed our designs, and came back with their engineering expertise. Read More.. Sammy’s wanted to make a real showing of the beer taps that we designed and Glacier Design Systems, Inc. did just that. They are great to work with and are a great support. We always go right to them for our beer tower needs. Geoff BeckhamAccount Director & Designer, TriMark/RobertClark PreviousNext
