"D" system is the most common system used in the US, also known as American Sankey. It is used by all the major breweries - Anheuser-Busch, Miller, Molson-Coors, and Labatt as well as most craft breweries. Click
here for an expanded listing of beers that use the "D" system valve.
Cleaning: Beer Line
1) Dis-connect coupler from keg and connect to cleaning
bottle
2) Engage keg coupler, bottle will pressurize filling the line
with cleaning solution
Rinsing: Beer Line
1) Dis-connect keg coupler from cleaning bottle
2) Pull pressure releif valve on bottle to releive bottle
pressure
3) Unscrew bottle cap. Discard unused solution and
thoroughly rinse bottle
4) Refill bottle with cold fresh water
5) Re-connect keg coupler to bottle
6) Engage coupler. Bottle will pressurize filling the beer line
rinse water
7) Open faucet to allow cleaning solution and fresh water to
flow out
8) Allow bottle to empty completely of rinse water
| Bottle Size | 1.3 Gallon (5 Liter) |
| System | American "D" |
| Bottle Dimensions | 8-1/2" Diameter x 15-1/4" Height |
| Bottle Max Pressure | 60 P.S.I. |
| Operating Temperture | 36º to 68ºF (2º to 20ºC) |