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Tail Pieces aka Beer Stems; Barb, Flare, JG

A barbed beer stem, also commonly known as a tailpiece, is a critical fitting in a draft beer system used to connect beverage or gas tubing to components like keg couplers or shanks.

Available in Barb, Flare or John Guest Quick Connect
Beer Tail Pieces are the preferred sizes for all the major beverage companies.
Requires a Beer Hex Nut and Beer Washer. (Scroll down to Related Items.)
Once Tail Piece is inserted, Beer Nut swivels to tighten.
Use a Beer Washer to Create the Seal
Attach your tubing to the back of a Beer Shank or Keg Coupler for your Gas/Air and Liquid line connections.

Barb Sizes: Available in various sizes to match the inner diameter (ID) of the tubing:

3/16": Common for beer lines to provide flow restriction.
1/4": Used for both liquid and gas lines.
5/16": Frequently used for gas (CO2) lines.
3/8" or 1/2": Used for higher volume flow or specific commercial setups

Pro Tip: If the tubing is difficult to slide over the barb, soaking the end of the hose in warm water will make it more malleable for a easier fit.

Products (Total Items: 11)

Part #

Image

Description

Stock

Price

Quantity

BDCPTP-4

1/4" (.290) Barb Tail Piece/Beer Stem - Chrome Plated Brass

In Stock.

$0.75

BDCPTP-5

5/16" (.340) Barb Tail Piece/Beer Stem - Chrome Plated Brass

Back Order.

$0.71

BDCPTP-8

1/2" (.530) Barb Tail Piece/Beer Stem - Chrome Plated Brass

In Stock.

$0.75

BDSSTP-3

3/16" (.250) Barb Tail Piece/Beer Stem - Stainless Steel

In Stock.

Sale

~~$1.58~~ $0.90

BDSSTP-4

1/4" Barb Beer Line TailPiece Beer Stem Nipple Stainless Steel

In Stock.

$0.78

BDSSTP-5

5/16" (.340) Barb Tail Piece Beer Stem Stainless Steel

In Stock.

$0.77

BDSSTP-6

3/8" (.390) Barb Tail Piece Beer Stem Stainless Steel

SALE PRICE LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND

Sale

~~$1.28~~ $0.79

BDSSTP-8

1/2" (.530) Barb Tail Piece/Beer Stem - Stainless Steel

SALE PRICE LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND

Sale

~~$1.18~~ $0.80

S7269

1/4" Male SAE 45° Flare Tail Piece/Beer Stem - Stainless Steel

LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND-CLOSEOUT

Sale

~~$3.51~~ $3.00

S7294

3/8" John Guest Quick Connect Tail Piece/Beer Stem - Stainless Steel

In Stock.

Sale

~~$1.09~~ $0.87

BDSSTP-32

3/16"(.1875) Barb Tail Piece/Beer Stem-Stainless Steel

In Stock.

Sale

~~$1.11~~ $0.88

A barbed beer stem, also commonly known as a tailpiece, is a critical fitting in a draft beer system used to connect beverage or gas tubing to components like keg couplers or shanks.

Available in Barb, Flare or John Guest Quick Connect
Beer Tail Pieces are the preferred sizes for all the major beverage companies.
Requires a Beer Hex Nut and Beer Washer. (Scroll down to Related Items.)
Once Tail Piece is inserted, Beer Nut swivels to tighten.
Use a Beer Washer to Create the Seal
Attach your tubing to the back of a Beer Shank or Keg Coupler for your Gas/Air and Liquid line connections.

Barb Sizes: Available in various sizes to match the inner diameter (ID) of the tubing:

3/16": Common for beer lines to provide flow restriction.
1/4": Used for both liquid and gas lines.
5/16": Frequently used for gas (CO2) lines.
3/8" or 1/2": Used for higher volume flow or specific commercial setups

Pro Tip: If the tubing is difficult to slide over the barb, soaking the end of the hose in warm water will make it more malleable for a easier fit.

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Tail Pieces aka Beer Stems; Barb, Flare, JG

Part #

Image

Description

Stock

Price

Quantity

BDCPTP-4

BDCPTP-5

BDCPTP-8

BDSSTP-3

BDSSTP-4

BDSSTP-5

BDSSTP-6

BDSSTP-8

S7269

S7294

BDSSTP-32