What beverages can I serve with Hardtap?
With Hardtap, you can serve a range of drinks, but it specialises in serving both nitro-infused and still cold beverages. For example, you can use it to dispense cold brew, cocktails, iced tea, and more.
This makes it suitable as a cold drink dispenser for cafés or a countertop beverage tap system for specialty coffee shop.
Do I need a nitrogen canister or cartridge?
Hardtap uses ambient air to generate nitrogen, instead of relying on external supplies. It means you never need to worry about running out of nitrogen and can reduce your equipment costs and single-use waste.
Is Hardtap compatible with other cold brew equipment?
Hardtap is compatible with any cold brew system for a complete end-to-end solution to produce and serve a wide range of drinks — both cold brew and beyond.
Do I need to manually pour each serving?
Hardtap has a touchscreen interface with digital dosing control instead of manual tap operation. This guarantees consistent volumes across each serving and simplifies the process to remove human error.
If you want to, though, you can also use Hardtap to pour manually.
What kind of businesses use Hardtap?
Hardtap is suitable as a countertop beverage tap system for all businesses with high-volume cold brew operations.
It is a particularly useful cold drink dispenser for cafés, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and hotels.
How is Hardtap different from traditional keg-based nitro systems?
Hardtap uses atmospheric nitrogen infusion, meaning it doesn’t rely on external nitrogen tanks or complex keg setups. Unlike traditional systems that require gas tanks, regulators, and pressurised kegs, Hardtap draws nitrogen directly from the air and infuses it into the beverage in real-time.
The result is a faster, more efficient, and more compact solution with less setup, fewer consumables, and greater flexibility across beverage types.
Can Hardtap be used without a barista or trained staff?
Yes! Hardtap is designed for ease of use, even in high-volume service environments without specialised staff.
Its touchscreen interface and pre-programmed dosing make operation simple and intuitive. Staff can be trained in minutes, and consistent results are guaranteed regardless of who’s operating it.
This makes Hardtap ideal for:
- Cafés and bars with high staff turnover or high traffic
- Self-service stations
- Hotel breakfast & dining areas
- Event bars or mobile drink service
No barista/bartender skills or technical knowledge are required – just plug in, load your beverage, and start pouring.
