Taproom details
Menu items
| Tap | Name / style | Category | ABV | Price | Status |
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Flight builder
Menu display options
Save and export
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How a Taproom Menu Generator Helps
A taproom menu changes more often than most restaurant menus. New kegs arrive, seasonal releases rotate, and popular beers can sell out quickly. A menu generator keeps those changes organized in one place. Staff can enter tap numbers, beer names, styles, alcohol content, bitterness, pour sizes, prices, and tasting notes. The same information can then appear in a clean customer-facing menu. Clear availability labels also reduce confusion when a keg is low, sold out, or coming soon.
Organizing Beer and Beverage Information
Good tap lists make important details easy to scan. Grouping drinks by category helps guests compare IPAs, lagers, stouts, ciders, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic choices. ABV and IBU values help experienced customers judge strength and bitterness. Tasting notes give newer guests useful flavor guidance. Dietary labels can highlight vegan, gluten-free, lactose-containing, or local products. Food pairing notes can also encourage guests to order snacks or meals that suit a selected drink.
Pricing, Flights, and Daily Service
Different serving sizes often need different prices. A taproom may offer samples, half pours, pints, tulips, crowlers, growlers, or tasting flights. The generator can record each item's main price while staff add detailed serving information within the notes. Flight settings provide a simple way to advertise a fixed number of samples, sample size, total price, and suggested combination. Summary values show the average menu price, average ABV, active tap count, and available item count.
Sharing and Updating the Menu
Once the list is ready, a live preview shows how customers will see it. Staff can switch between a dark tap-board layout and a light printable layout. CSV downloads are useful for records, inventory reviews, or spreadsheet editing. The PDF option uses the browser's print system, making it easy to save a clean PDF or print a physical menu. Saved configurations in the browser help staff restore frequently used menus and update them during service.
Example Taproom Menu Data
| Tap | Drink | Style | ABV | IBU | Pour | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | River Lager | American Lager | 4.7% | 18 | 16 oz | $6.00 | Available |
| 02 | Hazy Trail | Hazy IPA | 6.5% | 45 | 16 oz | $7.00 | Available |
| 03 | Night Porter | Porter | 5.8% | 32 | 12 oz | $7.50 | Low stock |
| 04 | Orchard Dry | Dry Cider | 5.2% | 0 | 12 oz | $6.50 | Seasonal |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add drinks besides beer?
Yes. Use categories for cider, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, food, or a custom category.
Does the generator calculate average ABV?
Yes. It calculates average ABV from visible beverage items with valid ABV values.
Can sold-out beers be hidden?
Yes. Enable the “Hide sold out items” option to remove those entries from the customer preview.
How does PDF download work?
The PDF button opens the browser print dialog. Choose “Save as PDF” to create a downloadable PDF menu.
What is included in the CSV file?
The CSV contains tap number, name, brewery, style, category, ABV, IBU, pour, price, status, notes, pairings, and dietary labels.
Can I save a menu for later?
Yes. The save button stores the current configuration in your browser using local storage.
Can I sort and filter the menu?
Yes. You can filter categories and statuses, then sort by tap, name, style, ABV, IBU, or price.