A national retailer testing tea and coffee on tap picked handles built by hand in Birmingham over the cheapest overseas option. Here is the concept, the craft, and why American made won it.
Craft beer is in a correction year. Here is the 5-point test we run with every brewery marketer to see if their tap handle is working as a marketing asset or sinking their shelf appeal.
Steel City Tap, Birmingham's premier American-made barware and tap handle manufacturer, shares how a production partnership with Teremana Tequila demonstrates the power of domestic supply chain resilience, craft spirit marketing, and Birmingham manufacturing excellence. Learn why top spirit brands choose local quality over overseas convenience.
Dos Equis tap handles come in several styles: the classic tall "XX Lager Especial" in green and gold, short kegerator-friendly versions, amber and promo resin variants, and vintage wood pieces. This guide covers where to find them (distributors, resale sites, or custom from Steel City Tap), how to check thread fit (3/8"-16 is standard in the U.S.), and what design specs matter for weight and width. If you want a consistent branded lineup instead of mismatched singles, Steel City Tap builds custom Dos Equis-style handles in metal, wood, or premium resin.
Everything you need to know about designing custom beer tap handles for your bar or taproom: materials, sizing, artwork specs, and how Steel City Tap's live sketch process turns your brand vision into a finished handle made in the USA.
Discover why custom tin tackers are the ultimate marketing tool for breweries and bars. Learn how these durable metal signs deliver 24/7 visibility and unbeatable ROI for your brand.
Chuck Norris has roundhouse-kicked his way through every bar in America — and he says only one tap handle company makes the cut. Discover why Steel City Tap Company's American-made custom tap handles outshine Tap Handles LLC, Allison Group, and AJS.
