Automated flushing systems and methods for beverage dispensing

An automated flushing system for beverage dispensing, the system comprising:

• beverage tubing, the beverage tubing comprising:
• a first branch configured to couple with a first flushing fluid supply, the first branch comprising a first valve configured to control a flow of first flushing fluid from the first flushing fluid supply;
• and
• a second branch configured to couple with a beverage source, the second branch comprising a second valve configured to control a flow of beverage from the beverage source;
• a dispenser coupled to the beverage tubing downstream from the first branch and the second branch, the dispenser configured to dispense the beverage to a user;
• and
• a controller operatively coupled to the first valve, the second valve, and the dispenser, the controller configured to:
• open the first valve to fill the beverage tubing with the first flushing fluid;
• close the first valve and open the second valve so that the beverage flows from the beverage source;
• determine that the beverage has flowed to the dispenser based on a pressure of the beverage source, and/or a length of the beverage tubing between the beverage source and the dispenser to facilitate dispensing of the beverage through the dispenser;
• and
• responsive to completion of beverage dispensing, close the second valve and open the first valve to re-fill the beverage tubing with the first flushing fluid from the first flushing fluid supply.