Cause 2
improper drawing of beer into the glass.
Correction
® Open the faucet quickly and completely_
Proper foam shouldbe a tight creamy head. The collar on the average glass
shouldbe 3/4" to 1" high. Beerdrawn without head hasthe appearanceof
being flat.
C_use
Not enough pressure.
Correction
increase the pressure if beer runs too slowly. The correct flow shodd fiJJa 10oz.
glass in 4 seconds_(Approx. 8oz_ of liquid)
® Check the pressure source to determine whether there are obstructions in the air
line.
Replace a sluggish air source or the CO2 regulator and gauge_
® The tank pressure must always be higher than the pressure used on the keg_
Always apply pressure to the keg before drawing been
Beer Condition:
Loose Foam
Large soap-like bubbles that settle quickly.
Cause 1
This is generally the same as the Flat Beer condition.
See the Hat Beer
causes above.
Beer Condition:
Off°Taste
Beer
Often bitter and bitey; sometimes completely Jacking in flavor and zest. May
also have an oily or foul odor, which carries an unpleasant taste_
Cause 1
Improper cleaning
of
the tap.
Correction
Brush
and
clean
the tap properly, it should be scoured using a detergent, then
rinsed cJean.
Cause 2
Contaminated air Jine_
Correction
Air line should be examined,
if contaminated, it shodd be replaced.
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