Draught Beer Basics

When you’re expecting a full-bodied brew, a foamy or flat beer just
won’t do. If you experience excessive foam or no foam at all, chances
are there is a quick and easy fix that will get you back to pouring the
perfect beer in no time. Below are some of the most common beer
dispenser problems, as well as their solutions.
PROBLEM: No beer is coming out of the tap!
Check the gauge to see if there is any
pressure showing. It should read between
10-12 lbs. If it is not, your CO
2
tank may be
empty
Is the shut-o valve in the vertical (on)
position? (Note: diagram shows valve in
the o (horizontal) position).
PROBLEM: Flat beer
Check the gauge. Is the pressure between
10-12 lbs? If not, turn the pressure up to its
appropriate level. Low pressure can cause
beer to flatten and pour slowly.
Dirty glassware will cause the head
on a beer to quickly disappear.
Make sure your glassware is free
of impurities prior to pouring.
FLAT BEER
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