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STORAGE AND HANDLING
Draft beer should be treated as a food product. In most instances
draft beer is not pasteurized. It is very important that you store and
handle it properly.
Follow these steps to ensure the highest quality and consumer sat-
isfaction.
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Draft beer should be immediately stored in a refrigerated
cabinet.
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Draft beer products have a recommended shelf life. If
you have questions regarding the shelf life of any of your
draught products, please consult with your supplying depot or
respective Brewer representative.
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Kegs should be stored separately from food products. If your
cooler is used to refrigerate draught and food products, it is
very important that the food not be stored near or on the kegs.
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Keg storage and dispensing areas should be kept clean to
prevent any possibility of contaminating your draught products.
TEMPERATURE
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Correct temperature is a key factor to consider in storing and
dispensing draft beer. Too cool or too warm may cause flavor
loss, off taste and dispensing problems.
Helpful Hints on Controlling Temperature
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Keep a thermometer handy
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Monitor temperature of draft in your cooler and at the tap
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Keep cooler door closed as much as possible to avoid
temperature fluctuation
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Regular maintenance of refrigeration equipment is
recommended
PRESSURE
Dispensing pressures differ according to:
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The type of draft dispensing system
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The length of draft dispensing line
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The actual product - some require more, some require less
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The temperature of the product
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The pressurizing agent: air pressure, CO2 or special blended
gases.
HELPFUL HINTS ON MAINTAINING THE CORRECT
PRESSURE:
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Know which pressurizing agent to use on which product and
why.
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Monitor your regulators to ensure applied pressure remains
constant.
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Keep equipment in good repair.
TAPPING
Do not agitate the kegs unnecessarily. If excessive agitation occurs
allow kegs to settle for 1 to 2 hours before tapping.
Prior to tapping the keg, ensure that all beer faucet in the serving
location are in the off position. Completely remove the dust cover
(identification cap) from the keg.
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