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NS-BK2TBS8/NS-BK2TBK8
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Preventing bad beer
Using different glasses for different beers
You wouldn’t believe how much a proper glass and temperature will
change the taste of your beer.
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Too much head Improper regulator setting Make sure that the (CO
2
) pressure is between 10
and 12 PSI.
Pressure build up Activate the pressure relief valve located on the
sankey keg coupler for three seconds.
Warm beer Make sure the temperature is between 34
°F and
38°F.
Improper pour Open the tap quickly and completely.
Flat beer. No head. Greasy glasses Wash glasses thouroughly, then air dry. Rinse in
fresh cold water just before serving.
Improper pour Open the tap quickly and completely.
Not enough pressure Increase the pressure or refill the CO
2
tank if
empty.
Abnormal beer taste
and/or smell.
System requires cleaning See “Maintaining your kegerator“ on page 19.
Old beer. Buy a new keg.
Lagers
(35-40°F)
Stouts
(50°F)
Ales
(45-50°F)
Craft Beers
(38-41°F)
Often labeled simply as
"beer." Examples include
Budweiser, Stella Artois,
Beck's, Corona, Heineken, and
Foster's.
Dark beers made using
roasted malt or barley.
Examples include porters and
Guinness.
Includes brown ales (such as
Newcastle), golden ales, pale
ales (IPA), mild ale, and
barley wines.
Includes craft, micro, and
nano brewery beers, often
only available regionally or
locally.
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