Helpful Tips:
Beer Temperature:
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• It is normal to see condensation form on the faucet. It is caused by the difference in temperature between the cold
beer and the inside of the faucet when beer is flowing through the line.
• To ensure that your beer dispenser works to the maximum efficiency for which it was designed, keep it in a location
where there is proper air circulation and electrical outlets.
Correct consistent temperature is an important factor to consider when storing and dispensing
draft beer. Therefore, it is best to adhere to the following guidelines:
• Beer can freeze, so it’s important to select and maintain proper operating temperatures inside your kegerator.
Beer will start to freeze at 28°F (- 2 °C).
• Temperatures too cool or too warm may cause flavor loss, off taste and/or dispensing problems.
• Periodically monitor temperatures inside your kegerator (adjust as necessary).
• Keep the kegerator door closed as much as possible to avoid temperature fluctuations
• A good target temperature for most beers is in the 36°F– 40°F range. However, you will find that certain types
will be better served at warmer temperatures.
• At this point the next question on most minds is … how long will it take to get the keg to serving temperature?! In
general, if the keg is at room temperature it can take up to 2 days to chill to proper serving temp, depending on
the keg volume. Fortunately most kegs are stored cold so it shouldn’t take that long. Still, a keg at 48°F will take
roughly 10 hours to cool down to 38°F.
Bottom line – plan ahead and give the beer as long as possible to chill
prior to serving.
