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BEER DISPENSING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem: Cloudy or Flat Beer
When beer in glass appears hazy and is not clear, this is considered cloudy. When the
foamy head disappears quickly and beer lacks its usual zestful brewery-fresh flavor,
this is considered flat.
Causes
Corrections
1) Greasy glass
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Do not wash beer glasses together with other
items which have contained milk or other fatty
substances. Be s
all lipstick from
glasses thoroughly with a good detergent.
st before serving
lasses. Permit glasses to air-
d
ure to remove
the glass before washing.
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Excess amount of germicides can build up and
leave a fatty film on glass, which may cause flat
beer.
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It is preferable to steam and sterilize glasses
where health laws permit.
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Wash
Do not use soap.
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Rinse in fresh, cold water ju
beer.
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Do not dry-wipe g
dry by placing them on wire rack or corrugate
metal.
2) Improper drawing of beer
into glass
ucet when drawing. When done properly,
and the
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Open faucet quickly and completely.
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Check and find the correct distance to hold glass
from fa
foam should be a tight creamy head,
collar on the average glass should be ¾” to 1”
high.
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Beer drawn without head has appearance of
being flat.
3) Over chilling cooler or beer
system
ive low temperatures may cause hazy,
d
periods of time. Make certain that
ucet
r by at least 2 degrees
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Excess
cloudy beer, particularly when beer lies in col
coil for long
lines are thoroughly cleaned and then raise
temperature slightly.
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With an accurate thermometer, check
temperature in cooler. Temperature at the fa
should always be colde
than at the precooler.
4) Not enough pressure
o overcorrect pressure.)
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Increase pressure if beer runs too slowly. Correct
flow should fill a 10-ounce glass in about 4
seconds. (Be sure not t
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Check the pressure source for obstructions in the
pressure line.
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Check for a sluggish or defective regulator.
5) Cracking or partially open
beer faucet
nd parts in faucet when
ing
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Open faucet quickly and completely.
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Replace worn washers a
necessary to permit full opening of faucet.
