What are the most common issues with draft beer?

   Most dispensing problems are caused by improper:

• Cleaning;
• Pressure; or
• Temperature

   To avoid problems with your draft beer system, keep in mind the following points:

1. Ensure that your keg is stored between 36–39°F or 2–4°C (the temperature should be maintained all the way to the point of dispensing)
   
   
2. Set your thermostat properly
   
   
3. CO2 pressure is between 12—16 Lbs. Flash cooler: Minimum 35psi; Walk in cooler: minimum 16 psi
   
   
4. Check when the last time your beer line, faucet and keg coupler where cleaned. We recommend cleaning them at least once every 4 weeks.
   

What is the main cause of flat beer?

   Beer becomes flat when it loses carbonation, and its brewery fresh flavor. This can happen when:

• Beer temperature is too cold
• CO2 pressure is set too low
• Beer is stored or served dirty glassware

   Lack of pressure is the most common cause of flat beer. Remember to maintain the following recommended pressure           

   settings:
        Flash cooler: minimum 35psi
        Walk in cooler: minimum 16 psi

   Always have pressure on when dispensing beer.

What is the cause of bad-tasting beer?

   More often than not, bad-tasting beer is the result of beer lines that are not cleaned regularly. When cleaning your beer   

   lines,  make sure you take apart the faucet clean it out completely — take the shaft out. Most people don't think of   

   cleaning the coupler, either, so take a brush and clean the outside. Make sure you don't have a build up on the outside,  

   also.  To sanitize, fill a container with hot water and put the coupler in it for minimum of 3 minutes.

Why is my beer not pouring, or pouring out too slowly?

   Common causes of this problem are:

• CO2 pressure is set properly
• Faucet in bad, dirty, or worn condition
• Kinks, twists or other obstructions in the beer line
• Beer drawn improperly
• Beer temperature is too warm

   Follow these steps to troubleshoot and find the problem:

      Step 1: Make sure that the coupler is tapped properly and the handle is down.

      Step 2: Make sure that air (CO2) valve is open

      Step 3: Check your pressure to make sure it is not set too low

      Step 4: Check the gas or compressor

      Step 5: Make sure that you have beer in the Keg

Why is my beer cloudy? (Beer in glass appears hazy, not clear)

   This can be caused by:

• Frozen or nearly frozen beer.
• Beer that has been un-refrigerated for long periods of time.
• Old beer.
• Dirty faucet, beer line, and/or keg coupler.
• Dirty glassware.