Avanti BD6000 instruction manual Flat Beer

FLAT BEER

Foamy head disappears quickly: beer lacks usual zestful brewery fresh flavor.

	Causes					Corrections
1)		1)
?	Greasy glass	?	Do not wash beer glasses together with glasses
				that have contained milk or any other fatty
				substance. Lipstick is a fatty substance.. Make
				sure it is removed from glass.
		?		Excess amount of germicides build up and leave
				a fatty film on glass, which may cause flat beer.
		?	It is preferable to steam and sterilize glasses
				where health laws permit.
		?		Wash glasses thoroughly with a good detergent.
		?		Do not use soap.
		?	Do not dry-wipe glasses. Permit glasses to air-
				dry by placing them on wire or corrugated metal.
		?	Rinse		in fresh cold water just before serving
				beer. It is best to serve beer in a wet glass.
2)		2)
? Improper drawing of beer into glass.		? Open faucet quickly and completely.
		?	Check		and find the correct distance to hold
				glass from faucet when drawing. Proper foam
				should be a tight creamy head, and the collar on
				the average glass should be ¾” to 1” high.
		?	Beer drawn without head has appearance of
				being flat.
3)		3)
?	Not enough pressure.	?		Increase pressure if beer runs too slowly.
				Correct flow is to fill
4)		4)
? Defective Thomas and Tongue Vents.		?	Check all washers frequently, particularly the air
? Pressure is shut off.				vents. A clogged vent will obstruct the flow of air
				or Co2.
		?	Check source of pressure. Check power source
				when air compressor is used. Air compressor
				should never be connected to light switch. Make
				certain to have a separate electric plug outlet for
				the compressor.
		?		Check CO2		tank, if empty, replace (See inside
				cover for proper procedure).
		?	When		barrel is tapped, and proper pressure
				applied, pressure must always remain on until
				barrel is empty.
		?	If beer is started without first applying pressure
				beer will be wild at the start, and flat towards the
				end.
5)		5)
? Pre-color, or beer system, too cold.		?	With		an	accurate thermometer, check
				temperature in pre-cooler or box.
		?	Temperature at the faucet should always be
				colder by at least two degrees than at the
				pre cooler or box.
6)		6)
?	Sluggish pressure regulators.	?	A regular seat, or the regulator diaphragm, may
				require replacing.
		?	Also,		check the same as you would for
				Corrections 3 & 4.
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