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Troubleshooting Guide
When dispensing beer into the glass, if you find that the beer is Cloudy, Flat, Bubbly,
Beer Condition: Cloudy Beer
The beer in the glass appears hazy, and not clear.
Cause 1
Excessively low temperatures may cause hazy or cloudy beer, particularly when the beer lies in the cold coil for long periods of time.
Correction
•Make certain that the lines are thoroughly cleaned and then raise the
temperature slightly.
Cause 2
The beer faucet was only opened partially.
Correction
•Open the faucet quickly and completely.
•Replace any worn washers and parts in the faucet when necessary to allow the faucet to be fully opened.
Beer Condition: Flat Beer
Beer lacks its usual
Cause 1
The glass is greasy.
Correction
•Do not wash beer glasses together with glasses that have contained milk or any other fatty substance. An excessive amount of germicide
•It is preferable to steam and sterilize glasses where health laws permit.
•Wash glasses thoroughly with a good detergent to remove all fatty substances
(i.e. lipstick).
•Do not use soap.
•Do not wipe the glasses dry. Permit glasses to
•Rinse the glasses in fresh cold water just before serving beer. It is best to serve beer in a wet glass.
Cause 2
Improper drawing of beer into the glass.
Correction
•Open the faucet quickly and completely.
•Proper foam should be a tight creamy head. The collar on the average glass should be 3/4" to 1" high. Beer drawn without head has the appearance of being flat.
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