With Saint Patrick’s Day just a week away and a projected 7.5 million pints of Guinness expect to be drunk, it’s important to know the specific requirements to serve the perfectly chilled beverage. Unlike most beer, Guinness is a stout beer and has some very specific requirements. It is important to learn the specifics of having this product on tap to make sure your bar doesn’t serve a subpar product. With these key products and techniques you can learn exactly what you need to know on how to serve the best quality Guinness at your bar this Saint Patrick’s Day. [Read more…]
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Beer Line Glossary Part I: Concepts
There are several terms used in the draft beer industry that are valuable to understand as you begin serving draft beer. These terms can be broken down into two main categories: conceptual terms and hardware terms. Conceptual terms are the terms that are used in the industry to refer to the scientific concepts that dictate how the system actually functions. Hardware terms are the names of specific parts which comprise the draft beer system. It’s easy to get lost in the language of the draft beer industry, so here’s a handy guide you can refer back to in case you get confused.