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…]
Beer Balance Part III: Mixed Gas
Draught drawing systems are not hard to understand, but it does take some amount of knowledge to know how they work. The better you know how your system works, the quicker you will recognize problems and even be able to anticipate some of them. Beer lines require a balance between carbonation, pressure, and resistance. It’s important to get that balance right in order to result in the best possible tap beer. You can read part one and part two for more information about the four key components and achieving balance.