Basics Draught Beer
Table of Contents Anatomy of Beer................................... 3 Styles of Beer....................................... 4 Keg Sizes and Information.................... 6 Keg Layouts.......................................... 7 Coupler Information............................. 8 Keg Coupler Chart................................. 9 Installing Dispensing Equipment........... 10 Co2 Connection Information.................. 12 Tapping a Keg....................................... 13 Perlick Beer Dispensers....
Beer Color Ale Serving Temp Glass Type Reccommended Food Pairings Color Lager Pale Ale 10 - 13°C 50 - 55°F Meat pie, burgers, English cheeses, Bananas Foster 4.5 - 7°C 40 - 45°F Lighter fare, chicken, salmon, mild cheeses, berry desserts 10 - 13°C 50 - 55°F Blackend fish, smoked food and sausage, roasted meat, Gruyere 10 - 13°C 50 - 55°F Raw oysters, rich foods, meat pie, Irish cheese, tiramisu 7 - 10°C 45 - 50°F Mexican or spicy foods, Chicken, sausage, spicy jack cheese 4.
Kegs All About KEG LAYOUTS Perlick offers three sizes of beer dispensing cabinets (15-, 24- and 48-inch), some of which can dispense up to three types of beer. Below are the different ways you can configure kegs in Perlick’s Beer Dispensers. THE KEG Kegs are filled at the brewery, which means you’ll get brewery fresh flavor each and everytime you pour. A keg’s design protects beer from both air and light, while enabling easy and rapid dispense.
Couplers Beer Brand Country Amstel Holland A keg coupler connects the gas line (C02) to the keg. The compressed gas powers the coupler to draw out the beer inside of the keg. Beamish Ireland Beck’s Germany Different countries use different keg couplers, so it’s important to have the right coupler for the brand of beer you are dispensing. Perlick’s Home Beer Dispensers come with a Low Profile “D” Keg Coupler that can be used on any barrel size of American “D” system sankey kegs*.
Inst allation DISPENSING EQUIPMENT DIAGRAM Dispensing head Perlick’s Home Beer Dispensers are simple to set up because they are complete, self-contained beer systems. Additionally, no plumbing is required because the units use a portable drainer. Below are the steps to install the cabinet and dispensing equipment, as well as how to connect your CO2 tank properly.
CONNECTING THE REGULATOR TO THE CO2 CYLINDER Tapping You now have your beer dispenser set up; time to celebrate with a cold glass of draught beer! Below you’ll find instructions on how to tap a fresh keg with a Low Profile “D” Coupler (included with your unit). Check your keg coupler instructions on how to tap with other variations of couplers. BEER OUT GAS IN 1. Remove BLUE plug from the regulator fitting (Note: do not remove the carbonic washer). 2. Screw regulator onto gas cylinder valve.
AVAILABLE MODELS 15” Luxury Beer Dispensers THE PERLICK DIFFERENCE The luxury of enjoying a draught beer at home achieves a new level with a Perlick Beer Dispenser. Since before Prohibition, Perlick has been making commercial beverage dispensing equipment. Today, you can avail yourself to a wide range of choices for your home needs — including models with one, two and even three taps.
Cheers! Knowing how to properly pour a beer will not only save you from wasting beer, but also keep your tapping parts in excellent working condition. There are four easy steps to pouring the perfect beer. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 3. 4. Start with a clean glass. Place the glass at a 45° angle, one inch below the faucet. Do not let the glass touch the faucet. Open the faucet all the way. Gradually tilt the glass upright once beer has reached about the halfway point of the glass.
