Almost all dispensing problems are the result of improper temperature, incorrect pressure source or amount of cleaning issues.

Quick checklist

• Is the keg stored between 36-38° F and temperature is consistent throughout the system to the glass?  
• If CO2 is applied to keg, is the pressure between 12-14 lbs.?  
• If the gas blend of 70% CO2 / 30% nitrogen (common blend) is applied, is the pressure between 20-25 lbs.?
• Have the faucet, beer line, and keg coupler been cleaned regularly with an intended chemical solution?
  

WILD BEER

When drawn, wild beer is all foam, or too much foam and not enough liquid beer.

CAUSES:

• The beer temperature is too warm
• CO2 or gas blend pressure to the keg is incorrect
• Faucet is dirty, worn or seals/o-rings defective
• Kinks, twists, or other obstructions in the beer hose
• Faucet operated improperly

FLAT BEER

Flat beer occurs when the foam head disappears quickly; beer lacks brewery-fresh flavor.

CAUSES:

• The beer temperature is too cold
• CO2 or gas blend pressure to the keg is incorrect
• Dirty glassware

CLOUDY BEER

Cloudy beer happens when beer in the glass appears hazy, not clear.

CAUSES:

• Frozen or nearly frozen beer
• Beer that has been un-refrigerated for long periods of time
• Outdated beer
• Dirty faucet, beer hose, and/or keg coupler
• Dirty glassware

FALSE HEAD

False head occurs when large soap-like bubbles appear, and the head dissolves very quickly.

CAUSES:

• Improper glass cleaning
• Operating faucet incorrectly