This series of seminars covers various aspects of draught beer quality, from the basics of design and functionality to maintenance, serving and sensory techniques, and concludes with a Q&A and troubleshooting panel session.
Foundations of Building a Draught System, From Carbonation to Dispense Gas and System Resistance
Learn how a draught system is designed for maximum function and profitability.
Best Practices for Cleaning Your Draught System
An in-depth look at Brewers Association-recommended line cleaning methods, why this is so important, and how to implement them into today’s dynamic draught environment. This presentation also covers safety issues surrounding line cleaning.
Glassware Styles and Presenting Draught Beer
In this dynamic presentation, Matt Meadows covers the history and sensory impacts of different glassware, and teaches how a proper pour into a beer-clean glass can enhance the experience for your customer, as well as increase your profits.
Sensory Impact of Various Draught Dispense Types
Learn about different faucet types—such as Lukr (“side pull”) pours, nitro dispense, slow pours, and flow-control faucets—and their functions, different pouring techniques and various approaches to foam, and the role of carbonation, dispense gas type and equipment, and their effects on beer flavor and aroma.
Draught Beer Q&A and Troubleshooting Panel
Do you have questions about draught beer? Need help troubleshooting your existing draught system? Are you planning a new taproom and need draught system design advice? Members of the Brewers Association Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee join together in this panel to answer questions!
Related Resources
- Draught Beer Resource Hub
- Draught Beer Quality Manual
- Past Draught Beer Quality Workshop recordings
- Draught Beer Online Courses
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