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Cellar temperature is vitally important. If too warm (in excess of 60 deg F) a vigorous fermentation can be anticipated. Whilst if too cold (below 52 deg F) little fermentation will occur. Casks have to be spiled ( a small wooden Tapered peg )to enable control of the gas pressure in the cask. The...
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The recess in the Keystone plug must be wiped with a clean cloth before tapping with a clean and sterile cask tap. Casks should be tapped at the same time as they are spited if sufficient taps are available, or at least 48 hours before the beer is required for sale. The tap should...
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Cask Beer must always be examined for smell, taste and clarity before connection to the beer dispense equipment, preferably as soon as possible after the beer has had adequate time to fine out (become clear and fit for sale). If a beer engine is to be used to raise beer, the peg must be...
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Great care should be taken when tilting to avoid disturbing the beer. A cask should never be tilted until approximately one third of its contents have been used. The cask should be tilted by lifting the rear of the cask gently and sliding the scotches closer together, or by use of a tilting appliance....
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Often the most neglected item in the bar, a dirty glass can ultimately destroy all your hard work and care in trying to serve the perfect pint .We cannot overstate the importance of a good glass washing regime in all types of bar. Bearing in mind how much glasses get used it is quite...
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Twin (or double) porous pegs are used in such a way that they eliminate the need for separate soft and hard pegs. Made of oak sap wood, they are in effect two pegs left attached to one another during manufacture, the result being a double length peg, which can be broken down into two pegs...
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Always -Have available COSHH information sheets for all chemicals used {contact your supplier for further information}. Always -Store cleaning chemicals out of childrens reach. Always -Keep chemicals in the suppliers container until needed for use. Always -Rinse clean measuring vessel immediately after use. Always -Use manufacturers measuring vessel where supplied. Always -Wear protective goggles...
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Inn Doctor is now giving you a platform to exchange all your unwanted, branded glassware. Licensees often find themselves in a position of having redundant collections of glasses, which is no longer of any use to their premises due to de-listing a product at their bar. Free up space in your cellar, recycle them...
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