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We haven’t really covered vertical extraction on here in any great detail yet. Perhaps if we go through a few pointers please feel free to add anything or if I have missed anything please add your comments below. Basically you use the same process to stillage vertically as you would with a container lying...
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Is it possible to use the wrong gas in your cellar? No you say there are different fittings for Co2 and mixed gasses. But if you didn’t know already there are at least three different blends of mixed gas used in the cellar. So it is possible to connect the wrong blend of mixed...
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With beer volumes down over the winter months and the fact you must sell your lower alcohol (3.8%) real ale within three days, two days is better, this can become a struggle with Pubs who are quiet during the week. If you haven’t got one, why not consider using a cask breather or aspirator...
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How much do you really know about beer dispense? Probably more than you think. Take our quiz to find out.  
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There can be a lot of different scenarios and  reasons for wanting to find out.  For example who services your remote cooler when it breaks down? With a lot of Pubs changing hands at the moment, one of your priorities when you first take over the outlet should be to find the Principal supplier....
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  Guinness are such a big company, they must spend millions on Research and Development yet they design a Font with such a flimsy drip tray all it needs is for you to use a large bucket when cleaning the lines and that’s it broken! If the whole world and his dog can see...
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    While we are on the subject of designers and drip trays. What about the Carling Font yet another dispenser designed by people who don’t have to work with it. The taps aren’t really designed for hooking bucket handles while cleaning and the tray has one of those slopes that you have to...
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Something you will be able to tell your Grand Children……. “I remember the Pods”. No I don’t mean the escape pods from Star Trek or the ipod. I refer to the object that sends shudders down the backs of Landlords and sends bar staff scurrying for mops and buckets. Away from the prying eyes...
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Just thought it might be a good idea to start off a  tips and tricks post. Add comments at the bottom to add your own. Or email us it or use the forum. Do not keep it to yourself share it. I think the simple ones are the best. Do you have a sticky...
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Ok!  I will accept it is needed in some venues, but when I order a pint I like to see it poured at a 45 degree angle forming into a nice head when it is presented. When it gets thrown into a glass in three seconds it looks like slop. I hope the three...
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