Common problems with Cask beer dispense

My Cask beer is flat and tastes off?

• Your beer might be too cold. Check cellar temperature it should be around 52-53 degrees Fahrenheit 13 degrees centigrade.
• How long has your beer been on service, it might be past its best?
• Was your cask vented properly?

My Cask beer tastes of vinegar and has off tastes?

• Your beer has been on service too long and has gone off. Probably infected

My Cask Ale is very lively?

• Have you vented and conditioned the cask properly?
• Is your beer serving at the correct temperature? Check cellar temperature.
• Have you cleaned your lines? At least once a week minimum.
• Check the sparkler has not been over tightened.
• Don’t try to pull your beer engine too quickly.
• Check a hop filter is fitted and cask tap nut is tight.

My Real Ale is flat but tastes great?

• Are you serving it correctly? Swan neck to the bottom of the glass, correct sparkler and a steady even pull.
• Your beer might be too cold.

My Beer Engine is stiff?

• Is the cask tap open and gas pump if fitted turned on?
• Check your hop filter is clean.
• Is the hard peg still in the barrel?
• The beer engine might be faulty, call Technical Services
• The back check valve may be faulty, call Technical Services.