Carlsberg say goodbye to “Vortex” tap

January 24, 2009
By D M
Carlsberg Vortex Tap

Carlsberg Vortex Tap

Our intrepid reporter has noticed the replacement of the much vaunted “Vortex” tap on Carlsberg dispensers throughout the UK. Introduced sometime ago as part of the “who can serve the fastest pint arms race” the Vortex tap was a high tech response by Carlsberg to the Fosters hit tap.

Apparently capable of serving a pint in under 14 seconds, the Vortex was a good piece of kit, but not without one or two problems. The replacement seems to be a standard Alumasc type tap,with Export and Carlsberg handles fitted.

Here is a tip for those who have had replacement taps fitted and are perhaps experiencing either too fast or too lively dispense problems.Next time your friendly Technician calls make him a cup of tea and get him to check the flow controls on the Carlsberg taps have been readjusted to suit the new taps.

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4 Responses to “ Carlsberg say goodbye to “Vortex” tap ”

  1. Jim buxton on February 10, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    As far as I know they are still using them on the Export so they aren’t quite finished yet. Great taps I have had three come apart over the years.

  2. Bass Boy on August 7, 2009 at 10:16 am

    I still have one fitted.How do I get a new type.

  3. Roy Thomas on October 5, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Hi!
    I have a bar in my home and want to set up an Extra Cold System using a small keg.

    I have already have an under bar cooler (that’s not in use) and I know I have to acquire a suitable beer tap but am a bit confused as to what type of cooler I would need to use. Could you advise!
    Also:- What is the smallest size Lager Keg that I could pruchase here in the U.K. The thought of trying to get rid of 88 pints wouls be a nightmare.

    Hope you can help me and hope to hear from you soon.

    Many thanks.
    Roy Thomas (Mr)

  4. Mick on October 19, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    I’m aware that you can get Carling, worthington and grolsch in 20litres from molson coors. You can get these kegs from various wholesalers around the uk.

    This is about as small as you can go.

    MCBC also do a “compact draught” unit that serves extra cold beer. i’m not sure if you can buy one of these unless you are an account.

    There compact draught unit doesnt require any seperate cooler unit and is the best system available on the market is currently going into small guest houses and small restraunts who do not have a celler.

    Hope this lead helps you.

    If not get down to the pub and support your local!

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