Getting a Sixtel of Beer for a Party?

kydsid · 09-02-2010, 09:27 AM

Yes I have experience just recently. No it hasn't improved much. Yes you will still get cups of foam, at least for the first couple of pulls. After that it is just about enjoying it so who cares? Especially if they didn't buy the keg they can STFU!

AD720 · 09-02-2010, 09:35 AM

It's 90% user error. If people would learn not to pump the tap BEFORE filling their cup there wouldn't be as many problems. I find myself seeing that all the time - people walk up to a keg and before they do anything they start pumping it.

Then they are all surprised they get a cup full of foam. Fill first, then if needed (and ONLY if needed) give it a pump or two.

Geez, I was the only one paying attention in college?

It's a bummer too because Keg beer tastes soooo good.

BeerAdvocate · 09-02-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

It's 90% user error. If people would learn not to pump the tap BEFORE filling their cup there wouldn't be as many problems. I find myself seeing that all the time - people walk up to a keg and before they do anything they start pumping it.

Then they are all surprised they get a cup full of foam. Fill first, then if needed (and ONLY if needed) give it a pump or two.

Geez, I was the only one paying attention in college?

It's a bummer too because Keg beer tastes soooo good.

: The man speaks the truth!
The keys are to pick the keg up from the store several hours before your guests arrive so the beer has time to settle before you tap it.
Then make sure people only pump it when needed. Not everytime they fill their cup. The reason you get so much foam is because people introduce too much oxygen from pumping it every time!

09-02-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

: The man speaks the truth!
The keys are to pick the keg up from the store several hours before your guests arrive so the beer has time to settle before you tap it.
Then make sure people only pump it when needed. Not everytime they fill their cup. The reason you get so much foam is because people introduce too much oxygen from pumping it every time!

or have your own gas system setup so nobody needs to be touchin or pumpin nuttin!@

BeerAdvocate · 09-02-2010, 02:53 PM

They are nice to have!

09-02-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

They are nice to have!

that's what I'm talking bout!

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AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Getting a Sixtel of Beer for a Party? It's 90% user error. If people would learn not to pump the tap BEFORE filling their cup there wouldn't be as many problems. I find myself seeing that all the time - people walk up to a keg and before they do anything they start pumping it. Then they are all surprised they get a cup full of foam. Fill first, then if needed (and ONLY if needed) give it a pump or two. Geez, I was the only one paying attention in college? It's a bummer too because Keg beer tastes soooo good. __________________