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DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY FOR RETAILERS
January 22, 2015
In our first Power Hour of 2015, three draught quality experts take us on a tour of the Brewers Association’s newest resource, Draught Beer Quality for Retailers. These experts present the four major sections of the publication, highlighting key takeaways in each:
Key considerations and components: What should your system look like?
Proper operation of your draught system
Draught system cleaning and maintenance
Case studies and economics of line cleaning
The group also discusses the genesis of this new retailer-focused publication from earlier work done by the BA’s draught beer quality subcommittee, along with some of the quality issues we face as an industry.
Speakers:
Neil Witte, Training and Technical Support Manager, Duvel USA, Boulevard Brewing Co. and Brewery Ommegang
Matt Meadows, Director of Field Quality, New Belgium Brewing Company
Kevin Reed, Director of Brewing Operations, Rock Bottom Breweries, CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc.
Source: Brewers Association
Brewers Association January Power Hour – Draught Beer Quality for Retailers
Thursday, January 22, 2015 – 1:00 pm Eastern; 12:00 noon Central; 11:00 am Mountain; 10:00 am Pacific
Topic:
Draught Beer Quality for Retailers
Speakers:
Neil Witte, Training and Technical Support Manager, Duvel USA, Boulevard Brewing Co. and Brewery Ommegang
Matt Meadows, Director of Field Quality, New Belgium Brewing Company
Kevin Reed, Director of Brewing Operations, Rock Bottom Breweries, CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc.
Join us for our first Power Hour of 2015 as three draught quality experts take us on a tour of the Brewers Association’s newest resource, Draught Beer Quality for Retailers. These experts will present the four major sections of the publication, highlighting key takeaways in each:
> Key considerations and components: What should your system look like?
> Proper operation of your draught system Draught system cleaning and
> maintenance Case studies and economics of line cleaning
We’ll also discuss the genesis of this new retailer-focused publication from earlier work done by the BA’s Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee, along with some of the quality issues we face as an industry.
PLEASE NOTE: This Power Hour is NOT restricted to BA members only and brewers are encouraged to invite their distributor and retailer customers to participate. There is no charge for non-member participation. Power Hour Primer
Register online by January 21
Draught Beer Quality for Retailers
Retailers play a critical role in preserving the great flavor and aroma in beer created by brewers. Great beer in a consumer’s glass is no accident – beer must be handled with care at retail. Draught beer systems commonly pour a wide range of brewers’ and suppliers’ beer, so everyone has an interest in keeping great beer great – brewers and wholesalers, retailers and consumers.
Draught Beer Quality for Retailers, a new publication from the Brewers Association Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee, is intended to help retailers consistently pour great beer and preserve profits thru industry accepted best practices. When handled properly from brewery to bar to glass, draught beer delivers what many consider to be the freshest, most flavorful beer available.
Draught Beer Quality for Retailers can be downloaded free at draughtquality.org.
Printed copies can be ordered on the Brewers Association store for a nominal charge
Matt Meadows, Brewers Association Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee Chair
Ken Grossman, Brewers Association Technical Committee Co-Chair
John Mallet, Brewers Association Technical Committee Co-Chair
Chris Swersey, Brewers Association
Chuck Skypeck, Brewers Association
Brewers Association Updates Draught Quality Information for Retailers
The US Brewers Association has recently updated the retailer section of their website with incredible resources for retailers that serve draught beer. This resource is an excellent opportunity for draught service agents to update their knowledge.
Brewers Association: Economics of Draught Beer Quality Presentation
The Brewers Association November 2013 Power Hour, Economics of Draught Beer Quality presentation, produced valuable information that has now been made permanently available in the Retailers section under Line Cleaning.
This important research clearly demonstrates that retail establishment that clean and maintain draught beer lines according to the Draught Beer Quality Manual guidelines will realize additional sales and profits created by increased consumer satisfaction.
Brewers Association brewery members are encouraged to bring this important study to the attention of all their draught beer retail accounts
Source: Brewers Association
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Typical Carbonation Levels in Beer
We are often asked what the carbonation levels are in various draught beers, so we can determine proper blend ratio’s of Nitrogen and CO2 using our Nitro-Draught. The following are some typical examples, but the best specific answer can be found by the brewer.
Porters & Stouts: 1.0 to 2.3
British Ales: 1.5 to 2.0
European Lagers: 2.2 to 2.7
Belgian Ales: 1.9 to 2.4
American Craft Ales and Lagers: 2.0 to 2.7
Lambic: 2.4 to 2.8
Wheat Beer: 3.0 to 4.5
Brewers: We want to add your specific CO2 volumes. Please contact us!
Ever wonder why your kegs are foamy?
PEGAS CraftTap and growler filling
We have recently seen a number of installations of 2 liter and growler filling systems from Pegas. Here is a link to their website for additional information: http://pegasdistusa.com/
While detailed installation and operation information isn’t available, we look forward to your comments.
Traditional growler filling is usually done via a beverage grade tube attached to a standard faucet. Since most draught systems are restricted to 2 ounce per second flows, a 64 ounce bottle should fill in 32 seconds.
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