Saturday, July 31, 2010

I am looking for advice on how to store cask ale, and tapp it etc. any sites?

metal or wood the rules are the same, you need to lay it 3 days before using, that means put it in place in the cellar thats its going to be drawn from, secure either side with wedges and one at the back so that it tilts slightly forward at about 15 degrees. It is better if elevated at least 10 inches from ground level or more.Once sited you need to open up the plug on the top and put in a breather plug, its like a bit of dowling but has holes in it so the beer can breath, dont push it in too hard. After that you can tap the beer, brass ones are best. Look down the tap and align the handles to the closed position, place tap over end of cask and hit hard with a wooden or rubber hammer, try to do it in one or two hits, once tapped release the pressure by pouring a bit into a jug, close taps and leave for 2 days minimum. Each day open up breather plug for an hour then replace.....dont bang the barrel at any time and you should have nice clear beer.


sorry dont know any sites.

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