Heady beer

Heady beer occurs when there is too much foam (head) on the top of the beer. If this happens there are a few things you can check.

The temperature is too warm. Most venues will aim to serve beer between 3-4 degrees celsius. Check the temperature of the actual beer and in your Coolroom.

Too much gas. Watch the beer pouring into the glass and see if it is clear or seems to have too much gas. Check you gas regulator pressure.

flat beer

Flat beer occurs when there is not enough carbonation in the beer. This impacts the taste of the beer and looks terrible. If this happens there are a few things you can check.

Dirty glasses. This is the most common cause of flat beer. Look for marks or streaks on glasses which might indicate they are not being cleaned properly. Dirty glasses will counteract the carbonation in the beer.

Gas too low. If there is not enough gas then you will not be able to pour beer with a decent head. Check gas pressure and also gas tank.

Heady beer

flat beer

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