Helpful Tips - NOSTALGIA PRODUCTS CBD5 Instructions

HELPFUL TIPS

Pouring Draft Beer
1. Start with a clean glass.
2. Hold the glass at a 45° angle about 1 inch below the Tap Faucet.
3. Pull the Tap Handle forward to completely open the flow of beer.
4. Continue holding the glass at 45° and allow the beer to flow
down the side of the glass until the glass is half full.
5. Once glass is half full, continue pouring while you gently tilt the
glass upright and pour down the center of the glass. Ideally, this
will create about a 1" head of foam as you finish the pour.
6. Quickly put the Tap Handle back into the original upright position.
NOTE: If a beer pour foams more than expected, let the beer rest until the
head calms down, and then finish your pour. This prevents beer waste.
Prevent Foamy Beer
• Chill the beer. Warm beer is more likely to cause foamy beer. It is
recommened to buy beer the day before and allow it to chill in the
refrigerator for 10-12 hours. The recommended temperature is 37°F
• Pour into a clean glass. Reside in an unclean glass can disrupt the pour and taste
of your beer. Follow the directions on Pouring Draft Beer to perfect your pour.
• Confirm the beer lines are not kinked and are clean.
• Adjust down your CO2 pressure.
• Do not shake or jostle the keg. Too much agitation of the keg can create foamy pours. If the
keg has been shaken or jostled, allow the keg to rest and settle for 2-3 hours before pouring.
• Foamy beer may also be caused by a faulty seal or connection between the keg and the
main unit. Make sure all connections are secure, well tightened and correctly placed.
Pressurized Kegs
• Pressurized kegs come pre-charged with CO2 and do not require the
use of this unit's external CO2 system regulator. The Regulator Knob on
the Top Cover does not work when using a pressurized keg.
• If you experience a less than satisfactory pour of beer, such as foamy
beer, please contact the manufacturer or seller of the keg.
CO2 Regulator Knob
• When the regulator is open, CO2 will continue flowing into the keg. This may result in
a surplus of pressure flowing into the keg, and may be a cause of foamy beer. If you
experience foamy beer, simply fill the keg with CO2, then turn the Regulator Knob
to the OFF position. As more beer is dispensed, add small amounts of CO2 into the
keg to displace the dispensed beer, then turn the Regulator Knob back to OFF.
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