INSTRUCTIONS

Contents:

• – Beer pipe (plastic)
• – Outlet pipe (metal)
• – Tap dispenser with CO₂ regulator
• – CO₂ cartridge housing
• – Tap lever handle

1. Assembly:

1. Screw beer pipe into base of dispenser
2. Screw outlet pipe into front of dispenser
3. Attach lever by pivoting under latch

2. Fitting CO₂ cartridge:

1. Ensure CO₂ regulator is fully closed
2. Place CO₂ cartridge into housing
3. Quickly screw onto dispenser – a short, sharp hiss of CO₂ may escape, screw quickly and tightly.

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3a. Fitting to mini-keg:

Ensure mini-kegs are as cold as possible and that they are unmoved/settled for at least 48 hours before tapping.

1. Ensure CO₂ regulator is fully closed.
2. Slowly open mini-keg top vent to release excess pressure.
3. Lift mini-keg top vent bung out of mini-keg.
4. Place dispenser with beer pipe in mini-keg top vent recess.
5. Lightly strike the top of the tap dispenser from above using the palm of your hand, breaking the seal inside the mini-keg top vent. 
6. Press the beer pipe into the mini-keg and attached the dispenser tap to the top using the clips.

3b. Fitting to mini-cask:

Ensure mini-casks are cooled to your preferred temperature and are unmoved/settled for at least 24 hours before tapping.

1. Ensure CO₂ regulator is fully closed.
2. Lift mini-keg top vent bung out of mini-cask.
3. Place dispenser with beer pipe in mini-cask top vent recess.
4. Lightly strike the top of the tap dispenser from above using the palm of your hand, breaking the seal inside the mini-cask top vent. 
5. Press the beer pipe into the mini-cask and attached the dispenser tap to the top using the clips.

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4. Pouring Beer

1. Ensure CO₂ regulator is fully closed – first pours should use pressure within mini-cask/keg first.
2. Gently tilt lever handle to begin beer flow into glass.
3. As flow slows, slowly turn CO₂ regulator to add pressure and increase flow.
4. For mini-keg and mini-cask, first pour may be lively. For mini-cask first pour may be slightly hazy.
5. Ensure the CO₂ regulator is closed after each pour to save excess CO₂ leaking.

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5. Cleaning

1. Once mini-keg or mini-cask is empty, fully open the CO₂ regulator and lower the lever arm to empty excess CO₂from cartridge.
2. Disassemble the mini-cask tap.
3. Clean both pipes, running under hot water.
4. Lower the lever arm to open the valve and flush with hot water.
5. Allow to dry before reassembly.

FAQs

• – How long does each CO₂ cartridge last?
• – How long does beer stay fresh with tap inserted?
• – Can the tap be used for both mini-cask and mini-keg?
• – Can the tap be used for mini-casks or kegs from other breweries?
• – How do I dispose of empty CO₂ cartridges?
• – The regulator squeaks when I open it, is this normal?

– How long does each CO₂ cartridge last?
Each cartridge should be good for up to eight litres of beer (around 1.5 mini-casks or mini-kegs). When installed in the tap, ensure the regulator is closed when beer is not being poured and that the tap is not removed from the mini-cask/keg  – this will help prevent CO₂ leakage.

If you want to move the tap from one mini-cask/keg to another with a partially depleted cartridge installed, ensure the regulator is closed and take great care removing from the empty mini-cask/keg.

– How long does beer stay fresh with tap inserted?
In our testing, mini-cask beer has stayed fresh for two weeks with the tap inserted and constant pressure inside the vessel. The beer keeps perfectly fresh inside the mini-cask/keg, however if you’re leaving the beer without pouring for more than 24 hours, we recommend pouring away the first 100-200ml of beer before pouring your pint in order to flush any beer that may have been sitting in the tap/beer outlet pipe.

– Can the tap be used for both mini-cask and mini-keg?
Yes! The deluxe tap can be used for mini-cask and mini-kegs! Instructions for use are slightly different for each vessel and if you’re not sure which type you have check out our blog on mini-cask vs mini-keg.

– Can the tap be used for mini-casks or kegs from other breweries?
Yes! The deluxe tap can be used with all commercially available mini-casks and mini-kegs.

– How do I dispose of empty CO₂ cartridges?
Once empty CO₂ cartridges can be placed in your normal recycling. Do not dispose of full CO₂ cartridges.

– The regulator squeaks when I open it, is this normal?
Squeaking is caused by an excess of pressure in the mini-cask/keg. If it begins squeaking, pour more beer to relieve pressure andturn down the regulator.