Insignia NS-BK2TBK8 User Guide - Page 18

NS-BK2TBS8/NS-BK2TBK8 Preventing bad beer Problem Too much head Possible Causes Improper regulator setting Pressure build up Warm beer Flat beer. No head. Improper pour Greasy glasses Improper pour Not enough pressure Abnormal beer taste System requires cleaning and/or smell. Old beer. Solution Make sure that the (CO2) pressure is between 10 and 12 PSI. Activate the pressure relief valve located on the sankey keg coupler for three seconds. Make sure the temperature is between 34°F and 38°F. Open the tap quickly and completely. Wash glasses thouroughly, then air dry. Rinse in fresh cold water just before serving. Open the tap quickly and completely. Increase the pressure or refill the CO2 tank if empty. See "Maintaining your kegerator" on page 19. Buy a new keg. Using different glasses for different beers You wouldn't believe how much a proper glass and temperature will change the taste of your beer. Lagers (35-40°F) Stouts (50°F) Ales (45-50°F) Craft Beers (38-41°F) Often labeled simply as Dark beers made using Includes brown ales (such as "beer." Examples include roasted malt or barley. Newcastle), golden ales, pale Budweiser, Stella Artois, Examples include porters and ales (IPA), mild ale, and Beck's, Corona, Heineken, and Guinness. barley wines. Foster's. Includes craft, micro, and nano brewery beers, often only available regionally or locally. 18 www.insigniaproducts.com