I am getting ready to order taps, just getting a keg setup going for the first time. I see the standard taps but what really does a stout tap do? anyone have a way to make a shank without spending $20.00 each? and yet another good diagram for a manifold to control multi hoses (gas)
whats the difference? taps?
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A good stout handle allows you to control the flow of the stout down to a trickle, which allows for a great pour on a thick stout. It is not required but it sure is nice. I don't know of any way around buying shanks, but I am sure it could be done. But a good shank with a clean bore is going to help with a nice pouring brew. Doesn't your brew deserve the best?
BP handled the stout / shank answer but i'm going to add.
Do not buy the standard faucet, buy the Perlick or Shirron forward seal instead.
More money but they will not stick.
Do not buy the standard faucet, buy the Perlick or Shirron forward seal instead.
More money but they will not stick.
gulp gulp
It can stick to the point that you will rip it out of the fridge wall.
Rumor has it the www.superprod.com has them for $27, but you have to call.
Dude has a thread on it.
Post your results please.
Rumor has it the www.superprod.com has them for $27, but you have to call.
Dude has a thread on it.
Post your results please.
if you use a stout tap with a CO2 setup, your going to end up with a bubble beer bath... the plates in stout taps designed to generate a tightly packed head, will produce nothing but that if not run through with a nitrogen or nitrogen/CO2 (beer gas) set up!
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