Home taps

pelliven · 18-08-2020 1:01pm

I suppose I could just use 30 litre kegs. Are these common?. Also if anyone has a spare tap, coupler or regulator they,re looking to part with , feel free to p.m me 😁

pelliven · 18-08-2020 1:03pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

looks good, would have liked a non white fridge, i might get mine wrapped some day

That one was white. Just a coat of blackboard paint made a nice job of it I think

Boscoirl · 18-08-2020 1:11pm

I just measured mine to see, as my coupler is a little different. It would allow you to bend the line to the tap a bit.

I would reckon you could fit it in a 75cm space.

The keg is only 55cm high

pelliven · 18-08-2020 1:14pm

I have exactly 75cm in height. . Any idea where to pick up a coupler like yours?

Boscoirl · 18-08-2020 1:19pm

Actually measured again

The bottom of the keg to the shelf is 75cm so you should be good.

I’ll route out where I got the coupler.

Boscoirl · 18-08-2020 1:36pm

http://thebarcompany.ie/shop/draught-beer-equipment/couplers/uec/

pretty sure I bought it from here, the john Guest connections were extra, and I think they were expensive on that site, so maybe look else where for them.

shmeee · 19-08-2020 1:09am

Pints pulling nicely again. Not sure how but reduced temp it was pouring at helped somewhat.

shane122 · 19-08-2020 1:17pm

shmeee wrote: »

Pints pulling nicely again. Not sure how but reduced temp it was pouring at helped somewhat.

Looking good.

BullBauld · 19-08-2020 4:13pm

shmeee wrote: »

Pints pulling nicely again. Not sure how but reduced temp it was pouring at helped somewhat.

What cooler have you?

GY A1 · 19-08-2020 9:41pm

shmeee wrote: »

Pints pulling nicely again. Not sure how but reduced temp it was pouring at helped somewhat.

That’s a good looking pint

shmeee · 19-08-2020 11:07pm

BullBauld wrote: »

What cooler have you?

A standard under the counter cooler as attached, has 2 cooling lines in it. No real name on it, came from an English company and called a HLM Holdings Ltd, shelf cooler.

Was running the Guinness through it twice. Now only running through it once.

Guinness heads have improved 10 fold.

BullBauld · 20-08-2020 5:00pm

shmeee wrote: »

A standard under the counter cooler as attached, has 2 cooling lines in it. No real name on it, came from an English company and called a HLM Holdings Ltd, shelf cooler.

Was running the Guinness through it twice. Now only running through it once.

Guinness heads have improved 10 fold.

Looks same as mine. It may be the lines weren't washed properly, only water ran through.

Are dry glasses a must also do you think?

It's a fickle ol thing Guinness!

Boscoirl · 20-08-2020 6:04pm

Dry glasses are a must and I sometimes I’ll rinse them out and dry them after they come out of the dishwasher.

shane122 · 20-08-2020 7:12pm

HELP!!! Look at my pint. Did not have this with first keg. Cleaned lines and this is happening. Not proper Guinness taps but as I said was Woking great first time around. When I do first pour it looks like it should do. I can only pull my tap forward but has controlled full so only pull on it slightly. Any help please.

shane122 · 20-08-2020 7:23pm

Sorry pics attached now.

BullBauld · 20-08-2020 7:35pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

Dry glasses are a must and I sometimes I’ll rinse them out and dry them after they come out of the dishwasher.

According to a mate the dishwasher is a big no no for Guinness glasses.

BullBauld · 20-08-2020 7:36pm

shane122 wrote: »

HELP!!! Look at my pint. Did not have this with first keg. Cleaned lines and this is happening. Not proper Guinness taps but as I said was Woking great first time around. When I do first pour it looks like it should do. I can only pull my tap forward but has controlled full so only pull on it slightly. Any help please.

We're all looking for inspiration lol

shane122 · 20-08-2020 7:39pm

BullBauld wrote: »

We're all looking for inspiration lol

Not put in dish washer, girlfriend is dishwasher. Ha, ha she better not see this. No but she is a bit heavy with washing up liquid so I always rince them when I see them as they be full of bubbles. I rince and th. En dry.

jt69er · 20-08-2020 7:47pm

Glasses being used for any beer or stout should never be washed in a dishwasher or washed with washing up liquid. Rinsed in hot water with a little salt and allowed to drip dry.

shane122 · 20-08-2020 7:54pm

Il have to tell her not to wash like that again, if your hear a funny noise it's not the storm it's her screaming at me.
We need to get like a doctor Phil on here but doctor Guinness.

Boscoirl · 20-08-2020 9:35pm

BullBauld wrote: »

We're all looking for inspiration lol

I think we are all getting those little bubbles. Maybe Guinness have forgotten how to brew the stuff lol

shane122 · 20-08-2020 10:15pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

I think we are all getting those little bubbles. Maybe Guinness have forgotten how to brew the stuff lol

I have just noticed that if I do the second pour just before the first one has fully settled that everything looks pretty OK. So I will clean lines again after this keg and see how things turn out. I always see plenty of them. Guinness vans around town that do the line cleaning for pubs so il just kidnap him and get h to set it out.

shmeee · 21-08-2020 2:15am

BullBauld wrote: »

Looks same as mine. It may be the lines weren't washed properly, only water ran through.

Are dry glasses a must also do you think?

It's a fickle ol thing Guinness!

Iv'e about 20 Guinness Glasses and ensure the glass is washed (by hand) and dried before each pull. I let them drip dry and then place onto a towel behind bar upside down for any drops that are left.

shmeee · 21-08-2020 2:18am

shane122 wrote: »

HELP!!! Look at my pint. Did not have this with first keg. Cleaned lines and this is happening. Not proper Guinness taps but as I said was Woking great first time around. When I do first pour it looks like it should do. I can only pull my tap forward but has controlled full so only pull on it slightly. Any help please.

This in relation to the bubbles on the side?

Fall_Guy · 21-08-2020 1:17pm

shane122 wrote: »

I have just noticed that if I do the second pour just before the first one has fully settled that everything looks pretty OK.

At the risk of opening a can of worms or starting a civil war..... If they look OK before you do a second pour, could you not just pour it all in one go

Invincible · 21-08-2020 1:24pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

Dry glasses are a must and I sometimes I’ll rinse them out and dry them after they come out of the dishwasher.

Local barman said wash glasses in hot water only, turn up and let dry for best Guinness .

shane122 · 23-08-2020 8:06pm

With the temp falling a ggod bit and plus I took off my nozzle with creaming disc and took apart and let soak in warm water things have improved greatly. Back to as good as you get anywhere. Happy days. Who needs sun and heat when you got Guinness in back garden.

shmeee · 24-08-2020 12:36pm

shane122 wrote: »

plus I took off my nozzle with creaming disc and took apart and let soak in warm water things have improved greatly.

Can you expand on this please?

Cleaning out the faucet is it?

shane122 · 25-08-2020 8:02pm

shmeee wrote: »

Can you expand on this please?

Cleaning out the faucet is it?

I don't have Guinness tap, I think it is called a nitro tap and it has a peice at the end which I can remove to clean

shane122 · 25-08-2020 8:08pm

shmeee wrote: »

Can you expand on this please?

Cleaning out the faucet is it?

I don't a Guinness tap I think it is called a nitro tap. Has a black tip which I can remove and clean. Everything got alot better since the temp has dropped. ðŸ˜

L1011 · 25-08-2020 8:18pm

"Creamer", similar to but not the same as the sparkler used on hand pump ales.

shmeee · 25-08-2020 11:13pm

shane122 wrote: »

I don't a Guinness tap I think it is called a nitro tap. Has a black tip which I can remove and clean. Everything got alot better since the temp has dropped. ðŸ˜

Fact!

Pints are flowing nicely the last few days now. Tapped a fresh keg earlier and she's just beautiful the black gold that's coming out of it.

sham69 · 28-08-2020 3:00pm

Hi All,
need a bit of assistance.
Running a home keg setup thingy, single cooler (calypso 5)
Running a guiness keg only.
this is my second keg since lockdown.
First was for a communion party (small gathering when restrictions werent so tight) all went well.
Pints seemed to hold the head well, not sure what the gas was to be honest.
It was a cylinder I got about 9 years ago from the brew crew I think (or a guy from that company)
I have gotten a second keg and needed a new gas cylinder.
Have a mate who works for heinken and he got me a cylinder (in pic)
I did tell him it was for guinness.
Anyway, pints now don't seem to be as good.
Look good post pull and first mouthful has a decent head on it but it dies quite quickly after that, tastes fine though.
I have attached a photo.
I presume its to do with the gas , I read about 75/25 suremix?
From what I read, heieneken is 50/50 , does the regulator I have allow me to adjust that for guinness or is it simply a different gas for lager and guinness?
If i need guinness gas can any one recommend somewhere to get it?
Thanks (and sorry for all the questions)

pelliven · 28-08-2020 3:35pm

I would assume your mixed gas regulator will suffice. Stargas is where I got my 75/ 25 mix for guinness. A quick google should see if they have a stockist near you

jt69er · 28-08-2020 8:57pm

That gas will not work for Guinness. The gas is already mixed in the cylinders, the reg just regulates the pressure. hopefully if you have'nt poured too much of the keg you might be able to save it. If you continue to pour with that gas, after about 20 pints the Guinness will begin to pour high and the rest of the keg will be ruined.

shmeee · 28-08-2020 11:00pm

sham69 wrote: »

Hi All,
need a bit of assistance.
Running a home keg setup thingy, single cooler (calypso 5)
Running a guiness keg only.
this is my second keg since lockdown.
First was for a communion party (small gathering when restrictions werent so tight) all went well.
Pints seemed to hold the head well, not sure what the gas was to be honest.
It was a cylinder I got about 9 years ago from the brew crew I think (or a guy from that company)
I have gotten a second keg and needed a new gas cylinder.
Have a mate who works for heinken and he got me a cylinder (in pic)
I did tell him it was for guinness.
Anyway, pints now don't seem to be as good.
Look good post pull and first mouthful has a decent head on it but it dies quite quickly after that, tastes fine though.
I have attached a photo.
I presume its to do with the gas , I read about 75/25 suremix?
From what I read, heieneken is 50/50 , does the regulator I have allow me to adjust that for guinness or is it simply a different gas for lager and guinness?
If i need guinness gas can any one recommend somewhere to get it?
Thanks (and sorry for all the questions)

That's lager gas.

At a thing called nothing with it and don't pour anymore or you'll ruin the keg.

Get a bottle of suremix gas, 75% nitrogen and 25% CO2. That's the same Boc regulator I have for my Guinness so all you need is the right gas.

Ps. I was having trouble getting a bottle of that lager gas today BTW if you want to sell it on, I've an empty one to give also. Based in Tipp.

sham69 · 29-08-2020 8:28am

shmeee wrote: »

That's lager gas.

At a thing called nothing with it and don't pour anymore or you'll ruin the keg.

Get a bottle of suremix gas, 75% nitrogen and 25% CO2. That's the same Boc regulator I have for my Guinness so all you need is the right gas.

Ps. I was having trouble getting a bottle of that lager gas today BTW if you want to sell it on, I've an empty one to give also. Based in Tipp.

Thanks for reply.
I reckon I'm half way through the keg at least.
Like I said, pints aren't actually that bad they just go dead pretty quick.
I think I will sort a proper gas for my next keg at this point.
Cheers all for the replies and advice.

JohnB123456 · 30-08-2020 11:50pm

would anyone happen to know were I can buy branded pint glasses?
I'm mainly looking to buy 24 Rockshore ones, no luck after googling it

BeerNut · 31-08-2020 12:10am

I very much doubt Rockshore glasses are available to civilians. Your friendly local publican would be the only possibility there.

lapua20grain · 31-08-2020 6:41am

JohnB123456 wrote: »

would anyone happen to know were I can buy branded pint glasses?
I'm mainly looking to buy 24 Rockshore ones, no luck after googling it

Ebay is your friend in this case I've seen them for sale on the site before

JohnB123456 · 31-08-2020 2:45pm

cheers lads, just an FYI on my search I found a Done Deal advert of a man selling glasses.

I contacted the seller in question who gave me a phone number, a quick google of the mobile number came back with people calling him a scammer so I may avoid that one

rubadub · 31-08-2020 5:11pm

JohnB123456 wrote: »

would anyone happen to know were I can buy branded pint glasses?
I'm mainly looking to buy 24 Rockshore ones, no luck after googling it

this woman on adverts happens to have 24 rockshores for sale.

https://www.adverts.ie/cups-glasses/rockshore-irish-lager-glasses/20983414

Thought it very strange that anybody would want rockshore glasses! I didn't think it would be popular enough.

I'm curious why you would want them, over say a collection of different brands. 1 or 2 I could understand but 24!?

pelliven · 01-09-2020 3:21pm

Anyone know what price a keg of guinness in musgraves is costing?

sham69 · 01-09-2020 4:08pm

pelliven wrote: »

I would assume your mixed gas regulator will suffice. Stargas is where I got my 75/ 25 mix for guinness. A quick google should see if they have a stockist near you

this gas is tough to find. There was a supplier in finglas , finglas fuels but they got snapped up. Rang stargas but voicemail only so waiting on them to get back to me.
Found another place but its 160 quid for the cylinder, granted its a large one.
I'll keep looking though. thanks again for advice.

alanhiggyno1 · 01-09-2020 11:21pm

Can we get a few pics of your setups please for ideas and inspiration. About to purchase cooler and taps and looking to see what way ye have it all laid out. Thanks

Invincible · 02-09-2020 12:02pm

pelliven wrote: »

Anyone know what price a keg of guinness in musgraves is costing?

Don't know, but D&M are 210 for 50L.

shmeee · 02-09-2020 12:51pm

Invincible wrote: »

Don't know, but D&M are 210 for 50L.

Local Cash and Carry the same.

€169 + Vat.

So with Vat drop be about €205 now. Finest!

shmeee · 02-09-2020 1:13pm

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

Can we get a few pics of your setups please for ideas and inspiration. About to purchase cooler and taps and looking to see what way ye have it all laid out. Thanks

The bar was built out of some pallets and 2 x 3's. Then a sheet of ply on top coated in black gloss paint.

Bar is 120cm wide and 100cm deep to give you an idea of size.

We fit 2 kegs under the bar. Had Coors tapped up a while back also and plenty of room to run both taps.

See attached images.

Invincible · 02-09-2020 1:25pm

shmeee wrote: »

The bar was built out of some pallets and 2 x 3's. Then a sheet of ply on top coated in black gloss paint.

Bar is 120cm wide and 100cm deep to give you an idea of size.

We fit 2 kegs under the bar. Had Coors tapped up a while back also and plenty of room to run both taps.

See attached images.

I've seen it recommended elsewhere that the cooler should be lifted off the floor to prevent condensation.

shmeee · 02-09-2020 1:47pm

Invincible wrote: »

I've seen it recommended elsewhere that the cooler should be lifted off the floor to prevent condensation.

Havn't experienced any condensation anyway from it. Air can flow around it without any problems.

We were half thinking of putting it on a shelf but it limited ourselves then when trying to move bits around under the bar to fit in everything the time we had 2 kegs going.

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