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Tapping the Keg

Helpful hints on tapping the keg:

  • Be careful not to agitate the kegs unnecessarily. If this happens, allow kegs to settle for 1-2 hours before tapping.
  • Before you tap the keg, ensure that all beer faucets in the serving location are in the off position.
  • Remove the dust cover (identification cap) from the keg. Check that the keg coupler is in the up (off) position.
  • Insert the coupler into the valve on top of the keg and turn ¼ turn clockwise.
  • To start beer flow, pull out the coupler handle and press downward into the lock (on) position. The keg is now tapped.

Visual example of how to add kegs in series

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