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Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by brewbrew » Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:00 pm

I have one unbranded keg that does not have a rubber top - easy to fit a tap that is screwed straight onto the disconnect.

I'm thinking of getting an AEB keg with the rubber top - can I mount the tap in the way that I do now (it looks to me that the rubber will get in the way and I'll need to attach a tube line with the tap mounted remotely.

Does anyone know of a tap that will mount directly on the top of a 19l AEB? - or even a Cornelius with rubber top?

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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by LeeH » Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:22 pm

One of these and a flow control tap works ok.


https://brewkegtap.co.uk/products/mfl-tap-shank-adapter


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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by Jocky » Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:33 pm

I always wondered how anyone manages to pour a beer properly with a tap connected direct to the keg like that unless they’re serving low carbonation beer?
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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by LeeH » Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:36 am

Jocky wrote:I always wondered how anyone manages to pour a beer properly with a tap connected direct to the keg like that unless they’re serving low carbonation beer?
It’s possible with a fowl control tap throttled right back.


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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by guypettigrew » Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:23 am

LeeH wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:36 am
Jocky wrote:I always wondered how anyone manages to pour a beer properly with a tap connected direct to the keg like that unless they’re serving low carbonation beer?
It’s possible with a fowl control tap throttled right back.


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Absolutely true. If you get chickens in your tap you've got real problems!!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by Jocky » Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:37 am

guypettigrew wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:23 am
LeeH wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:36 am
Jocky wrote:I always wondered how anyone manages to pour a beer properly with a tap connected direct to the keg like that unless they’re serving low carbonation beer?
It’s possible with a fowl control tap throttled right back.


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Absolutely true. If you get chickens in your tap you've got real problems!!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

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For me they have a poultry effect on foaming.
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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by LeeH » Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:26 pm

You lot are clucking hilarious!


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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by WalesAles » Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:38 pm

No Fowl language please! :D

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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by brewbrew » Sat Jun 27, 2020 12:53 pm

I have not had any problem with my existing tap mounted directly on the outlet disconnect - I can dispense fizzy pilsner at 15 psi without foam. Is there a reason why I should be running beer down a pipe before it enters the tap? I can see reference to needing a few metres of pipe to create resistance - why is this needed and are there taps that have the necessary resistance? As you can see I'm fairly new to kegging - so thanks for any advice.
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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by Jocky » Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:42 pm

Just that normally the beer turns to foam the moment it leaves the tap as there’s not enough resistance to balance the pressure in the beer itself.

But if it works for you there is no arguing with that.
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Re: Taps that mount directly on AEB keg

Post by LeeH » Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:53 am

Jocky wrote:
But if it works for you there is no arguing with that.
It might ruffle some feathers though...


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