Draft Beverage Dispensing Blog

John Guest connectors for filtered and carbonated water in hospitality, hotels and offices: most common sizes and fittings
John Guest connectors for filtered and carbonated water in hospitality, hotels and offices: most common sizes and fittings
Many customers come to Install Beer looking for John Guest connectors to install, repair or expand professional filtered water and sparkling water systems in bars, restaurants, hotels, offices, HORECA and... Read more...
John Guest connectors for filters, reverse osmosis, and water treatment at home: most commonly used sizes and fittings
John Guest connectors for filters, reverse osmosis, and water treatment at home: most commonly used sizes and fittings
Many customers come to Install Beer looking for John Guest connectors to repair, install or extend water filters, reverse osmosis systems, under‑sink taps, American fridges, dispensers, chillers and water treatment... Read more...
John Guest nautical guide for boats and yachts: sizes, threads and fittings
John Guest nautical guide for boats and yachts: sizes, threads and fittings
Many customers with boats, yachts, sailing boats, pleasure craft, marinas and nautical projects come to Install Beer looking for John Guest connectors to repair or install fresh water circuits, hot... Read more...
John Guest connectors for motorhomes, campers, and caravans: a guide to choosing 12 mm quick-fit tubes and fittings
John Guest connectors for motorhomes, campers, and caravans: a guide to choosing 12 mm quick-fit tubes and fittings
Learn how to choose John Guest quick connectors for water circuits in motorhomes, campers and caravans. Sizes, 12 mm fittings, adapters, valves, bulkhead fittings, tubes, kits and common mistakes before... Read more...
Frozen drinks for hospitality: a complete guide for fruit, cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, and more
Frozen drinks for hospitality: a complete guide for fruit, cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, and more
Professional slush machines can serve far more than lemon slush. With the right recipe, a slush machine can handle fruity drinks, mocktails, frozen cocktails, frozen wine, craft beer, cold coffee,... Read more...
Benefits of Filtered and Treated Water Dispensing in Offices and Hospitality
Filtered and sparkling water for hospitality: a complete guide for bars, restaurants and hotels
Filtered and carbonated water on tap allows bars, restaurants, hotels, offices and events to offer chilled, room‑temperature or sparkling water with fewer bottles, better operational control and a more sustainable... Read more...
Complete guide to drinks on tap for hospitality: beer, wine, cocktails, nitro coffee, water and more
Complete guide to drinks on tap for hospitality: beer, wine, cocktails, nitro coffee, water and more
Drinks on tap allow bars, restaurants, hotels, terraces, events and food halls to serve faster, more consistently and with better control. This guide explains which drinks can be dispensed on... Read more...
Discover what nitro coffee is and how it’s made
Nitro coffee and cold brew on tap: a guide for coffee shops, bars and hotels
Nitro coffee and cold brew on tap make it possible to serve cold coffee quickly, consistently and with strong visual appeal in coffee shops, bars, hotels, brunch spots, coworkings, offices... Read more...
DIY vs professional beer tap installation: comparison of costs, time and quality
DIY vs professional beer tap installation: comparison of costs, time and quality
Practical comparison between installing a beer tap at home yourself or hiring a professional installation: real price, time, difficulty, risks, service quality and recommendations. Read more...
10 common mistakes when installing beer kegs and how to fix them
10 common mistakes when installing beer kegs and how to fix them
Practical guide to spotting and fixing the most common issues when installing a keg: foam, pressure, temperature, coupler, cleaning, leaks, and flow. Read more...
2026 guide to installing a home beer keg system efficiently
2026 guide to installing a home beer keg system efficiently
Practical 2026 guide to choosing, installing, and maintaining a home draft beer system with professional technical criteria: equipment, pressure, cooling, coupler, cleaning, and safety. Read more...
Mastering the art of pouring draft beer: tips and techniques
How to pour a perfect draft beer: technique, foam, glass and tap
Pouring a perfect draft beer doesn’t just depend on tilting the glass. Final quality is related to a clean glass, temperature, pressure, flow, the tap, foam, line condition and serving... Read more...
Exploring the technique of dry hopping in beer brewing
Exploring the technique of dry hopping in beer brewing
Discover how dry hopping transforms beer, adding rich aromas without increasing bitterness. Explore this fascinating and unique technique. Read more...
Best beer dispensers: guide to choosing the ideal tower
Best beer dispensers: guide to choosing the ideal tower
Choosing the best beer dispenser doesn’t depend only on price or brand. The key is to define where it will be used, which keg will be connected, how many beers... Read more...
How a beer keg works: system, gas, coupler and tap
How a beer keg works: system, gas, coupler and tap
A beer keg does not work on its own: it needs gas or a drive system, a compatible coupler, correct pressure, beverage line, cooling, tap and cleaning. We explain how... Read more...
Beer tap cleaning guide: lines, coupler, and maintenance
Beer tap cleaning guide: lines, coupler, and maintenance
Cleaning the beer tap is not just about looks: it affects flavor, foam, flow rate and system safety. Here we explain how to clean the tap, line, coupler and accessories,... Read more...
Craft beer kit: a beginner’s guide
Craft beer kit: a beginner’s guide
Start your beer journey with our beginner’s guide to craft beer kits. Ingredient selection and basic steps for success. Read more...
Thread size guide for beverage dispensing
Thread size guide for beverage dispensing
Discover our thread size chart for plumbing in beverage dispensing. Ensure compatibility and efficiency in your dispensing system. Read more...
Inch-to-millimeter conversion table for tubes, fittings and dispensing
Inch-to-millimeter conversion table for tubes, fittings and dispensing
Check the inches-to-millimetres conversion table and learn how to apply it to tubing, fittings, BSP threads, John Guest connections and dispensing systems for beer, water, wine, kombucha, cocktails and other... Read more...
How local can a brewery be?
How local can a brewery be?
Success stories of local breweries, such as D'Olite in Navarre. How a local brewery can become a benchmark for success. Read more...
What do you know about cherry beer?
What do you know about cherry beer?
Discover the history and recipes of cherry beer, a journey through the centuries of a beer style with a long story behind it. Read more...
Discover the difference between Premix and Postmix dispensed drinks
Difference between premix and postmix drinks: which system to choose for tap service
Premix and postmix are two different ways of preparing and dispensing drinks on tap. In premix, the drink arrives already mixed and ready to serve from a keg, tank, barrel,... Read more...
The history of mulled wine
The history of mulled wine
Discover the rich history of mulled wine. From antiquity to modern times, learn how this drink has evolved over the centuries. Read more...
What we know about beer in Japan
What we know about beer in Japan
Explore the fascinating world of beer in Japan. Discover traditions, popular brands and how beer has become part of Japanese culture. Read more...
Do you know the wine designations of origin in Galicia
Do you know the wine designations of origin in Galicia
The wine appellations of origin in Galicia are a testament to the region’s richness and diversity. If you’re a wine lover, you can’t miss them. Read more...
How the Spanish beer sector performed in 2022
How the Spanish beer sector performed in 2022
Beer consumption in Spain stood at 58 liters per person, an increase of 5.7% compared to the previous year. We drank 42.3 million hectoliters. Read more...
Discover the Secrets of the Water Dispenser: How It Works, Its Benefits, and the Best Options
How a water dispenser works: filtration, chilling, carbonation and maintenance
A water dispenser allows you to serve still, chilled, hot or sparkling water from a mains supply, bottle or treated system. In this guide we explain how it works, what... Read more...
How a beer tap and tower work: from keg to glass
How a beer tap and tower work: from keg to glass
A beer tap does not work on its own: it’s part of a complete system that connects keg, coupler, gas, regulator, tubing, cooling, coil, tower, and tap. This guide explains... Read more...
Where does cider come from?
Where cider comes from: history, origin, production and tap service
Cider is a fermented drink made from apple must, with a history linked to northern Spain, Atlantic Europe, and traditional brewing cultures. In this guide we review its origin, its... Read more...
How vermouth conquered the Mediterranean
How vermouth conquered the Mediterranean
Vermouth has grown in popularity in Spain, where it is a traditional drink enjoyed in bars and on terraces, and also across the Mediterranean, including Italy. Read more...
History of wine: a journey through the centuries
History of wine: a journey through the centuries
From the earliest traces in ancient Mesopotamia to a global industry, wine has left an indelible mark on today’s culture and society. Read more...
Guide to Wine Designations of Origin in Spain
Guide to Wine Designations of Origin in Spain
A designation of origin is a legal framework that protects and promotes wines produced in a specific wine region for their distinctive characteristics. Read more...
Kombucha, a healthy alternative to conventional soft drinks
Kombucha, a healthy alternative to conventional soft drinks
Kombucha has become a great alternative to soft drinks and energy drinks. This fermented beverage is made from green tea and sugar. Read more...
How to make kombucha at home and serve it on tap
How to make kombucha at home and serve it on tap
Practical guide to making kombucha at home and understanding how to move from the bottle to the tap. We explain fermentation, hygiene, cooling, carbonation, kegs, KeyKeg, Cornelius, pressure, lines, and... Read more...
5 advantages of portable direct-expansion chillers
5 advantages of portable direct-expansion chillers
These dispensers are a portable tap that requires no installation and allow us to serve cold beer wherever we want, as long as we have a power outlet. Read more...
Why you should take care of your beer kegs’ temperature
Why you should take care of your beer kegs’ temperature
Although poor beer storage has no health consequences, it completely degrades the product, which loses quality and freshness. Read more...
Vermouth on tap: a guide for bars, restaurants, and events
Vermouth on tap: a guide for bars, restaurants, and events
Vermouth on tap lets you serve an iconic Spanish drink faster, more consistently, and with better product control. In this guide we explain how a vermouth system in keg or... Read more...
The growing trend of wine on tap in Spain
Dispensing wine on tap: a guide for bars, restaurants and events
Wine on tap makes it possible to serve wine by the glass faster, with less waste and better product control, as long as the installation is well designed. In this... Read more...
The revolution of treated water on tap in Spain
Treated water dispensed by tap: a complete guide for homes, offices, hotels and hospitality
Treated water dispensed by tap provides filtered, chilled, ambient or sparkling water directly from a service point, reducing bottles, storage and waste. In this guide we explain how these systems... Read more...
Innovating in the hospitality industry with cocktails on tap
Cocktails on tap: a guide for bars, restaurants, and events
Cocktails on tap, also known as cocktails on tap or draft cocktails, allow you to serve pre-mixed drinks from a keg, barrel or Bag-in-Box with speed, consistency and control. This... Read more...
What is astringency in beer?
What is astringency in beer?
In general, we identify astringency as that sensation that suddenly dries out your mouth. That feeling that makes your tongue pucker—that’s astringency. Read more...
Does beer have an expiration date? Storage in bottle, can and keg
Does beer have an expiration date? Storage in bottle, can and keg
Beer doesn’t usually “expire” like fresh food, but it does lose quality over time, with heat, light, oxygen or a poorly set up dispensing system. Here we explain how to... Read more...
Do you know which are the best beers in the world?
Do you know which are the best beers in the world?
The best beer in the world is not an easy thing to pontificate about. The best… in which style? How do you compare two beers that have nothing to do... Read more...
Everything you need to know about Irish Red Ale
Everything you need to know about Irish Red Ale
The Irish red ale style emerged around the 19th century, although it is obviously not the first top-fermented dark beer. Read more...
The proper functioning of a beer keg during dispensing
The proper functioning of a beer keg during dispensing
For a beer keg to work properly during dispensing, it’s not enough just to connect it to the tap. You must control temperature, gas pressure, coupler, beverage line, cooling, cleaning,... Read more...
Equipment needed for dispensing beer from keg to tap
Equipment needed for dispensing beer from keg to tap
If you are thinking of installing a complete draft beer system from keg to tap in your business or at home. Read more...
Purging the beer keg in the dispensing line during service
How to purge a beer keg and the dispense line during service
Purging the beer line correctly during service prevents foam surges, gas pockets, irregular flow, product loss, and problems when changing a keg. In this guide we explain when you need... Read more...
Which glass to use for each beer style: a complete guide to better serving
Which glass to use for each beer style: a complete guide to better serving
Choosing the right glass improves the head, aroma, temperature, carbonation and presentation of a beer. In this guide we explain which glass to use for each beer style: lager, pilsner,... Read more...
How to set CO₂ gas pressure on a beer keg
How to set CO₂ gas pressure on a beer keg
CO₂ pressure is key to serving draft beer with good foam, stable flow, and correct flavor. Learn how to adjust the regulator, which mistakes to avoid, and when the problem... Read more...
Basic notions for proper beer dispensing
Basic notions for proper beer dispensing
Beer dispensing is an important process to ensure that customers enjoy fresh, high-quality beer in bars and restaurants. Read more...