Draft Beverage Dispensing Blog

Conectores John Guest en instalación profesional de agua filtrada y gasificada para hostelería con filtros, enfriador, carbonatador, CO₂, tubos 3/8 y racores push-fit - Install Beer
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...
Conectores John Guest instalados en sistema de ósmosis inversa doméstico bajo fregadero con filtros, tubo 1/4, tubo 3/8, válvulas y adaptadores - Install Beer
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...
Conectores John Guest push-fit de 15 mm instalados en sistema de agua dulce de barco con bomba, filtro, válvulas, codos, T y adaptadores BSP - Install Beer
John Guest connectors for boats, yachts and marine use: most common sizes, tubes 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...
Conectores John Guest push-fit de 12 mm instalados en circuito de agua de autocaravana con tubos rojo y azul, bomba, codos, T y válvulas - Install Beer
John Guest connectors for motorhomes, campers and caravans: most common sizes, tubes and fittings
Many customers come to Install Beer looking for John Guest connectors to repair or assemble water circuits in motorhomes, campervans, caravans and mobile vehicles. In this guide we explain which... Read more...
Granizadora profesional de hostelería sirviendo granizados de frutas, cócteles frozen, café frío y vino granizado en barra premium - Install Beer
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...
Agua filtrada y con gas servida por grifo en restaurante con botellas reutilizables, filtro, carbonatador y regulador de CO₂ bajo barra - Install Beer
Benefits of Filtered and Treated Water Dispensing in Offices and Hospitality
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...
Barra profesional con sistemas de bebidas por grifo para hostelería, cerveza, vermut, cóctel, café nitro, agua filtrada y kombucha - Install Beer
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...
Café nitro servido desde grifo stout con cascada de microburbujas, cold brew en keg y sistema de nitrógeno alimentario - Install Beer
Discover what nitro coffee is and how it’s made
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...
Comparativa entre instalación DIY y profesional de un grifo de cerveza en casa - Install Beer
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...
Errores comunes al instalar un barril de cerveza y cómo corregirlos - Install Beer
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...
Sistema de barril de cerveza en casa con dispensador y grifo instalado - Install Beer
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...
Cerveza de barril servida desde un grifo profesional en un vaso inclinado con espuma limpia - Install Beer
Mastering the art of pouring draft beer: tips and techniques
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...
Dry Hopping en la elaboración de cerveza - Install Beer
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...
Comparativa de dispensadores de cerveza con tirador portátil, kegerator, columna profesional, CO₂ y vasos servidos en barra - Install Beer
Discover the best beer dispensers: a practical guide
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...
Barril de cerveza conectado con cabezal, gas y tubo de bebida para dispensación por grifo - Install Beer
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...
Limpieza de grifo de cerveza con tanqueta, cepillos y producto limpiador para líneas de dispensación - Install Beer
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...
Kit de cerveza artesana: guía para principiantes-Install Beer
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...
Tabla de medidas de rosca de fontanería - Install Beer
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...
Calibre midiendo tubo alimentario con racores John Guest y conexiones para dispensación de bebidas por grifo - Install Beer
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...
Cervecería local - Install Beer
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...
Cerveza con cerezas - Install 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...
Comparativa técnica de bebidas premix y postmix con barriles, Bag-in-Box, carbonatador, CO₂ y grifos profesionales - Install Beer
Discover the difference between Premix and Postmix dispensed drinks
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...
La historia del vino caliente-Install Beer
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...
Qué sabemos de la cerveza en Japón-Install Beer
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...
Conoces las denominaciones origen del vino en Galicia-Install Beer
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...
Cómo le fue al sector cervecero español en 2022-Install Beer
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...
Dispensador de agua filtrada conectado a red con grifo, filtros y vaso llenándose de agua fría - Install Beer
Discover the Secrets of the Water Dispenser: How It Works, Its Benefits, and the Best Options
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...
Grifo de cerveza sirviendo una pinta desde una instalación profesional de barril a vaso - Install Beer
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...
Sidra dorada servida por grifo en una barra de sidrería con manzanas frescas y sistema profesional de dispensación - Install Beer
Where does cider come from?
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...
Cómo el vermut ha conquistado el mediterráneo-Install Beer
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...
Historia del vino: un viaje a través de los siglos-Install Beer
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...
Guía de las denominaciones de origen del vino en España-Install Beer
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, una alternativa saludable a los refrescos convencionales-Install Beer
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...
Cómo hacer kombucha en casa y preparar un sistema de kombucha por grifo con barril, frío, presión y limpieza - Install Beer
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 ventajas de las máquinas refrigeradoras portátiles de expansión directa-Install Beer
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...
Por qué debes cuidar la temperatura de tus barriles de cerveza-Install Beer
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...
Vermut rojo servido por grifo en una barra de hostelería con hielo, naranja y sistema de dispensación profesional - Install Beer
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...
Vino tinto servido por grifo en copa de cristal desde una instalación profesional de vino por barril o Bag-in-Box - Install Beer
The growing trend of wine on tap in Spain
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...
Grifo moderno dispensando agua tratada filtrada en cocina o barra profesional para hogar, oficinas, hoteles y hostelería - Install Beer
The revolution of treated water on tap in Spain
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...
Cócteles por grifo servidos desde una columna cromada con keg, tubos alimentarios, regulador de CO₂ y estación de garnish en barra profesional - Install Beer
Innovating in the hospitality industry with cocktails on tap
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...
¿Qué es la astringencia en la cerveza?-Install 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...
Cerveza servida desde un grifo profesional con barril desenfocado al fondo en una instalación de dispensación - Install Beer
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...
¿Sabes cuáles son las mejores cervezas del mundo?-Install Beer
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...
Todo lo que debes saber sobre la Irish Red Ale-Install Beer
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...
Barril de cerveza conectado con cabezal, gas y línea de dispensado para servir cerveza por grifo - Install Beer
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...
Equipamiento necesario para la dispensación de cerveza desde barril al grifo-Install Beer
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...
Técnico purgando la línea de cerveza tras cambiar un barril con cabezal extractor, regulador de CO₂ y cellarbuoy - Install Beer
Purging the beer keg in the dispensing 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...
Diferentes vasos de cerveza servidos según estilo en una barra profesional con grifos desenfocados al fondo - Install Beer
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...
Regulador de CO₂ con manómetro conectado a un sistema de cerveza de barril profesional - Install Beer
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...
Nociones básicas para la correcta dispensación de cerveza-Install Beer
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...