How to Tap a Keg Correctly

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Purchasing a keg is a great idea, whether for a small get-together or for a huge party. It is often assumed that the most difficult part of hosting a party with a keg is tapping it. But tapping the keg is one of the easiest parts, considering you have to transport a full keg, empty it and get it back to the distributor in a certain number of days. With a couple of hints along the way, these five steps will make tapping a keg feel like a no-brainer.

Instructions

- 1
  
  Line the tap up with the spout on the top of the keg.
- 2
  
  Place the tap directly over the spout, and turn clockwise until it clicks into place.
- 3
  
  Press down firmly and push the handle into place, breaking the seal of the keg.
- 4
  
  If beer starts spraying or foaming out the sides of the tap, pull the handle up, turn the tap counter-clockwise and go back to step one.
- 5
  
  Holding the lever of the tap over a cup, press down to rid the keg of extra foam. The keg is ready when the beer foam settles quickly after being poured.

Tips & Warnings

Do steps one through three in as fluid a motion as possible, as it will lessen chances of having a foamy keg.

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