KO Beer Blog

Premixed Gas Blends or Gas Blenders
Premixed Gas Blends or Gas Blenders The gas used for draft beer is made up of carbon dioxide, CO2, and nitrogen, N2. Carbon dioxide is an essential element of beer and direct draw systems are pressurized with pure CO2. Long-draw draft systems, however, require more pressure than that which can...

Glass Rinsers
Glass Rinsers A glass rinser is a simple device which does exactly what it says on the tin; it rinses glasses! You may have seen them at bars across the country, and whilst they’re definitely more popular in some areas over others their use is slowly spreading. What do glass...

Beer Clean Glassware
Beer Clean Glassware You may have the country’s best craft beer on draft and you may clean your beer lines every morning, but if your glassware isn’t “beer clean” then you’re doing that beer, and your customers, a huge disservice. Beer clean glassware means using a properly cleaned glass, with...

Preferred Line Cleaning Method: Electric Re-circulation Pump
Preferred Line Cleaning Method: Electric Re-circulation Pump Cleaning your lines is the most important part of owning a draft system. Not cleaning your lines will result in disgustingly dirty tasting beer. Many breweries and suppliers will subcontract someone to clean their lines in different regions, but many restaurant and bar...