.     Pouring kegged beer       For the expert based in Europe and other countries where this product is available, there is the standard, gravity keg. Here's how it works: A seal is placed in the tap hole so that no beer sprays out. Then the tap handle is placed in the hole and jammed in with one or two powerful hits with a hammer. Wooden taps need to be thoroughly rinsed before usage. Attention! Don't forget to keep the tap closed! The first beer that pours out from the keg is discarded. Carefully open the tap, when the pressure subsides and the pour slows down, you can tap in the airlock on the top of the keg. After transportation, kegs should settle a while, otherwise there will be too much foam during tapping. Draught beer for home consumption is often available pre-chilled. During the summer months, it's recommended to wrap the keg with cool towels to lay ice cubes on top. Thus the keg will maintain its temperature. Pouring the perfect draught beer Pouring is done as the bartenders do it: Tilt the glass towards the tap, and pull the tap to pour the beer. Let the beer pour along the glass's edge. As streams into the glass, the foam will rise quickly. Let the foam subside and then refill the glass again repeatedly. Alt and Kölsch can be poured quickly, Pils and Export usually need to be frequently placed to the side until a beautiful head is fully formed. Kegs for home uses come in sizes ranging between 5 and 50 liters (1.3 and 13 gallons) where available.           back