Best Practices Guide

Prosecco Brut DOC Kegs

Best Practices

  • Store untapped kegs in cooler <40° F for no less than 12 hours prior to tapping.

  • 34-40° max

  • All metal that touches the wine should be 304-grade stainless-steel and 3/16“ ‘XtraFlex-master’ tubing. Restriction in the line or a flow control faucet can help to​ minimize foaming​

  • 100% CO2. Pressure gauge reading should be between 12-15 PSI depending on wine specs and desired CO2​.

  • Lines should be cleaned quarterly, or at change of product.

Troubleshooting

  • Check temperatures and PSI and adjust as needed. Kegs must be cold when tapped. Start with pressure set to the minimum suggested (12psi) and slowly adjust upwards towards 15psi until reaching the desired level.

  • Lift keg to see how heavy it is. If it feels empty, it’s time to change your keg. Confirm gas tank is turned on (screw valve at top) & check to ensure the red valve is open (in-line with gas line). Then check reading on the lower left gauge - if it’s in the red zone, it’s time to change the tank.

  • To adjust flow, first adjust the flow control on the faucet. If it’s too slow, try adjusting the regulator to adjust gas pressure (see upper gauge 0-60 PSI). Using a flat head screwdriver, twist the screw to the right to increase flow; twist left to decrease flow​.

Troubleshooting Video Guide

Key Equipment

*Note: Tubing may be added to lines to restrict and minimize foaming

Wine Kegs 101

• 19.5L per keg​

• Each keg holds 26 bottles worth of wine​

• 24" tall x 9.5" wide - small footprint​

• Kegs stay fresh for 6 months tapped and 12 months untapped​

• Kegs are made of stainless steel; durable and infinitely reusable

Wine Kegs Are:

• Budget Friendly: each 19.5 liter keg will last months once tapped, eliminating waste in your BTG program​

• Service Friendly: servers do not need to open bottles​

• Eco-Friendly: eliminates bottle and label waste, as well as reducing transit fuel needs - and the kegs are reusable!