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draught beer basics

PERLICK | INDUSTRY LEADING

HOME BEER DISPENSERS

24” Signature Series Dual-Zone Refrigerator/Wine

Reserve (left), 24” Signature Series Adara Beer

Dispenser,Two Faucet (shown)

the storing and
serving of beer

Craft beer has seen a surge in popularity in the past
ve years. As of 2017, there are over 4,000 breweries
in the US and Canada combined. Homeowners have
more choices in beer than ever before, and – no matter
what your favorite brew is – Perlick has the serving and
storing solution to keep beer brewery fresh for peak
enjoyment.

the anatomy of beer

There is a reason beer is now regarded in the same way ne wines are. A complex

blend of avors, aromas and brewing styles create a wide range of unique brews,

ranging from light, fragrant pilsners to bold, robust stouts. Here are the elements

that combine to make your favorite brews.

aroma

Determined by malt, grain and fermentation.

alcohol content

Beer ranges from less than 3% to just under 30% alcohol by volume.

carbonation

Carbon Dioxide is a by-product of fermentation.

color

Determined by the kilning of the malts. Can also depend on mashing, boiling and

fermentation.

f l avor

Determined by the malt, hopes and water used in the brewing process.

head

Produced by bubbles of carbon dioxide rising to the surface. Industry experts

recommend 1” to 1-1/2” head on most varieties.

all about kegs

Kegs are lled at the brewery and delivered directly to your local retailer, ensuring you’ll
be getting the freshest beer possible. Kegs are designed to protect beer from both air and
light, while still enabling rapid dispensing.

Knowing how much beer is in a keg is crucial when choosing a beer dispenser, as well as
for entertaining.

1/6 Barrel 1/4 barrel slim 1/4 barrel

GALLONS 5.16 7.75 7.75

OUNCES 661 992 992

NO. OF 12 OZ. CAN/BOTTLE
SERVINGS

NO. OF 16 OZ. PINT SERVINGS 41 62 62

NO. OF CASES 2.3 3.4 3.4

NICKNAMES

WEIGHT FULL 58 lbs. 87 lbs. 87 lbs.

55 82 82

Torpedo Keg

Log

Sixth Barrel

Sixtel

Quarter Barrel

Pony Keg

Stubby Keg

Slim Quarter Barrel

Tall Quarter

all about couplers

A keg coupler connects the Carbon Dioxide gas line (CO2) to the keg. The compressed gas powers
the coupler to draw out the beer from the keg. Dierent countries use dierent style couplers, so it
is crucial to have the right coupler for the specic brand you are going to be dispensing.

Because of height constraints, you must use a Lo­boy coupler for 1/6 barrels and slim 1/4 barrels.
Lo-boys are available in D and S Series, all other
series must use a standard keg coupler, therefore,
are only able to be used with short 1/4 barrels.

Please note - Macro brands like Miller and
Budweiser use D System keg couplers. Always
verify the coupler requirement for beers you wish

to dispense prior to purchasing.

D System lo-boy

keg coupler

3-⁄”

2-⁄”

D System stAndard

keg coupler

Beer brand country type

AMSTEL Holland S*

BECK’S Ireland D*

DOS EQUIS Mexico D*

GROLSCH Holland G

GUINNESS STOUT Ireland U

HACKERPSCHORR Germany A

HARP Ireland U

HEINEKEN Holland S*

HOEGAARDEN Holland A

LABATT BLUE Canada D*

Beer brand country type

MODELO Mexico D*

NEWCASTLE England S*

PERONI Italy D*

PILSNER URQUELL Czech S*

SMITHWICK’S Ireland U

SPATEN Germany A

STELLA ARTOIS Belgium D*

STRONGBOW CIDER England S*

TENNANT’S Scotland G

WARSTEINER Germany A

*Perlick Lo-Boy Keg Coupler Available

meet the perlick beer dispensers

Perlick has 13 base models of 15- and 24-inch indoor and outdoor home beer dispensing
models in its product portfolio – the most of any manufacturer in our category. Each Perlick
Beer Dispenser is built using the same proprietary equipment and designs used in bars,
restaurants, stadiums and arenas around the globe. Learn the dierences between our two
classes of beer dispensers below.

650SS 630SS

draft arm

REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

DISPENSING
TOWERS

FAUCET TYPE

SIZES AVAILABLE 15”, 24” single faucet, 24” two faucet 24” single faucet, 24” two faucet

TEMPERATURE RANGE 33° - 42°F (.5° - 5.5°F) 33° - 42°F (.5° - 5.5°F)

adara

signature series C-series

Exclusive 995 Btu variable-speed
compressor w/front-vented, RAPIDcool
refrigeration technology

Stainless Steel/Stainless Steel (indoor
and outdoor models)

Draft Arm (Standard), Adara (Signature) Draft Arm

650SS Forward-sealing Flow Control
Faucet

draft arm

525 Btu standard compressor w/
front-vented, RAPIDcool refrigeration
technology

Stainless Steel/Black Vinyl Clad (indoor
models), Stainless Steel/Stainless Steel
(outdoor models)

630SS Forward-sealing Faucet