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Tapping Into the Keg Scene

Published on Nov 23, 2015

Wine Keg Scene

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Tapping Into the Keg Scene

The Winemaking Point of View

COMSUMPTION LOCALES

RESTAURANTS, BARS, BALL GAMES
Photo by Ame Otoko

LIMITING FACTORS

CHEMICAL LEVELS, PREPARATION, APPROACHABILITY

CHEMICAL LEVELS

  • Free SO2 target 35ppm, quick consumption
  • CO2 target less than 250ppm, avoids foaming
  • DO2 target 0.8ppm

APPROACHABILITY

  • Immediate Consumption
  • Fresh Kegs=Minimal O2
  • Fining

PREPARATION

  • Crossflow Filter vs. DE/Pad
  • Piggyback on Larger Runs
  • Delivery with Minimal Headspace

TAKEAWAYS

  • Stage Future Production Runs
  • Monitor Inventory