Exam Focus
- Chill kegs to draft operating temperature before tapping.
- Place kegs in the cooler at least 24 hours before serving.
- Know the basic coupler disengage and engage sequence.
- Reset the FOB after a keg change when the system uses one.
What to know
Confirm the correct replacement keg, keep it cold, move it safely, disengage the empty keg according to house procedure, and connect the new keg.
How it applies
Stop and get help for damaged keg valves, leaking gas or beer, unusual pressure release, mismatched couplers, or repeated foam after the change.
- Chill kegs to draft operating temperature before tapping.
- Place kegs in the cooler at least 24 hours before serving.
- Know the basic coupler disengage and engage sequence.
- Reset the FOB after a keg change when the system uses one.
Why It Matters
- A careful keg change prevents gas loss, leaks, contamination, and unnecessary foam.
- Correct reconnection and FOB handling return the line to service with less waste.
Practical Sensory Exercises
Changing a Keg practice drill
Using training equipment or a supervisor-led setup, rehearse identifying an empty keg, disengaging and reconnecting the coupler safely, checking the seal, and restoring the FOB before pouring.
Key Terms
- Keg change
- Replacing an empty draft keg with the correct full keg.
- Keg valve
- The sealed valve where the coupler connects to the keg.
- Pressurized package
- A container holding beer and gas under pressure.