LUKR side-pour taps – Nostalgie and Baroko from Pilsen
LUKR makes side-pour beer taps in Pilsen in the Czech Republic, the birthplace of pilsner. The taps are built around a ball valve instead of a piston and give dense, wet foam over golden beer, as served in Czech pubs. LUKR is the official tap used for pouring Pilsner Urquell. Here you will find the LUKR Nostalgie and Baroko, long shanks, adapters for American towers and spare parts.
How a side-pour tap works
A standard vertical tap opens and closes with a piston valve. A side-pour tap has a ball valve, and you control the foam by how far you open it: fully open gives more beer, partly open gives more wet foam. A small screen inside the tap aerates the beer. The tap is longer than a standard tap, and the nozzle is lowered into the beer as the glass fills. This lets you pour quickly with wet foam on top, and the hop aroma comes through clearly.
How to choose the right LUKR tap
Model: Nostalgie comes in stainless steel (silver), patina brass and TiN. Baroko comes in polished stainless steel.
Shank: The EU versions have a 5/8" x 60 mm shank with European threads and fit towers with European threads. The US versions are for American towers.
Long shank: For mounting through a wall or fridge, LUKR EU 5/8" shanks come in 100, 160 and 200 mm in stainless steel, with lock ring.
Adapter: the LUKR shank adapter U.S. standard 1-1/8"-18, also in TiN, for towers with American standard threads.
Accessories and spare parts
For the taps there are tap screens for Nostalgie and Baroko, a compensator, a PE nozzle gasket and a LUKR tap wrench. We also sell the LUKR bar towel in cotton, 50 x 30 cm.
Frequently asked questions about LUKR
What is a side-pour tap?
A beer tap with a ball valve that lets you control the amount of foam by how far you open it. It is made for Czech pilsner with plenty of wet foam, and the nozzle is kept in the beer while you pour.
Will a LUKR tap fit a standard tower?
Yes. The EU versions have a 5/8" shank with European threads and fit towers with European threads. If your tower uses the American standard, choose the US version or a shank adapter.
What is the difference between Nostalgie and Baroko?
They are two designs using the same side-pour principle. Nostalgie comes in several finishes, Baroko in polished stainless steel.
How do I pour with a LUKR tap?
Hold the glass so the nozzle goes into the beer, open the tap fully for beer and partly for foam. Lower the glass as it fills.
