Picnic Tap 2.1 - Homebrewer LAB

Picnic Tap 2.1 - Homebrewer LAB

The small and fantastic Picnic Tap 2.1 (updated version of Picnic Tap 2.0) is the only tap in the world that:

• Comes complete with ball lock keg connector.
• Does not require beer hose.
• Does not drip.
• Does not need a drip tray.
• Does not have large thermal mass.
• Does not foam excessively at 1 bar / 15 PSI.
• Has built-in flow-control (CPFR - Compact Progressive Flow Reducer)
• Does not break unexpectedly.
• Does not use key components from China.
• Is handcrafted and individually tested in California.
• Is great for growlers and Cornelius kegs.
• Perfect for serving at parties, picnics, or straight from the fridge.

Connects directly to the keg, and it is not necessary to reduce the pressure to pour without too much foam. You also avoid long, foam-reducing beer hoses (See tips further down the page!)

If you want a tap that is connected directly to the keg, this is the best solution. The alternative is a ball lock adapter that allows you to connect a regular tap, but then you will experience a lot of frustration with too much foam.

Picnic Tap 2.1 is a new, improved version of Picnic Tap 2.0, and comes with a ball lock quick disconnect, spare twist tap, red o-ring, and hex key.

The Mother of All Taps!

If you experience too much foam with Picnic Tap 2.0:

(The points below do not apply to Picnic Tap 2.1, which is an improved version).

Unscrew the triangular nut to expose the progressive flow reducer (the spiral) (CPFR - Compact Progressive Flow Reducer) and push it completely into the ball lock connection with the largest end first, until only about 4-6 mm is exposed. You may need to twist the CPFR counter-clockwise while pushing it into the ball lock connection to get it all the way in. Then reassemble the tap.

If the CPFR is not fully installed, the narrower end will protrude too far towards the tap and block the outlet, thus causing excessive foaming.

If you cannot get the spiral in far enough and more than 6mm protrudes, even if it is fully seated in the ball-lock, you can cut off a little. NOTE! If you cut too much and it becomes too short, the flow reduction will not be sufficiently reduced, and there will be too much foam due to too high a speed.

There is also a red o-ring inside the triangular nut, which you can check to make sure it is properly in place. If the parts on the Picnic Tap 2.0 are overtightened, the o-ring can move or be damaged, air can get in and you will have problems with foam. Therefore, make sure that the nut is not overtightened (or undertightened). Many who have experienced a lot of foam have done so precisely because it has been tightened too hard, and the o-ring has been damaged.

Remember to open the tap fully at once when you are pouring.

Review of Picnic Tap 2.0

BeerGeeks in Israel has written a comprehensive review of Picnic Tap 2.0. You can read it translated into English here.