Quick Start Guide

• 1. Add cold brew to the keg IMPORTANT: Only fill the 64 oz keg up to 50%-75% maximum (40 oz - 48 oz). The gas needs space to form! Filling the keg up all the way can cause unwanted pressure leakage, since the gas will need to escape! (Tip: If gas escapes, try only 40 oz next batch!) Make sure the coffee is cold prior to adding the gas, gas needs cool temperatures to thrive!
• 2. Install the faucet: Attach plastic hose to the bottom of the spear, and attach faucet to spear, use wrench to tighten faucet onto spear. Note: do not overtighten spear onto keg, for easier removal after batch.
• 3. Put the Nitrogen 2g N cartridge (sold separately) in jacket.
• 4. Tighten in the nitrogen jacket until you hear a hissing noise.
• 5. Shake keg well (15-20 seconds), let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb gas from the 1st cartridge (sold separately), then add a 2nd cartridge! (sold separately, do 4 total for 128 oz). Then, put it in refrigerator for 1 hour minimum.
• 6. Enjoy your nitro brew coffee!
• Note: All tap systems drip due to excess foam, so tap your glass on the edge of the stout faucet tip after you've closed the tap handle or lightly shake the keg forward to get the remaining coffee to flow out of the tip. Use our included tap plug to close off the faucet tip.

Foam Tips

• Use with ROYAL BREW Nitrogen or Nitrous Oxide Cartridges for best results (sold separately, see above). Your homemade cold brew won't interact optimally with the gas if it is too watery or too concentrated. Try buying store-bought cold brew to test if the foam responds better, or, if brewing your own, do the following ratio: 7 oz of Ground Coffee *to* 28 oz of water = yields = 16 ounces of coffee concentrate. Then, add 32 ounces of water to the coffee concentrate to form an ideal blend of 48 oz of cold brew for your 64 oz keg. (Note: Use 96 oz for 128 oz keg) Note: try using less liquid, only 40 oz, if gas escapes (or 80 oz for 128 oz keg). Note: To liven up the top layer of your pour, substitute a few oz of cream in place of water -- most shops do use cream in their cold brew before adding nitro, so this will help give you that same experience.
• Options: You should also try Nitrous Oxide cartridges, instead of Nitrogen, if you want more foamy results (cartridges not included - sold separately). For more foam, use the ROYAL BREW Nitrous Oxide 8g cartridges (sold separately see above, 1 per batch for 64 oz keg), you will also notice a slightly sweet taste and you only need to use 1. For a classic stout flavor without the added sweetening, instead use 2 x Royal Brew Nitrogen cartridges [not included - sold separately]. For maximum foam, be sure to shake the keg well (10-15 seconds) after each cartridge and to wait a minimum of 5 minutes between each cartridge (sold separately). Make sure to shake the keg every 24 hours to extend the life of the nitrogen cartridge (sold separately).

Instructions

• Kit is not compatible with dishwasher, microwave, freezer, hot liquids, or highly acidic materials
• Before each use fill the keg with hot water and add 1 tablespoon baking soda or soap; Shake until water runs from the top and allow to soak for 10 minutes; Use nylon keg brush to clean the keg; Rinse other pieces with hot water and allow to air dry completely before use or storage

Risks / Warnings

• Use precaution when handling gas cartridges (sold separately) and follow all instructions in our kit and on cartridge box. Keep bottom of cartridge sleeve pointed away from body when installing and removing cartridges. Do not attempt to open the kit if still pressurized, release gas with the pressure release valve or by emptying all liquid contents via the faucet. Always point the regulator cap’s outlet away from body when discharging.
• This product carries risk of explosion and flying debris when used with gas (sold separately). Misuse can be dangerous! Be sure to follow all instructions and take precaution. Keep out of reach of children while in use.