Too much head on beer

[oscarvan]

@gordonstrong

If you suspect the length of the line has something to do with it, you can test that by putting more resistance on the line.  Either raise the tap or lower the beer, or put a bend in the line.  If it starts pouring better, then you need a longer line.  Is your line chilled to the same temp as the beer?  That can also cause foam to come out.

Forgive me oh great one for doubting…

Whereas I agree with raising the tap or lowering the keg, isn’t it true though that putting a bend in the hose will create a venturi in the hose (Bernoulli at work so to speak) and foaming will occur in the hose right at the kink…?

[slowbrew]

There are so many things that can cause foam.  One minor issue for me is the very first pour of the day, even on a balanced system.  The faucet itself is warm and causes the first beer to be more foamy.  Any pours after that, assuming they happen reasonable quickly, come out perfect.

Keep playing with it, you’ll get there.

Paul