Top 20 Perfect Draft tips, get the most out of your Perfect Draft machine

Here's my top 20 Perfect Draft tips. Some of them you may have heard before. but even if a few are helpful, that's got to be a good thing!
Enjoy the beer and enjoy using the Perfect Draft machine that bit more!
Cheers!
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[@danielnaimi4262]

That No4 tip is an absolute beauty!

[@shakermaker1558]

You sir, are a scholar and a gentleman

[@BigBaldReviews]

Why thank you sir 🍻 Cheers!

[@deanopresley]

Love the reviews some great humour too laughing my head off! Cheers 🍻 subscribed!

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers fella! 👍🍻

[@fishwymusic]

Ordered mine today! Great video!

[@BigBaldReviews]

Good work! You won't be disappointed! 👍🍻

[@johnwareham8875]

literally just got the waist expander aka the perfect draft and watched this video thanks for the video i have learnt some great tips keep the videos coming

[@BigBaldReviews]

Enjoy fella! Thanks! Will do! 👍🍻

[@mattbillingham1806]

Brilliant video thank u for the tips

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers! 👍🍻

[@drwugong]

Great vid, thank you!

[@BigBaldReviews]

No problem! Enjoy that PerfectDraft 👍🍻

[@ericplant5169]

Cheers !

[@michelleday5322]

We’ve just got this machine and wanted to know how to get the perfect pint..Both the Hubby and I loved your video!! Funny guy with cracking tips!! Thanks!

[@BigBaldReviews]

Great stuff! Cheers! Hope you enjoy it and have a cracking Christmas with it! 👍🍻

[@go5592]

I'm glad I watched this, I had to race to the bin and drag the QR code labels out of it that I'd chucked away 😂 Cheers 👍🏻

[@BigBaldReviews]

Good man! Got to make sure you get those beer tokens in! 😉👍🍻

[@alexcampbell1121]

I always keep a few chilling in the fridge. What a difference this makes, no waiting ages for the perfect temp. I've had a few lively ones, I will need to check that my hose hasn't got a twist in it. I hadn't thought to check this👍

[@BigBaldReviews]

Always have a few chilling! Wise man! 👍🍻

[@hazzogaming5512]

just got a pd and the tips and reviews are brilliant. keep up the good work lad

[@BigBaldReviews]

Good stuff! Cheers fella! 👍🍺

[@722basil8]

NUMBER 1. AWESOME!

[@BigBaldReviews]

Game changer! 😉👍🍻

[@bravo2966]

Another brilliant video, great tips. If they're not paying you they bloody well should be.

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers 👍🍻 Unfortunately not! 😂 They're welcome to throw me some beer tokens though if they read this and feel the need! 👍🍻

[@anthonyallen1101]

Awsome thanks 😊

[@BigBaldReviews]

No worries 👍🍻

[@iandico]

Wow didn't know number 1 that's brilliant 👏

[@BigBaldReviews]

That is a bit of a game changer! 👍🍻

[@zimgaha]

Loved the way this video was done hahah

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers 👍🍻

[@chriswallace7207]

Great tips there and a funny guy too

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers 👍

[@friarjosephbrewreview]

Waiting on mine today

[@BigBaldReviews]

Hope it's now arrived! Enjoy! 👍🍻

[@markfarrier1711]

Nice

[@kevinair7648]

Good solid review. Just got mine keg in fridge for Saturday party cheers .from council kev uk

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers fella! Have a top party on Saturday 👍🍻

[@bobbyo7822]

THE 20 COMMANDMENTS and I shall obey

[@lewisloxton5558]

Thinking more and more about getting one, nearly done the lot on the sub and it don’t look like new beers are coming. Thanks for the video

[@BigBaldReviews]

There seems to be plenty coming on the PD, including a cider soon! 👍🍻

[@Bundy96]

Love this video. My machine just got delivered yesterday and it was annoying me why my beer was so foamy and it was because of the kink in the pipe

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers fella! Glad you sorted it! Enjoy! 👍🍻

[@girendrasadera4547]

Got a tip from someone who worked in a bar - keep the glass in the freezer for a few min before you pour a fresh pint - it reduces the foam

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers! 👍🍻

[@34spooks]

Umero uno! 😂 Fair play though, good tips👍

[@BigBaldReviews]

😂 my language skills are pretty awesome! bonnet de douche! 😂 Cheers! 🍻👍

[@44dam4]

Goose Island midway all the way ;)

[@BigBaldReviews]

It's a beauty! 👍🍻

[@stephenthomas1177]

Great vid and tips, had my machine delivered yesterday, together with a keg of Tiny Rebels Cali Pale Ale, had an issue after I loaded it all up, with the machine pulsing, so opened it back up and reset the keg and was then fine, its been at 3 degrees for a couple of hours and just poured the first pint, lovely, but I think its a bit to cold which is spoiling the taste, first pint off though so things can only get better, as the song goes lol

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers! Enjoy! It won't seem too cold in the next few days fella! 👍🍻

[@stani2829]

Picked up 2 Lowenbrau kegs today from that shop in Bolton, spot on service and price. 1 in the machine, 1 in the fridge 👍🍻

[@BigBaldReviews]

Good man! Must be down to 3 degrees by now! Happy Saturday night! Cheers 🍻

[@atherschannel4694]

What shop in Bolton please ?

[@stani2829]

@@atherschannel4694 Premier - Leveredge convenience store.

[@atherschannel4694]

@@stani2829 cheers

[@atherschannel4694]

Can you take empties back to shop or Perfect Draft ?

[@flowz3687]

Nice video lad! Thought it was funny you teaching people how to pour a pint. Being a bar man you’d be surprised how many people don’t know.

[@BigBaldReviews]

I'm sure you'de be able to have more successful pours than me! I've had a few disasters! 🤣 I struggle with the smaller glasses to be honest!

[@rossdurrant5682]

Hi just took delivery of the perfect draft machine after being on the waiting list with beer hawk the plan is to have two as soon as my pub is finished 🍻

[@BigBaldReviews]

Good man! A very wise purchase! Enjoy fella! And good luck with that pub! 👍🍻

[@rossdurrant5682]

Cheers mate if i get chance i will send over some pics 👍

[@mrskycrime]

Well I have a tip for you too sir, keep your barrel upright in the fridge. :)

[@andrewwilson6870]

Creased at point 6! No one wants a kink in their pipe 😂

[@BigBaldReviews]

😂 well... You don't to be fair! 👍🍻

[@andrewwilson6870]

@@BigBaldReviews especially when you're getting a lot of head 🤣

[@louisperallos3228]

Utilise natures fridge in the winter 👍

[@BigBaldReviews]

Spot on! Gets them kegs right down to temp! 👍🍻

[@frankthefrench7595]

You’ve had me in bit with this review mate 👍🏽

[@BigBaldReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it Frank! Cheers! 👍🍻

[@georgephillipson3713]

Your a funny guy great into cheers. Just bought my machine got no keys yet lol

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers! Hope you enjoy fella... When you get a few kegs! 😉👍🍺

[@stephenthomas1177]

Anyone know if there are plans to do kegs of Madri, ? had a couple of bottles of the stuff and found it bland, but its totally different on draught and its lovely.

[@BigBaldReviews]

I've had both bottles and draught of this as well and there's a huge difference. Not heard of it coming on the PD though sadly!

[@DT-YouTube]

Great video... Literally just bought one, not even had a pint out of it yet and I seem to be having trouble!? Tap on, tube in, keg in and it was chilling, then the pressurising noise started intermittently... Checked it out, reseated the tap, tube and keg and now the noise is constant! Do you reckon I’ve got a dud? Do you have any troubleshooting tips please?

[@BigBaldReviews]

The only other thing you can check (as you've tried reseating the keg and reattaching the tap) is that there isn't any ice under your keg between the keg and the metal plate. Worth a look. Could also be a dud keg? That is a possibility. Good luck with it! Hope you get it sorted! 👍🍻

[@DT-YouTube]

@@BigBaldReviews Thank you, I’ll give BH a call and see what they say! Thanks again👍

[@sc5983]

Looks great👍 where can you get the Goose Island branded machine?

[@BigBaldReviews]

They're magnet skins 👍 Have a search on eBay for PerfectDraft skin and they should pop up 🍻👍

[@sc5983]

@@BigBaldReviews Nice one, cheers 🍻

[@markbieko468]

Hi mate can you do a video on how to take the handle off the Phillips perfect draft machine please

[@BigBaldReviews]

Might have to do another tips video chap. Will include this if I do 👍🍻

[@user-pf3zz5nn6w]

Swapping to a different keg half way through. How long will the kegs hold up. I seem to remember reading that the swapped keg still needs a tap on it. Not tried it yet, looks as though you have though.

[@BigBaldReviews]

The kegs good for 30 days, so you'll have to keep track of you take it out the machine. But it'll be fine in the fridge without the tap on 👍🍻

[@davyboy98]

Anyway to get the siren off that sounds when it gets to 3 degrees?

[@BigBaldReviews]

Never heard of that fella!?!

[@davidwebster8536]

Keep hold of one of the plastic rubber feed pipes , why , because I loaded up a new keg put the new pipe in as supplied ,pushed down to make the connection and seal then whooooooosh ,beer all over the place , why ,because the dam feed pipe had come apart ,no idea why ,but if I had thrown away the old pipe the day before I would have been stuffed . So keep back one of the pipes ,of course keep it clean and give a good once over before using it in an emergency ,saved the weekend for me .

[@BigBaldReviews]

Good tip that David! Heard this happen to a few people now. Also heard that a quick run of water through the pipe before putting it in the tap handle can help. Might also show any leaks beforehand. That pipes well worth looking at before diving in! 👍🍺

[@MrSonicPhaze]

mine doesnt go lower than 15 degrees and it says the keg is empty on a new keg. do i need to change the capacitors on the board at the back, theres 3 capacitors i have seen from another video. 1000uf low esr 16v x 3 that get replaced on the board and it fixes his display and cooling down. do you have any experience with this before i get my soldering iron out hahahaha.

[@BigBaldReviews]

Afraid I don't have the experience of fixing them like that fella. I assume it's out of warranty?

[@firminofire9895]

Can I store the kegs in the fridge on their sides? Thank you.

[@BigBaldReviews]

Sorry fella, missed this comment. I think somewhere it was recommended not too, but I have done and it's not an issue! 👍🍻

[@andrewroberts7281]

I want one …..

[@willielarsson9651]

Hi Any idea why my PD isn't pouring properly, it pours as a little thin line with very little or no gas. I changed to a new keg and still no joy. Thanks

[@BigBaldReviews]

You still getting this problem? Sounds like it's not repressurising!

[@willielarsson9651]

@BigBaldReviews any idea how I can check of fix the pressure?

[@wildfruits477]

Tried to use your link mate for the pro but never worked says expired, but brought one now it’s arrived, takes ages cool, and this is my second pint of Stella at 2c and hardly any throth now

[@BigBaldReviews]

I think they've started to limit the usage mate, sorry about that. Always put a keg in overnight to help with the cooling speed! Also a nucleated glass will help with the head if you're not using one?

[@wildfruits477]

@@BigBaldReviews when u say nucleated what u mean mate, i think with the electric it takes and cost of kegs is it worth it?

[@SergejGrabun]

Regarding the kink :) (by the way, funny video)... is kink not appearing after some time because this is how beer flow is stopped (by squeezing the tube)?

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers! It certainly is fella! That's why there's always kink when you remove it after use! As you say, this is how it stops the flow. Worth a check of that pipe beforehand though, seen some dodgy ones and beer can go everywhere! 👍🍻

[@BigBaldReviews]

@@noggintube good info! Cheers 👍🍻

[@michaelboys2602]

Amazing tips there, Mr Baldy. I am 100% getting a perfect draft pro when I can afford one. One thing I noticed in your video. When you put s keg in your fridge, I noticed you put on its side rather than stand it upright. Are you allowed to do that? Because I am sure I read on beer hawk that you have to stand them upright all the time when you store them.

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers! I'm sure you'll enjoy! I've read that also, but I've always put it on its side and its always been fine. It's still in the machine a while allowing it to settle 👍🍻

[@michaelboys2602]

@@BigBaldReviews that is amazing to know. You, sir, are a class act. Thank you very much!!! Much appreciated. 🍻

[@garethboulton7591]

Hey thank for the tips man,Just got my PD two days ago, used the machine in the evening, then without thinking , turned the plug off when I went to bed, then on again next morning. Must have subconsciously be thinking about saving electricity. But is this a big no no or not. Just thinking from a scientific point of view, the fluctuation from 3 to 9 (at the time) then back down to 3, would this affect the taste. So yea ,just wondered are we leaving it powered on like a normal fridge. 🤷🏻‍♂️Do they use my electricity ? I haven’t got Facebook otherwise I’d check that forum so would appreciate your reply. Cheers man 🍻

[@BigBaldReviews]

No worries! I leave mine turned on whenever there is a keg in it. The extra wattage that it takes to get the keg down to temperature each time probably equals what it takes just to keep it running. It's not a massively powerful cooling unit so probably about equal to a camping fridge. I don't think the change in temperature will affect the beer too much as it probably didn't change that much overnight, sure that will be fine fella. I have done a cost comparison on my website and used the wattage calculation to figure out the running of the machine. Just search for big Bald Reviews in Google. Hope that helps fella. Have a top new years! 👍🥳🍻

[@garethboulton7591]

@@BigBaldReviews Much appreciated, Top bloke. Have a good New Years 🍻

[@bazzab44]

Just bought a PD, hopefully arriving in a few days. I'm going to binge on all these vids you have. Top man 👍

[@taverntimes6806]

Do uou have to wait 12 hours between kegs to cool it down.🤔

[@BigBaldReviews]

Not if you keep kegs in the fridge, outside (cold weather), then it's just however long it takes for it to get down to 3-4 degrees. I've bought a Subcold fridge that can be set as low as 0 degrees, so kegs can come out of that and be straight in at a temperature ready to go 👍🍻

[@Thevoiceofreason84]

I finding my Stella kegs very hit and miss they come out fine but after a few swigs heads gone and no life in the pint

[@BigBaldReviews]

Only had one keg of Stella since I've had the PD. Think it was alright though 👍🍺

[@RickaB]

Hey, I'm new to all this and Stella was my first keg and it was completely rank. Currently looking for a full refund unless anyone can convince me otherwise.

[@jordandavies68]

I’ve kept my keg in the fridge for a few weeks. Put it in the machine and its telling me 26 days to expiry? Any reason why?

[@BigBaldReviews]

When you tap the keg you get 30 days to use it. That counter should reset to 30 when you load the keg. That sometimes doesn't happen if you switch the machine off though. If the machines on when you take out the old keg and put the new one in, it should go up to 30 days. This counter isn't related to the best before date on the keg.

[@jordandavies68]

Brilliant thank you! I used a stella keg then turned the machine off for a month before I used another so thats probably why its a little out. Thank you mate!

[@BigBaldReviews]

No worries! Enjoy 👍🍺

[@th3sweetscience677]

What’s the name of the Facebook group baldy. Have searched and there are a few Perfect Draft Keg Tips groups. Just wondering which one your talking about ?

[@BigBaldReviews]

Here you go... facebook.com/groups/PerfectDraft.Keg.Tips/?ref=share 👍🍻

[@th3sweetscience677]

@@BigBaldReviews some man and some channel. Liked and subscribed

[@BigBaldReviews]

Cheers! 👍🍻

[@MARKKY2727]

Spray a bit of detol in drop tray keeps mould at bay

[@Meatbeerboss]

Mould?? Just wash the dam thing regularly. Mould means you don't wash it enough

[@MARKKY2727]

@@Meatbeerboss spray a bit of dettol when in use makes cleaning easy the mould that builds up is nasty a d builds up quickly I have my PD in kitchen a d theres always a bottle of spray dettol at hand

[@Thevoiceofreason84]

@@MARKKY2727 just wash your tray everyday ? It’s already in the kitchen

[@MARKKY2727]

@@Thevoiceofreason84 yeh but when your drinking and crash out you wake up to loads of mould on tray just give it a little spray before you start drinking makes cleaning it easier

[@JamesFraserBE1RSM]

Do you have any idea why my machine is constantly trying to presureize itself.

[@BigBaldReviews]

It shouldn't be constant. Most probably the tap isn't connected to the keg properly. Take the keg out, take off the handle and connect it again. You do need to push it down with force so the blue buttons pop out. Resit the keg and you should be good! 👍🍻

[@JamesFraserBE1RSM]

@@BigBaldReviews I've tried that and even a new keg, but still it continues. It sounds as though their is air escaping

[@chrislardner3903]

Hi mate Have u tried the corona yet? Just wondering your thoughts on it🙄 seems abit flat not sure its just me

[@BigBaldReviews]

I've not tried Corona yet mate to be honest. Have heard a few people saying it's not that lively. How's it tasting? You using a nucleated glass? Not so important for the IPAs but is needed for the lagers I always reckon 👍🍻

[@chrislardner3903]

@@BigBaldReviews yes mate using the proper glass👌 uck its abit flat and lacking a kick really foamy too. (Was using your expert pouring techniques) but we live and learn 😂 love to hear your review on it some time🙌

[@BigBaldReviews]

😂 It will be had at some point! Got quite a few in stock at the mo though 👍🍻

[@DuffByName]

Way too much foam in my machine, why? Stella 6L keg

[@BigBaldReviews]

Could be many reasons. Kink in the pipe Faulty keg Too warm, not cooling properly ... It's difficult to say why it may happen sometimes. I've rarely had a bad keg. Maybe 2 in 4 years! Hope you get it sorted 👍🍻

[@DuffByName]

@@BigBaldReviews yeah, tried all those. Have raised it with Perfect Draft themselves

[@garyhilton656]

Jayzus need to put some sun cream on pal

[@BigBaldReviews]

😂 Do look a tad burnt! Usually lather the stuff on having a head like mine! 🌞😬

[@egdowney1]

Why is the temperature going from 3 to 6

[@BigBaldReviews]

Does this happen in the video, or is it happening on your machine?

[@AwsomeSauce]

The most important tip: already live in or immediately move to the UK or Belgium because if you stay in the states you're screwed with the idea of successfully having mini kegs for any at home countertop beer tap you bought, they kept getting discontinued here.

[@BigBaldReviews]

Looks like there might be a gap in the market 🤔

[@AwsomeSauce]

@@BigBaldReviews a major gap! Heineken had their company hopsy/ krups (which also sold the perfect draft kegs in America) shut down in thr states some time ago without any notice as to why, And I almost recently was about to buy a krups dispensor. 😭

[@BigBaldReviews]

That is odd as Heineken is a direct competitor to inbev who produce the majority of kegs for the PerfectDraft. And Heineken have their tie in with the Krups machine (as you say) and Blade. Shane they don't just all make kegs/torps for all machines, they would all win!

[@123joelad456]

You ever watched the office 😂

[@BigBaldReviews]

May have seen a few episodes! 😉🍻👍

[@JamesFraserBE1RSM]

What's the face book account title.

[@BigBaldReviews]

For the group? Search for Perfect Draft Keg Tips 👍🍻

[@wellybobs4403]

Too much head .. is there a problem... No!