Cicerone Presents: Side-Pull Faucets with Evan Rail

Join Master Cicerone® Neil Witte in a conversation with author and journalist Evan Rail as they discuss Czech side-pull faucets and the traditions surrounding their use. You’ll learn about the anatomy of these faucets and how they are operated to create various pours, like Hladinka, Mlíko, and Šnyt! Czechs have been serving beer from side-pull faucets for years, but more recently these faucets have been gaining popularity in the US, popping up everywhere from craft beer bars to brewery taprooms. This edition of Cicerone Presents will help provide a solid foundation for those interested in learning more about how side-pull faucets can completely transform the way a beer is poured. Neil Witte is a Master Cicerone® and Lead Trainer for the Cicerone Certification Program. He's a self-described "huge draught beer nerd" who co-authored the Draught Beer Quality Manual. Evan Rail is a Prague-based journalist who has been writing about Czech beer for over 20 years, and is the author of The Brewery in the Bohemian Forest. Learn more about Evan at http://www.evanrail.com. Learn more about these faucets at www.lukr.cz.