Beer Dispenser FAQ
- Jun 10, 2019
Find answers to questions regarding keg cooler setup, external CO2 tanks, and adapting a keg cooler to a home bar top.
Welcome to Beer 101, Rapids Wholesale’s beer knowledge repository! Since 1936, we’ve mastered the essentials of beer and dispensing. Explore beer styles, brewing fundamentals, and serving tips to enhance your foodservice or beverage operation.
Find answers to questions regarding keg cooler setup, external CO2 tanks, and adapting a keg cooler to a home bar top.
Learn more about the different components you will need to set up your portable cold plate or coil cooler, as well as how to connect them for efficient pouring!
Including what temperature beer should be at when it reaches the faucet and how long tapped beer will last before going flat.
The 8-step process makes changing your cylinder as simple as possible. Includes instructions on increasing your CO2 Regulator's pressure.
Turns out, "tap" can refer to at least THREE different beer parts! Help us help you find the exact tap needed for your setup by referencing this handy chart.


Welcome to Rapids Wholesale - we know you're probably just getting back to work after a hectic (and information-filled) visit to Coffee Fest New York 2019 or the Specialty Coffee Expo in Boston, so we appreciate your taking the time to learn more about our Nitro-Infused Empowered Kegerators and how they can revolutionize the way you pour nitro coffee.
Rapids was created back in 1936 by Harry Ribble, the developer of the world's first direct draw beer dispenser. While our business has grown and expanded since then, dispensing has remained a major component of our operations, and now we've taken that direct draw beer dispenser one step further and empowered it for your cold brew coffee operation.
This empowerment comes in the form of the Nitro Infuser from Enhanced Beverage Solutions. Coupled with our house-brand Volition's portable kegerator, as well as our vast experience with dispensing, this infuser makes delivering the delicious cold brew your customers crave simple.
It's not just us - judges love the EBS nitro towers too! During their debut at CoffeeFest New York 2019, they were awarded Best New Product in the Non-Consumable category!
The advantages of the nitro infuser aren't limited to coffee - you can pour nitro-infused tea, tea lattes, kombucha, wine, and more! We've even heard of nitro infused milk! This versatility makes it easy to expand your menu by simply putting a new twist on a classic.


Just call 1-800-899-6610 or start a chat to speak with one of our knowledgeable sales representatives.
Extend the life of your jockey box and improve its performance with these helpful tips from Rapids, including cleaning suggestions and replacement parts.
Just take our quiz, and we’ll recommend a beer tower style for you. If you want more information on any of the questions we asked, just scroll under the quiz – we’ve elaborated on many of the points.
A glycol chiller is a big investment, so before you buy, make sure you understand how to find the chiller that will best meet your needs.