NUKATAP FC Gen 2 – Stainless Steel Flow Control Beer Tap
NUKATAP FC Gen 2 is the latest generation stainless steel flow control beer tap, combining NUKATAP's forward-sealing design with an improved Gen 2 flow-control mechanism for greater control over your beer pour.
The redesigned Gen 2 flow-control system provides improved sealing against the shank and smoother, more precise flow adjustment, making it an excellent upgrade for kegerators, home bars, beer fonts and portable keg systems.
NUKATAP's low thermal mass and laminar-flow design help reduce first-pour foaming and unnecessary turbulence, while the forward-sealing design helps keep the internal tap body cleaner between pours.
Why You'll Love It
- Generation 2 NUKATAP FC design
- Stainless steel construction
- Built-in adjustable flow control
- Improved Gen 2 flow-control mechanism
- Improved sealing against the shank
- Smooth, precise flow adjustment
- Forward-sealing design
- Reduced thermal mass to help minimise first-pour foam
- Laminar-flow design to reduce turbulence
- Ideal for kegerators, home bars and beer fonts
- Excellent for mini kegs and portable dispensing systems
- Compatible with the optional Gen 2 self-closing spring
Improved Gen 2 Flow Control
The NUKATAP FC Gen 2 features a redesigned flow-control mechanism for improved sealing and greater control over the pour.
The side-mounted flow-control lever allows you to increase or restrict beer flow directly at the tap. This gives you convenient control over pour speed without needing to make adjustments elsewhere in your draught system.
Flow control is particularly useful when dispensing beers with different carbonation levels or when using compact systems where beer-line length is limited.
Forward-Sealing Beer Tap
Unlike traditional rear-sealing beer taps, the NUKATAP uses a forward-sealing design.
Beer flow is shut off towards the front of the faucet, reducing the amount of beer left sitting inside the tap body after pouring.
This helps create a cleaner, more sanitary tap design and reduces the potential for beer residue to dry inside the faucet between pours.
Reduced First-Pour Foam
Beer taps mounted outside a refrigerated kegerator or on a beer font can warm between pours.
When cold carbonated beer first enters a warm tap, the temperature difference can encourage CO₂ to break out of solution and create excessive foam.
The NUKATAP's low thermal mass allows the tap to cool quickly as beer passes through it, helping reduce first-pour foaming.
Smooth Laminar Beer Flow
The internal design of the NUKATAP is engineered to promote smoother laminar beer flow and reduce unnecessary turbulence through the faucet.
Reducing turbulence helps keep more carbonation in the beer rather than releasing it as excessive foam during dispensing.
Ideal for Kegerators & Home Bars
The NUKATAP FC Gen 2 is an excellent choice for:
- Kegerators
- Beer fonts and towers
- Home bars
- Homebrew keg systems
- Cornelius keg setups
- Mini kegs
- Portable beer dispensing systems
- Beers with different carbonation levels
The integrated flow control gives you additional flexibility while retaining the advantages of a modern forward-sealing stainless steel beer tap.
Features
- NUKATAP FC Generation 2
- Stainless steel beer tap
- Integrated flow control
- Improved Gen 2 flow-control mechanism
- Improved sealing against the shank
- Forward-sealing design
- Low thermal mass
- Laminar-flow internal design
- Adjustable pour speed
- Optional Gen 2 self-closing spring compatibility
- Suitable for kegerators and draught beer systems
- Suitable for mini keg and portable dispensing setups
Specifications
Brand: NUKATAP
Model: FC Gen 2
Product Code: KL15523
Material: Stainless Steel
Tap Type: Forward Sealing
Flow Control: Yes – Gen 2 mechanism
Suitable For: Kegerators, beer fonts, home bars, mini kegs and draught beer systems
Optional Self-Closing: Compatible with Gen 2 self-closing spring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NUKATAP FC Gen 2?
The NUKATAP FC Gen 2 is a stainless steel forward-sealing beer tap with an integrated adjustable flow-control mechanism. Gen 2 features an improved flow-control design for smoother adjustment and improved sealing.
What does flow control do on a beer tap?
Flow control allows you to adjust the rate at which beer flows through the tap. The NUKATAP FC Gen 2 uses a side-mounted control lever so you can increase or restrict the flow directly at the faucet.
Does a flow control tap stop beer from foaming?
Flow control can help manage pour speed, but it doesn't replace a correctly balanced keg system. Beer temperature, carbonation level, serving pressure and beer-line restriction all influence foaming.
What is a forward-sealing beer tap?
A forward-sealing beer tap shuts off beer flow near the front of the faucet. This reduces the amount of beer remaining inside the tap body compared with traditional rear-sealing designs.
Is the NUKATAP FC Gen 2 suitable for a kegerator?
Yes. The NUKATAP FC Gen 2 is an excellent choice for kegerators, beer fonts, home bars and home draught systems.
Can I use the NUKATAP FC Gen 2 on a mini keg?
Yes. With the appropriate shank, tapping head and fittings, the NUKATAP FC Gen 2 can be incorporated into mini keg and portable beer dispensing systems.
Can I adjust the beer flow while pouring?
Yes. The integrated flow-control lever allows you to adjust the beer flow directly at the tap.
Can I fit a self-closing spring?
Yes. The NUKATAP FC Gen 2 is compatible with the appropriate Gen 2 self-closing spring.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Buy the NUKATAP FC Gen 2 Stainless Steel Flow Control Beer Tap from Border Brewing Supplies for your kegerator, home bar or portable keg setup.
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