“It’s probably an overly nerdy thing to do. It’s a solution to a problem that no one really cares about.”
The problem that Gabe Gordon— founder of Southern California’s lauded Beachwood BBQ and Brewing brand—is describing is the imperfectly poured pint, and his solution is a draft system reimagined with craft-beer service in mind. A departure from the standardized architecture of long-draw draft systems designed around serving ubiquitous American light lagers, Gordon’s setup is built for maximum flexibility and precise control.
Dubbed the “Flux Capacitor,” the system can serve a softly carbonated pint of bitter as perfectly as an effervescent keg-conditioned Belgian tripel, and at more style- appropriate temperatures. No breakout. No foaming. No ice cold imperial stouts or kegs slowly going flat if they stay tapped for weeks. The Flux Capacitor is a manifestation of Gordon’s intense attention to detail in every aspect of his businesses, and the system is gaining popularity with a new generation of publicans.