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Beer engine
A beer engine is a device for pumping beer from a cask, usually located in a pub's cellar. The beer engine is normally manually operated, although electrically powered and gas powered pumps are occasionally used; when manually powered, the term handpump is often used to refer to both the pump and the associated handle. A pump clip usually displays the name of the beer to the customer.
Article summary
A beer engine is a device for pumping beer from a cask, usually located in a pub's cellar. The beer engine is normally manually operated, although electrically powered and gas powered pumps are occasionally used; when manually powered, the term handpump is often used to refer to both the pump and the associated handle. A pump clip usually displays the name of the beer to the customer.
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