FOB system for intelligent flow detection and dispense control

A system for dispensing carbonated beverages from a bulk keg comprising:

• a keg containing a carbonated alcoholic beverage that is pressurized by a pressurized tank of gas;
• a liquid beverage sensor for measuring at least one property of the carbonated alcoholic beverage in fluid communication with the bulk keg and selected from at least one of a group comprising:
• at least one phase detection sensor capable of identifying a foam or gas-liquid interface;
• at least one pressure sensor;
• at least one flow sensor;
• and at least one temperature sensor;
• a first delivery line for communicating the carbonated alcoholic beverage to the liquid beverage sensor;
• a second delivery line for communicates the carbonated alcoholic beverage from a tap for dispensed a pour directly to a serving container;
• said tap further comprising:
• a control valve;
• a tap control board (TCB) that actuates the control valve;
• and
• an actuation button for initiating the dispensing of a pour;
• and
• a controller in operative communication with the TCB via a Controller Area Network (CAN bus), said controller in operational communicates with the control valve, the actuation button and in communication with the liquid beverage sensor in a manner to facilitate operation of the control valve;
• wherein said control valve is closed when an empty keg is detected and at an end of each pour.