A beverage dispensing assembly comprising beverage distribution python and a method of producing the beverage distribution python

A beverage dispensing assembly comprising a beverage storage area, a beverage tapping area, and a beverage distribution python extending between the beverage storage area and the beverage tapping area, wherein the beverage distribution python comprises:

• a liquid carrying line defining a center line and comprising at least one of a beverage tube and a beverage guide tube;
• a pipe covering the liquid carrying line in a coaxial relationship to the center line and establishing a space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line;
• and
• an insulation layer located in the space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line and encircling the liquid carrying line, the insulation layer comprising at least 80% aerogel by volume.

A method of producing a beverage distribution python for extending between a beverage storage area and a beverage tapping area in a beverage dispensing assembly, the method comprising:

• providing a liquid carrying line defining a center line and comprising at least one of a beverage tube and a beverage guide tube;
• providing a pipe covering the liquid carrying line in a coaxial relationship to the center line and establishing a space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line;
• and
• introducing aerogel granulates into the space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line, thereby establishing a solid insulating layer located in the space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line and encircling the liquid carrying line, the insulating layer comprising at least 80% aerogel by volume.

A method of producing a beverage distribution python for extending between a beverage storage area and a beverage tapping area in a beverage dispensing assembly, the method comprising:

• providing a liquid carrying line defining a center line and comprising at least one of a beverage tube and a beverage guide tube;
• providing a pipe covering the liquid carrying line in a coaxial relationship to the center line and establishing a space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line;
• establishing a gel within the space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line by introducing an aerogel precursor material and a solvent liquid into the space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line;
• and
• supercritically drying the gel by increasing the temperature and pressure of the gel, allowing the gel to form a supercritical fluid within the pipe, and reducing the temperature and pressure of the gel, thereby forming a solid insulating layer of aerogel within the space between the pipe and the liquid carrying line, and encircling the liquid carrying line, the insulating layer comprising at least 80% aerogel by volume.

A method of producing a beverage distribution python for extending between a beverage storage area and a beverage tapping area in a beverage dispensing assembly, the method comprising:

• providing a liquid carrying line defining a center line and comprising at least one of a beverage tube and a beverage guide tube;
• wrapping a first insulation layer around the liquid carrying line to overlap itself;
• wrapping a second insulation layer around the first insulation layer to overlap itself, the first and second insulating layers being flexible and comprising at least 80% aerogel by volume;
• and
• covering the second insulating layer by a pipe in a coaxial relationship to the center line.