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Abstract

A server for use with a beverage dispenser, a beverage dispenser including a server, and methods for reducing heat transfer. The server includes an inner wall and an outer wall with the wall defining a gap there between. The inner wall defines a cavity for retaining a volume of beverage. A dispense passage extends between the inner and outer walls and communicates with the cavity for dispensing beverage from the server. A sump may be provided in at least the inner wall. The dispense passage may be configured to communicate with the sump. The dispense passage may be configured to extend from a side of the inner wall or sump through to the side of the outer wall. The dispense passage extends through the gap. An inlet port of the passage communicates with the sump. The sump is sized in dimension in relation to the inlet port to reduce heat transfer from beverage retained in the cavity to the beverage retained in the dispense passage. A faucet may be provided communicating with the dispense passage for controllably dispensing beverage from the server. The server may be in the form of a dispenser which may include external components such as a top and a base.

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