Blended Gas
Besides CO2, Broward Nelson carries compressed blended gases for both beer systems and wine systems in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Palm Beach and Fort Myers. Our beer gas (available in 20 lb. and 50 lb. sizes) is made using varying mixtures of gas including 25% CO2 / 75% Nitrogen (G-Mix) and 60% CO2/40% Nitrogen (Beer Mix). These cylinders are ideal for beer systems that require pressurization greater than 13-15 psi. Without beer mix, these thicker beers will absorb too much carbonation, leading to a foamy pour and eventually ruining the keg. The beer companies have certified the high-quality CO2-nitrogen cylinders and beer gas blends from Broward Nelson for use in long line draft beer systems and for Guinness. Certain beers such as Guinness and Boddington’s use a specific beer mix to ensure their smooth flavor, called a Guinness gas mix. Along with beer gases, food grade nitrogen is also available in 20 lb. and 50 lb. sizes for use with beer blending systems and wine dispensing units. These systems will mix the perfect amount of CO2 and nitrogen to minimize foam and beer loss.
To inquire about CO2/N2 beer gas and Guinness gas mix cylinders in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida, please call 800.262.8265 or contact us here
Frequently Asked Questions
All our beer mix and CO2 cylinders have a CGA 320 valve. Our nitrogen and helium cylinders have a CGA 580 valve.
We carry 75% nitrogen – 25% CO2 which is perfect for Guiness and stouts. We also carry a 40% nitrogen – 60% CO2 mix that works best with ales and lagers. Our cylinder sizes range from 5lb. up to 50lb. sizes for both mixtures.
A nitro stout-style beer typically requires 30+ PSIG to dispense from the keg through the system to stout faucets to acquire the glass’s cascading effect and creamy foam head. These beer styles have low CO2 content and require a lower CO2 ratio in a blend (often 25%).
Ales & lagers have more than twice the CO2 volumes than nitrogenated stout-style beers. They are not nitrogenated, but their natural carbonation must be protected while dispensing. Lower pressures are often inadequate which creates performance issues when the system design requires dispensing over long distances to the faucet. The higher pressure of a blended gas is then necessary