CO2 gas cylinders for dispensing beverages
At Install Beer we have CO2 chargers as well as small, non-refillable CO2 cylinders.
CO2 chargers are very practical to transport because they take up virtually no space and, depending on the type of keg, they can be the perfect solution. We have CO2 chargers with and without pressure regulators, so you control how much gas you’re adding.
If you want to buy CO2, here we’ll show you the CO2 bottle options we have available. Carbon dioxide for beer is an essential element to counter-pressure the CO2 produced by the beer itself, preventing it from going flat and at the same time pushing the liquid so it comes out through the tap.
Depending on how much beer you want to serve, you’ll need more or less CO2 to be able to serve it all without running out halfway. At Install Beer we offer a pack of 10 units of 16 g CO2 cartridges so you have enough for the whole party.
If you need something more professional, you can opt for 600 g or 1300 g CO2 cylinders. These types of cylinders use a more professional primary regulator where you can adjust the pressure entering the keg.
With any of the options mentioned, your party is guaranteed.
A CO2 bottle is necessary to be able to serve beer from a tap. Unlike the large CO2 cylinders used in bars, the bottles we offer are small-format, which makes them very practical to handle and transport.
There are also small nitrogen cylinders, but for beer you don’t use nitrogen exclusively, although mixed gas (CO2 + nitrogen) is sometimes used for certain beers such as Guinness. Nitrogen creates that visual effect of creamy foam we all associate with some stout-style beers.
Before buying a nitrogen or mixed-gas cylinder, we recommend that you speak with your distributor or brewer so they can advise you on which gas to use.
At Install Beer we sell CO2 bottles/cylinders for beer for both professionals and private individuals. You can visit our website to select the type of CO2 bottle/cylinder you need.
If what you’re looking for is a nitrogen bottle/cylinder, you should first consider whether you really need nitrogen or CO2. If you have any questions about CO2 or nitrogen cylinders, you can contact us at tienda@installbeer.com
At Install Beer we are experts in the sale of gas and air compressors for beer. We have been installing systems for beer, wine, kombucha, water and cider for more than 30 years, and we sell all kinds of technical equipment, including CO2 bottles and all the other components needed to use them.
If you need to buy CO2 bottles and you have any questions, you can write to us at tienda@installbeer.com
If you need a CO2 bottle for beer or for anything else, at installbeer.com you can find several models of CO2 bottles from 16 g to 1300 g and all the equipment needed to use them. It is not recommended to install the CO2 gas bottle inside a fridge or cold room, as the gas will not expand in the same way and consumption will be higher.
In the world of dispensing we find different types of CO2 bottles/cylinders, and depending on your consumption you will need a CO2 gas bottle of one size or another.
If you’re looking for a bottle that will last for several kegs, you can opt for the 600 g CO2 bottle. This non-refillable bottle is used for refrigeration and beer dispensing. Suitable for use with pressure regulators. The thread is 11 mm for exclusive use with ACME-approved equipment for this purpose and contains enough gas for approximately 3 or 4 kegs of 30 liters.
Non-refillable CO2 bottle for refrigeration and beer dispensing. Suitable for use with pressure regulators and has an 11 mm thread. With this bottle you can use between 7 and 8 kegs, as long as the pressure is correct and there are no leaks. Approximate consumption is 7 or 8 kegs of 30 liters.
High-strength metal container. 11 mm threaded connection for exclusive use with ACME-approved equipment for this purpose.
The Corny Keg CO2 charger is exactly what you need to pressurize your beer keg. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it’s the first economical and portable choice. Simply snap it onto the Ball-Lock disconnect, connect it to the Corny keg and pull the trigger to charge the keg. Ideal for parties, events, on the boat, camping or anywhere you want to enjoy your Corny keg beer.
This is the ideal tool for any homebrewer using Cornelius-type kegs. This keg charger fits in your pocket and eliminates the need for expensive CO2 cylinders, regulators and hoses. Pull the trigger to release CO2 into the keg; release the trigger to stop the CO2 flow. You can save the remaining CO2 for later use. Made of fiberglass-reinforced nylon with a brass valve.
In the gas bottle section you’ll find all the types of bottles we have, such as non-refillable 16 g CO2 cartridges for beer taps. There are two models of this type of 16 g CO2 cartridge, threaded and non-threaded, and they can be purchased individually or in packs of 10 units.
CO2 capsule* for non-refillable beer taps. Suitable for beer dispensing taps that use 16 g CO2 capsules. Threaded connection.
Air and gas in beer have essential uses, such as driving the beer out of the keg and up to the tap. For this, it is very important to have absolute control over the pressure at which gas is being injected into the keg using a regulator, because if the pressure you add is too low you will have foam problems, and if the pressure is too high you can over-carbonate the beer when using kegs without an inner bag. If the keg has a bag, you cannot carbonate the beer because the beer is not in contact with the air/CO2, but you should never exceed 3.2 bar of pressure, as the safety valves could blow or the keg could even explode if the pressure is extremely high (+4 bar).
On the other hand, CO2 is used so that the beer does not oxidize, since if we added air, the beer would oxidize when in contact with it.
Installing a CO2 bottle for beer is very simple.
Depending on the type of bottle, it will use different components to regulate its pressure.
In the case of 16 g cartridges, you have the option of using them without a pressure regulator. On the CO2 charger where we place the cartridge, there is a trigger to activate or deactivate the CO2 injection.
For these same cartridges, there is another type of charger that does include a pressure regulator, and the system is very similar.
For 600 g and 1300 g cylinders, the pressure regulator is more professional and already comes with quick connectors (link attached). In this case, the regulator has an inlet that we connect to the cylinder thread and an outlet where we connect the hose going to the keg coupler. Once everything is connected, we can start turning the regulator knob and we will see how the gauge needle begins to rise to the pressure we want.
For larger gas cylinders like those used in bars, we will need a different regulator because the thread on that type of CO2 cylinder is different, although the operation is the same. The main difference is that this regulator includes another gauge that shows the cylinder’s internal pressure so we can tell whether it is expanding properly or starting to drop and needs to be replaced.