Nitro

Interesting. Might go ok with a mini keg, which is how I picture running nitro in my system if I ever do it. I.e. only dedicate some beer to it at any one ime so I can mix it up a bit.

Not seeing anything with a page 40 come up in that search, got a direct link to it?

grmblz I remember your avatar from the other joint but trying to put a name to it.

I'm not great with the different mixtures and why, but looked up what was available and looking at the various mixtures I'd say the basic reason for there being options is because pubs/clubs typically run a fixed pressure in the system due to the length of the lines etc. So to balance the carbonation for each kind of beer they just change the mixture of N2/CO2 for the desired level of carbonation.

It's different for us homebrewers because we vary the pressure for the level of carbonation, so therefore do not need Nitrogen.

I think the Nitrogen does provide a slightly creamier mouthfeel because there are effects on the beer head and there is also a reduced level of CO2/carbonic acid in the beer.

Here is a concise page showing the different types out there www.boc.com.au/shop/en/au/gases/hospitality--food---beverage-gas-mixtures



Also just to comment on the above re:gas mixing. Typically gas mixing is all about fixed and continuous pressures supplied into the mixer. The larger component of the mix is called the carrier gas and is typically 100kPa higher than the secondary gas (but some mixers allow up to 200kPa variation). The gases go through what are called blenders/blades and out through an outlet pressure regulator which holds the mixed condition into whatever the downstream system is. Mixers are designed based on a range of set parameters, inlet versus outlet pressure (defines the flow) and they are rated for a flow range. They are quite expensive as alluded to above. Most gas mixtures don't like to stay together and will actually stratify/separate over time too.

There is this one for almost half that price, but it is new and out of stock. Guess from who...

I plan to use the 6 litres as well, and just pick and choose what I want to put on nitro without comitting a whole keg to it.

I think you're on the right track, just need to top up the co2 as you go. Could be a bit of a pain, but once you get the knack of it it'll probably be fine.

Thanks guys.

I can see us drinking more coffee (daily) in volume over a year than stout and finding someone willing to do 70/30 here without being a rental has been surprisingly difficult. So pure N2 seems the go.

I was going to go down the disposable route but the ease of a local refill for not much more than a disposable bottle delivered has swayed me to getting the big cylinder.

eljefe how do you balance your CO2/N2?

Great, thanks.

No turning back now.

I have Intertaps and a stout spout already so going to use that to start with.

Got a pic? Would these be available do you think? I might be keen on one depending on what it looks like and how it needs to be mounted.

I'll probably pass. I'm not geared up to use the qd style tap like that. But thanks for the pic.