Nitrogen generators, a CO2 alternative for breweries

Did you know that brewers can achieve up to 90% savings on their process gas costs with no impact on their DO? With Pneumatech on-site nitrogen generation, we can generate brewer-quality nitrogen, at a fraction of the cost of delivered CO2. This allows brewers to take control of their gas supply, reduce their carbon footprint (no off-site production/deliveries/losses) all while saving thousands of pounds.

Real life applications

Wondering how much you could save? Don't just guess - see the real savings our customers have experienced! Check out their incredible results below and discover how much you could keep in your pocket.

Brewery	Basis of Calculation			Annual Savings				Payback
Brewery	Gas	Weekly	% Converted	£	%	kgCO2e	%	Years
Full Circle	CO2	450kg	60%	£ 20,588.00	90%	8733	94%	2.46
Gipsy Hill	CO2	2440kg	50%	£ 17,425.00	75%	40038	91%	1.24
Vault City	N2	317.5m3	100%	£ 30,590.00	87%	6549	83%	1.01
Northern Monk	CO2	5500kg	85%	£ 71,198.00	81%	187806	95%	1.05
Fierce Beer	CO2/N2	2670.5m3	92%	£ 135,442.00	87%	68235	85%	0.49
Vocation Brewery	CO2	12500kg	75%	£ 92,390.00	76%	338068	93%	0.83
Siren	CO2	2500kg	90%	£ 64,287.00	83%	76078	94%	1.19
Thornbridge	CO2	2500kg	50%	£ 15,581.00	71%	42422	94%	1.42

Calculate your own potential savings!

Wondered how much you could save by processing your beer with nitrogen instead of CO2?

We have you covered with our brewery-specific calculator. Our simple calculation demonstrates the huge CO2e reduction in your process, all whilst saving tens of thousands of pounds per year, as well as 80%+ savings on gas cost vs CO2.

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Calculate your potential savings today

Contact us with the details about your brewery, such as your nitrogen usage or the size of generator you need. Our industry experts will put together the best on-site gas solution for you. If you don’t have that information, don’t worry, we will help you through the specification process.

The right nitrogen solution for every brewery

When it comes to nitrogen for breweries, one size doesn't fit all. We know that the realities of a large production facility are much different from the requirements of a small craft brewery. That is why we don’t offer a uniform brewery solution that would work for only a few. Fortunately, our nitrogen generator product range is extensive and flexible, allowing us to present every brewery with a solution that meets its specific needs.

The Modern Brewer podcast

Craig Smith, the Business Development Manager for Pneumatech UK & Ireland, joined forces with his customer Alex Redpath of Full Circle Brew Co on 'The Modern Brewer Podcast' and delved into the innovative world of on-site nitrogen generation in brewing. During their conversation they talked about how switching from CO2 to N2 not only leads to substantial cost savings but also significantly reduces the carbon footprint in the brewing process.

Listen to the podcast here

Webinar on nitrogen generation for breweries

Rewatch our exclusive Pneumatech webinar on the advantages of on-site nitrogen generation for breweries and discover how your operation can benefit from greater efficiency, reliability, and cost savings. In this session, our experts delve into the key roles nitrogen plays in the brewing process—from purging and blanketing to packaging—and how generating it on-site puts you in control of quality and supply.

Watch the webinar here

The Brewer's Journal

Can your brewery save money and reduce emissions? In the Brewer’s Journal, Craig Smith from Pneumatech explains how switching to on-site nitrogen generation can help breweries cut costs, improve sustainability, and gain control over their gas supply, without compromising quality.

Read the article here