Brewing beer is a time-honored tradition that requires expertise, carefully selected ingredients, and the right equipment. Nitrogen plays a key role in this process, especially in packaging and in tank purging. That is why it is crucial to have access to top-quality nitrogen for breweries. Pneumatech is the gas generation expert and partner that can deliver a nitrogen solution that meets the specific needs of every brewery, large or small. 

Both nitrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) are inert gases used to flush, purge, infuse and package beer. For many processes, CO2 can be replaced with nitrogen. In fact, nitrogen is the preferred solution, except for carbonation requirements. Some breweries prefer nitrogen over CO2 to nitrogenate their beer, as it creates a smoother texture with fine bubbles. In addition, as CO2 is highly soluble in beer, it could introduce excess carbonation.
 

From a business point of view, nitrogen can offer huge cost savings. It is much less expensive than CO2, and it isn't subject to CO2’s volatile pricing. In addition, CO2 tends to experience supply chain issues, leaving breweries without the inert gas they need. An on-site nitrogen generator eliminates this production roadblock. 

Because of the many uses of nitrogen gas throughout the production and packaging process, breweries have a specific set of nitrogen requirements:
 

• Food-grade nitrogen: Breweries must follow European and global standards for food-grade nitrogen. They must prevent any oxygen contamination and the loss of entire batches of beer.
  
  
• Flexibility: Any brewery nitrogen solution must meet the demands of all its nitrogen applications, from blanketing and purging to packaging. It must cater to the needs of different sizes of breweries, from large operations to craft breweries.
  
  
• Sustainable production: Sustainability has become a key condition that nitrogen solutions must meet.
  
  
• Reliability: Nitrogen plays a key role in the brewing and packaging process. Any nitrogen solution must be reliable in performance, quality and purity.
  
  
• Cost reduction: Margins are typically tight in the brewery business. The right nitrogen solution will contribute to keeping operational costs in check. 

Although on-site nitrogen generation offers more benefits, many breweries still purchase their nitrogen. Producing nitrogen on-site is a more cost-efficient solution, allowing breweries to save money. It also eliminates the need for bottled or liquid nitrogen deliveries, which helps reduce the environmental footprint.

Additionally, on-site generation provides greater control over the nitrogen supply, ensuring reliability and consistency. Finally, it simplifies operations by removing the logistical challenges associated with external deliveries.

When it comes to nitrogen for breweries, one size doesn't fit all. Pneumatech knows 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.

Pneumatech offers you more than “just” the best nitrogen generator for breweries available on the market. We can also provide food-grade compressed air and process filters.