Beer Gas FAQ’s
What gas pressure is required to dispense draught guinness
If the gauge is showing less than 32psi you should call out Tech Services to adjust it.
When a box of post mix is empty but is still connected to the gas should this waste gas?
No, when the box is empty everything will stop working. However if the bag in box connector is allowing air to be sucked in that means there will be an airlock in the gas pump and will keep pumping (using gas), till a new bag is connected; the pump is switched off or the gas bottle is empty, whichever happens first. Contact your tech services for a replacement.
What gas should be used for lager
Depends on your system, it could be either 60/40 Mixed Gas, 50/50 Mixed Gas or CO2
Is it ok to use a 50/50 mix for guinness?
Definitely not, use this article for reference
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Do i have to turn off gas before disconnecting the keg?
It is best practice to do so.
What pressure should Co2 be at for Stella 4 and thatchers as I use 60/40 on my event bars but now going over to co2 as it’s cheaper!! Many thanks
Co2 pressure on outside bars can be a nightmare you have to get the balance pressure right depending on the temperature of the keg; but as this is constantly changing throughout the day because you do not have a regulated cellar temperature, you will never get it right. Wastage through fobbing could cost you a lot more it is better to stick with mixed gas.
What will happen if I use 70/30 mixed gas with lagers?
The Co2 content isn't as high in 30/70 mixed gas and therefore 60/40 mixed gas should be used. If you do use 30/70 mixed gas over couple of days or so the product will lose some its charge and taste a bit flat. It is sometimes used for temporary bars where the product is selling fast. Do not and I repeat do not use 60/40 gas on keg ale, Mild or Guinness.
Is the same gas used on Stella as it is on fosters?
Depends, could be either Co2 or 60/40 mixed gas.
Whats the the difference between co2 gas and 30/70 mixed gas?
This post should help Beer Gas the Cellar and Colour Coding
Hi.. I have 2 kinds of gas left the John smiths in a pub I’m looking after. 60/40 and 70/40.. I don’t know what to use as the 60/40 I put on makes the beer frothy! Please HELP!!
The normal gas for John Smiths Extra Smooth is 30/70. This post should help Beer Gas the Cellar and Colour Coding
