Beer shortage due CO2 shortage in UK?

[Dland]

I was wondering why they just don't spund for carbonation. If I can do it, one would think they could.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddr...ing-beer-because-of-a-co2-shortage/ar-AAzfg2O

 

[DamonInPHX]

Yeah, I just saw the same thing on CNN (opinion, though). I mean, CO2 is literally a byproduct of the brewing process - how hard of a problem is this to solve?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/27/opinions/beer-rationing-in-britain-jones/index.html

 

[El Nino]

I didn't think this was a real thing, wow. Anyway wonder if that drives up the price of getting a co2 refill? I actually shied away from kegging because the local airgas store charges about $40 for a 5lb tank swap (and $180 for a new filled tank).

 

[Dland]

I actually shied away from kegging because the local airgas store charges about $40 for a 5lb tank swap (and $180 for a new filled tank).

Maybe you should try spunding. It is easy & does not require much, just a gauge and a release valve, adjustable if you want to get fancy. Outlined in LoDO techniques discussion on this forum. Basically, rack to keg when around .005 higher gravity than your anticipated final gravity, and monitor pressure, release if higher than the vols CO2 you want.

You still need some CO2 to dispense, but not much. The price you say they charge is more than I am paying for bigger tank, and I live on an island where the exchange place has a monopoly.

 

[bleme]

That is pretty bizarre! Imagine being limited to 10 cases per day!