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I imagine that injected CO2 does add some carbonation as CO2 readily dissolves within H2O. The main amount is from the yeast however. This type of barrel is designed to dispense ales at low carbonation levels and has safety valves to vent any excess to ensure that the barrel doesn't burst...

I've been using the BeerSphere for years now. I only use them for British style ales as they do not allow the degree of carbonation for lager types brews etc. I prefer to let them self carbonate for my English bitters, but do have CO2 if needed. I tend to be able to pull 3 (UK) pints at once...