Bev Gas

[oakbarn]

I obtained a Full 20 lb CO2 Cyclinder. I thought I was getting CO2. I just notice a small orange printed stickly label that says BEV Gas. What is this? Online, it could be anywhere from 100% CO2 to only 25% CO2. It has the standard CO2 Regulator, so I would believe it it mostly if not all CO2. Unfortunately, I got it some time ago and no longer have the contact info from where I got it.

 

[day_trippr]

If I had to hazard a guess it's a blend of CO2 and Nitrogen that is most often specified to drive a "long line" dispensing system (where kegs are in a cold room adjacent to the dispensing area).

BUT...it's also possible it's a labeling convention used by the supplier to specify a "beverage quality CO2".

Cheers!

 

[Agent]

My tank is labeled "Beverage Gas" for 100% CO2, and "ExtendaPAK" for my blend.
If it takes a normal CO2 fitting/regulator, I'd bet it's 100% CO2.

 

[tracer bullet]

Agreed it's probably CO2 but if in doubt maybe call the supplier? Those stores are always the size that actually answer a phone.

 

[oakbarn]

Do not know where it came from so cannot call the store. It is either 100% CO2 or very high percentage as at 10 psi, it is going into solution in about 4 hours. I am not leaving connected but topping off keg to see if it is going into solution. I was afraid I could not use for forced carbonation but it looks like it is doing the job!

 

[day_trippr]

as at 10 psi, it is going into solution in about 4 hours

Sounds like straight CO2.

I always find it humorous how some companies market CO2 in "grades" when typically at point of distribution they're all coming out of the same huge cylinder...

Cheers!