CO2 vs Beer gas

[Pdaigle]

I only use Co2 but thinking beer gas next time. Does anyone know what is better? any pros and cons?


Beer gas :
25/75 gas—also known as G-Mix or Beer Gas—is a pre-mixed blend containing 25% CO2 and 75% nitrogen in a single cyl- inder. This blend was created to dispense nitrogen-infused beers like Guinness Stout but has been widely applied to other beers. Applying 25/75 gas to regularly carbonated beers makes them go flat.

 

[bobeer]

Do you have a nitro draft setup? You need a different regulator and faucet due to the increased pressure nitrogen needs.
If you have the gear I'd go for it but I wouldn't want all my beers on nitro. IMO it works best for darker beers. I've had IPA's and cream ales on nitro and I don't really dig it. I feel they lose their crisp bite which I enjoy from the lighter SRM and dryer styles of beer.

 

[user 204491]

To use beer gas you need a different tank, regulator, stout faucets if you want to use it for beer, and kegs that are properly primed for dispensing with beer gas.

It's not as simple as just getting your CO2 tank filled with beer gas. Do a bit of research (there are lots of great threads on here), and see if it's something you're interested in.

At work we have two kegerators - one uses CO2 for beer and cider. The other we've got hooked up with beer gas and we do nitro stouts (and other fun things) and wine on tap.