The "Beer Carbonation Levels" Thread!

[j5ryall]

I was told by Michael Kane that Overhead was 2.8

Hmmm...maybe he thought I asked about head high. This would explain why i was not getting perfect pours, while i am with the hibernation ale from great divide. I will be over there to get a new keg in a week or two and will confirm for both.

[DuxDweller]

Harpoon Products

Hi All. Just received from Harpoon Brewer: "Almost all of our beers are brewed at 2.5 v/v of CO2." This was in response to an inquiry specifically about thier Pumpkin UFO. Cheers!

[johndejoie]

Magic Hat products:

All of our draught product is carbonated to the same level. Between 2.50 and 2.60 parts per million of carbon dioxide disolved into solution. As for pouring presuure I always recommend starting at 15 psi and adjusting from there till you achieve a full, clear stream from the faucet.

Cheers!


Christopher Rockwood
Head Brewer-Magic Hat

[j5ryall]

Hmmm...maybe he thought I asked about head high. This would explain why i was not getting perfect pours, while i am with the hibernation ale from great divide. I will be over there to get a new keg in a week or two and will confirm for both.

Kane Head High is 2.6. Confirmed at the brewery on Saturday. I forgot to ask about Overhead.

[PointPleasantNJBeerguy]

Hmm.Don't think they would change it between the two.Wonder why he told me 2.6 then..

[cstreu1026]

It's probably a long shot but does anyone know the correct v/v for Goose Island Bourbon County Stout?

[djc]

Owned by AB, should be 2.7.

[gfisher99]

From the Real Ale Brewery in Blanco Texas:

Fireman's #4 - 2.62
Rio Blanco - 2.58

This info came via info@realalebrewing.com - Guy Gabriel there asked the brewers for me. Good stuff!

[gfisher99]

From the Austin Beerworks Brewery in Austin, TX:

Pearl Snap Pils - 2.7

Info came in a reply from co-owner Michael Graham at info@austinbeerworks.com

[j5ryall]

Per Troeg's media relations department: Thanks for writing. The CO2 by volume for Nugget Nectar is 2.7 volumes before packaging

[j5ryall]

I spoke with the brewery and was told the correct v/v is 2.45. For allagash white

[crash]

I had seen in this thread someone got a reply from Shiner that the Bock was 2.65.
I had emailed and they replied with 2.75
not sure which is right

FWIW I am pushing at 14 psi and 38 deg seems ok about 1-1.5 inch head

[cpferris]

For anyone who makes sprecher root beer from their syrup (that you need to force carbonate), the proper volume of co2 is 3.3. I got that info directly from the source. After properly carbed, they dispense at around 10-12 psi at about 35F.

[j5ryall]

Victory Headwaters Pale Ale and DirtWolf are each 2.50 v/v. This came direct from Victory's Quality Assurance Manager via email. He also recommended serving DirtWolf at 38 degrees which he said releases flavors nicely but still masks alcohol.

[thirrsty1]

Southern Tier LIVE

Our target CO2 for Live kegs is 2.56 volumes +/- 0.1 volumes.

Hope this helps and thanks for drinking Southern Tier!

Best,
Matt Dunn
QA Manager
Southern Tier Brewing Company