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Hello,

In the process of opening a brewery and we are looking to select a CO2 supplier and set up our CO2 system. We are a 10bbl brewery starting with an on-site only model and located in Georgia. I know we want beverage grade and asking for COAs but would love an insight on what to look for in a supplier, any recommendations on the setup, and/or what to make sure what is in our contract. 

Thanks so much!

Erin Boydstun

Grizzle Beer 

Hi Erin!

I didn't negotiate our CO2 contract when it was enacted, but I've had to learn a thing or two with recent CO2 industry woes. I would look to see what the stipulations are for a force-majeure situation where the supplier can't get you your CO2. It seems like smaller breweries are usually the ones who get a raw deal first just due to the relatively low quantity sold. I'd also look around to see what the cost difference would be for purchasing your own tank vs leasing a bulk tank vs going with cylinders or other mobile storage. All of these things depend on what your consumption per bbl packaged would look like, as you may see more upfront cost with one solution rather than another. Any supplier should be able to provide you with an ISBT gas analysis report prior to signing as well. 

Hello,

In the process of opening a brewery and we are looking to select a CO2 supplier and set up our CO2 system. We are a 10bbl brewery starting with an on-site only model and located in Georgia. I know we want beverage grade and asking for COAs but would love an insight on what to look for in a supplier, any recommendations on the setup, and/or what to make sure what is in our contract. 

Thanks so much!

Erin Boydstun

Grizzle Beer 

Hi Erin!

I didn't negotiate our CO2 contract when it was enacted, but I've had to learn a thing or two with recent CO2 industry woes. I would look to see what the stipulations are for a force-majeure situation where the supplier can't get you your CO2. It seems like smaller breweries are usually the ones who get a raw deal first just due to the relatively low quantity sold. I'd also look around to see what the cost difference would be for purchasing your own tank vs leasing a bulk tank vs going with cylinders or other mobile storage. All of these things depend on what your consumption per bbl packaged would look like, as you may see more upfront cost with one solution rather than another. Any supplier should be able to provide you with an ISBT gas analysis report prior to signing as well. 

Hello,

In the process of opening a brewery and we are looking to select a CO2 supplier and set up our CO2 system. We are a 10bbl brewery starting with an on-site only model and located in Georgia. I know we want beverage grade and asking for COAs but would love an insight on what to look for in a supplier, any recommendations on the setup, and/or what to make sure what is in our contract. 

Thanks so much!

Erin Boydstun

Grizzle Beer 

Hello,

In the process of opening a brewery and we are looking to select a CO2 supplier and set up our CO2 system. We are a 10bbl brewery starting with an on-site only model and located in Georgia. I know we want beverage grade and asking for COAs but would love an insight on what to look for in a supplier, any recommendations on the setup, and/or what to make sure what is in our contract. 

Thanks so much!

Erin Boydstun

Grizzle Beer