Brewers Association » All Posts https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/forum/guilds/feed/ Fri, 09 May 2025 03:04:03 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.9 en-US https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/error-in-new-guidelines-for-the-use-of-blended-gas-for-draught-beer-dispense/#post-172679 <![CDATA[ERROR in New Guidelines For the Use of Blended Gas for Draught Beer Dispense:]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/error-in-new-guidelines-for-the-use-of-blended-gas-for-draught-beer-dispense/#post-172679 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:42:36 +0000 Jim Matlock I believe there is a major error in the above guide. I have made a keg simulator and results are nowhere near those stated in the guide.

The guide states on slide 8 that  70% CO2/30% Nitrogen beer gas will result in a perfect v/v of CO2 of 2.5 @ T = 38F and P = 22 psig

Lets use a new 58.7 L keg (Litre) with a 1 L headspace. Assume all of the CO2 is in the beer and all of the N2 is in the HS.

The volume of CO2 in the beer is standard Litres is the 57.7 L * 2.5 v/v = 144.25 L.

The volume of N2 that had to come along with the CO2 is .3/.7 * 144.25 = 61.8 L

To have this much N2 (2.722 mols) in the head space requires a pressure (using the perfect gas law) of 5328 kPaa, 773 psia, 758 psig ( 14.5 used for atmospheric P)

https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/physics/ideal-gas-law.php

This is impossible!

IF the keg is pressured to 22 psig the v/v of CO2 in beer will be about 0.32 ??

Willing to explain 😉

1 L =  = 1.05669 US Quart

 

]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/moontown-brewing-is-throwing-an-official-cbc-nightly-event-on-sunday-4-27-25-2/#post-171100 <![CDATA[Moontown Brewing is throwing an official CBC nightly event on Sunday, 4/27/25]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/moontown-brewing-is-throwing-an-official-cbc-nightly-event-on-sunday-4-27-25-2/#post-171100 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:39:58 +0000 Robert Mattingly Moontown Brewing Company is located in Whitestown, IN (20-25 minutes off I65 from downtown Indy). We are the 2021 GABF small brewery of the year and also have a locally sourced food menu. In addition, we have one of the best small music venues in the state! Check out the event we’re throwing…a CBC kickoff concert! We’d love to see you all at CBC this year.

  • Moontown Brewing Company Presents: Hyryder (the Midwest’s best Grateful Dead tribute band)
  • The event takes place on Sunday, 4/27/25
  • Show starts at 8PM with doors opening at 7PM.
  • The brewpub is open from 11AM-9PM that evening. Kitchen closes at 9.
  • There is no food allowed in the 1915 Room (concert venue) and this show is 21+.
  • 345 S Bowers St, Whitestown, IN 46075
“Known for their improvisational skills and a deep respect for the iconic band’s legacy, Hyryder will take you on a musical journey back in time. Their set will feature a mix of beloved classics and hidden gems, all performed with the authenticity and passion that Grateful Dead fans deserve.”
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]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/keg-washer-problems/#post-170456 <![CDATA[keg washer problems]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/keg-washer-problems/#post-170456 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:33:47 +0000 Mike Frederick I have a semi automated keg washer with Siemens components for the control and operation of the unit.

It suddenly won’t run cycles.  Everything lights up, except for the start and stop buttons.  The display/control unit seems to operate and monitor just fine.

The pumps will run, but it does nothing else when I try to start a cycle, and the buttons don’t light up.

Anyone out there use a similar unit?  Any experience with problems operating it?

I have replaced both little brain units inside.  No change.

Thank you

]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/doctoral-dissertation-on-professional-burnout-survey-responses-needed-5/#post-170367 <![CDATA[Doctoral Dissertation on Professional Burnout – Survey Responses Needed]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/doctoral-dissertation-on-professional-burnout-survey-responses-needed-5/#post-170367 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:42:40 +0000 James Warren Hello, my name is James Warren, a brewer/distiller of 14-plus years. I am conducting research for my doctoral dissertation at the business school of Johnson & Wales University, entitled Trouble Brewing: The Relationship Between Professional Burnout and Areas of Worklife in US Craft Brewery and Distillery Employees. Your participation is vital as this study aims to investigate the relationship between work-life factors and professional burnout among full-time brewery and distillery employees over the age of 21 in the US. It will explore how individual and organizational factors contribute to burnout. The goal will be to inform interventions for promoting employee well-being and organizational sustainability by revealing burnout dynamics in this industry.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could complete this questionnaire. It is entirely voluntary and will only take approximately 10 minutes. This questionnaire will be completely anonymous, and data will be stored securely. Neither the BA nor the ADI are associated with this research. I truly appreciate your time and effort in completing this questionnaire. Thank you!

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]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/gluten-free-contract-facility/#post-156024 <![CDATA[Reply To: Gluten Free Contract Facility]]> https://www.brewersassociation.org/forums/topic/gluten-free-contract-facility/#post-156024 Thu, 18 May 2023 19:13:59 +0000 Bill Tressler Jay: While we are not a totally gluten free facility, we do produce a line of gluten free beer and have had great success in this area. We confirm our results through BDAS using their Quantitative test of gluten via Ridascreen Gliadin ELISA. Results are reported as ppm (parts per million). We have the ability to can, bottle and keg along with and pasteurize. We’d be happy to contract produce for you. Let me know if you have any interest.

Bill Tressler

Hinterland Brewery

bill@hinterlandbeer.com

920-360-5546

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