Achieving Consistent Beer Carbonation With Henry's Law | QFPB E002

Understanding Beer Carbonation in Pro Brewing

In this episode of the Quality Focus Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo and Adsy delve into the nuances of beer carbonation. Highlighting both practical tips and scientific principles like Henry’s Law, they discuss common problems brewers face, the use of carbonation stones, and various methods to measure CO2 levels. The conversation also touches on natural carbonation, the impact of CO2 shortages, and appropriate carbonation levels for different beer styles. An insightful session for professional brewers looking to optimize their carbonation processes.

00:00 Introduction

03:02 Discussion on Carbonation & Common Carbonation Problems in Brewing

12:10 Understanding Henry’s Law and Gas Solubility

21:06 Understanding CO2 and Beer Carbonation

21:38 The Role of Carbonation Stones

22:25 Challenges in Carbonating Beer

25:19 Measuring Carbonation Levels

31:16 Using Natural Carbonation to address CO2 Shortages

34:53 Carbonation Levels for Different Beer Styles

36:44 Conclusion and Community – Join The Discussion!

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