An artist and a chemist making soda and carbonated juices from scratch, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Fresh draft soda - available at the Brooklyn Flea on the weekends & select bars & restaurants

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Bierkraft Fieldtrip!

Went over to Bierkraft today. It's one of the best beer shops in the city- a huge selection of obscure beers from the world over as well as great cheeses, meats, chocolates, and a super friendly, knowledgeable staff. We weren't there for beer though (OK, OK I did grab a few beers, it's impossible to resist), we were there to talk to to Ben about dispensing carbonated liquids. He's an experienced homebrewer and built the impressive counter-flow growler filling system that Bierkraft uses. He gave us some great tips for calculating carbonating pressures based on measuring specific gravity. He also recommended using a jockey box for foam-free outdoor dispensing. I'm browsing my McMaster Carr catalog now trying to figure out how to build one. We've got lots to think about now!

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