When it comes to buying bulk CO2 – especially for food or beverage use – quality really matters. But what exactly do we mean by “quality,” and are you getting it from your current CO2 supplier?

Let’s start with the easy stuff: CO2 grading. CO2 is graded based on the amount of impurities (such as ammonia, benzene, oxygen, carbon monoxide, and others) that it contains; the higher the grade, the fewer impurities your CO2 has.

CO2 Grading

To put some numbers on that:

Grade	Purity
Research	99.999
Supercritical fluid	99.998
Laser	99.95
Anaerobic	99.95
Beverage	99.9
Food	99.9
Bone dry	99.8
Medical	99.5
Industrial	99.5

As you can see, research grade tops the list. But one important detail to notice is the wide gap between Industrial grade CO2 and Food/Beverage grade CO2.

Last year, the Food and Drug Administration set a minimum standard of 99.9 percent purity for beverage grade CO2. That’s important information to know if you own a restaurant, bar, brewpub, stadium, or any other establishment that serves beverages, because not all CO2 is created equal!

Questions to ask your supplier

If you are currently receiving bulk CO2 from a supplier and are using it for a beverage application, there are two questions you need to ask:

1. What grade CO2 are you selling me?
2. Can you provide proof of that grade?

Make sure your gas provider can not only answer those questions immediately, but can also demonstrate the gas quality as well.

Get your beverage-grade CO2 from Irish Carbonic

At Irish Carbonic, we provide quality beverage grade CO2 backed by decades of delivery and sales experience. As the area’s leading independent supplier, we’ll get you the CO2 you need whether you’re a national or regional chain or a local independent brewpub.

We feature:

• Tank sizes to fit your usage
• Expert tech support
• Computerized forecasting to minimize downtime
• Expert, on-demand service

For bulk beverage grade CO2 delivery in Buffalo and Rochester – and much more – trust the pros at Irish Carbonic. Contact us to become an Irish Carbonic customer today!

In the bar and restaurant business, you rarely get a second chance to make a first impression – one flat or skunky beer or soda pour or and you’re not likely to win that customer back for round 2.

One of the most important ways to avoid bad pours and keep the taste, aroma, and mouth feel that your customers are looking for in their carbonated beverages is to use the best inputs – including top-quality beverage-grade CO2 that gives your adult (and kiddie) beverages their characteristic taste and bite.

How you incorporate that CO2 into your workflow is also important: although many restauranteurs and bar managers choose to get their carbon dioxide refills from high-pressure cylinders, there is a more convenient option: bulk CO2 delivery. By providing a continuous and reliable supply of beverage grade carbon dioxide, a bulk CO2 system takes the guesswork out of deciding when to order more carbon dioxide.

Five benefits of using Bulk CO2 in your restaurant or bar

Why choose bulk CO2 over CO2 tank refills? Here are five key reasons.

1. Perfect carbonation every time – Because CO2 is constantly running through a bulk system, you will always get the right amount of carbonation in your drink.
2. Easier deliveries and less downtime – With a bulk CO2 system, you will never have to change out bulky cylinders. That saves you time, money and effort, since cylinder swaps require you to shut down and depressurize your entire system. With a bulk CO2 system, we fill your bulk tank from the outside of the building, so we do not need to interrupt you during business hours.
3. Lower cost – By buying your carbon dioxide in bulk, the cost per unit of CO2 drops. You’ll also avoid wasting any residual CO2 that’s left at the bottom of returned cylinders.
4. Automatic delivery and 24/7 service – With bulk CO2 delivery, you can say goodbye to scheduling carbon dioxide deliveries and looking at tank levels – all your deliveries are made automatically based on a schedule that works for you. If you have a problem with your system that needs to be handled in the off hours, we can help you there, too, with 24/7 emergency service.
5. Less waste – With bulk CO2 delivery, you’ll not only eliminate product waste by having a system that operates more efficiently, you’ll also keep hundreds of CO2 cylinders out of the landfill.

As you can see, a bulk CO2 system is a convenient, efficient, and cost-effective solution for restaurants and bars that serve carbonated beverages. Contact us today to see if a bulk CO2 deliveries are right for your Buffalo- or Rochester area night spot!

When it comes to buying dry ice, bulk CO2, or any other CO2-related product or services in any of our service areas, you basically have two choices: buy from a huge industrial supplier that treats you like a number, or buy from the friendly experts at Irish Carbonic.

Call us crazy, but that seems like an easy choice.

With Irish Carbonic, you’ll get the same quality products and services that the “other guys” offer – but you’ll get it from a fourth generation, family-owned, certified women’s enterprise  with roots right here in the neighborhood.

Of course, when you do business with Irish Carbonic, you’ll always get:

• Personalized service
• Fair and honest pricing
• Problem-solving innovation
• Best-in-class safety standards

But most of all you’ll get all of that from real people who you can call and talk to whenever you need us.

In this era of mega corporations and big box stores, isn’t it nice to know you have a CO2 supplier for your bar, restaurant, beverage company, brewery, greenhouse, or any other business that is more Main Street than Wall Street?

You have it at Irish Carbonic.

For world-class CO2 services with a local touch, trust the experts at Irish Carbonic – featuring bulk CO2, Industrial CO2, and beverage-grade CO2 deliveries throughout NY State and Ohio. Contact us today to learn more.

If you own a commercial greenhouse, you already know that introducing CO2 to your hothouse can help you grow stronger, healthier and greener plants, flowers and vegetables (Maximum Yield magazine called CO2 “the missing ingredient” in a productive indoor garden).

But do you know where you can get a reliable supply of it to feed your CO2 generator?

Right here at Irish Carbonic.

Our team of specialists can reliably deliver bulk CO2 by tractor trailer just about anywhere in the great state of New York (feel free to contact us if you have any questions about availability in your area).

Whether you want to grow vibrant vegetables, more radiant roses, or sweeter tomatoes, CO2 – delivered by the pros at Irish Carbonic – can be the “special sauce” for your greenhouse business.

Get reliable bulk CO2 delivery for your New York-based greenhouse delivered in any volume by the pros at Irish Carbonic. Contact us today to learn more!

Do you know what grade of CO2 gas you’re receiving from your current supplier? Consider the following chart:

CO2 Purity by grade

Research	99.999
Supercritical Fluid	99.998
Laser	99.95
Anaerobic	99.95
Beverage	99.9
Food	99.9
Bone dry	99.8
Medical	99.5
Industrial	99.5

The biggest difference between the grades are the amounts and kinds of impurities that are allowable in the CO2. As you go up the list, the allowable percentage of ammonia, benzene, oxygen, carbon monoxide, and other impurities decreases.

A grading of 99.9 percent purity for beverage grade CO2 (a standard set by the International Society of Beverage Technologists, or ISBT) is now mandated by the Food and Drug Administration – and if you own a restaurant, bar, brewpub, stadium, or any other establishment that serves beverages, chances are you’ll be required to start using it very soon (if you aren’t already).

If you are currently receiving CO2 from a supplier (or are looking for a supplier for your new venture), there are two questions you need to ask:

1. What grade/purity CO2 are you delivering to me?
2. Can you provide me with a certificate that states the purity?

Make sure your gas provider can not only answer those questions immediately, but can also demonstrate the gas quality as well.

Irish Carbonic: your beverage-grade CO2 specialists

At Irish Carbonic, we provide quality beverage grade CO2 backed by decades of delivery and sales experience. As the area’s leading independent supplier, we’ll get you the CO2 you need whether you’re a national or regional chain or a local independent brewpub.

We feature:

• Tank sizes to fit your usage
• Expert tech support
• Computerized forecasting to minimize down time
• “There when you need us service” to meet the demands of your business and industry

For bulk beverage grade CO2 delivery and much more, trust the pros at Irish Carbonic. Contact us to join our family of customers today!