Nitrogen Generators & Gas Blenders for Draft Beer
On-site nitrogen generators paired with gas blenders produce precisely blended CO2/N2 mixed gas on demand — no more tracking down and swapping pre-blended cylinders. For large venues running multiple long draw draft systems or nitro lines, generating gas on-site is the most cost-effective way to keep every line supplied with the right blend.
Why Generate On-Site
- No pre-blended cylinder logistics — a nitrogen generator pulls from your compressed air supply instead of requiring specialty pre-mixed tanks that need reordering and swapping
- Consistent blend accuracy — paired with a gas blender, output ratio stays precise instead of drifting between cylinder deliveries
- Cost efficiency at scale — the more taps and the more mixed-gas volume a venue uses, the faster on-site generation pays back versus buying pre-blended cylinders
Not sure if on-site generation makes sense for your tap count and gas usage? Contact us with your setup and we'll help you run the numbers.
Nitrogen Generator FAQ
At what point does an on-site nitrogen generator pay for itself vs. buying pre-blended cylinders?
It depends on gas volume and delivery frequency, but generally larger venues running multiple long draw or nitro lines see the fastest payback — the more cylinders you'd otherwise be ordering and swapping, the more a generator saves. A small single-tap setup usually doesn't use enough gas to justify it.
Do I still need a gas blender if I have a nitrogen generator?
Yes — the generator produces nitrogen, but the blender is what mixes it with CO2 to your exact target ratio (like 70/30 for long draw or 75/25 for nitro beers). They're two different jobs in the same system, not interchangeable equipment.
