Benefits of nitrogenation

Why is there a plastic ball in Guinness cans?

This “widget” (or "smoothifier") is a hollow, spherical piece of food-grade plastic with a tiny hole in it.

The smoothifier absorbs nitrogen gas injected into the beer during canning, then dispels it into the beer when the can is opened. 

Nitrogen bubbles are smaller than carbon dioxide bubbles. There are 300 million bubbles in a pint of Guinness compared to the up to 2 million bubbles in a typical lager.

The resulting head and taste is smoother.

The Beverage Factory by Good Robot offers nitrogenation. 

Want to can a silky-smooth stout or cocktail? Contact Angus: angus@goodrobotbrewing.ca