Beverage Overview

You can’t take any chances that can lead to unhappy customers.

Whether you’re a wine, beer or soda—from production to pour—it’s all about letting the expected flavor notes shine. Don’t let your brand or bar program come off flat.

Go with a proven leader in beverage-grade gases who can deliver consistent quality and volume—no matter where and when you need it. But more than just the right supplies, you need the right expertise to ensure that you’re getting the most out of any type of brew, in the most efficient way. The same profit-friendly approach can be applied to dispensing systems while providing consistent quality.

Get what you need to be at your best

As the national leader in carbonated gases, Airgas, an Air Liquide company, stands out in food- and beverage-grade gas distribution. Whether it’s pure CO₂ or a specific blend (i.e. nitrogen and CO₂), we always deliver. In bottling, our gases will help you bring every valuable brew to a successful close—avoiding oxidation or contamination. For dispensing, we’ll provide the right blends and product setup to help maximize your pours and increase your sales.

Beverage-grade gases and products

• Carbon dioxide (bottling, blanketing)
• Nitrogen (bottling, blanketing, dispensing)
• Sulfur dioxide (barrel, cork & wine preservation)
• Argon (bottling, blanketing)
• Sulfurous acid (wine preservation)

Select a packaging option that fits your needs

We can meet gas needs large and small with our offering of:

• Cylinders (available in a wide variety of sizes)
• Airgas MicroBulk delivery (Airgas National Carbonation)
• Bulk delivery (Airgas Carbonic)

Choose a flexible delivery system

Airgas will evaluate gas usage and needs to determine the most efficient and cost-effective supply mode. We have the flexibility to grow and adapt to your changing gas supply needs:

• Bulk gas delivery in tank trailers or on-site storage tank installation
• Bulk gas delivery in tube trailers or on-site storage tube installation
• Airgas MicroBulk gas delivery or on-site installation

Get smart solutions that go beyond delivery

Avoid the time-consuming and money-wasting hassle of dealing with multiple vendors. Tap into our vast North American network to get what you need for one or multiple locations. From emergency needs to extra large volume, we’ve got you covered.

Our expert account managers and dedicated telesales team will help you establish the most cost-efficient supply mode for your needs. Leveraging our application expertise will help increase profits and minimize waste.

Be safe

Airgas handles cylinder, MicroBulk and bulk maintenance, which prevents your staff from being exposed to unnecessary risk. Additionally, as an industry leader in workplace safety and safety products, we have what you need to stay OSHA, FDA or USDA compliant.

Get everything else you need

Getting more is what we’re all about. Beyond quality gases and safety, we can apply money-saving smart solutions to other areas of your business. We provide technical expertise for:

• Total customized freezing/chilling solutions – specialized process equipment, ammonia for refrigeration, liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide, engineering expertise, on‐site assistance and ongoing technical support
• Fleet management – Airgas AiRx Diesel Exhaust Fluid maximizes the efficiency of your newer diesel engines
• Equipment cleaning – ColdJet® dry ice blasting easily lifts surface contaminants without harmful solvents and without damaging substrates

Find the right products and the right solutions–at the right time

• More than 1,100 locations nationwide
• Expert account managers
• Industry specialists
• Dedicated telesales teams
• Robust eProcurement platform

From brewing to bottling to dispensing, we’ll help your business get a step ahead no matter what step of the process you’re involved in. Avoid a tangled web of suppliers by going with a vendor that can consistently deliver quality food- and beverage-grade gases along with sustainable savings.