CO2 Meter (Gehaltemeter)

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Tools Used in the Sampling Process

Specific tools are needed to analyze the samples taken during the sampling process. Select one of the tools below to learn more about it, including when and where it is used during the Sampling Process.


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The CO2​ Meter (Gehaltemeter)

Carbonation is one of beer’s most defining characteristics, and is thus a critical parameter to maintain in order to ensure a consistent product. The common, budget-friendly option is a manually shaken CO2 volume meter that uses the pressure and temperature of a shaken sample to determine the volumes of CO2 from a table. The more easily operated (but much more expense) option is a gehaltemeter, which uses an electric current to release carbon dioxide from solution. The temperature and pressure are then used to display the volumes of CO2.


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