NitroBrew Brix
Concentrate Dispense System
NitroBrew Brix, is yet another innovative product from NitroBrew! The Brix system dilutes a beverage concentrate to drinking strength on the fly and infuse it with nitrogen/air before it serving on tap! It is ideal for Bag-in-box (BIB) setup or any other concentrate supply containers. The Brix system performs dilution and infusion on demand (it needs to be supplied with potable water at a minimum pressure of 50 psi.).
The Brix system eliminates the need for consumables when paired with an air compressor. Contact us to learn about our recommended compressor options, based on noise levels and overall performance.
Simply install it in a cold room or a kegerator, supply your concentrate and chilled water for dilution and you will be set. Please note these systems need chilled, potable water supplied at a fixed 50 psig. pressure to dilute the beverage to drinking strength. The system has two knobs, one for adjusting the dilution ratio and another for adjusting the amount of infusion in your beverage. Once you have found the optimal spot for these two, you are set. Just keep pouring creamy goodness from your tap every time!
NitroBrew Brix is one of the most cost-effective methods available, making nitro brews accessible for cafes, cafe clients like office lobbies. cafeterias, taprooms, breweries, food trucks and more!
Like all NitroBrew systems, Brix can use air, which is 78% nitrogen, or you can use a nitrogen cylinder if you like. If you operate with a standard air compressor, you eliminate the need for expensive and bulky nitrogen cylinders. This environmentally friendly approach means zero consumables, and you reduce waste and lower your operational cost while also keeping your operations simple.
No space in your kegerator? No problem. These can be mounted on a wall if you chose to do so! As long as you supply chilled beverage concentrate and chilled water, you will have the flexibility in deciding where to set these up in your space!
Advantages of the Brix System
Our Brix system offers numerous advantages in addition to the obvious benefits of a quick and convenient nitro faucet, including:
- Compact & sleek design
- Dilution and infusion on the fly
- No premixing needed! The system does it all
- Zero consumables, if using an air compresor
- Adjust the ratio of concentrate to water infinitely, and make the perfect RTD (ready to drink) beverage for your patrons
With it’s sleek and compact design, the Brix system integrates into any space, whether it is a bustling cafe or a cozy taproom. It’s versatility allows you to serve both still and nitro beverage from the same system!
Highly Configurable & Convenient
If you are a roaster or a cafe and are producing cold brew concentrate, Brix is designed with you in mind! A concentrate can last much longer than an already diluted ready to drink beverage. This means less deliveries and less shipping for cold brew makers. You save on shipping costs and the customer has their coffee lasting longer!
**** Please note that you will need to supply a gas source for these systems. You can source a nitrogen cylinder locally or simply use a clean air compressor for a clean, sustainable and eco-friendly option!
Also note that you need to supply chilled, potable water at a fixed 50 psig. pressure to dilute the beverage to drinking strength.
Contact us to learn more!!
Ideal for concentrate dispense, BIB systems!
Frequently Asked Questions
NitroBrew systems can be connected to an air compressor or a Nitrogen cylinder. Our systems will work with either. Using an air compressor is a clean and sustainable way to serve nitro beverages and is operationally very easy and efficient.
Brix systems can be used with any concentrated beverage such as cold brew coffee, black tea, and more! This is not ideal for beer!
No, you must provide a chilled beverage or serve the drink over ice. However, we keep adding new product lines, and this could change. Please check with us when you are ready to evaluate these systems to see if we have newer options for you.
In our experience, our systems work best at 50-60 psig.
We often find that the coffee/tea grounds have deposited into the restrictor plate in the stout tap. We even see this with customers who say they are only using filtered cold brew. Please clean the restrictor plate periodically. Simply unscrew the stout tap end and carefully remove the o-ring, restrictor plate and a flow straightener. Wash them and put them back in the SAME order. You will start to pour nitro again in no time!
This is not common, but we have seen it on occasion. If you have connected it correctly and did not connect the beverage line to the gas line, but still see this issue, please call us at 602-903-2158. We will walk you through the process.
For non-carbonated products, the infusion may be turned up too high, resulting in a big head of foam in the pour. For carbonated products, the infusion may be turned up too high, or the carbonation in the beverage may be too high. We recommend 1-1.2 v/v carbonation in a beverage to achieve consistent, controlled nitro pours. Any higher carbonation can result in too much foam or inconsistent nitro infusion.
The chemistry of the beverage plays a crucial role in determining whether it does well on nitro. Light bodied beverages (mild teas, light coffees, some sodas etc.) do not have the necessary foam positive elements to hold in the infusion long enough. We recommend additives or switching to a full-bodied beverage to achieve the classic nitro pour.
At this time, we do not recommend using the inline systems to package your nitro beverage. Don’t hesitate to ask us about QuantiPerm’s Inline systems for packaging and production equipment. More information can be found at www.quantiperm.com, or you can call us at 602-903-2158.
NitroBrew systems can draw a beverage from any container, even kegs. You can connect the beverage inlet to the appropriate keg coupler, and the system will draw and infuse product. Please ensure there are no leaks or loose fittings on the keg that can send air into the beverage in hose.
We recommend using 100% nitrogen to counter-pressure the keg. Typically, a small bleed of gas is sufficient to keep the coffee fresh. We recommend a maximum of 5 psig counter-pressure on the keg while connected to the inline systems.
