What Exactly Is Nitro Beer?

“Passing trends “ built this industry. Folks derided the rise of hazy IPAs or pastry stouts when they first entered the scene. While some developments in beer faded like black IPAs or glitter beer. “Nitro,†or nitrogenated, beer has been dubbed a fad at various points in history but has managed to stick around in modern drinking culture.

At this point, you’ve likely seen nitro pop up throughout the food and beverage world. One of the most pervasive uses of liquid nitrogen is in the world of coffee with nitro cold brew, the super creamy, near-ubiquitous feature in upscale coffee shops.

But the 265-year-old Guinness has become synonymous with introducing nitro to beer.

We’re diving headfirst into the world of nitro beer with the help of Chart Industries, leaders in the liquid nitrogen dosing industry.