Smooth CO₂ Recovery Installation at McMullen & Sons Brewery

DALUM Beverage Equipment is proud to announce the successful installation of a DALUM Mini CO₂ Recovery Plant, a cylinder filler, and a 2-ton CO₂ storage tank at McMullen & Sons Brewery in the UK.

Thanks to McMullen’s excellent on-site team, the installation was completed smoothly – the system was fully operational in just over two days. This project highlights how CO₂ recovery solutions are enabling independent breweries to take control of their sustainability, supply security, and production efficiency.

McMullen & Sons: An Independent Brewery with Heritage

Founded in 1827, McMullen & Sons is one of the UK’s most respected independent breweries. Known for crafting quality beers with passion and tradition, McMullen’s combines nearly two centuries of brewing expertise with a forward-looking sustainability strategy.

As an independent brewery, McMullen’s faces the same challenges many producers experience:

  • Rising CO₂ costs and inconsistent supply
  • Increasing demand for sustainable brewing practices
  • The need for supply chain independence

By investing in a DALUM CO₂ Recovery Plant, McMullen’s is ensuring greater operational resilience and meeting growing sustainability expectations from consumers and the industry alike.

DALUM CO2 Recovery Plant at McMullen installed at McMullen & Sons Brewery

How the DALUM CO₂ Recovery System Works

The installation at McMullen’s includes a DALUM Mini CO₂ Recovery Plant, cylinder filler, and a 2-ton CO₂ storage tank – providing a compact, efficient, and scalable solution.

This integrated setup allows McMullen to:
✅ Use the recovered CO₂ for packaging and carbonation
✅ Reduce dependency on external suppliers
✅ Lower operational costs and secure supply reliability
✅ Significantly reduce climate impact

Sustainability and Innovation for Independent Breweries

The CO₂ shortage crisis of recent years has pushed breweries to rethink their CO₂ strategies. For independent breweries like McMullen’s, DALUM’s CO₂ Recovery and Liquefaction solutions offer a future-proof alternative.

By recovering CO₂ on-site, breweries can:

  • Cut emissions by avoiding unnecessary transport
  • Lower operating costs by reducing CO₂ purchases
  • Build sustainability credentials – a growing consumer demand
  • Ensure production stability even during global supply disruptions

For McMullen’s, this installation represents more than a technological upgrade – it’s a strategic move toward a more sustainable, independent, and efficient future.

DALUM CO2 Recovery and DALUM Cylinder Filler at Mcmullen

DALUM: Expertise in CO₂ Recovery and Engineering Excellence

With installations across Europe, the US, and beyond, DALUM Beverage Equipment has become a trusted partner for breweries ranging from small craft producers to large-scale regional operations.

Our systems are:

  • Compact and scalable – ideal for breweries of all sizes
  • Proven in the field – with smooth installations, like at McMullen, completed in just over two days
  • Designed for quality – delivering high-purity CO₂ ready for reuse
  • Built for sustainability – helping breweries reduce emissions and costs simultaneously

This installation underlines our ability to bridge brewing tradition with modern innovation, empowering breweries to take control of their CO₂ supply and future-proof their operations.

Learn More About CO₂ Recovery & Liquefaction

Whether you’re a craft brewery, a regional producer, or an innovator in the beverage industry, DALUM offers CO₂ Recovery and Liquefaction solutions tailored to your production needs.

🔗 Explore our CO₂ Recovery solutions here:
https://dalumequipment.com/industries/co2-recovery-plants/

FAQ: DALUM CO₂ Recovery Installation at McMullen & Sons Brewery

What did DALUM install at McMullen & Sons Brewery?

We successfully installed a DALUM Mini CO₂ Recovery Plant, a cylinder filler, and a 2-ton CO₂ storage tank. This compact, integrated setup allows McMullen to recover, store, and reuse CO₂ efficiently.

How fast was the installation completed?

Thanks to McMullen’s excellent on-site team and DALUM’s proven engineering process, the system was fully operational in just over two days.

Why did McMullen invest in CO₂ recovery?

Like many independent breweries, McMullen faced challenges such as:
– Rising CO₂ costs and supply shortages
– Growing sustainability expectations from consumers
– The need for supply chain independence
By investing in a DALUM CO₂ Recovery Plant, McMullen ensures greater production stability, cost savings, and a reduced climate footprint.

How does the DALUM CO₂ Recovery System work?

The system captures CO₂ from the brewing process, purifies it, liquefies it, and stores it for reuse.
At McMullen, this enables the brewery to:
– Use recovered CO₂ for packaging and carbonation
– Reduce dependency on external CO₂ suppliers
– Lower operational costs
– Significantly reduce climate impact

What are the main sustainability benefits?

By recovering CO₂ on-site, McMullen can:
-Cut emissions by avoiding unnecessary CO₂ transport
-Lower costs by reducing CO₂ purchases
-Strengthen its sustainability credentials
-Secure production stability, even during global CO₂ shortages

Why is CO₂ recovery important for independent breweries?

The recent CO₂ shortage crisis has shown how vulnerable breweries are to supply chain disruptions.
DALUM’s CO₂ Recovery and Liquefaction solutions give independent breweries like McMullen the control, efficiency, and resilience they need to thrive sustainably.

What makes DALUM’s solutions unique?

– Compact & scalable: Suitable for breweries of all sizes
– Proven performance: Installations across Europe, the US, and beyond
– High-purity CO₂: Ready for immediate reuse
– Fast & smooth installations: Operational in as little as two days
– Sustainability-focused: Reduce emissions and costs simultaneously

Author

  • Victor Dalum from DALUM Beverage Equipment.

    Marketing & Growth Lead - 4+ Years of experience in CO2 recovery.

    Experienced blog post and article writer with main focus on CO2 recovery and CO2 liquefaction.