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Tyler O'Brien | 4 minutes | 06/11/2026

How Much CO₂ Is In Beer?

If you’ve ever stared at a freshly poured pint and watched the bubbles race to the top, you’ve witnessed some surprisingly complex physics in action. A 2021 study published in ACS Omega by researchers at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne set out to answer a deceptively simple question: how many CO₂ bubbles actually form in …

Tyler O'Brien | 10 minutes | 05/18/2026

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Suppliers for Biotech: 2026 Buyer’s Guide

When a biotech facility runs out of liquid nitrogen, the loss is not the gas. It is the samples, the stem cells, the embryos, the bioreactors, and the months of research work that depend on continuous cryogenic storage. A single supply interruption can erase laboratory inventory worth millions of dollars and reset research timelines by …

Lawrence Haynes | 2 minutes | 04/10/2025

Recap: 2025 San Diego Beer News Awards

The 2025 San Diego Beer News Awards ceremony showcased the strength of San Diego’s craft beer community under the theme “We’re Stronger Together.” While Seek Beer Co. dominated with six gold awards and took home Champion Brewery honors, one of the evening’s most memorable moments came during the Best Can/Bottle Design category, sponsored by WestAir …

Lawrence Haynes | 2 minutes | 03/28/2025

How-To: Never Lose A Cylinder

Cylinder management can be a complex and stressful aspect of operating at any size. At WestAir, we’ve developed the Accurate Cylinder Management (ACM) service to transform this challenge into a streamlined, worry-free process. And Kevin, a driver in national City, has allowed us to tag along to see how everything unfolds behind-the-scenes: Let’s dive into …

Lawrence Haynes | 2 minutes | 03/03/2025

One Small Spark: A Celebration of Our Service-Driven History

SAN DIEGO, CA, February 14, 2025 — We’re proud to introduce the latest phase of WestAir’s brand evolution that honors our roots as a family-owned business while embracing modern customer service innovations. From its humble beginnings in 1970 with a $3,000 loan and borrowed delivery truck in San Diego County, WestAir has grown into a …

Nick Vasco | 4 minutes | 12/17/2024

What Is a Nitrogen Pump?

Learn what nitrogen pumps are, how they work, and which industries use them. Explore the benefits of nitrogen pump systems and see how to choose the right one.

Nick Vasco | 4 minutes | 12/17/2024

What Is the Difference Between Regular and Food Grade CO2?

Discover the main differences between regular and food-grade CO2. Learn about purity standards, safety requirements, and industry applications.