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Benefits of Counter-Pressure Bottle Filling

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Q

How much difference in carbonation levels can I expect, filling from a counter-pressure bottle filler or just filling from the keg with an extension tube on a party tap?

A
The amount of carbonation lost during filling is heavily influenced by the carbonation level of the beer being filled. Highly carbonated beers lose more carbonation when bottled compared to beers with lower
Response by Ashton Lewis.