5 gallon nitro cold brew coffee recipe
This recipe involves steeping coffee grounds in cold water for several hours, followed by pressurizing the keg with nitrogen gas to create a smooth and creamy texture. It yields a rich and velvety coffee with a subtle sweetness and no bitterness, perfect for coffee lovers who enjoy a refreshing and creamy drink.
Equipment
- 1 5-gallon keg
- 1 Coffee grinder
- 1 regulator
- 1 faucet
- 1 nitrogen tank
- 1 cold brew filter1
Ingredients
- 5 pounds freshly roasted coffee beans
- 5 gallons filtered water
- Nitrogen gas
Instructions
- Grind the coffee beans coarsely.
- In a large container, add the ground coffee and filtered water and stir well.
- Cover the container and let it steep for 12-24 hours.
- Filter the coffee concentrate using a cold brew filter.
- Transfer the coffee concentrate to a clean 5-gallon keg.
- Charge the keg with nitrogen gas and shake the keg vigorously to ensure proper mixing.
- Let the keg rest for several hours to allow the nitrogen gas to dissolve.
- Dispense the nitro cold brew coffee using a faucet and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Values:
One serving of 5 oz nitro cold brew coffee contains approximately 5 calories, 0g of fat, 0g of protein, and 1g of carbohydrates.
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe:
For a sweeter taste, you can add sugar or simple syrup to the coffee concentrate before charging the keg with nitrogen gas. You can also experiment with adding spices or flavors such as vanilla or cinnamon to the coffee grounds before steeping to enhance the flavor of the final drink.