What to do when there's no CO2: Night shift faces dilemma, other MA breweries fare better
Watch the beer canning process at Knoxville's Elst Brewing CompanyWatch Asheville's Iron Heart Canning's beer canning process as seen at Knoxville'...

Watch the beer canning process at Knoxville's Elst Brewing CompanyWatch Asheville's Iron Heart Canning's beer canning process as seen at Knoxville's Elst Brewing CompanyDespite concerns over recent carbon dioxide (CO2) shortages nationwide, most breweries in eastern Massachusetts likely won't be negatively impacted, while others are feeling increased pressure.Due to the most recent shortage of the gas primarily used to carbonate their brews, as well as purge oxygen from kegs and cans before packaging beer, some brewery operators are also looking at alternatives.