Adding hops to the fermenter bypasses boiling and fermentation so that the volatile oils that give beer its wonderful hop aroma are not evaporated by heat or vented by off-gassing during fermentation. There are many ways to use hops to add bitterness, flavor, and aroma. Brewers use hop racks to maximize hop aroma and capture […]

High-gravity brewing can increase brewery capacity without investing in brewery, tank or filter capacity. When considering high-gravity brewing in brewery operations, it is important to understand the pros and cons. If you’re still figuring out what gravity means in beer, it helps to have a thorough definition and explanation so you can understand what high […]

Fermenters play an important role in the brewing process, providing an environment conducive to the growth of yeast and the transformation of the ingredients provided. As a key element in beer production, fermenters are designed to maintain optimal conditions for yeast activity and flavor development. Traditional fermentation vessels were either wooden barrels or open vessels, […]

Beer coloring is an important and often discussed topic for beer lovers and craft brewers alike. Color is an integral and important part of our food and beverages, and beer is no exception. The grain is by far the strongest coloring agent in beer, the grain is colored by melanin, a rust-red pigment that drives […]

Without proper aeration of the wort, lag time increases, making your beer more susceptible to other microorganisms growing in the beer. Whether you use small brewing equipment, or medium-sized 10BBL-20BBL brewing equipment, or commercial brewing equipment above 30BBL. Oxygen in the wort after the beer has cooled is very important. Let’s discuss wort oxygenation in […]

Keeping your draft beer system clean ensures you serve the best tasting beer! A clean beer production line is critical to maintaining the quality of your craft beer. Small independent craft breweries invest a lot of time, energy and resources in brewing the best possible beer for their consumers. Ingredients are selected, using the latest […]

Beer fermentation tanks play a vital role in the brewing process, especially in ensuring the quality of craft beer. These specialty tanks have unique features and functions that help enhance the flavor, aroma and freshness of your beer.Fermenting wort into beer may be considered easy, but it can often be challenging. Adding dry yeast to […]

Craft beer is a beer brewed by craft breweries. They make smaller quantities of beer, usually fewer than the larger breweries, and are often owned. Such breweries are often thought of and marketed as emphasizing enthusiasm, new flavors, and diverse brewing techniques. The microbrewery movement started in the 1970s in the US and UK, although […]

Beer is made from water, grain, hops, and yeast. Whole grain brewing is the process of brewing beer from scratch using crushed malted grains instead of malt extract. Transforming raw materials into delicious brews is a skill, a test of patience, and an admirable hobby. If you’re brewing beer with malt extract, it’s a natural […]

Whether you brew at home or , there are best practices for keeping your fermenter clean and hygienic. Cleaning your fermenter keeps you safe and prevents beer from developing off-flavors during the brewing process. Although commonplace, cleaning and sanitizing are critical steps in the brewing process. In this guide, I’ll share how to clean and […]