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The Brewers Association engineering resources are intended to be used as best practices for managing the engineering needs in breweries of various sizes. These resources will include guidance on site selection, building design, fittings and piping, floor covering systems, steam boilers (including water treatment), CO2 systems, liquid chilling and cooling systems, wort coolers and aeration systems, laboratory construction, beer clarification systems (filters, centrifugal separators, finings, etc.), and yeast handling systems.
Pumps are fundamental machines in the brewing industry. In the brewhouse they transport wort from one vessel to another. In the cellar, they convey green beer, yeast, DE or filtrate, just to name a few. The application conditions that pumps …Read More
Choosing the best site for a new brewery can be a complicated process. As you are searching for the perfect site, paying attention to critical design and engineering elements up front can help to ensure a smooth installation and startup. Expansion …Read More
This panel discussion of 4 brewing experts will offer observations and answer questions on the subject area of cold side operations. All questions ranging from wort cooling through to the bright beer tank will be considered. This expert team has …Read More
Panel discussion on best practices for managing engineering needs in breweries of different sizes. Read More
This resource provides the basic guidelines for craft brewers to build a quality lab in their brewery, from design to construction.Read More
Learn concepts, best practices, and innovations available to brewers and brewpub owners who are looking to enhance, expand, or renovate their operations and wish to incorporate sustainable and green building elements into their designs.Read More
Confused about wastewater from your brewery and what to do with it? This talk will describe the situation from a municipal, environmental, and business owner perspective. The presentation will also cover design, equipment, layout, and forecasting methods for brewers who …Read More
Brewers strive to reduce brewing cycle time and increase the number of quality brews per day. Graham will demonstrate how to identify pinch points in your brewing process and address them with process adjustments, equipment and process designs, automation, and …Read More
When a brewer decides to purchase production equipment, many factors come into play, including beer styles and cost. The perfect equipment for one brewery may not be right for another. VLB, often asked for input in planning new facilities, will …Read More
Designing efficient, safe, and scalable grain handling systems up front is critical to long-term success in craft brewing today. This includes determining incoming grain strategies (bulk, semi-bulk, bags), conveying types (screws, cable-disc, cable-chain, bucket elevator, pneumatic transport), mill and mill …Read More
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