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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.

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Integrating Used and New Equipment in Brewery Design

Craft Brewers Conference 2025Indianapolis, IndianaSpeaker(s): Mike Gerhart, Andy Joynt, Tim Wolf

Big Grove’s case study demonstrates integrating used and new brewing equipment effectively through strategic planning, modernization, and engineering to build a cohesive, sustainable production system.Read More

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How To Tune Up Your CO2 System for Max Efficiency

Optimize CO2 usage by performing system maintenance and conducting audits to keep business running smoothly and reduce costs.Read More

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The mission of the Maintenance and Engineering Subcommittee is to develop and enhance the craft brewing community's preparedness related to equipment and other technical aspects of building and maintaining a brewery.

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Maintenance and Engineering White Paper: Pressure Vessel Best Practices pressure gauge in brewery with cover of pressure vessel best practices resource

Maintenance and Engineering White Paper: Pressure Vessel Best Practices

To ensure safety and compliance, pressure vessels used in beverage manufacturing must adhere to certain standards and requirements.Read More

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Brewers Association

The mission of the Maintenance and Engineering Subcommittee is to develop and enhance the craft brewing community's preparedness related to equipment and other technical aspects of building and maintaining a brewery.

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Maintenance and Engineering White Paper: Kettle Boilover Protection hops pouring into brew kettle with kettle boilover protection resource cover

Maintenance and Engineering White Paper: Kettle Boilover Protection

Learn steps brewers can take to lower the risks associated with boilovers, primarily by creating a boilover sensor control system.Read More

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Brewers Association

The mission of the Maintenance and Engineering Subcommittee is to develop and enhance the craft brewing community's preparedness related to equipment and other technical aspects of building and maintaining a brewery.

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Maintenance and Engineering White Paper: Wastewater Side-Streaming

Maintenance and Engineering White Paper: Wastewater Side-Streaming

Learn about different methods for side-streaming (diverting waste from sewer discharge), a smart solution for complying with requirements. Read More

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Brewers Association

The mission of the Maintenance and Engineering Subcommittee is to develop and enhance the craft brewing community's preparedness related to equipment and other technical aspects of building and maintaining a brewery.

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production
  1. Seminar

Pumps: A Brewer’s Perspective

Craft Brewers Conference 2022Minneapolis, MinnesotaSpeaker(s): Andy Tveekrem

This seminar looks at the various pumps found in a brewery and discusses practical aspects of sizing, installing, operating, and maintaining them.Read More

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