The four main ingredients of beer are grain, yeast, water, and hops. Beer recipes have also been pretty consistent over the centuries. The art of beer brewing comes from the process. The conditions under which these ingredients are mixed and the quality of each ingredient will create a drink that tastes unique. If you want […]

This is one of the most focused parts of the brewing process, and the most intimidating step for most new brewers, but chilling your wort is easier than you might think. Cool the wort as soon as possible after boiling to allow the yeast to settle and start fermentation, thereby avoiding potential bacterial infection. The […]

For many beer lovers, there is a desire to open their brewery and the market to create their line of products. How to judge the quality of beer equipment? Many factors can affect the finished product, from the equipment used in the manufacturing process to the actual ingredients. If there’s one thing these folks might […]

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 […]