Preparation of lines and cleaning – Challenges and solutions

Essential brewery equipment for quality and compliance

Effective preparation of lines and cleaning processes in breweries prevent contamination and preserve the integrity of the brew. Alfa Laval offers a range of innovative equipment designed specifically for brewers, including high-efficiency cleaning systems and heat exchangers. These solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also ensure thorough sanitation, allowing breweries to focus on producing exceptional beer while meeting the rigorous demands of the industry.

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Preparation of lines

The preparation of lines in beer brewing processes involves meticulous cleaning and sanitization to maintain optimal hygiene standards throughout the brewing system.

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Challenge

  • Suboptimal preparation of lines can cause product oxidation during processing and transfer

 

Outcome

  • High-quality deaerated water prepares lines before transfers
  • Increased beer yield (owing to push-out)
  • Improved beer quality when used to adjust/correct final beer Plato
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Cleaning

Cleaning equipment in beer brewing processes is essential to prevent contamination, maintain the quality of the beer, and ensure consistency in flavor and safety.

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Challenge

  • Long and costly cycles
  • High energy and chemical usage during cleaning sequences
  • Disinfecting of vessels, equipment and piping
  • Unreliable cleaning

Outcome

  • Customized, verifiable system
  • 30% saving in cleaning time and chemical consumption
  • Reduced energy for hot (up to 70%) and cold CIP (up to 50%)
  • Optimal recovery and re-use of cleaning fluids
  • Automated operation

Not sure which solution is right for you?

Alfa Laval's brewing process expertise, solutions and individual components for each process block can help you avoid and overcome common issues in the brewing process. Contact us to speak to an Alfa Laval brewing expert today.

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