Scaling up craft to satisfy consumer demands
The brewery industry is shifting towards premium segments, requiring greater flexibility and consistency in production. With a focus on premium products that incorporate a wide variety of ingredients, brewers need technology that can adapt and maintain high quality. As consumer demand for unique brews rises, centrifugation technology becomes crucial for meeting these challenges.
DATE 2025-01-30The brewery industry is migrating into the premium segments, which means the production of products with a larger assortment of ingredients. To cater to this demand, technology-wise, centrifugation is providing brewers with flexibility and consistency in quality. These two factors are key for brewers to deliver the right product for the right market segment.
The trend of premium products is expected to grow over time, as consumers always seek something different. This growing demand places higher expectations on centrifugation technology. As such, the technology must evolve alongside the application to meet the rising challenges. The separator and its control systems must adapt to these changing needs.
Scaling craft beer production presents its own set of challenges. Unlike legacy products, craft beers are made in small batches with high specifications for the final product. These beers must be produced one after another in a very short amount of time. Thus, equipment needs to be flexible, able to make quick changes, and deliver consistent performance.
Alfa Laval’s centrifugation technology, with its unique Hermetic Design™, is the perfect solution for addressing these industry challenges. It provides brewers with the ability to produce premium-quality beer with zero oxygen pickup, all while minimizing utility consumption. This technology ensures that brewers can meet the high demands of the premium segment while maintaining efficiency and consistency.
Creating a sustainable separation system
With the rise of kieselguhr-free processes in the brewing industry, the demand for effective separation systems is increasing. Listen to what an Alfa Laval expert has to say about enhancing efficiency while minimizing utility consumption in the brewing.
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