Hi all,
I own a microbrewery with 3BBL batch sizes. Due to plant and equipment constraints, at present I am kegging directly from the fermenters (no bright tanks). Haze issues are a problem as some yeast in suspension does come through into the kegs. I've decided that some kind of inline filtration system seems like a good option for me.
Basically I just want to filter out the bulk of the suspended yeast. I am not looking for a 100% clear beer but having it clearer than it is now would be great. I have read a bit about filtration however I am not that familiar with the different types and options of filters.
Does anyone have any tips and advice to share about possible options for me? I am looking for a cost effective option as capital is not abundant right now. Would a two stage process (say 5 micron then 1 micron) be desirable? Is there any way of adapting water filter type housings to suit beer, or are these just going to block up way too fast?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give
I own a microbrewery with 3BBL batch sizes. Due to plant and equipment constraints, at present I am kegging directly from the fermenters (no bright tanks). Haze issues are a problem as some yeast in suspension does come through into the kegs. I've decided that some kind of inline filtration system seems like a good option for me.
Basically I just want to filter out the bulk of the suspended yeast. I am not looking for a 100% clear beer but having it clearer than it is now would be great. I have read a bit about filtration however I am not that familiar with the different types and options of filters.
Does anyone have any tips and advice to share about possible options for me? I am looking for a cost effective option as capital is not abundant right now. Would a two stage process (say 5 micron then 1 micron) be desirable? Is there any way of adapting water filter type housings to suit beer, or are these just going to block up way too fast?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give
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