The Complete Journey of A Craft Beer in Modern Brewing Equipment

Malt Enters the Mashing System – The Starting Point of Beer Flavor

The story of beer begins with malt.

After being crushed, the malt is sent to the mashing system (Brewhouse System). This is the core equipment of the entire beer production line.

Here, modern brewing equipment utilizes:

Precise temperature control in stages

Automatic stirring system

Uniform heating structure

to gradually convert the starch in the malt into fermentable sugars.

This process demands extremely high equipment standards: temperature errors can directly alter the taste of the beer. High-quality mashing equipment must possess stable temperature control capabilities and an efficient heat transfer system.

Filtration and Wort Separation – Efficiency Determines Cost

After mashing, the wort needs to be separated from the spent grains.

Modern brewing equipment utilizes optimized filtration structures:

Precise filter plate spacing design

Even spray rinsing system

Low-oxidation transfer channels

This not only improves wort extraction efficiency but also reduces raw material waste. For breweries, every 1% increase in extraction efficiency from equipment design translates into long-term profit growth.

Boiling and Hop Addition – The Birth of Aroma

Next, the wort enters the boiling kettle.

At this stage, the equipment performs three key tasks:

Providing stable and efficient heating

Supporting the staged addition of hops

Facilitating protein precipitation

A high-performance boiling system shortens heating time, reduces energy consumption, and ensures the full release of aromatic compounds.

Whirlpooling and Cooling – Preparing for Fermentation

After boiling, the wort needs to be clarified and rapidly cooled.

Modern equipment uses:

Whirlpool technology for solid separation

Plate heat exchangers for rapid cooling

Cooling water and wort heat recovery system

This stage directly impacts the clarity and fermentation stability of the beer.

Fermentation System – Where the beer truly "comes alive"

The cooled wort is transferred to the fermentation tank.

Here, yeast converts sugars into alcohol and aromatic compounds.

High-quality fermentation equipment features:

Conical bottom structure for easy yeast removal

Precise temperature control jacket

Pressure regulation system

Hygienic welding and polishing

The fermentation process typically lasts from several days to several weeks, and the stability of the equipment determines the consistency of the beer's flavor.

Maturation and Storage — The Flavor Becomes Milder

The beer then enters storage tanks (BBT or Unitank).

This requires:

Stable temperature control

Carbon dioxide regulation

Sediment separation

This is the stage where the beer's flavor is finally perfected.