Brewing equipment is often made of high-grade stainless steel. Craft brewers, homebrewers, wineries, and distilleries all know the importance of "passivating" their tanks and equipment. Quality is paramount, and so is proper handling. Although stainless steel is known as the ideal metal for brewing

Why is China cheaper?Stainless steel is cheaperWhen discussing why Chinese brewing equipment is so cheap, some claim that the stainless steel used in China is of lower quality. But is this true? Let's analyze this from a practical perspective.Low labor costsChinese stainless steel is indeed cheaper

A CIP system is a system of mechanical components and equipment that mixes water, chemicals, and heat to create a cleaning solution. This chemical cleaning solution is pumped or circulated by the CIP system to other systems or equipment for cleaning.For those unfamiliar with the term, CIP is a clean

Beer's Acidity and AlkalinityBeer is generally acidic, with most popular American beers having a pH between 4.0 and 5.0, which falls into the moderately acidic range. Sour beers are typically more acidic. Beer's acidity primarily comes from the fermentation process, where yeast converts sugars into