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Craft Brewery
Brewery Filtration Benefits
With Knowledge & Testing
By: Gerald Dlubala
F iltration systems touch every aspect of Typical filtration processes fall into categories
the brewing process, and in an indus-
based on their function and impact on the final
product. Primary, or coarse filtration, removes sol-
try that continuously must evolve with
market shifts and trends, the filtration
tein compounds. Trap filtration removes filter aids
system has to respond in kind. While the various ids like hop particles, yeast conglomerates and pro-
methods and types of filtration leave room for like Diatomaceous Earth and other process addi-
a brewmaster’s personal choice and individual tives considered valid as filter aids. Fine filtration
opinion, one constant across the brewing industry removes proteins, yeasts, polyphenols and glucans
is the need to work with a filtration professional that potentially foul final membrane filters. And
to properly assess the brewery’s filtration needs. final, or sterile filtration, helps eliminate microor-
Additionally, shifts in the market, like increased ganisms like bacteria and yeast that can potentially
seltzer production, may require filtration pro- contaminate and spoil your final product before
cess changes to accommodate increased flavor packaging. Filters are available in different config-
enhancements and changing shelf-life expectations. urations, including plate and frame, modular units,
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