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centrifuges, and cartridges using filtering media, in process water, and in necessary steam applica-
including filter sheets and various types of mem- tions. But feedwater can contain contaminants,
branes, each offering its regeneration possibilities. including pipe scale, sludge, organic matter, sedi-
ment or some other suspended solid particulates.
Start at the Beginning with Sterile air, meaning air free from oils and moisture,
a Proper Filtration Plan is used throughout the beer-making process, from
wort aeration through the purging and packaging
Donaldson Filtration Solutions helps breweries process, and is critical for effective and consistent
by starting at the beginning, recommending proper yeast propagation in the fermentation process. It’s
filtration for primary utilities like air, water, steam common to use sterile or culinary steam as an effi-
and gas. Correctly filtering incoming raw materi- cient way to heat boilers and tanks, clean and san-
als and utilities naturally addresses critical issues: itize brewery equipment between batches, or ster-
hygienic design in an allergen-free environment, ilize new or used packaging vessels like kegs before
integrity testing, and BSE/TCE statements certifying final filling. Suppose a brewer uses CO2 to clean
that products used are safe and free from poten- and sterilize processing lines, aerate pipe systems,
tially harmful materials. push out product, or purge containers and bottles
before filling. In that case, filtered CO2 ensures that
Donaldson Filtration told Beverage Master the finished product is safely delivered and pack-
Magazine that in its simplest form, brewery filtra- aged in clean, safe and sanitary containers.
tion systems are meant to keep undesired brewing
remnants out of the beer. It’s essential in producing A Pure Beverage that Retains its
any beer, but even more so in the production of Distinctive Taste Characteristics
bright or light beers. The basic utilities used in the
production process are the preferred starting point “A pure beverage that retains its distinctive taste
for a quality filtration assessment. Quality, partic- characteristics.” That phrase sounds a little lengthy
ulate-free water is critical for use as an ingredient, to be ordering at a brewpub, but that’s just what

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