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New Tank Buying Considerations time of typical infusion methods. No one has the
proprietary design of our maxxLūp.”
There are many features to look for when you are
in the market for new distillery tanks, whether you “Whether you’re buying a storage tank, fermen-
are just launching a new business or upgrading your ter or an infusion system, you need to know what
current tank systems. Mancini from Quincy Street your size and process requirements are, any dimen-
Distillery said that the top considerations his distill- sional constraints at your facility and access con-
ery takes into account are quality and price. siderations to the building,” said Kramer. “When
buying a fermenter, we recommend keeping a
Concerning the significant differences between height-to-diameter ratio of about 1.5:1 to 2:1.
tank systems, Poole said, “We see the most differ- Sometimes, customers will request to go taller to
ence in the heavier gauge material we choose to preserve space in their facility, but you have to
use, making our tanks more rugged, customized remember that the taller the fermenter, the great-
options for each producer’s needs and building er the liquid-height pressure on the yeast. Yeast
requirements.” doesn’t like too much pressure, and this can be
harmful to the fermentation process.”
Kramer of Paul Mueller Company explained how
the type of heat transfer on Paul Mueller Company “Make sure you discuss the future of your oper-
equipment is unique. ation when planning your building layout and
making your equipment purchases to leave your-
“Our Temp-Plate inflated heat transfer is manu- self options for growth,” Poole of Vance Metal
factured using resistance-welding, which is more Fabricators offered as a piece of advice to distill-
cost-effective and precise than laser welding,” he eries. “Everyone operates under a budget, but
said. “Our maxxLūp infusion system brings the planning for certain aspects will save you time and
notes and flavors to your spirit in less than half the money in the future.”

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