Brewing - water

Fermentation and maturation

Control of fermenter temperature by closed loop refrigerants or chilled wate

• may depend on size of fermenters
• if not closed loop then install water meters
• optimise flow of water to achieve process objective
• ensure coolant flows are stopped when vessel not in use

Jacketed fermenters are easier to clean than others

• less water use in cleaning
• however vessels are expensive

Panel coolers are easier to clean than cooling coils

• consider replacing coils with panels when replacement required

Consider Dual Purpose Vessels (DPVs)

• only one clean per batch therefore reduced water usage
• also help with the process flexibility of the brewery
  • perhaps have a percentage of capacity as DPVs

Confirm equipment uses water at its recommended consumption

• if higher savings are possible