Craft brewhouse for medium to large breweries
If you’re running a medium-sized or larger craft brewery, maintaining efficiency and versatility in your brewing process is crucial. Challenges like achieving high extract yields and adapting to various brewing methods can significantly impact your production outcomes.
Enhance brewing efficiency and versatility
The GEA COMPACT-STAR® Craft Brewhouse by GEA is designed for medium-sized to larger craft breweries requiring efficient and flexible brewing systems. This modular brewhouse supports cast-out quantities ranging from 40 to 115 hl (35 to 100 US bbl) and offers a variety of vessel configurations to meet diverse brewing needs. Features such as a 2-hour brewing cycle, up to 12 brews within 24 hours, and eco-friendly wort production with GEA JETSTAR® technology stand out in its design. The brewhouse is compatible with both infusion and decoction mashing regimes, and its pre-assembled modules allow for quick setup. With its stainless steel construction, the COMPACT-STAR® ensures both durability and a hygienic brewing environment. Additional features include GEA MILLSTAR® wet milling technology for faster lautering, an internal calandria for efficient wort boiling, and optional add-ons like a vapor condenser and spent grain handling.
Benefits
- Quick installation with pre-assembled modules
- High extract yield up to 98% in the lauter tun
- Flexibility with various vessel configurations
- Eco-friendly wort production technologies
- Scalable for future expansion