Dry hopping skid for breweries
Dry hopping in breweries often leads to high beer losses and low extraction efficiency of hop aromas in cylindroconical tanks (CCTs). Addressing these issues can greatly improve both the quality and productivity of the brewing process, especially given the evolving demands for unique aroma profiles and resource efficiency.
Optimize hop aroma extraction
The GEA HOPSTAR® Dry is a next-generation dry hopping technology designed to overcome the inefficiencies of traditional dry hopping methods. It is a fully automated, plug-and-play unit that can be easily integrated into existing brewing setups. This system achieves high extraction efficiency and reduces raw material usage by 30-50% compared to static processes. Additionally, hop solids are retained inside the unit by sedimentation, minimizing beer losses. The unit features an additional self-cleaning filter and a GEA liquid jet mixer for the connected CCTs. It also offers flexibility with adjustable soaking, dissolving, and sedimentation times. Available in standard sizes for hop loads up to 750 kg, it meets high standards of quality and hygiene, and is fully CIP-compatible for integration into existing clean-in-place cycles.
Benefits
- Reduces raw material demand by 30-50%
- Minimizes beer losses with efficient hop solids retention
- Fully automated and reproducible product quality
- Adjustable process parameters for customized aroma profiles
- CO2 purge prevents oxidative spoilage