Flash pasteuriser for beer

Ensure superior beverage quality with precise pasteurisation and carbonation while minimising energy consumption and maintaining hygienic standards, all integrated seamlessly into your high-speed production line.

Ensures Microbiological Safety and Product Quality

The VarioFlash B flash pasteuriser from Krones is a state-of-the-art solution for breweries and beverage manufacturers aiming to achieve microbiological safety and optimum product quality. This equipment excels in express pasteurisation, using a hygienic plate heat exchanger to ensure gentle and reliable heating, crucial for maintaining the flavor integrity of beer, wine, spritzers, and more.

Designed for continuous, high-speed operations, the VarioFlash B accommodates various liquid products, including lager, stout, and sparkling wine, with a throughput range of 1,800 to 60,000 litres per hour. Its eco-hygienic sleep mode significantly reduces energy and water consumption during downtime.

This fully integrated system supports seamless automation and comes equipped with a carbonation module, unique to Krones, allowing precise CO2 dosing with industry-leading accuracy. The integration of an intelligent buffer tank maintains consistent product flow, even during production fluctuations, minimizing waste and enhancing line efficiency.

Constructed with a focus on hygiene and maintenance ease, it features redundant temperature controls and can be customized with a venting lantern to manage CO₂ discharge. The VarioFlash B not only optimizes energy use but also offers electronic tracking of process parameters, ensuring stringent quality control and compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

  • Ensures high microbiological safety, reducing the risk of contamination in beverages.
  • Cuts energy costs with eco-hygienic sleep mode and up to 95% internal heat recovery.
  • Enhances flexibility with rapid product change-over capability in just 30 minutes.
  • Improves product consistency with precise CO2 dosing and temperature control.
  • Minimizes waste through intelligent buffer management and continuous operation.

General


Applications
High-gravity brewing,Spritzers,Wine,Flavoured beer,Sorghum beer,Beer
End products
Rosé wine,Sorghum lager,Pilsner,Lager beer,Stout,Hard seltzer,Beer shandy,Fruit-flavored beer,High-gravity ale,Sparkling wine
Steps before
Purification,Brewing,Filtration,Clarification
Steps after
Bottling,Canning,Labelling,Packing,Cooling,Storage
Input ingredients
beer,flavoured beer,wine,spritzers
Output ingredients
pasteurised beer,pasteurised flavoured beer,pasteurised wine,pasteurised spritzers
Market info
Krones is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing beverage and liquid food processing and packaging equipment, offering comprehensive solutions that include filling, packaging technology, and processing systems, and is reputed for innovation and quality in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Output Range
1,800 to 60,000 litres per hour
CO₂ Dosing Accuracy
≦ 0.08 g/l
Heat Recovery
Up to 95%
Heating Temperature Control
Redundantly monitored
Changeover Time
30 minutes
Buffer Capacity
Integrated buffer tank
Heat Exchanger Type
Hygienic plate heat exchanger
Line Sterilisation
Variable PU control
Energy Usage in Standby Mode
Minimal energy and water consumption

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Flash pasteurisation
Output range
1,800 to 60,000 litres per hour
Energy efficiency
Eco-hygienic Sleep Mode
Process flexibility
Adjustable for beer,flavoured beer,wine,and spritzers
Process control
Intelligent use of surplus energy
Integrated steps
Line sterilisation and variable PU control
Changeover time
30 minutes

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Considerably smaller footprint through integrated design
Integrated system
Everything in a single system

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI/PLC interface
Integration possibilities
Direct connection via swing bend panel or valve manifold