Intelligent whirlpool system for breweries

Enhances Wort Recovery and Maximizes Brewing Yield

The Intelligent Whirlpool System from Alfa Laval revolutionizes brewing by integrating seamlessly with the Foodec decanter centrifuge to achieve exceptional wort recovery and efficient brewing processes. It operates using a decanter loop parallel to traditional whirlpool systems, which enables the rapid and continuous separation of solids. This system minimizes energy and water consumption, reducing whirlpool losses to a maximum of 0.1%, thus enhancing brewing yields by 1-3% in standard breweries and more in craft breweries. Tailored for breweries processing over 50 hectoliters, it ensures 100% traceability and transforms trub waste into valuable by-products like animal feed.

Designed for full automation, the Intelligent Whirlpool System ensures quick and hassle-free startup and operation through its compact, predesigned modular setup. Its high-speed, fully automated operation not only accelerates wort processing time by up to 20% but also offers superior hop utilization and minimizes fouling in the wort cooler. With an efficient sedimentation process, it supports cleaner, more sustainable operations. Employing corrosion-resistant materials, it guarantees longevity and robustness under demanding brewing conditions. This solution represents an optimal investment with fast returns, as demonstrated by customers like Brains Brewery, which achieved a significant wort recovery with a payback period of just 18 months.