The role of compressed air in beer brewing
Compressed air is used throughout the brewing process – from aeration and bottling to cleaning and moving the beer between production stages. Air that comes into contact with the product should be sterile to avoid bacteria growth and contamination.
Let’s take a look at which role it plays in each case:
In order to get the yeast to grow and reproduce during the fermentation process, it first has to be exposed to oxygen. And that’s a job for compressed air.
This is one of the main applications for compressed air in breweries. It is used to move beer from the conditioning tank to the container into which it is filled. In addition, compressed air is needed to keep the lines clean and free of moisture. These processes require quite a bit of compressed air, so properly sizing your unit is key.
During the entire brewing process, the beer has to be moved from one production stage to another. At the same time, the lines have to be kept clean. Both of these tasks often are a job for compressed air.
And then there is one other application for which compressed air is essential: Generating nitrogen. Contact an expert
