by Russell McElroy | Aug 13, 2021 | Professional Brewery
Let’s face it. Stainless steel tanks look snazzy, but they can hit your bottom line hard. Poly tanks, or plastic, can be a great alternative for a growing brewery! They’re affordable, nearly indestructible, and readily available. Although some folks initially have...
by Russell McElroy | May 27, 2021 | Professional Brewery
Foam Cleaning: The Hardware – Part 2 Welcome back! In part 1 of this article, we discussed the chemical side of the foaming equation. Now, we’ll move onto the equipment that’s available, the pros and cons of each, and how best to utilize each piece. While...
by Russell McElroy | May 14, 2021 | Professional Brewery
Cleaning is a huge part of your responsibilities as a brewer. Sanitizing your tanks and lines is certainly one of, if not the most important aspect of that process. Nothing can ruin a batch of beer faster than errant bacteria or wild yeast. ...
by Russell McElroy | May 1, 2021 | Professional Brewery
It’s safe to say that you’re already mindful of the cleanliness inside your brewery’s tanks and lines, but with the rising popularity in breweries as tourist destinations, ensuring a presentable appearance outside of your tanks is more important than ever before....
by Russell McElroy | Apr 1, 2021 | Professional Brewery
When it comes to best practices for CIP cleaning, the answer depends on many different factors. The reality is that there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to your cleaning regimen. Water quality, equipment, temperature, and soil loads are just a few of the...
