There are several key pieces of information that should be established prior to choosing a trench drain for a brewery application. Load Class, longevity, material, and corrosion resistance are among the most important aspects of this process. Each plays a large role within the project. The most popular trench drain materials for brewery drainage are […]
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Planning Drainage When You Don’t Have A Plan: A Case Study for Breweries
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Jul
Jul
Overview: One of the most important components of planning a new brewery or expanding an existing facility is the drainage system. Acidic chemicals, high-temperature fluids, and sanitizers make it necessary to have a high-quality system made of stainless steel or vinyl ester concrete. Breweries discard large volumes of fluids. Some larger breweries see drainage of […]
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Black Isle Brewery – Scottish Culinary Trend Setter
04
Sep
Sep
I had the opportunity to visit the Scottish Highlands with two of my colleagues. The land is stunning with low clouds swirling over the tops of tall hills and dotted with lochs, herds of sheep and towering stone castles. We saw our first Highland Cow, witnessed spectacular ocean views and visited several distilleries. Scotland – […]
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Project Profile: Yergey Brewing trench drains
10
Oct
Oct
A new brewery opened in the Lehigh Valley this fall. Yergey Brewing, owned and operated by Jim Yergey, is a nano-brewery specializing in strong ales and stouts. I visited the opening weekend to sample some of the eight beers on tap. Yergey Brewing opened with a solid offering that includes three IPAs, three stouts and […]
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Krug Bier – Pioneer in Brazil’s Craft Brew Market
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Aug
Aug
I recently visited the mountainous central region of Brazil to attend an exposition of Cachaça in the state capital, Belo Horizonte. I’m interested in the production of this local distilled sugarcane spirit used to make the famous drink, Caprihna. Brazil’s State Minas Gerais, or Minas for short, is world renown for cachaça production, though other […]