Beer making machine with direct steam injection
US10035979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B2205/11
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A beer making system may use direct steam injection during wort manufacturing. Steam may be added directly to the wort, and may be part of a recirculating mash system. The steam may be the primary mechanism for adding heat to the system, and may eliminate many problems that often occur when using conventional heating systems. A water reservoir may feed a stream generator, which may inject steam into wort during mashing or boiling steps. A controller may monitor temperature and other parameters, and may calculate the dilution of wort based on the water added through the steam injection and allow a brewing system to compensate for said dilution and still produce desired results.
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