Category: Cleaning and Sanitization
Expert Topic Beyond the Basics in Brewery Sanitation
By now, anyone even remotely associated with the brewing industry should know that sanitation is the key to success. Not only does it show a commitment to quality but it also keeps customers safe. There are tried and true standard operating procedures that good breweries follow to keep unwanted germs and microbes at bay, but what does the future of sanitation look like?
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Keg Washers – Build your own Part 2 – Keg cleaning agent reservoir
Do not assume that the keg is not pressurized just because it is damaged. Unless it has a hole in it that you can easily see, always assume it is under pressure and your first step should be to depressurize the keg by installing and actuating a keg connector with a blow-off hose attached to the liquid (top) port on the connector. Once this is done you can safely turn the keg over to your welder and have him/her cut the top out of the keg, leaving the chine (the part with the handles) attached. All cut edges should be ground smooth so there are no irregularities, burrs, or sharp edges.
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