Introducing the Beer Flash Pasteurizer: Semi-auto Plate Beer Flash Pasteurizer
Elevating Quality and Shelf Life in Beer Brewing
TIANTAI Beer Equipment Co. supplies beer brewing brewery equipment system including miller, brewhouse , fermenters, brite beer tanks, beer bottling machine,beer canning machine, wine and Kombucha eqiupment, distiller equipment, beer bottling machine, beer flash pasteurizer and Tunnel pasteurizer.
In the highly competitive world of brewing, ensuring product consistency, safety, and extended shelf life are critical factors that influence both consumer satisfaction and commercial success. One of the most efficient technologies brewers now rely on to achieve these goals is the Tiantai Plate type Beer Flash Pasteurizer. This advanced piece of equipment is rapidly becoming an essential component of modern breweries, both large and small, as it offers a precise and scalable solution to microbial stabilization without compromising the flavor integrity of the beer.
1. What Is a Beer Flash Pasteurizer?
A Beer Flash Pasteurizer is a system designed to thermally treat beer for a very short duration at elevated temperatures—typically between 72°C and 75°C—for about 15 to 30 seconds. The goal of this process is to deactivate spoilage microorganisms, such as wild yeasts and bacteria, that can otherwise cause fermentation or off-flavors once the beer has been packaged. The “flash” nature of the process refers to the extremely brief heat exposure, which is immediately followed by rapid cooling to preserve the beer’s original sensorycharacteristics.
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2. How It Works
The flash pasteurization process generally involves a heat exchanger system that operates in several stages:Pre-heating: The beer is first brought to a higher temperature gradually using a plate or tubular heat exchanger.
Holding: Once it reaches the target pasteurization temperature, the beer is held at that temperature for a carefully controlled time to ensure microbial deactivation.
Cooling: The beer is then rapidly cooled back to near-packaging temperatures to prevent any heat-related quality degradation.
This entire cycle typically takes less than a minute, minimizing thermal stress on the product while delivering effective pasteurization.
Pasteurization Unit: 25PU
Beer Working Pressure: 0.2~0.3Mpa
Sterilization Pressure:0.9-1.0Mpa
| Technical parameter | |||||
| Temp. process | 1~4℃→72℃(hold 30sec)→2~4℃ | ||||
| Capacity | 2,000 L/h | Power |
2.4 kw 380V/50Hz/3ph |
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| Steam pressure | ≥ 2.5 bar | Steam consumption | 24 kg/h | ||
| Ice water flow | 6,000 L/h (-2~1℃) 12kkcal | Compressed air | ≥ 6.0 bar | ||
| All material for product are SS316L, gasket for PHE import from Europe | |||||
| Equipment list | |||||
| Part name | Qty | Manufacture | |||
| Steam reducing valve | 1 | Spirax sarco | |||
| Pneumatic steam control valve | 1 | Spirax sarco | |||
| Filter | 1 | Spirax sarco | |||
| Stop valve | 1 | Spirax sarco | |||
| Steam trap | 1 | Spirax sarco | |||
| Steam heater | 1 | Nanhua | |||
| Hot water pump | 1 | Grundfos | |||
| Hot water balance tank | 1 | Nanhua | |||
| Electromagnetic flow meter | 1 | E+H | |||
| Flow rate control valve | 1 | GEA+BOL | |||
| Product pump | 1 | Grundfos | |||
| Booster pump(Frequency) | 1 | Grundfos | |||
| Diaphragm pressure gauge | 1 | Wika | |||
| Diaphragm pressure sensor | 1 | E+H | |||
| Pneumatic 2-position 3-way valve (blow off/ return) | 1 | GEA | |||
| Adjust valve (for ice water flow control) | 1 | Burkert | |||
| Inverter | 1 | Danfoss | |||
| Temp. sensor | 2 | Pentronic | |||
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Electric control cabinet: 1) Temperature controller 2) Electromagnetic valve (for pneumatic valve regulating) 3) Flow controller 4) Digital Record 5) Electric |
1 |
Nanhua Fuji Burkert Fuji Jumo Schneider |
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Plate heat exchanger (3-stage, plate material SS316L, EPDM import from Europe) |
1 | Nanhua | |||
| Holding tube | 1 | Nanhua | |||
| Compressed air reducing valve, filter (equipped steam control valve, cross over valve) | 1set | Festo | |||
| SS frame base, material and steam pipeline, other accessories | 1 | Nanhua | |||
3. Benefits of Flash Pasteurization for Beer
Extended Shelf Life: One of the primary advantages of flash pasteurization is the significant increase in shelf stability. Beers treated with this method can remain microbiologically stable for several months without refrigeration, making it ideal for wide distribution.Preservation of Taste and Aroma: Unlike tunnel pasteurization, which exposes the beer to heat for longer periods after bottling, flash pasteurization limits heat exposure, thereby retaining more of the beer's original flavor, aroma, and clarity.
Improved Product Safety: Flash pasteurization effectively eliminates harmful microorganisms, reducing the risk of product recalls due to contamination and ensuring a safer product for consumers.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Modern flash pasteurizers are engineered for energy efficiency, often recycling heat through regenerative heat exchangers, reducing water and energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
Adaptability: The system can be integrated into different points of the production line and is compatible with both bottle and can filling operations, making it versatile for breweries of varying sizes.
If you are planning to open a brewery. TIANTAI BrewTech could help you answer your questions and supply the brewery equipment system. We supply 1-200HL complete beer brewing brewery equipment system including malt milling equipment, brewhouse equipment, fermenters, brite beer tanks, beer bottling machine,beer canning machine, beer kegging machine, hopping machine, yeast propagation equipment. We also supply all auxiliary brewery systems like steam heating pipe and valves, water treatment, filter, air compressor etc. Everything in brewery are all in our list.
If you are interested in any beer brewery equipment, please feel free to contact us:
Ivy Liang(Sales Director)
Email: [email protected]
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