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In England’s recent World Cup match against Croatia, around 10,000,000 pints of beer were consumed, according to estimates from the British Beer and Pub Association. In light of these numbers, this article will explain the importance of monitoring beer temperature throughout the brewing and manufacturing process.
Craft beer is growing in popularity, and with over 2,000 breweries currently operating in the UK, it’s more important than ever to make sure your product is both consistent and fragrant. Temperature, as most brewers are well aware, is a vital consideration when producing or storing beer.
For example, in the brewing process it is imperative to monitor the temperature of the water, as this is when the enzymes in barley are activated, which turns them into sugar. Brewers can handle the types of sugars produced by raising or lowering the temperature of the water, typically between 37 ° C and 76 ° C.
For a drier tasting beer, lower water temperatures are preferable, as they create highly fermentable sugar. To produce a smoother, fuller-bodied beer, retention of certain unfermented sugars is important. This is achieved through higher water temperatures, which means that the sugars are less easily digested by the yeast.
The Hanwell Lite NL300 is equipped with an external thermistor probe and offers constant, reliable and precise monitoring of the water temperature, with the possibility of receiving immediate warnings if the temperature exceeds predetermined limits. This allows brewers to ensure that each batch of beer meets their high standards.
Helpful tips for beer suppliers
Temperature monitoring during beer production can be vital, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored during storage or serving. Too cold stouts or hot lagers just aren’t palatable.
The Hanwell Lite kit stores beers at the temperatures recommended by the Beer Connoisseur, which makes it ideal for bars, pubs and other hotel establishments to keep control of their refrigerators. The kit requires minimal setup and can offer real-time data and warning systems to improve product quality for a variety of small outlets in the hospitality industry.
This information has been obtained, reviewed and adapted from documents provided by Hanwell Soultions Ltd.
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