Product Details

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Usage&#;

YME Home Brew Beer Brewing Equipment is ideal for beer lovers and brewers, whether you are a beginner starting your journey in home brewing or a seasoned brewer refining your skills.

This equipment is compact and portable, making it perfect for home kitchens, garages, or even small storage areas that can accommodate brewing activities.

With straightforward operation, easy upkeep, and a user-friendly design, it serves as the perfect introductory brewing gear for enthusiasts at an affordable price.

Despite its compact nature, it is fully functional, allowing brewers to effectively control the mashing, filtering, boiling, and whirlpool stages, ensuring a stable environment with consistent temperature and pressure during fermentation.

Technical Specifications&#;

Dimensions: Customizable according to customer requirements

Power Usage: 15-30KW

Volume Capacity: 50 liters to 300 liters

Material: Food-grade stainless steel 304

Power Input: 220V/50Hz (other voltages available upon request)

Features and Capabilities&#;

Fully Automated System:

Automated Control Mechanism: Equipped with a PLC intelligent control panel for easy one-click operation. Processes like water addition, mashing, filtering, boiling, and whirlpool are fully automated.

Brewing Efficiency: Capable of producing 3 batches per day.

Energy-Efficient Design: Incorporates energy-saving technologies and efficient insulation materials to minimize electricity and water usage. Our engineers optimize heat exchange efficiency and smart temperature control for top-quality brewing with reduced energy costs.

Temperature Regulation: Maintains precise temperature control within the mash tun, facilitating step heating and insulation.

Fast Heating System: Rapid heating in the mash tun is automatically managed by the PLC, cutting down brewing time.

High-Quality Components: Constructed from food-grade stainless steel 304. Every wort pipeline, water pipeline, brewing tank, fermenters, valves, and add-ons are made with this durable material.

Versatile Design: Capable of executing various brewing phases, including mashing, fermentation, and boiling.

Safety Measures: Incorporates overheat and dry burn protections during wort heating to maintain a stable wort temperature and ensure brewer safety. Mash thermometers, boiling sensors, and fermentation temperature controllers are waterproof, and the full system is designed with leakage protection.

Easy Maintenance: Features a detachable design for convenient cleaning and maintenance.

Certifications: PED, CE, AS, ISO available.

Semi-Automatic System:

Semi-Automated Control: Includes a beer brewing temperature controller for monitoring the brewing process.

Brewing Efficiency: Capable of producing 2 batches per day.

Temperature Management: Manages the mash tun temperature with capabilities for step heating and insulation.

Efficient Heating System: Utilizes electric heating elements for rapid heating and efficient brewing time management.

Durable Material: Composed of food-grade stainless steel 304, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning.

Multi-functional Capacity: Able to execute multiple brewing stages like mashing, boiling, whirlpooling, and filtering.

Safety Features: Includes an emergency stop function during the brewing process to guarantee safety. Waterproof mash thermometers, boiling sensors, and fermentation temperature controllers are present, with the whole system offering leak protection.

Convenient Cleaning: Employs quick-release clamps for easy attachment and disassembly, facilitating straightforward cleaning.

Certifications: PED, CE, AS, ISO available.

Frequently Asked Questions&#;

Q: Is this equipment beginner-friendly?
A: Absolutely, the user-friendly operation paired with the intelligent control panel makes it accessible for newcomers. YME also provides brewing and equipment usage training to assist beginners in getting acclimated with the brewing system.

Q: What is the capacity of the equipment?
A: The equipment can accommodate volumes of 50 liters, 100 liters, 200 liters, up to 300 liters, making it suitable for home based and small pub applications. Available configurations include 2 vessels, 3 vessels, and 4 vessels.

Q: How do I clean and maintain the equipment?
A: Utilize hot water along with cleaning detergents to clean components like the mash tun and water tank. A cleaning pump is also available to circulate the hot water and cleaning solution through the pipelines, using high pressure to clear out residues and waste. Each tank is fitted with a cleaning ball, which rotates swiftly when high-pressure water passes through it, ensuring thorough cleaning.

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Q: What is the equipment's voltage?
A: The standard operating voltage is 220V/50Hz, but we are open to customizing other voltages based on your requirements.

Q: Should I choose a fully automatic or semi-automatic system?
A:

Cost: Fully automatic systems typically come with a higher price tag due to additional sensors and pneumatic valves.

Functionality: Both systems can brew excellent beer without compromising quality.

Usability: Fully automated systems operate via PLC control interface handling the complete brewing process, while semi-automatic systems enable a more hands-on brewing experience.

Maintenance: Both systems boast easy maintenance, with thorough operational guidance provided by the YME team.

Efficiency: Fully automated systems perform more efficiently as PLC automation accelerates complicated processes.

Opt for the fully automatic option if your budget permits and you prefer an automated experience; however, if you enjoy being engaged in the brewing, the semi-automatic system is a great choice.

Quality Assurance and Services&#;

Design Consultation
YME’s engineers collaborate directly with you, offering tailored brewing system layouts and brewing process designs. Custom solutions are based on your brewing preferences and types of beer produced.

Manufacturing Standards
All brewing instruments are made in YME’s factory, which includes mashing equipment, fermenters, and storage tanks. Our production processes are consistent with international quality standards such as PED, AS, CE, and ISO, employing top-tier stainless steels like 304 and 316 to ensure lasting durability. Prior to manufacturing, each brewing equipment blueprint is thoroughly vetted. The production team meticulously schedules and breaks down tasks for building brewing systems and mashing equipment, ensuring reliability and performance. Our manufacturing workforce has over a decade of cumulative experience and exceptional skills, proficient in brewing technologies and regularly suggesting design enhancements.

Inspection Process
After fabrication, all equipment is subjected to rigorous inspection procedures. We perform pressure evaluations on stainless steel tanks, utilizing 1.5 times the designated pressure during tests to ensure safety throughout brewing. Wort pipelines in mashing equipment and fermenters are also checked for tightness, weld integrity, and pressure compliance, confirming no leaks and adherence to quality control standards. All mashing instruments and fermenters fulfill client demands and international regulations prior to leaving our facility. We implement YME’s proprietary cleaning and water treatment systems to ensure cleanliness of all stainless steel tanks and pipelines. A combination of high-pressure automated sprays along with manual cleaning guarantees thorough sterility ready for use post-delivery. Third-party assessments are also available, permitting clients to employ agencies like SGS for equipment inspections, ensuring peace of mind regarding quality.

Transportation Solutions
To ensure the integrity of our brewing equipment during transport, we use specialized packaging methods. All equipment is shock-proof packed and securely loaded into strong wooden crates or metallic frameworks. For larger brewing apparatus, components are disassembled and packed separately to ensure secure transport. We partner with international logistics firms like COSCO, FedEx, MAERSK, MSC, and EVERGREEN, offering transportation solutions via sea, air, and land. This coordination ensures safe and punctual delivery while maintaining peak equipment condition during transit.

Installation Services
Our support extends past manufacturing and shipping, providing expert brewery setup, design, and construction services. our skilled engineers are dispatched to customer sites for equipment setup and commissioning, assuring seamless functionality. Our installation process includes:

Equipment Positioning: Locating equipment according to laid out plans and ensuring alignment with factory specified requirements.

Component Assembly: Methodically assembling mashing units, fermenters, and other essential brewing components for accurate connections.

Pipeline Setup: Connecting all wort pipelines, air hoses, and electrical lines, assuring tight fittings and regulatory compliance.

System Testing: Executing pressure checks, tightness examinations, and weld quality inspections to ensure leak-proof operations and unobstructed functionality during brewing.

Software Setup: Installing and configuring the automatic control system for pre-set programmings to boost production efficiency in the brewing process.

Operator Training: Delivering comprehensive guidance for customer personnel on equipment handling, upkeep, and troubleshooting, ensuring brewery staff efficiently manage the equipment.

Home brewing stands as a captivating and fulfilling hobby with a rich history spanning centuries. The rise of craft beer along with the growing demand for distinctive and high-quality beers has propelled home brewers to explore innovative techniques aimed at enhancing their brewing processes and the flavor profiles of their beers. A notable advancement in this arena is the Heat Exchanger Recirculating Mash System (HERMS).

HERMS serves as a highly effective technique for heating and maintaining desired mash temperatures during the brewing process. This method has gained traction among home brewers, owing to its precise temperature control and gentler heating approach which minimizes the risk of scorching the wort, consequently enhancing the beer's overall flavor. Moreover, HERMS promotes energy efficiency, reducing both energy bills and environmental impact.

In this piece, we will delve into the operational mechanics of HERMS, its advantages in brewing, and how Cheeky Peak Brewery has crafted a collection of dedicated HERMS coil equipment that are easy to install using our specially designed QuickSeal fittings.

Whether you're an experienced home brewer or a newcomer, HERMS can elevate your brewing practice, enabling you to create premium craft beer at home. Let's explore the details and benefits of implementing a HERMS system within your home brewing setup.

Mechanics of HERMS:

In conventional brewing methods, the mash is heated through direct contact with a heat source such as flames or electrical elements. This direct heating can result in scorching the wort, rendering your beer with undesirable caramelized or burnt flavors that compromise taste and overall quality. In contrast, HERMS utilizes a more indirect approach for heating. The mash wort is transported from the mash tun through a heat exchanger – the HERMS coil – submerged in hot water. As the mash wort flows through the coil, it is warmed before being returned to the mash tun.

The HERMS system comprises three principal components: the mash tun, the heat exchanger HERMS coil, and the hot liquor tank (HLT). The mash tun is where grains blend with water to generate the mash wort. The heat exchanger HERMS coil serves the purpose of heating the mash during circulation, while the HLT stores the heated water in conjunction with the HERMS coil.

The HLT usually features a temperature regulation system, enabling brewers to modify the water temperature as required. This temperature control typically integrates a heating element in the HLT, set to the desired temperature via a dedicated temperature regulator. This mechanism is vital because diverse beer styles demand varying temperatures throughout the brewing process. For instance, ales generally necessitate a mash temperature of 66°C to 68°C, while lagers prefer lower values between 63°C and 65°C. The regulated water temperature in the HLT permits brewers to attain the necessary temperature range for their specific beer styles.

Additionally, the ability to control the HLT temperature helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the mashing procedure, which is crucial since temperature fluctuations can result in defects or off-flavors in the final product. HERMS ensures constant mash temperatures throughout the brewing, yielding a more consistent and high-quality beer.

Benefits of HERMS in Brewing:

The advantages of employing a HERMS apparatus during brewing are extensive and can significantly enhance the brewing operation. A primary benefit is the accurate and consistent temperature control it offers during mashing — essential for enzyme activation in the mash, critical for achieving intended flavor characteristics.

Temperature adjustments can be easily made by altering the hot water temperature in the heat exchanger, a unique feature of HERMS. This capability allows brewers to fine-tune temperatures to cater to varying brewing needs and flavors, enabling experiments with temperature ranges that can lead to new beer styles.

Another leading advantage of HERMS is its gentler heat application. Conventional methods, with direct heating, can diminish wort quality by charring or burning the mash, leading to off-flavors in the final product. HERMS’s indirect heating minimizes the risk of scorching, thus preserving the wort’s integrity and taste.

Furthermore, HERMS facilitates energy-efficient brewing, appealing to eco-conscious brewers. The hot water utilized during heat exchange can be repurposed for other brewing processes like sparging and post-brew cleaning. This practice requires less energy overall, decreasing energy expenditures and mitigating environmental impacts. Ultimately, the efficiency derived from HERMS aids in reducing the brewing carbon footprint.

In conclusion, the benefits associated with HERMS encompass precise and consistent temperature management, gentler heating that safeguards wort quality and flavor integrity, and economically viable energy usage, all contributing to its appeal for home brewers seeking to enhance beer quality while being environmentally responsible.

Establishing and Operating a HERMS System at Home:

Setting up a HERMS apparatus in-home can be a gratifying endeavor; however, it necessitates specific equipment and know-how. Cheeky Peak has simplified the process with an easy-to-install DIY HERMS Package or basic HERMS Coil, compatible with any brewing kettle you currently have. Previously, HERMS coil installations posed challenges with complex fittings that could leak if installed improperly, but now you can seamlessly incorporate one into your setup. Alternatively, if you seek a complete solution with no installation hassle, we provide a variety of HLT kettles here.

Upon receiving your gear, you'll start by arranging your pump and hoses to complete the HERMS system loop. Always ensure the HERMS coil is fully immersed in the HLT water first. Then, connect the pump inlet to the mash tun exit and outlet to the HERMS coil entrance. Finally, guide the HERMS coil exit to the mash tun inlet to finish the loop. This configuration allows for wort circulation from the mash tun through the HERMS coil before returning back.

Before powering the pump, heat the HLT to the desired temperature with a dedicated regulator. Once the HLT reaches the predetermined temperature, activate the pump to circulate mash water through the HERMS coil, heating it with the hot water contained in the HLT before returning it to the mash tun.

While the mash circulates, consistently monitor the temperature, making necessary adjustments to the HLT to ensure that you maintain the target mash temperature.

Begin Your HERMS Experience Now:

Home brewing, a time-honored hobby, has gained traction alongside the craft beer movement and the quest for unique, high-quality beers. The HERMS system stands as an effective technique for heating and managing desired mash temperatures throughout the brewing process. As its popularity surges among home brewers, its benefits of accurate temperature regulation, gentler heating, and improved energy efficiency offer enticing advantages. HERMS empowers brewers to achieve consistent, high-caliber beer by activating mash enzymes correctly, preserving wort quality, and exploring diverse temperature ranges. Setting up a HERMS setup may require expert equipment and understanding, yet Cheeky Peak’s dedicated HERMS gear simplifies this for home enthusiasts.

Reach out to us to discuss your requirements for kombucha brewing equipment. Our knowledgeable sales team is available to help determine which options best suit your needs.