Confined Space Permit IssuesViolation BackgroundDuring the beer brewing process, employees are required to regularly clean and maintain equipment such as fermenters, silos, brewhouses, and mash wheels. These spaces are often confined and meet the definition of "confined space" under OSHA regulations

What vessels does the brewery need?In response to the initial question, we discussed how many brewing vessels were needed. A four-vessel brewing system would include a wort tun, a lauter tun, a brew kettle, and a whirlpool. A three-vessel brewing system offers a choice: a combined wort/lauter tun or

How does temperature affect beer?High temperature fermentation can cause off-flavors in beer, such as fruity esters and solvent-based higher alcohols. Acetaldehyde (green apple), in particular, is produced more rapidly at high temperatures and is one of the most common defects in homebrew. Fermentat