Overview 

The dealcoholization machine was built by the German company GEA in 2021 and put into operation in 2022. It was in operation at a large German brewery until the end. By pressurisation, the water and alcohol pass through the membrane. The membrane ensures the retention of extracts, hops, flavours, colors, salts, etc. 

Technical data 

• Size: L (9/0)
• Type: membrane filtration (RO spiral membranes)
• Batch size: ~500 hl (volume can be reduced if necessary, according to the manufacturer)
• Beer type: Filtered and unfiltered beers
• Product Retentate: Production of 0.0 vol-% Alk. Beer (or naturally higher)
• Product Permeate: Water/alcohol mixture, which could be used e.g. for the production of Hard Selzer
• Dimensions
  • AromaPlus
    • Transport: 
      • Module 1: approx. 2.40 x 3.60 x 2.40 m (W x L x H) 
      • Module 2: approx. 3.00 x 1.60 x 1.30 m (W x L x H)
    • Production:
      • Module1+2: approx. 3.00 x 5.00 x 3.50 m (W x L x H)
  • CIP dosing unit:
    • CIP unit: approx. 0.60 x 0.55 x 1.10 m (W x L x H)

Scope of the plant

• AromaPlus unit, frame-mounted
• CIP dosing unit with 7 stations (wall-mounted)
• Integrated (touch screen) control for production and CIP with visualisation (English/German)