Enhancing beer quality with plant-based aids

Kerry has introduced two sustainable plant-based processing aids for enhancing beer quality, improving process efficiency and delivering cost savings in brewing. The products, Biofine Eco and FermCap Eco, are part of Kerry’s Eco Range of plant-based and sustainable brewing solutions, a collection of tools designed to help brewers create environmentally friendly beers.

Biofine is an allergen-free and plant derived clarification aid that improves beer clarification by delivering flocculation of yeast. It delivers more compact yeast sedimentation, removes haze during the brewing process and is more economical to use. Biofine has been found to quickly reduce turbidity and outperform traditional brewery fining options. It leaves no impact on flavour or beer foam and produces a compact sediment that delivers easy cleaning and reduces disposal cost.

FermCap Eco is a plant-based foam control product that optimises process efficiencies by increasing fermenter capacity, eliminating overfoaming and enhancing hop utilisation, as well as improving beer foam stability. It is compatible with crossflow membrane filtration and extends filter run length and membrane life significantly. FermCap Eco delivers up to 15% increase in fermenter capacity versus untreated beer. It is also not sensitive to cold temperature storage and provides a logistical advantage for freight and storage.

Deborah Waters, Product Director Brewing Ingredients, Kerry, said the products have been designed as environmentally friendly solutions to replace traditional fining and antifoam options.

“They are also compatible with both membrane and crossflow filtration, proven to reduce membrane fouling and, being plant-based processing aids, are appealing to the vegan consumer. The Eco Brewing Range is a result of Kerry’s commitment to clean and environmentally friendly brewing solutions,” Waters said.

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