Beer Stone Removal Flashcards
1
Q
Beer Stone
A
A greyish-white layer of sediment on the inside of a fermentor. Its a precipitate of calcium oxalate (CaC2O4) and protein/polypeptides.
2
Q
What parts of the brewery are most subseptiable to beer stoen
A
Fermentation vessels, aging tanks, kegs, beer dispense lines, and especially heat exchangers; all parts of the brewery that come in contact with wort or beer
3
Q
Beer Stone Formation
A
NEED to determine chemistry