Packaging Process

Question 1

What are 3 basic challenges in beer packaging?

Answer 1

Quality
Package appeal
Cost effectiveness

Question 2

What are the basic stages of beer packaging line?

Answer 2

Depal
Rinser
Filler
Pasteurizer
Labeler
Packer
Palletizer

Question 3

What quality problems can be associated with the container?

Answer 3

Poor or defective condition
Poorly cleaned or prepared
Poorly filled
Improper closures

Question 4

Why is sanitation a concern in packaging?

Answer 4

Because we want to deliver contaminate free beer to the customer

Question 5

What is the main cost center of a packaging brewery?

Answer 5

Packaging
60% of initial capex
80% of maintenance budget

Question 6

What are common categories of packaging materials?

Answer 6

Primary - touch product
Secondary - those which group primary together (ringers, paktek)
Tertiary - those that group secondary together (plastic wrap, pallets)