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Lautering in Brewing

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Temperature control is a vital part of nearly every step in the beer-making process. From boiling to fermentation, all brewers have to stay in charge of heat. 

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Hops being added to hot wort before wort chilling and fermentation

During the lautering phase of brewing, temperature control plays a critical role in ensuring flavors are developed correctly. Without control, beer flavors can vary and develop unwanted tastes and textures.

Lautering is broken up into three steps:

Mashout

Mashout is the term used to describe the heating of mash. Doing so helps liquify the mash and stop the fermentation of starches within the mash. This is where temperatures get precise. Optimum temperature of mashout is 170° F, which kills off bacteria that was formerly assisting the fermentation process. 

Recirculation

Once wort liquifies, it’s best to recirculate it through the mash repeatedly. The mash acts as a filter, catching small pieces of grain and other debris leftover from earlier phases of the brewing process. Recirculation is best performed by draining wort water out from the bottom of the mash and spraying it back over the top.

Sparging

Sparging is the most delicate part of lautering because any errors will significantly impact the flavors of the brew, especially the bitterness levels. Water is sprinkled on top of the grain to extract sugars that will be vital to beer taste. 

There are two methods of sparging, English and German. In English sparging, the wort is completely drained from the mash. Once the wort is removed, water is added to the mash. This time, the water is held at exactly 169° F. Eventually, the water can be drained and either be added to the wort or be used as its own light brew. 

In German sparging, water is added at the same rate as the wort is being drained from the mash. The main difference between English and German sparging is that German sparging generally results in a larger quantity of beer. 

Cold Control

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Using temperature control equipment during lautering is important to protect these sensitive chemical changes. North Slope Chillers specializes in equipment brewers need to stay in command of their brew. Using Keg Coolers and Beacon Control technology takes the pressure off brewers as they move forward into the next part of beer-making, leading to a brew that drinkers can’t help but drain to the last drop. 

Contact North Slope Chillers to find the right temperature control equipment for your brewing needs at (866) 826-2993 or [email protected]. 

Meet Fluxwrap™

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The Best Cooling Wrap On The Market

Fluxwrap™: the most affordable, effective, industrial heating and cooling wrap on the market. Designed and produced by North Slope Chillers, Fluxwrap™ is a thermal chameleon because it can chill or warm a variety of containers, regardless of size. But is it really the best product on the market? Let’s find out!

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North Slope Chillers Fluxwrap

What is Fluxwrap™?

Fluxwrap™ is a versatile fluid temperature control solution for heating or cooling. This proprietary wrap comes equipped with fluid channels that can be filled quickly with either a heating or cooling liquid, depending on your needs. These fluid channels deliver efficient temperature control directly to any surface they surround. Fluxwrap™ is lightweight, compact, and easily wraps around containers of all shapes and sizes. It will also conform to uneven surfaces to maintain high thermal conductivity between the wrap and your container.

What sets Fluxwrap™ apart from the competition?

North Slope Chillers Diagram on how to use Fluxwrap

Full Coverage

Fluxwrap’s fluid channels are specially designed to increase the flow of temperature control fluid, without gaps, air pockets, or drops in pressure. Durable elastic straps also hold the wrap snugly around your container to further increase thermal conductivity between the Fluxwrap™ and your materials.

Portability

Here at North Slope Chillers, we pride ourselves on flexible temperature control solutions that won’t interfere with the layout of your system. Fluxwrap’s lightweight and compact design makes it extremely easy to install, use, remove, and even store for future use.

Customization

Do you have temperature control needs that don’t exactly match ready-to-ship product specifications? Not a problem! Fluxwrap™ is customizable to fit virtually any system. North Slope Chillers offers the fastest custom temperature solutions on the market. Our expert engineers are standing by to custom tailor Fluxwrap™ to your fit your needs.

Extra Insulation

Fluxwrap™ comes equipped with a heavy duty, white vinyl, insulation wrap. This added exterior fits easily around your Fluxwrap™ to reduce condensation, reflect heat, and provide extra insulation that keeps your temperatures right where you want them.

Total Temperature Control

Need to heat instead of chill? Fluxwrap™ is capable of meeting all temperature needs. Simply change the temperature of the fluid, and you have an effective medium for heating. Using glycol, Fluxwrap™ can heat containers effectively up to 120° F.

Affordability

Fluxwrap is the most affordable and efficient option on the market. It comes with a one-year warranty to protect against any defects.

If you are looking for an affordable wrap that is portable, flexible, and works well with any chiller system, North Slope Chillers’ Fluxwrap™ is ready to meet all your temperature control needs.
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