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Whisky, at its heart, is born from the marriage of fermented grains and water. Though seemingly simple, the process of crafting this esteemed spirit is a carefully planned sequence of steps.

Brite tanks mark the final stage of the brewing process, following the journey from the brewhouse and fermenters. Unitanks merge fermenter and brite tank features, offering brewers the convenience of fermenting or carbonating beer in a single vessel.

Decoction mashing, an age-old technique rooted in tradition, involves a meticulous process of extracting a portion of the mash, boiling it, and then reintegrating it back into the main mash.

Gin is made, in the simplest terms, by mashing or infusing botanicals into a neutral grain spirit and distilling.

The word krausen (pronounced kroy-ZEN) describes the foamy head that develops on top of fermenting beer.

Moon Dog's Karl Van Buuren explains how their long relationship with Premium Machinery Group resulted in us working together to design and build their 100HL steam-heated brewhouse (mash tun, lauter tun, brew kettle, whirlpool tank, motors and other accessories).

Like many implementations in the Craft Brewing industry, the specific grade of stainless steel you select can significantly influence your brewing process, maintenance, and the longevity of your equipment.

A Wort Grant is a small collection vessel attached to the brewhouse and is placed between the lauter tun and the brew kettle.

Vorlauf, originating from the German term "first runnings," serves as both a noun and a verb in the brewing lexicon, encapsulating a pivotal stage in the brewing process.

Lagering, a process of aging beer at or near-freezing temperatures for several weeks to months post-fermentation, involves storing the brew in stacked horizontal tanks.

Let’s talk about an often under looked but necessary ingredient in the brewing process…

Behind every great brewery is a story worth sharing. Watch as Ben from Smart Brothers Brewing shares his experience working with PMG