Superior Cleaning with CIP-erior

Proper cleaning in the brewery is the single most crucial thing brewers can do to ensure good quality, great tasting beer, time after time. Caustic (NaOH or KOH) has been the primary chemical of choice in breweries to remove protein soil from the brewhouse to packaging and everything in between for decades. With its high pH (>12) at 2-3% active caustic, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide is very effective at hydrolyzing (breaking down) soil. Without additional additives such as surfactants, chelators, water conditioners, and rinse aids; however, caustic used alone can promote beerstone deposits and leave and unsanitary surfaces. Nowadays,... Read More