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US 2022/0259529 A1Published application
Systems, devices, and methods for introducing additives to a pressurised vessel
AssigneeNatural Brew Inc
InventorsMatthew Charles Dromgool, Brian Watson
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Abstract
An additive dispensing device for dispensing of additives into a pressurised vessel, more particularly a fermentation vessel of a brewing system, is disclosed. The device has a vessel body including a chamber, the chamber having a closed end and an open end. A pressure release means is provided between the chamber and atmosphere. A controllable valve positioned between the closed end and the open end, configured to selectively open and close a flow path between the closed end and the open end.
Claims6
A brewing system, comprising:
- at least one pump;
- a temperature controllable fermentation vessel;
- an additive dispensing device mounted to the fermentation vessel, the additive dispensing device comprising a vessel body including a chamber, wherein the additive dispensing device is configured to selectively open and close a flow path between the chamber and the fermentation vessel;
- a controller configured to:
- control transfer of wort from a wort supply connection to the fermentation vessel by operating the pump;
- control transfer of water from a water supply to the fermentation vessel by operating the pump;
- receive an indication of completion of fermentation of a beverage;
- issue a query to a user via a user interface as to whether additives are to be added to the fermentation vessel;
- receive confirmation via the user interface to perform release of additives;
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- control the additive dispensing device to open the chamber to the fermentation vessel.
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