Process for the continuous preparation of wort
AssigneeHeineken Technical Services B.V.
InventorChristiaan W. Versteegh
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Abstract
This invention relates to a process for the continuous preparation of wort, comprising the continuous enzymatic conversion of malt in at least one rotating disc contactor and separation of spent grain from mash in a separation unit, as well as a process for the continuous preparation of wort, comprising the continuous gelatinization and enzymatic liquefaction of a mixture based on unmalted grain, malt and/or an enzyme source and water in a rotating disc contactor, addition of malt and/or enzyme source to the product obtained, enzymatic conversion of the product obtained and separation of the spent grain from the mash in a separation unit.
Claims13
A process for the continuous preparation of wort, comprising providing pulverized solid materials and water to at least one rotating disc contactor comprising a column provided with a central agitator shaft having discs attached thereto, continuously enzymatically converting malt in said at least one rotating disc contactor, and separating spent grain from mash in a separation unit to provide wort, said pulverized solid materials being capable of passing through screens with a mesh size of from 5 .mu.m to 5 mm.
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