A highly efficient and versatile brew system for craft brewers
GEA COMPACT-STAR® Craft Brewhouse
For medium-sized and larger craft breweries with a cast-out quantity of 40–115 hl (35–100 US bbl)
From vessel upgrades to new builds, a wide range of customized brewhouse configurations is available. Furthermore, with its smart expansion concept and ability to deliver a 2-hour brewing cycle, the COMPACT-STAR® is fully adaptable for future growth.
Key benefits of the COMPACT-STAR® brewhouse
- Pre-assembled modules offer fast installation and set-up
- Easy to expand with adding additional vessels for high throughput processing
- Eco-friendly wort production with low evaporation rates
- Highly efficient: up to 98% extract yield in the lauter tun
- Up to 12 brews within 24 hours means highest throughputs, even in a one-shift operation
- Compatible with infusion and decoction mashing regimes
Designed for success
The small footprint of the COMPACT-STAR® means it’s easy to ship and the vessel modules can be freely positioned for a fully flexible brewhouse design. Plus, optional GEA MILLSTAR® wet milling technology offers faster lautering and higher throughputs, and the internal calandria with a multi-level wort spreader and GEA JETSTAR® two-phase boiling technology provides eco-friendly wort production. Fitted with a GEA-designed grist hydrator and mash agitator, additional specifications include the following:
- GEA lauter technologies provide differential pressure monitoring and complete control
- Fully automated GEARBOXX® ensures repeatable production, process visualization and remote support
- Compliance with stringent safety standards
- Kettle/whirlpool available for optimized throughputs with fewer vessels
- Vessels and support constructed from stainless steel (polished or matte finish)
Added extras
A wide range of add-ons is available, including a weak wort tank, a vapor condenser, an energy storage system, a water supply plant, hop and additions dosing, spent grain handling, trub handling, wort cooling and aeration, steam and condensate handling, and clean-in-place (CIP).
- Choice of 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-vessel brewhouse configuration as well as customized vessel combinations
- Toolbox includes Mash Tun Kettle, Adjuct Cooker, Lauter Tun, Mash/Lauter Tun, Pre-Run Vessel, Wort Kettle, Whirlpool and Kettle/Whirlpool.
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منتجات ذات صلة
GEA CRAFT-STAR® Craft Brewhouse M
Skidded CRAFT-STAR® for smaller craft breweries with a cast-out quantity of 20 hl (17 US bbl).
GEA CRAFT-STAR® Craft Brewhouse XL
Skidded CRAFT-STAR® for medium-sized craft breweries with a cast-out quantity of 40 hl (35 US bbl).
WORTSTAR™ Craft Wort Aeration
The semi-automatic wort aeration system for craft brewing solutions − DN 25 up to DN 50.
MILLSTAR® Milling System
Our MILLSTAR® combines the advantages and benefits of conventional wet and dry milling. This method ensures almost perfect husk conservation and optimal grinding of the endosperm, which provides numerous advantages for your brewing process and your final product beer.
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