Skip navigation Create Avatar image Separation Processes in Brewing

In this presentation we will follow the brewing process and discuss each point where mechanical separation (centrifugation) can be used. From decanters for trub removal/wort recovery in the brew house to using decanters or sedicanters for heavy fermenter bottoms dewatering for beer recovery to disc separators for clarification of final product before packaging. We will highlight the pros and cons at each step, which systems are idea for different size breweries, and discuss how these systems are implemented. We'll touch on hygienic design, cleanability, service and maintenance, and some general process data to tie the whole thing together. Christian Pettit is the Flottweg regional sales/industry manager for brewing and distilling. He has 21 years experience as a service technician, process engineer and sales engineer with the company and has worked across all industries in his tenure with them. He has been a craft beer enthusiast since 1995 and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of the industry. His favorite brewery industry events are CBC, anything CBP related, and Dark Lord Day \m/ Join us in person for CBP Connects Tampa December 7-9, 2026 Come get inspired, leave with actionable strategies: https://cbpconnects.com/