AB-004 – Filtration Opportunities with Microbreweries

Craft brewing represents 6.5% of domestic beer sales by volume, with over 2300 craft breweries in operation. Growth in this market segment has exceeded 12% in recent years. Craft breweries produce under 15,000 barrels annually and may use membrane filtration for shelf life assurance. Filtration steps in brewing include clarification following fermentation and microbial stabilization prior to bottling.

• Craft brewing accounts for 6.5% of domestic beer sales
• Growth in the market segment exceeds 12%
• Craft breweries produce under 15,000 barrels annually
• Filtration steps include clarification and microbial stabilization
• Membrane filtration used for shelf life assurance

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