BREWING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A brewing apparatus for small scale brewing of fermented beverages such as beer and cider and a method of brewing using the apparatus is described. The brewing apparatus includes a single pressurizable vessel in which all the steps of the brewing process can be carried out, including fermentation, carbonation (naturally during fermentation), sediment removal, maturation and draw off. The brewing apparatus includes a safety pressure release system to relieve pressure from within the brewing vessel if the pressure differential between the interior and the exterior of the brewing vessel exceeds a predetermined pressure. The brewing apparatus is configured so it can be easily transported from one location to another. In one embodiment, the brewing apparatus has a scalable lid or hatch which includes all of the necessary components and connections located therein.

主权项

1. A brewing apparatus, the apparatus having;
a brewing vessel configured to contain material to be fermented and to hold the material at a pressure above atmospheric pressure as the material ferments, the vessel having a sealable lid or hatch, the sealable lid or hatch having at least the following components situated therein: (1) a pressure regulating valve configured to relieve pressure from within the vessel if the pressure differential between the interior and the exterior of the brewing vessel exceeds a first predetermined pressure, (2) a first coupling means configured to allow a compressed gas to be introduced into the vessel, and (3) a second coupling means configured to receive a dispensing system to allow liquid within the vessel to be dispensed while the vessel is pressurised.