| 摘要 |
A multi-stage column continuous fermentation system for brewing beer and the like. The system comprises several basic interconnected stages or sections including a discharge stage or section, a feed stage, at least one fermentation stage, a top stage, and a CO2 discharge column. The discharge section functions in waste and yeast collection and discharge. The feed stage functions as a means of inputting wort from the initial stages of the brewing process. Each fermentation stage functions in fermentation and CO2 gas bubble collection and discharge. In certain types of brew, this example included, more than one fermentation stage may be needed or desired. Additional fermentation and CO2 collection takes place along the added vertical space provided by each additional stage. An optional isolation stage or section may be added for certain types of brew where the brew requires cooling during ascension. Finally, in the top section, the brew is clarified and output to known filtering, aging, carbonation and/or dispensing sections or apparatus depending upon the particular style of brew processed.
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