FOOD
BREWING UP A STORM: the equipment bringing beer to the masses
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Over the past decade, microbreweries have become an increasingly expanding section of the Australian beer market, with over 500 brands worth more than $807 million a year in 2020 – a value that is estimated to be rising by five to ten per cent each year. IBIS World forecasts that rising consumer demand for innovative new beer varieties and flavours, and low barriers to entry will see enterprise numbers increase as new entrants try to capitalise on strong consumer demand. The growing appetite for craft beers also represents an opportunity for pump equipment suppliers and manufacturers, as pumps, valves and pipes play an important role in the brewing process. Here, we look at the brewing process and the equipment that is used throughout the process. pump industry | Winter 2021 | Issue 36
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