What is the role of deoxygenated water system in brewery?

1.Understanding the High Concentration Dilution Deoxidizing Water System
In the world of beer brewing, water quality plays a pivotal role in determining the final product's taste, stability, and shelf life. Oxygen is one of the most significant factors that can affect the quality of beer. Even trace amounts of dissolved oxygen in the brewing process can lead to off-flavors, reduced shelf life, and overall degradation of beer quality. This is where the High Concentration Dilution Deoxidizing Water System comes into play.
The High Concentration Dilution Deoxidizing Water System developed is designed to minimize oxygen content in brewing water, ensuring that the final product is as pure and stable as possible. This system works by removing oxygen from the water used in the brewing process, a crucial step in maintaining the beer's freshness and preventing oxidation, which can lead to undesirable flavors and spoilage.
2.Core Function: Preventing Beer Oxidation and Maintaining Fresh Flavor
Oxygen is one of the biggest enemies of beer throughout the brewing process, from brewing to packaging. Many flavor components in beer (such as hop resins and higher alcohols) react easily with oxygen, resulting in unpleasant "stale off-flavor" or "cardboardy" flavors.

The purpose of a deoxygenated water system is to eliminate the introduction of oxygen at the source—in the brewing water.

3.Key Features and Benefits of Deoxidizing Water System
Advanced Oxygen Removal Technology: This system utilizes state-of-the-art technology to effectively remove dissolved oxygen from water. This is achieved through a combination of mechanical and chemical processes that ensure oxygen levels are reduced to the lowest possible levels. The result is water that is ideal for brewing, preserving the beer’s intended flavor profile and stability.
Improved Beer Quality and Shelf Life: By using deoxidized water in the brewing process, breweries can significantly improve the quality and shelf life of their beer. Oxygen is one of the main culprits behind beer spoilage and off-flavors, so reducing its presence in the brewing process is essential for producing a product that remains fresh and flavorful over time.
Consistency and Repeatability: One of the challenges in beer production is maintaining consistency across batches. Variations in water quality, particularly oxygen levels, can lead to differences in flavor and quality from one batch to the next. High Concentration Dilution Deoxidizing Water System ensures that every batch is brewed with the same high-quality, deoxidized water, leading to greater consistency and repeatability in the final product.
Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings: In addition to improving beer quality, the deoxidizing water system is designed with energy efficiency in mind. The system operates with minimal energy consumption, making it a cost-effective solution for breweries looking to improve their production processes without significantly increasing operational costs. The long-term benefits of reduced spoilage and improved shelf life also translate into cost savings for breweries.
Easy Integration and Scalability: The system is designed to be easily integrated into existing brewing lines, making it a versatile solution for breweries of all sizes. Whether you are a small craft brewery or a large-scale industrial operation, the system can be scaled to meet your specific production needs. We can offers customization options to ensure that the system fits seamlessly into your brewing process.
Automated Control and Monitoring: The High Concentration Dilution Deoxidizing Water System is equipped with advanced automation and monitoring capabilities. This allows breweries to precisely control the oxygen removal process and monitor water quality in real-time. Automated controls reduce the need for manual intervention, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of human error.

4.Specific Application Scenarios
Deoxygenated water is primarily used in the following key stages of beer production:

Dilution of High-Gravity Brewing

This is the primary and most common use of deoxygenated water. To improve efficiency, modern breweries typically brew a high-gravity (high wort) stock beer (e.g., 16°P) and then dilute it to the target concentration (e.g., 8°P or 10°P) with deoxygenated water before bottling.

Why is deoxygenated water necessary? Using ordinary oxygenated water for dilution is equivalent to injecting a large amount of oxygen into the beer, which will immediately trigger an oxidation reaction and cause the beer to start to deteriorate before it leaves the factory. Deoxygenated water perfectly solves this problem, making the efficient process of high-concentration brewing possible.

It can be said that a deoxygenated water device is an essential standard configuration for any modern brewery that produces bottled/canned beer, especially one that uses a high-concentration brewing process.