Article: Removing beerstone: a look at alternative cleaning methods. (breweries)

A big problem that can be encountered in breweries is removing the scale that forms in aging tanks, serving tanks and kegs. This particular type of scale is known in the industry as beerstone. Beerstone can be incredibly difficult to remove, especially after the buildup becomes visible to the naked eye. Why is beerstone different than other types of inorganic scale? Why is beerstone so difficult to remove? This article will detail the chemical composition of beerstone and give some alternative cleaning methods to remove this tenacious scale. Once free of beerstone, metal surfaces then typically require less aggressive chemicals to keep the problem from reoccurring.

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