Sip on This: Welded Tanks Support Beer Production Fig. 1 — This custom brewhouse, fabricated by MCF Craft Brewing Systems for Bale Breaker Brewing Co., Yakima, Wash., features (from left) a 20-bbl hop back, 30-bbl whirlpool (11 ft tall), 30-bbl steam jacketed kettle, and 30-bbl mash lauter tun with an above grist case. It also contains piping that connects the vessels and a platform with ladders, plus designed control panel systems. (Photo courtesy of MCF.) “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. And they’re always glad you came.” These classic theme song words, from the TV sitcom Cheers, still ring true for how regular bar patrons feel about visiting their local establishments. Only now, their horizons have expanded to hometown breweries that offer one-of-a-kind light and dark beer blends. Long before that ice-cold liquid is ready for consumption, welding plays an important role in creating the place where its ingredients (primarily a mix of flavored hops, malt, yeast, and water) are processed. Here’s the tale of one fabricator’s techniques. BY KRISTIN CAMPBELL Follow the journey of how these in-demand, stainless steel vessels are designed, constructed, inspected, and installed 66 WELDING JOURNAL / JUNE 2016
Welding Journal | June 2016
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