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craft brewery
sanitation program

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• Complete line of cleaners/sanitizers
• SSOP support
• GHS training
• Local deliveries/support

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 CONTAMINATION CAN INFILTRATE
FROM A NUMBER OF SOURCES

STARTING MATERIALS
Everything that comes into contact with the yeast must be sterilized. The wort leaving
the kettle has been through the boiling process and therefore should be relatively ster-
ile. But if the wort cooling system is not clean, contamination can be introduced before
it enters the fermentation vessel.

BREWING PLANT
Any surface that comes into contact with wort, beer, or yeast should be thoroughly
cleaned and sterilized (e.g. vessels, piping, and implements). Soiled surfaces can
support a microbiological growth that can be introduced into the beer. Any recurrent
contamination may indicate the presence of a biofilm. Biofilms are particularly difficult
to clean, as they can bind strongly to the vessel or pipe. Localization of the biofilm may
be necessary before adequate cleaning can be performed.

THE BREWING ENVIRONMENT

Microorganisms are ever-present in the air, often in association with dust particles or
airborne moisture droplets. They can also be introduced to the environment by insects
and other pests. Every effort must be made to keep the brewing environment as clean
as possible and to minimize the ingress of outside contamination. Wherever possible,
all vessels should be covered to reduce the risk of aerial contamination.

USING ATP TO DETECT CONTAMINATION

1. Swab surface 2. Snap swab & insert 3. Upload to 4. Monitor and review
into ATP Meter CompuClean® data
POOR SANITATION AFFECTS
THE QUALITY OF THE BEER
Most contaminants will produce off-flavors, acids and non-desirable aromas. They can also produce hazy beer and
films. They may compete with the production strain for essential nutrients; they can also induce stuck fermentation or
over-attenuated beers. There are two major groups of microorganisms responsible for contaminating wort and beer:
1) Wild Yeast and 2) Bacteria.

YEAST
WILD YEAST
"Any yeast that is not deliberately used and under full control."
• Contamination can occur if the pitching/cropping yeast is in con-
tact with air.
• Wild yeasts are not killed by acid washing and therefore produc-
tion yeast contaminated with wild yeast needs to be discarded to
avoid product defect.

BACTERIA
• Can grow rapidly in wort and beer. Fresh wort must be pitched
as soon as possible with active yeast to prevent bacterial growth.
• Bacteria can cause off-flavors and compete with yeast for essential
nutrients. BACTERIA

TYPES OF BACTERIA FOUND IN THE BREWING PROCESS

BACTERIA CHARACTERISTICS IMPACT
High tolerance to low pH,
Lactic Acid Bacteria Causes spoilage
high alcohol, and hop extracts
Typically found in wort, not likely Causes spoilage
Common Brewers Bacteria
to grow in beer unless high pH and off-flavors

Acetic Acid Bacteria Produces vinegar (acetic acid) from ethanol Causes off-flavors

Pectinatus and Causes turbidity

Produces acetic acid
Megasphaera and off-flavors

Zymomonas Mostly present in ale breweries Causes spoilage

SANITATION IS THE KEY

A properly managed sanitation program greatly reduces the risk of contamination.
The craft beer industry is fortunate, from a safety standpoint, that no pathogens can survive in beer with normal alcohol
content, bitterness, carbonation, and pH. However, sanitation is the first step in a great brew process and a step that
must be repeated as necessary throughout the process to protect your brand. Whether it is manual cleaning or an
automated process, sanitation is serious business—and you need a sanitation partner who can ensure that you are
cleaning effectively, efficiently, and safely.
THE CLEANING PROCESS
Cleaning precedes sanitation and prepares the way for sanitation treatment by removing organic/inorganic residues and
microorganisms from the brewery equipment.

CLEANING AGENTS
Spartan Chemical offers two types of cleaning detergents: alkaline-based and acid-based. Our powerful cleaning agents are
formulated with surfactants, chelating agents, and emulsifiers to enhance the effectiveness of the products. Capable of pen-
etrating deep soil deposits, Spartan cleaners efficiently break the soil into fine particles and hold them in suspension so that
they do not redeposit on the cleaned surface. Calcium and magnesium salts (beerstone) are liberated and rinsed clean away.

ALKALINE-BASED DETERGENTS
• Effective in removing organic soils (i.e., oils, fats, proteins, starches, and carbohydrates) encountered in brewing.
• Will not remove calcium oxalate and other inorganic compounds that lead to a build-up of beerstone.

High Performance Alkaline FP • pH 14.0 • 2–6 oz./gal.

High Performance Alkaline FP is a highly concentrated alkaline detergent used for brewery cleaning (e.g. brew kettles, fermenters, condition-
ing tanks, and filters), fryer boil out and CIP/COP applications. Effective at removing baked on soils, High Performance Alkaline FP removes,
proteins, fats, carbohydrates, sugars and other stubborn soils found in breweries and other food processing applications.

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275 Gal 55 Gal 5 Gal

Caustic Cleaner FP® • pH 14.0 • 1–12 oz./gal.

Effective in dissolving proteinaceous soils and fatty oils by saponification. A natural choice for cleaning sludge off the bottoms of boilers and
cleaning beer kegs. Heavy duty, high alkaline, low foaming liquid cleans soil from tanks, kettles, mashers, and lines. Attacks and removes sugars
and carbohydrate residues. Fragrance and dye-free.

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275 Gal 55 Gal 30 Gal 15 Gal 5 Gal 1 Gal x4

LFC® • pH 13.0–14.0 • 6 oz./gal.

Used for a great variety of cleaning tasks including removing tannin deposits, LFC can be used in CIP systems for occasional purge treatments
or to brighten stainless steel. Fragrance and dye-free.

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275 Gal 55 Gal 30 Gal 15 Gal 5 Gal 1 Gal x4

ACID-BASED DETERGENTS
• Commonly used in a two-step sequential cleaning regiment with alkaline detergents.
• Primarily used for the prevention or removal of beerstone, water scale (calcium and magnesium carbonates), and alu-
minum oxide.
• Will not work for heavy soils, tannins, hop oils, resins, and glucans.

High Acid Cleaner FP® • pH < 1.0 • 1–10 oz./gal.

High active liquid phosphoric acid quickly removes beerstone, protein material resins and yeasts, and hard water scale from stainless steel.
Fragrance and dye-free.

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275 Gal 55 Gal 30 Gal 15 Gal 5 Gal 1 Gal x4

Acid Blend FP® • pH < 1.0 • 1–6 oz./gal.

Nitric, phosphoric acid blend used for passivation and to remove iron and other inorganic deposits from tank surfaces. Fragrance and dye-free.

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55 Gal 5 Gal
THE SANITIZING PROCESS
Sanitizing reduces the surface population of viably microorganisms after cleaning and prevents microbial growth on the
brewery equipment.

SANITIZING AGENTS
Spartan offers a full line of sanitizers for each step of the brewing process. After surfaces have been completely cleaned and
rinsed, a sanitizer cycle will ensure that unwanted microorganisms are reduced to acceptable levels in brewing.

SparCHLOR® • pH 12.5–13.0 • 1–5 oz./gal.

Widely used in the beer brewing industry, chlorine compounds like SparCHLOR offer broad-spectrum germicidal action to ef-
fectively and affordably sanitize tanks and kettles—leaving minimal residue or film on surfaces.

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275 Gal 55 Gal 30 Gal 15 Gal 5 Gal 1 Gal x4

PAA Sanitizer • pH < 1.0 • 1:20–1:768

A peroxyacetic acid and hydrogen-peroxide-based sanitizer/disinfectant for sanitizing fermenter and brite tanks, as well as heat
exchanger and parts sanitation. Provides broad-spectrum sanitizing activity with no foam or phosphates.

312755 312705
52 Gal 4.8 Gal

LOCAL DELIVERY & SUPPORT

While Spartan Chemical spans 5 continents, our most important location is the one nearest you. In the U.S. alone, we've as-
sembled more then 500 strategically located distributor points, supported by 60 Regional Managers, all focused on providing
LOCAL support and deliveries when and where you need it.
BREWHOUSE GENERAL CLEANING
Overall facility cleanliness will contribute to a better product and a solid brand.
Spartan has you covered from the front of the house to the back.

Chlorinated Degreaser Sani-Tyze®

Heavy-duty liquid concentrate with bleach cleaning Ready-to-use, quaternary-based cleaner, sanitizer and de-
action. High-foaming solution removes proteins and odorizer with a 60 second kill time. EPA Reg. No. 10324-
sugars from surfaces. No dyes, perfume, or VOCs. 107-5741
pH 13.0–13.5 • 6 oz./gal. pH 6.0–8.0

Chlorinated Plus® Lite'n Foamy® E2 Sanitizing Hand Wash

An ultra heavy-duty, strong alkaline, high-foaming Fragrance-free, foaming, anti-bacterial hand wash. For use
concentrated degreaser, fortified with bleach. Formu- in food processing and service areas.
lated for heavily soiled surfaces and equipment con-
pH 4.0–6.5
taminated with carbohydrates and sugars.
pH 13.5–14.0

Peroxy Protein Remover, Lite'n Foamy® E3 Hand Sanitizer

Whitener & Cleaner Fragrance-free, foaming, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer. For
use in food processing and service areas.
Hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner removes light to
medium soils from all types of surfaces. Whitens and pH 4.0–6.5
brightens grout.
pH 2.0–3.0 • 1–12 oz./gal.
SparClean® Super Suds
Sani-T-10 Plus®
Delivers powerful cleaning and long-lasting, luxurious
Quat-based sanitizer specifically formulated for food suds. Formulated with Aloe, Super Suds aggressively
and beverage processing applications. Can be used emulsifies and removes baked-on grease or food soils
for no-rinse sanitizing at 150–400 ppm. EPA Reg. No. while conditioning hands. Plus, the powerful grease-cutting
10324-117-5741 formula is concentrated, so you can use less to wash more.
pH 7.5 pH 6.5–7.5 • 0.25 oz./gal.

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SCC 8/2013

Craft Brewer
SCC 8/2013

Masher

SSOPs

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credit within one year of the date of manufacture. Use product as directed and read all precautionary statements.

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