Achieve consistent gravity, ABV, and carbonation; with compact, automated inline blending systems from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
- Craft brewers often face inconsistent ABV, gravity variation, and oxygen pickup caused by manual dilution and batch blending.
- Frequent recipe changes, small-batch runs, and limited automation can lead to rework, waste, and off-spec beer; all of which affect efficiency, shelf life, and profitability.
- As product lines grow, brewers need a flexible, easy-to-use blending system that maintains label compliance, mouthfeel, and carbonation control while streamlining daily operations.
Our Solution:
- The 4B Automation & 4B Systems Inline Blender for Craft Brewing delivers continuous, recipe-driven blending of high-gravity beer with deaerated water (DAW).
- Featuring Coriolis mass-flow meters, an inline °Plato (°P) meter, and closed-loop control, the system automatically maintains stable gravity and ABV while CO₂ and DO analyzers preserve carbonation and product quality.
- Compact, modular, and hygienically designed, this skid is ideal for small- and mid-scale breweries. It includes real-time data logging, automated changeovers, and local support from 4B Automation & 4B Systems; giving craft brewers big-brewery capability without the complexity.
Key Features / Capabilities
Compact, Scalable Design:
Built for craft and small-batch brewing environments.
Recipe-Driven Ratio Control:
Dual Coriolis meters with PID control for stable beer-to-DAW blending.
Inline Gravity & ABV Measurement:
 °Plato (°P) and density monitoring with temperature compensation.
DO & COâ‚‚ Control:
Inline analyzers ensure proper carbonation and low oxygen pickup.
Temperature Management:
Maintains filler and BBT setpoints through integrated heat-exchange control.
Automated Changeovers:
Fast flush, purge, and recipe swap routines for flexible production.
Quality Tracking:
Continuous trending, alarm history, and electronic batch reports.
PLC/HMI Controls:
User-friendly interface with historian and SCADA / OPC UA integration.
Modular, Skid-Built Construction:
Compact footprint for easy installation in tight spaces.
Locally Manufactured & Supported:
Built and serviced in South Africa by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Maintainable Design:
Accessible valves and instruments for straightforward maintenance.
