Achieve consistent gravity, ABV, and carbonation; with fully automated inline blending systems from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
- In large-scale brewing environments, manual dilution and batch blending often result in ABV drift, gravity variation, and oxygen pickup, leading to inconsistent beer quality and higher rework.
- As product portfolios grow, maintaining label compliance, mouthfeel consistency, and dissolved oxygen (DO) control becomes increasingly challenging.
- Commercial breweries require a continuous, high-capacity blending system that ensures stable results, reduces waste, and streamlines production changeovers for multiple SKUs.
Our Solution:
- The 4B Automation & 4B Systems Inline Blender for Commercial Brewing provides continuous, recipe-driven dilution of high-gravity beer with deaerated water (DAW).
- Using dual Coriolis mass-flow meters, an inline °Plato (°P) meter, and closed-loop control, the system maintains accurate ABV and gravity, while CO₂ and DO analyzers protect carbonation and shelf life.
- Built for industrial-scale performance, the system features hygienic, skid-built construction, automated start-up, and out-of-spec diversion for compliance and quality assurance.
- Supported by local service and manufacturing, 4B Automation & 4B Systems ensures reliable uptime, efficient operation, and long-term value for high-volume breweries.
Key Features / Capabilities
High-Capacity Design:
Optimised for large-scale, continuous blending operations.
Recipe-Driven Ratio Control:
Dual Coriolis mass-flow meters with PID control for dependable beer-to-DAW blending.
Inline Gravity & ABV Measurement:
°Plato (°P) and density monitoring with temperature compensation and ABV calculation.
DO & COâ‚‚ Monitoring:
Inline analyzers ensure carbonation stability and low oxygen pickup.
Temperature Management:
Integrated heat-exchanger control for filler and BBT setpoint alignment.
Automated Changeovers:
Flush, purge, and recipe transitions for quick flavour or brand changes.
Quality & Compliance:
Continuous trending, batch reporting, and audit logs.
PLC/HMI Controls:
Centralised automation with historian connectivity and SCADA / OPC UA integration.
Modular, Skid-Built Construction:
Compact design for efficient installation upstream of BBTs or fillers.
Locally Manufactured & Supported:
Built and serviced in South Africa by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Maintainable Design:
Accessible instrumentation and hygienic layout for easy maintenance.
