Real Time Monitoring of Fermentation

The manual sampling process to monitor beer fermentation is time consuming (10-15 minutes per sample) and can be inaccurate. Also, sampling is not a continuous process, can miss the optimal completion of the fermentation process, and poses a risk of contamination to the batch. Not having visibility into the fermentation process can lead to unforeseen problems: a beer that ferments too quickly or too slowly can lead to unfavorable and inconsistent flavors, leading to wasted materials, time, and potential revenue. Additionally, the access point for taking a manual sample could be high above the ground and pose a potential safety issue. The Micro Motion Fork Density Meter (FDM) enables continuous measurement and real-time monitoring of the fermentation process with ±1 kg/m3 accuracy or ±0.2 °Plato concentration accuracy. This removes the need for manual sampling, saves time, and adds visibility into how each fermentation is tracking.