SB Carlsberg Flask
The Alfa Laval SB Carlsberg Flask is developed for aseptic yeast management in breweries. It is used for wort sterilization and pure yeast culture propagation on a laboratory scale for use in yeast propagation plants. In addition to brewery applications, the SB Carlsberg Flask is also suitable for the dairy, food, and beverage industries.
Manufactured using materials that meet stringent sanitary requirements, the Carlsberg Flask can be easily autoclaved and supports hygienic handling during yeast preparation and transfer. Its design helps breweries maintain better process control when working with sterile wort and pure yeast cultures.
To support different operating requirements, the Alfa Laval SB Carlsberg Flask can be supplied with practical accessories such as a two-wheel trolley, breathing filters, aeration filters, and silicone hoses. This makes it a reliable solution for breweries looking to improve Carlsberg flask yeast propagation and aseptic transfer efficiency.
SB Carlsberg Flask Application
The SB Carlsberg Flask is specially developed for the brewing industry, where sterile wort preparation and pure yeast culture handling are essential for consistent fermentation performance.
Related Industries
Breweries, dairy, food, and beverage processing.
Benefits
- Sterility assured by all-in-one aseptic design
- Hygienic, easy-to-clean configuration
- Safe and sterile transfer
- Easy to move to the required location
- Robust construction for wort sterilization and yeast integrity
The Alfa Laval SB Carlsberg Flask consists of a cylindrical container with a flat bottom and top cover. It is equipped with breathing filters, a membrane sample valve for aeration and product transfer, and a micro sample port that allows aseptic introduction of pure yeast culture by syringe.
For operation, sterilized wort is filled into the flask to approximately 80% of its total volume. Sterilization can be carried out using an autoclave, gas burner, or electric hotplate. After sterilization, the flask is cooled in a refrigerator or cold room to reach the proper working temperature.
The cold wort is then aerated through the membrane sample valve using an aeration lance. Sterile air is required during this stage to maintain hygienic conditions. Adequate air supply is important to reduce foaming and to prevent the breathing filter from being exposed to foam.
Once the wort has been sufficiently oxygenated, the yeast culture can be introduced aseptically through the membrane fitting using a syringe. Dry yeast culture may also be transferred through the empty filter housing. This process allows the Carlsberg Flask to support controlled early-stage yeast propagation under sanitary conditions.
At the appropriate growth stage, the yeast culture can be transferred from the flask to the inoculator or yeast propagation plant. Before transfer, all connections, hoses, and valves should be disinfected to maintain aseptic handling. After use, the flask should be disassembled and cleaned by hand using standard detergents.
Alfa Laval SB Carlsberg Flask product leaflet
Alfa Laval SB Carlsberg Flask instruction manual
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