Breweries often produce large quantities of spent grain, which can be difficult and expensive to dispose of. However, a small-scale brewery in rural Ohio has found a solution to this problem with the introduction of a new brewery spent dryer that can efficiently dry up to 5 tons of spent grain at a time.
The dryer, which was designed and built by the brewery's owner, uses a combination of heat and air to dry the spent grain, which can then be sold or used for animal feed. The machine is compact and easy to operate, making it a practical solution for small breweries.
Since the introduction of the dryer, the brewery has been able to significantly reduce its waste disposal costs, as well as create a new revenue stream by selling the dried spent grain to local farmers. In addition, the brewery has received interest from other small breweries in the area, who are also struggling with the issue of spent grain disposal.
The owner of the brewery hopes that the new dryer will help to promote sustainability within the brewing industry, and encourage other breweries to explore new ways of managing their waste. As he explained, "We've shown that it's possible to turn waste into a valuable resource, and I hope that other breweries will see what we've achieved and be inspired to follow suit."
Overall, the introduction of the small-scale dryer has been a positive development for the brewery, providing a practical solution to a long-standing problem, while also promoting sustainability and innovation within the industry.
