Yeast propagation system for the craft brewer
As yeast is one of the most important constituents of beer production, influencing its taste, flavor, bouquet and color, GEA has developed a yeast propagator especially for craft brewers and small to medium sized breweries.

The GEA Craft Yeast Propagator is an innovative solution for yeast propagation specifically tailored for the craft brewing industry. It provides precise control over the propagation process while allowing room for experimentation. By supplying highly vital yeast, it enables consistent quality in the production of unique beer varieties. Designed as a frame-mounted system, it caters to craft breweries and small to medium-sized breweries with capacities ranging from 3 to 25 hectoliters.

GEA Craft Yeast Propagator
This propagator is an ideal choice for breweries seeking to enhance their fermentation processes, experiment with new recipes, and maintain premium beer quality.
Together with Mona Neubaur, Minister of Economic Affairs of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, GEA CEO Stefan Klebert has opened a new technology center for pharmaceutical freeze-drying systems in Elsdorf, Germany. GEA employs approximately 260 people at the facility, which combines research and development with production and service under one roof.
The GEA Craft Yeast Propagator is an innovative solution for yeast propagation specifically tailored for the craft brewing industry. It provides precise control over the propagation process while allowing room for experimentation. By supplying highly vital yeast, it enables consistent quality in the production of unique beer varieties. Designed as a frame-mounted system, it caters to craft breweries and small to medium-sized breweries with capacities ranging from 3 to 25 hectoliters.
Designed for small to medium-sized breweries and craft brewers and complementing GEA’s CRAFT-STAR® and COMPACT-STAR® solutions, the GEA Craft Yeast Propagator skid is designed to fit propagation sizes of 5–25 hl.
Available with multiple additional extras, such as living cell measurement, load cells, a sterilizing option, etc, only the tank, tank top and the pump need to be changed to match the needs of the designated tank size. A clean-in-place system (CIP) can also be supplied if required.
This propagator is an ideal choice for breweries seeking to enhance their fermentation processes, experiment with new recipes, and maintain premium beer quality.