Single-vessel wort boiling and whirlpool
GEA WORTSTAR® Combi Boiling & Separation System
Save time and cut costs with GEA WORTSTAR® Combi, our combined wort boiling and hot trub separation vessel for higher throughputs and a reduced footprint.
How WORTSTAR® Combi works
Configured with a flat base and circulation loop, GEA WORTSTAR® Combi combines the functions of a traditional whirlpool and boiler.
Using a speed adjustable wort circulation pump to create a strong centrifugal force, hot trub is efficiently separated and collected in the center of the vessel’s base. The result is a clearer wort, ready for the next stage of brewing.
WORTSTAR® Combi benefits at a glance
Increased efficiency – single vessel for boiling and whirlpooling allows for higher throughputs with fewer vessels.
Cost effective – fewer vessels, piping, valves and controls means less to buy, install and maintain.
Space-saving – a reduced footprint allows you to free up valuable floor space, supporting future expansion or brewhouse remodeling.
Faster brew cycles – wort rotation in just 5-10 minutes.,
Improved wort quality – reduced heat holding times means less thermal stress, increasing wort quality.
Optimal performance – GEA’s advanced design provides the same high-quality results as traditional two-vessel set-ups.
Recipe flexibility – easily adjust whirlpooling times to suit any recipe.
Enhanced sustainability – reduced rinsing water consumption and fewer cleaning chemicals used, supports sustainable brewing practices.
Technical highlights
- Choose your optimal heating technology with flexible boiling options; suitable for use with both internal and external wort boiling systems (including GEA JETSTAR® and GEA QBOIL®).
- Dedicated single-foot support for the internal calandria minimizes wort rotation interference during whirlpooling.
- Customizable vessel diameter can be increased to accommodate specialty beer production and higher batch volumes.
- Integrated trub dam enhances yield, especially for hop-heavy recipes.
- Two motor driven jet nozzles enable highly efficient trub removal while using less water.
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