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
- Optimized brewhouse design – combines wort boiling and whirlpooling in a single vessel, helping breweries increase capacity within a compact system layout.
- Reduced installation complexity – fewer vessels, piping components, valves and control elements can contribute to lower installation and maintenance requirements.
- Compact footprint – the integrated design requires less floor space, providing greater flexibility for brewhouse expansion or modernization projects.
- Short process times – wort rotation can typically be achieved within 5 to 10 minutes, supporting streamlined brewing operations.
- Designed to support wort quality – shorter heat holding times help minimize thermal exposure during the brewing process.
- Proven process performance – engineered to deliver whirlpool and boiling functionality within a single-vessel configuration while supporting consistent brewing results.
- Recipe flexibility – whirlpooling times can be adjusted to accommodate different beer styles and recipe requirements.
- Resource-conscious operation – the integrated design can help reduce rinsing water requirements and cleaning agent consumption compared with conventional multi-vessel configurations, depending on operating conditions.
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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