Cooling

At BHF, we support brewers in optimising every stage of production — including the essential process of wort and beer cooling. Rapid and precise cooling plays a crucial role in preserving flavour integrity, improving process control, and protecting downstream equipment.

In the hot side of brewing, wort must be cooled quickly after boiling to yeast-pitching temperature — typically using a plate or tube heat exchanger. This stage is vital to prevent off-flavours, minimise contamination risk, and set the stage for healthy fermentation. On the cold side, cooling is also critical during cold crashing and maturation, where it promotes clarity, encourages sedimentation, and enhances the stability of the final product.

Our process filtration solutions integrate seamlessly into cooling stages — removing particulate load and potential contaminants before heat exchange, reducing fouling, and safeguarding system efficiency. We also work with breweries to ensure cooling systems are protected from biofilm build-up, scaling, and microbial risk, ensuring hygiene and operational reliability.

BHF’s expertise helps brewers maintain tight control over temperature-sensitive stages while improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring process consistency. Whether you’re scaling up or refining your existing system, we bring the insight and support to optimise cooling performance across your brewery.

Because precision cooling isn’t just about temperature — it’s about product integrity, efficiency, and delivering great beer, every time.