Blending copper with steel
GEA partner with Bushmills to build an extension to their distillery, increasing their yield while also improving their carbon footprint. Showing how the stainless steel and the copper combined make the golden liquid at Bushmills.
A steel mammoth in the land of giants
Precise process conditions are essential to achieve the consistent quality that is vital to any spirit brand. During production, a variety of different factors influence the process – from the raw materials to the mashing, wort extraction, fermentation and distillation – giving the product its characteristic flavors and aromas.
But don’t take it from us. Discover why Bushmills, the oldest licensed whisky distillery in the world, decided to work with GEA for their new distillery.
Flexible partner
We help whisky distilleries of any size. From raw materials handling to malt conditioning, milling, mashing, and fermentation to cask maturation, we have the right solution for your needs: flow components, individually designed skids, customized plants, or fully integrated turnkey solutions. With a global supply chain as a backbone, we can offer reliable production timeframes and are happy to partner with other companies of your choice.
Sustainable and future-proof
“From our current three mashes per day, our yield is up 5% to 7%. And we have the potential to do seven mashes per day,” says Rodney Donnell, Lead Brewing Technician at Bushmills. Besides helping optimize yields and energy efficiency, our solutions allow you to minimize operating costs and reduce your carbon footprint. We design equipment to emit fewer greenhouse gases, consume less energy, and reuse waste – all while ensuring reliable, smooth, and efficient production processes.
Experienced brewer
The production of whisky spirit starts with the brewing process, commonly referred to as mashing by distillers. With our comprehensive portfolio of breweries – from multinationals to small craft breweries – we’re at the forefront of innovation and automation in terms of lautering, mashing, and distilling, while always being mindful of the traditions behind the success of iconic products. “We can track the process much more easily thanks to the additional instrumentation,” says Rodney Donnell, Lead Brewing Technician at Bushmills.
Building a new tradition
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