Dual Disturbance or Twin Turmoil
In the heart of the brewing industry, Spike Brewery continues to thrive with the dedication of its longest tenured employee, Mike Cymerman. Not only is he one of the brewery's most experienced members, but he also serves as the office's self-appointed coffee expert, ensuring that the team stays caffeinated for those long brew days.
But Mike's influence extends beyond the coffee corner. As the leader of the Customer Experience team, he works tirelessly to ensure that every Brew Day runs smoothly, from the initial heating of the Hot Liquor Tank (HLT) to the final fill of the fermenters.
Recently, Mike has been instrumental in the implementation of a significant upgrade at Spike Brewery - the double batch system. This upgrade allows for the simultaneous heating of both the HLT and Boil Kettle (BK), a feat unachievable with the single batch panel setup due to limitations in electrical power.
The double batch upgrade brings numerous benefits, even when brewing only one batch at a time. It allows for heating water in the HLT for cleaning during the boil, reducing the cleanup time significantly on single batch days, thanks to the efficiency of the Trio systems.
When brewing two batches, the double batch upgrade can reduce the time required for consecutive batches by up to two hours. It also allows for refilling and heating of the HLT water for the next batch while the first one is boiling, streamlining the brewing process.
The double batch upgrade also offers flexibility, enabling brewers to brew two different beers and fill two fermenters, or brew the same beer twice and fill the same fermenter. However, it's important to note that while the double batch upgrade increases production capacity, it may require more setup time, additional cleaning steps, and potentially longer cool-down or changeover times between batches compared to a single batch system.
Unfortunately, specific details about the electrical setup for the double batch upgrade or the Trio brewing systems themselves were not available in the provided information. For a more precise understanding of the Trio system and its features, it's recommended to consult the manufacturer's documentation directly.
In conclusion, Mike Cymerman's leadership and the double batch upgrade at Spike Brewery are transforming the brewing process, making it more efficient and flexible, and ensuring that Spike continues to be at the forefront of the brewing industry.
Mike's influence at Spike Brewery stretches beyond the realm of coffee, as he leads the Customer Experience team, striving to optimize each Brew Day through technologies like the double batch system. This innovative food-and-drink technology, implemented by Mike, enhances the efficiency of the brewing process, simultaneously heating both the Hot Liquor Tank (HLT) and Boil Kettle (BK), which was previously unattainable with single batch systems due to power limitations.
