At MadTree Brewing, consistency is the key to brewing success. Since its inception in 2013, the craft brewery has relied on reverse osmosis (RO) to guarantee the purity and consistency of its brewing water. This commitment has resulted in a portfolio of highly acclaimed beers, each with a precisely controlled mineral profile. But as demand for their exceptional brews grew, so did their need for a more robust water treatment solution.
A New Facility and a New Challenge
MadTree Brewing's popularity skyrocketed, leading to a major expansion. Their original facility, capable of producing up to 25,000 barrels of beer, quickly became inadequate. The brewery relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility with the potential to scale up to 180,000 barrels. This move introduced a new challenge: transitioning from a well water source to the City of Cincinnati’s municipal water supply, which contained chloramines. This shift necessitated a re-evaluation of their water treatment process, including a new approach to pretreatment.
Finding the Right Solution
Facing the challenge of finding a reliable chemical injection system, the team at MadTree Brewing sought a solution that would ensure consistency and efficiency. They had previously struggled with various peristaltic pump brands and were determined to avoid similar issues in their new facility.
Grundfos stepped in as the ideal partner, offering two SMART Digital Dosing pumps and a CRN vertical multistage centrifugal pump designed for a 100 gpm RO system. These pumps provided precise control, minimal maintenance, and high reliability—essential qualities for managing the chemical injection process and maintaining consistent water quality.
The Results: Consistency and Ease of Use
Since installing Grundfos pumps in 2017, MadTree Brewing has enjoyed seamless operation with no issues. The SMART Digital Dosing pumps, with their straightforward interface, allow for precise adjustments and fine-tuning of the chemical injection process. This feature has enabled the brewery to handle varying growth demands while upholding its high standards of water quality.
The Grundfos pumps' exceptional reliability has been so impressive that MadTree Brewing has even added two backup units to their critical spare parts inventory, though they haven’t yet needed them.
Increased Efficiency and Flexibility
Grundfos has contributed significantly to MadTree Brewing's operational efficiency and flexibility. The combination of SMART Digital Dosing pumps and the CRN centrifugal pump has allowed the brewery to scale up while maintaining the quality of its water, which is crucial for its brewing process.
As a satisfied customer put it, "The Grundfos pumps we use for both injection points in our system have worked flawlessly and are very easy to navigate and adjust for the end user." Thanks to Grundfos, MadTree Brewing continues to deliver high-quality beers with the consistency that its fans have come to expect.
In the craft brewing world, where every detail counts, Grundfos has proven to be a trusted partner in ensuring that MadTree Brewing’s water quality remains exceptional, batch after batch.
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