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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Submitted by:
Guimbaolibot, Tyron C.
20141129693
As we all know, beer is the most commonly used as a drink when there is an occasion.
Specifically, in fiesta or in a birthday celebration. But even if there’s no occasion, people still
For them, drinking beer can lessens the stress or anxiety they felt on that day or
something bad happen on that day. That is why some people drink until they become drunk just
to forget the bad things happen to them. But still, when they woke up and will remember it again.
But, as we all know drinking too much beer can cause to our health. Especially it can affect our
kidney causing to death. But despite of this, some researcher finds drinking beer as one of a
health benefits.
Many researchers shown that drinking beer can reduce the risk of kidney stones, heart
attacks, strokes, diabetes and it can strengthen our bones. But the drinking should be limit. For
men, no more than two beers and one beer for women. It also shown that it lessen the possibility
Also, researchers found that most Filipinos are the heaviest drinkers of alcoholic
beverages in Southeast Asia. The study showed that 11 percent of the population aged from 15 to
74 years old regularly drinks beer at an average rate of about more than 4 days in a week. It also
shown that most of drinkers are regular teenagers aged from 15 to 19 years old.
As a result of this, many businesspersons come up with the idea to start a franchise such
of the machine is expensive. It is not also expensive but it is also large that will force them to
Therefore, fabricating a mini beer brewery can lessen the possibility to spend so much
money. The machine will also help the company to save some spaces to their company rooms.
Moreover, this will also help some of the people who are capable to make a machine
related to beer brewery to innovate and to make it even more efficient for the future.
Most of all, the process of making a beer will be made within a day. This will also help
the company to produce more beer within a day and helps the people who are in need of beer.
The researcher intends to build a mini beer brewery. Traditionally, barley was the main
ingredients used in brewery. For this study, the ingredients will be using is a corn grain. Doing
this can save a lot of money. It is also said that it is tastier than the barley and it can make the
beer better.
For the design of the machine, the researcher found some way to create a beer brewery at
least a small scale production. The procedures of the creation of the beer will be provided by the
researcher below.
Furthermore, this project only proposes a mini beer brewery with at least a small scale.
The focus of this study is not just to make a beer tasty; it also focuses on the designing and
fabrication of the said project. Likewise, this study will not just help the people behind this
project, but to the other people who are interested to this project and also who are capable to
LAUTERING
BOILING
COOLING
FERMENTATION
FINISHED
PRODUCT!
To make a beer, a machine will be fabricating to this project. It is also provided with the
steps or procedures on how it will be made. In order the machine to function and operate,
electricity must supplied and will the machine to start to make a beer. The first step is mashing,
which allows the enzymes in the malt to break down into sugar. The next one is lautering, which
it drains and rinses the sweet that comes on the grain. The third part of the process is the boiling,
the part of the process is self-explanatory. Then the second to the last process is cooling that
removes the hot particles and to prepare for the last final step which is the fermentation. To start
the fermentation, yeast will be added, it converts sugary works into a beer by producing with a
used of some flavors to give some beer sparkle. After it ferments, beer should be allows to
mature, to develop its flavor and to provide smooth finish for the product.
1. The amount level of beer needed to decrease the percentage of having a disease and beer
belly.
General Objective
Specific Objectives
In designing and fabricating mini beer brewery, the following assumptions were made:
1. A mini brewery machine that can finish the product within a 24 hours.
1. Contribution to the people who are interested when talking about beer. The finished
2. The increasing number of seller. Since the project is mini. The sellers may come up with
The major focus of this research is to produce a beer. This study also included the
determination of the quality needed to come up with a smooth product. The study will also
For the disciplinary action, this machine will limitedly provide a number of beers that
will produce.
Beer is an alcoholic beverage usually made from malted cereal grain, flavored with hops, and
Malt is a grain softened by steeping in water, allowed to germinate, and used especially in
Mashing is the process of combining a mix of grain and water and heating the mixture.
Lautering is the process in which the mash is separated into the clear liquid wort and the residual
grain
Boiling is the process to achieve the desired product, a stable, clear, great tasting beer of
balanced character.
Whirlpooling is the process which was to separate hops particles from wort.
Fermentation is the process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically.
Corn grain is a numerous cultivated forms of a widely grown, usually tall annual cereal grass
bearing grains or kernels on large ears.
Chapter 2
As people know that the beer is one of the most popular beverages all over the world. In
this study, many factors will be considered for the beer brewery. Such as ingredients, equipment
needed for making a beer brewery. It will also include the safeness and the effects in the body
Many people drink alcohol daily. They will not stop until the satisfaction is achieved. In
general, people drink a lot of alcohol because of the problem about their daily lives. As a result,
many people did not know the negative effects of drinking a lot of beer. However, people did not
also know that beer can contribute in the mind and body. The only problem is that people are not
well-oriented regarding beer. The following are the books that state the many effects of alcohol
Lean stated the nature effects of drinking alcohol in our body in which the beer can
breaks down to provide energy to our body. It is also more concentrated source of energy than
either carbohydrate or protein. Additionally, it has a property similar to a drug that affects the
central nervous system. Unlike most foods, alcohol can be absorbed by the body without prior
digestion and this takes place mainly in the small intestine, but also through the walls of the
stomach. Absorption may take anything from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the
concentration of alcohol in the beverage consumed, the amount taken and the nature and amount
of food eaten with it or immediately beforehand. An average time for absorption is about an
hour. But Lean also said that excessive intake of alcohol may damage effect on health. High
alcohol consumption may also contribute to obesity and may lead to malnutrition as a result of
deficiencies of minerals elements and vitamins. Prolonged excessive consumption of alcohol,
even when it is part of nutritionally adequate diet, leads to varying degrees of liver damage,
ranging from a reversible fatty liver to hepatitis and finally cirrhosis ( Lean, 2006 ).
According to Campbell, the alcohol is a depressant. It affects the behavior of the person that
can be roughly correlated with the level of alcohol present as measured by blood alcohol content
( Campbell, 2007 ).
The beer can also affect the human mind and it was also stated by Campbell which explained
the theoretical explanations regarding to the role of alcohol in child and partners violence
1. Proximal effect explains that episodes of violent acts would closely follow
ingestion of the substance. The meaning of this has a deeper explanation under the
and more likely to interprets others’ behavior as hostile and are less to be able to
type, all of which may create an environment that facilitates violent behavior.
Regardless of the theories, alcohol use is one of the accepted risk factors for child
is important as explained that it can affect the relationship particularly in the family. That is why,
people should be oriented regarding to the effects of drinking too much alcohol.
In addition, Paoletti, Klatsky, Poli and Zakhari added an statement that drinking too much
alcohol can affect the metabolism of a person. It can intensify the cardiac stimulation that can
However, Dasgupta found a research that drinking beer in moderation has many health
benefits, including protection against cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, a lower risk of
forming gallstones, and possibly a longer life. Therefore, the key is to drink in moderation and
Kittleson, Mark, Kane, Rennegarbe and Youngerman suggested that moderate drinking
can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. About two to three drinks a day for men and one
to two drinks for women in order to achieve the desire of having a healthy mind and body. They
added that moderate drinking appears to raise good cholesterol levels, inhibit blood clotting,
increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure. It also may decrease a person’s chances of
developing brain-related diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson. ( Youngerman, et. al., 2005 )
It is important to state the effects of alcohol in mind and body to contribute information
regarding to the people who’s really into the beer. It also helps to decrease the percentage
It is also important to know how beers were made. That is why some researchers provide
some of their study that shows how the beer was made. The quality, the taste, the textures etc.
1. The purity that guarantees the natural ingredients such as hops, malt, yeast and
water. It stated that no pathogenic germs were found in those ingredients because
content lastly the yeast that metabolizes nearly all fermentable sugars. In
the manufacturing process for the creation of beer separated from the harmful or
exogenous substances.
2. The wholesome of the beer because of its variability and the balance of its
4. It displays a variety of styles and genres, from pilsener to lager wheat beer, as
process are based on careful selection for the right procedure of the creation of
beer.
Hardwick said that the beer quality is appropriate to be a lively one. Many people will
agree on what constitutes of the beer quality, as long as people have taste preferences for
different flavors to achieve what kind of drinks people desires (Hardwick, 1995).
Many forms of starch and carbohydrates necessary for the production of sugar for
brewing have been and are used. Originating with bread (still used in parts of the world), now
wheat, barley, corn, sorghum, rice, honey, and manioc are used. Although the brewing process
typically produces a safe product, hops have been used for over a thousand years to further
Some people craving a beer that has a bitter taste. As they believe that the bitter it tastes,
the better. That is why some of the company made an experiments regarding to the taste of the
beer. Other people make their own beer by also experimenting. As what Schultz stated that the
most fun of brewing is creating your own beer by experimenting with different ingredients to
increase the alcohol content. As people make their homemade beer with maple that makes the
taste of the beer better. When a person always experimenting, there is a possibility that that
person will mastered making a beer or can create a perfect tasting beer ( Schultz, 2014 ).
People believe that the longer the beer preserve, the tastier it will become. This is also
proven by Oliver in which stated that some beer may change it flavor because of the growth of
yeast occurring. Even though the fermented wort may have reached limit attenuation quickly,
proper maturation is still required in order to achieve the desire taste of the beer ( Oliver, 2012 ).
But some people wanted different taste of a beer. As Crouch stated that the beers come in
different colors and flavors and the names are often bear the style it represent. The flavors in
each of it widely available styles are quite contrasting. When a person becomes a conversant in
the broader differences, they try comparing several beers within a single style to hone in on the
subtler difference. Beyond beer styles, the methods of presenting beers also influence their taste.
Almost every drinker is familiar with the gently cascading beer known as Guinness. Created by
the infusion of nitrogen into the typical carbon dioxide delivery system, the resulting beer is
frothy and creamy and unlike ordinary beer, the delivery method increases the body of the beer,
Although some people do not really care what they drink, some people are looking what
they taste bud really wanted. They are not satisfied until they did not find on what they really
demanded. That is why some of the researchers searched their experiences, experimentations. It
But in order to know to reach the beer the drinkers wanted. They are a lot of research that
will state the process on how a beer was produce. This is important because they may be having
an interest to build their own company and share some experimentation they contributed in
producing beer. Also, to know how they will build their brewery and the equipment or materials
The following are the processes of making beer stated from the book of Gibson ( Gibson,
2011 ):
1. Mashing: This is the first process in which the starch in malted barley is converted
into fermentable sugar. The malted barley is first run through a malt mill, which
cracks the kernels open and exposing their starch reservoirs created through the
malting process. Once it is cracked, the grist is mixed with hot water in vessel
called a mash tun. Hot water activates enzymes in the husks of the barley kernels,
which convert the starch inside into fermentable sugars. The water will also
extract color, flavors, aroma and body from the malted barley. Once in this
process has taken place, the brewer separates the liquid produced called wort,
2. Boiling: Once the wort has been produced, it is pumped into a vessel called a
brew kettle, in which it can be heated to a boil. This boil is done for several
reasons the most important being sanitation and hop addition. The brewer wants
to sanitize the wort and kill all of the microorganisms that might be found in it, so
that the brewer’s yeast added during fermentation is the only microorganism
acting upon the wort. Hops are added to the boiling wort because the only way to
extract their bitterness and flavor is to place them in a boiling solution. Hops used
3. Fermentation: When the wort has been boiled, it is cooled down to the
temperature at which its respective yeast ferments, and then added to the yeast in
a fermentation vessel. The yeast begins eating the sugars and producing alcohol
and carbon dioxide. When it is done, the wort transformed into beer.
4. Conditioning: This is just an optional if the drinkers’ wants to preserve their beer
a little longer and once the fermentation is done, the beer is conditioned and
ready to serve. In order to come up with a great taste of beer, is must be put into a
room with a temperature for almost to the freezing point. The reason for this is to
sink to the bottom of the fermentation vessel of all the yeast and other suspended
particles.
But making an experiments regarding in brewery is the most fun part of making a beer.
As what Beechun and Conn said, brewing experimentation can be about exploration,
understanding how processes work, harnessing a new ingredients or figuring out how to save
some time, but it is also about helping other brewers by passing along on what they learned. It is
really one of the most fun and gratifying parts of being a home brewer. It is the camaraderie with
other home brewers. Giving back and helping out by sharing the knowledge that gain through
experimentation can be as rewarding as popping the cap or tapping the latest beer. ( Beechum
In making the machine, according to McSwane, Rue and Linton, metals are the major
materials that uses for the food establishment. Chromium over steel gives an easily cleanable,
high-luster finish. Noncorrosive metals formed by the alloys of iron, nickel, and chromium may
also be used in the construction of foodservice equipment. And they gave an advice that the use
of specific metals such as lead, brass, copper, cadmium and galvanized metal must not be used as
food-contact surfaces for equipment, utensils and containers. This is because these metals can
cause chemical poisoning if they come into contact with high acid foods. ( McSwane, et. al.,
2001)
The safety in the breweries must be followed to prevent some accidents particularly.
maintenance inside fermenters, grain silos, mash tuns, kettles, and more. Given all this, an
inspector should always cited breweries for not providing safe practices while working in these
confined spaces. A regulation that governs permit-required confined spaces, defines a "confined
1. It should be large enough and configured that an employee can bodily enter and
When a company is about to build a brewery machine, they also consider the safeness of
the equipment because as what Papazian told that taking care of the cleanliness of the equipment
can create a best recipe for a beer. If it is not sanitized very well the best recipe in the world will
result in disappointment. This can affect the taste of the beer if it is not clean very well especially
when it is on the stage of fermentation. Anything that will come in contact with the fermenting
beer should be sanitized. This can be easily achieved by making up a solution of 1-2 ounces of
household bleach to every 5 gallons of cold water. Rinse, fill or soak the fermenter in this
solution, then rinse away all traces of chlorine odor with hot water. Remember, do not mix any
Additionally, it is also said by Palmer stating that sanitation is really important factor for
brewing great beer. In fact, Palmer includes it in the top 5 list priorities for brewing a great beer (
Palmer, 2011 ).
important factor for brewing great beer. Brewing is all about preparing and
fermenting a wort to the company’s specification. Good sanitation ensures that the
is the most important factor for brewing great beer, and good temperature control
is the key. Yeast are living organism and their activity is controlled by
temperature.
3. Proper Yeast Management: Good beer needs well-managed yeast. After
temperature, the most important factor for managing the fermentation is pitching
4. The Boil: The ingredients are cooked during the boil. If the wort is not cooked
5. The Recipe: The definition of a good recipe is that it has the right proportions of
recipe will consist of majority malt, with additionally specialty malts for signature
flavors or accents, and enough hops to provide a balance of bitterness, flavor and
aroma to the beer. It is important to realize that a great recipe will not overcome
poor brewing techniques and a good recipe does not need to be complicated.
To know the strength of the alcohol is also a part of process in making beer. It is
important to know regarding how and why does the belly of the drinkers become bigger when
they drink. But before that, Bamforth stated that the alcoholic strength is the term used to denote
the measure of the amount of ethyl in the beer. The analysis of beer for alcohol content is
important both for quality assurance programs and for legal reporting purposes. Results,
however, are subject to appreciable variation and the analyses are often time consuming and
Now the problem is that why the belly does get bigger when drinking a lot of beer.
Csatari explains that there is a chemical process that leads to a beer belly. When drinker take a
swig of beer. Within seconds, the stomach starts absorbing about 20 percent of the alcohol and
send it directly into the bloodstream. The rest is absorbed into the intestines. The alcohol in the
blood of drinker is broken down into their liver, where is creates waste products called acetate
and acetaldehyde. It signals the body to stop burning fat. At the same time, the body starts
making fat from another waste product of alcohol called acetyl CoA. More fat is made that
cannot be burned. It is the same thing happens to wine and hard liquors such as vodka, gin and
whiskey that don’t even contain carbohydrates. And when the drinker mix hard liquor with
nondiet soda, juice, and other high fructose mixers, it will essentially turn a no-carb drink into a
high-carb drink that will lead to fat storage in the belly. ( Csatari, 2009 )
The magazine named Prevention makes a list how to prevent having a beer belly.
( Prevention Magazine )
1. Take it easy when drinking alcohol: Binger drinkers have significantly more belly
fat than both moderated drinker and abstainer. If imbibe, limit it to no more than
2. Skip the sugarless gum: Two major causes of intestinal gas are swallowing air
3. Stretching: Sitting all day can shorten the hip flexing muscle that connects the
lower back of the upper leg, making if feel nearly impossible to stand up straight
for a long, lean appearance. For a proper posture, make a psoas stretch.
4. Good Habits: Runaway stress can boost belly fat in two ways. It increases level of
cortisol, a hormone that appears to send fat to the tummy, and it can drive you to
the cookie jar in search of quick comfort. Find a stress buster that works and
practice it daily.
All of the review of these related literatures and studies provided the author the
experimentations, the process of making a beer; the equipment will be using to make a beer
brewery, health benefits, negative and positive effects, safeties and lastly some prevention.
Chapter 3: Methodology
This chapter presents the methods on how the data from the experiment are gathered
and analyzed. It also explains how the Mini Beer Brewery will be fabricated. Lastly, the system
a true research where researchers manipulate some variables to produce data. It examines
specific set of circumstances and its ultimate goal is to relate the results to a particular situation.
It uses data directly to the actual application and seeks immediate solution to the problems. This
research aims to produce a machine called mini beer brewery that can help to prevent a diseases
1. Inlet tray/Hopper: This is the pathway through which the malt will be mash.
3. Heater: This is where it boils the fluid. The ideal temperature of the boiler ranges from 20 –
22 °C.
4. Copper Wire Tube: This is used to cool down the fluid after it was boiled from the boiling
process.
5. Flywheel: This is used to provide continuous energy coming from the motor.
6. AC Motor: This is used to provide rotational movement for the mashing process.
8. Bearings: The bearings provide sliding motion between the main shaft and the shaft holding
the hammers.
10. Transmission Belt: Along with the pulleys, a v-belt made of leather will be used to transmit
11. Pump: This is used for the elevation of the liquid. It is the transportation of the fluid from
12. Faucet: The purpose is to release fluids from the sources or tanks.
Estimated Cost
V-Belt 1 400
Bearing 1 750
Shafts 1 798
Hopper 1 850
Threads 1 690
Pump 1 0.5 Hp 935
Tube 1 100 MM 400
Faucet 1 540
1372x914x914 MM
1066 MM
457 MM
Thickness: 10 MM
Miscellaneous
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