Análise econômica da implementação de um HopCyclon para otimização do processo cervejeiro

Abstract

This study addresses the economic analysis of implementing Hopcyclon equipment in the brewing production process, focusing on optimizing the dry hopping technique. The research aims to reduce industrial losses, particularly related to hop waste and discarded beer volume due to solid residue buildup in fermentation tanks. The study was conducted in a craft brewery located in Uberlândia, MG, and considered financial indicators such as Return on Investment (ROI) and Payback to evaluate the economic feasibility of the equipment. Results showed up to a 50% reduction in purge losses and approximately 20% savings in hop consumption, with an estimated ROI of 90% in the first year of use. The application of Hopcyclon demonstrated substantial benefits for the sustainability and competitiveness of craft breweries, highlighting the role of technological innovation in optimizing production processes.