FLASH PASTEURIZER
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Flash Pasteurization is a method of heat pasteurizing beer and other beverages prior to filling into containers for the purposes of killing spoilage micro-organisms. In this process the product is handled in a controlled, continuous flow and subjected to a temperature, normally in the range of 71.5ºC (160ºF) to 74ºC (165ºF), for a time period of 15 to 30 seconds. The amount of heat imparted into the product during the elevated temperature and time period is expressed in Pasteurization Units (P.U.’s) as defined by Del Vecchio et al.

When used in combination with a "Sankey" style keg and suitably adapted keg, bottle or can filling line to maintain an aseptic fill, a flash pasteurization system will accomplish an economical and microbially stable fill without impacting the beer or beverage color and flavor.