A product hydrolysate from brewers' spent grain is disclosed, and the process for the preparation thereof, as well as uses thereof in food for humans and feed for animals. This hydrolysate contains a high percentage of pentosans at a low molecular weight which therefore offers a high bioavailability of soluble fibres. This allows the drawbacks associated with a high consumption of wholegrain products to be overcome, while also allowing consumers to benefit from the nutritional components contained therein.

A method for determining and/or monitoring a concentration of maltodextrin and/or maltose in a mashing process comprises method steps as follows: providing a mash, heating the mash to at least one predeterminable temperature, determining the density of the mash determining the velocity of sound in the mash, ascertaining a concentration of maltodextrin and maltose in the mash, and ascertaining the concentration of maltodextrin and/or maltose in the mash.

A method for determining and/or monitoring a concentration of maltodextrin and/or maltose in a mashing process comprises method steps as follows: providing a mash, heating the mash to at least one predeterminable temperature, determining the density of the mash determining the velocity of sound in the mash, ascertaining a concentration of maltodextrin and maltose in the mash, and ascertaining the concentration of maltodextrin and/or maltose in the mash.

A fluid coupling system arranged laterally between a first tank and a second tank of a brewing system is provided. The fluid system comprises: a plurality of pipes configured to couple with an inlet and outlet of the first tank and an inlet and the outlet of the second tank; an impeller pump coupling with a pipe; and an actuator coupled with a pipe, configured to facilitate fluid flow through the fluid coupling system. A method of brewing a beverage using a brewing system is also provided, comprising: mashing ingredients within a first tank to form a mash; transferring the mash into a second tank; lautering the mash to form a clarified wort; transferring the clarified wort to the first tank for boiling; transferring the clarified wort to the second tank for chilling; emptying the first tank and the second tank; and cleaning the first tank and the second tank.

A fluid coupling system arranged laterally between a first tank and a second tank of a brewing system is provided. The fluid system comprises: a plurality of pipes configured to couple with an inlet and outlet of the first tank and an inlet and the outlet of the second tank; an impeller pump coupling with a pipe; and an actuator coupled with a pipe, configured to facilitate fluid flow through the fluid coupling system. A method of brewing a beverage using a brewing system is also provided, comprising: mashing ingredients within a first tank to form a mash; transferring the mash into a second tank; lautering the mash to form a clarified wort; transferring the clarified wort to the first tank for boiling; transferring the clarified wort to the second tank for chilling; emptying the first tank and the second tank; and cleaning the first tank and the second tank.

Provided is a method for producing a liquor. The method for producing a liquor may comprise the steps of: preparing whole grains comprising husks or stems; pulverizing the whole grains so as to produce a pulverized grain product; producing a first intermediate product by mixing the pulverized grain product, a solvent, and a first enzyme and performing a primary saccharification process at a first temperature; producing a second intermediate product by adding a second enzyme to the first intermediate product and performing a secondary saccharification process at a high second temperature different from the first temperature; and adding yeast to the second intermediate product and fermenting.

Provided is a method for producing a liquor. The method for producing a liquor may comprise the steps of: preparing whole grains comprising husks or stems; pulverizing the whole grains so as to produce a pulverized grain product; producing a first intermediate product by mixing the pulverized grain product, a solvent, and a first enzyme and performing a primary saccharification process at a first temperature; producing a second intermediate product by adding a second enzyme to the first intermediate product and performing a secondary saccharification process at a high second temperature different from the first temperature; and adding yeast to the second intermediate product and fermenting.

Examples relating to a brewing system are provided. The brewing system includes an outer housing; a first tank and a second tank arranged within an interior region of the outer housing; a fluid coupling system arranged between the first tank and the second tank and fluidly coupling the first tank and the second tank; and an operator interface for controlling the operation of the brewing system. In another example, a method of brewing a beverage using a brewing system is provided. The method comprises: receiving, by the brewing system, an indication of a recipe via an operator interface; receiving ingredients; mashing the ingredients to form a mash; transporting the mash; lautering the ingredients to form a wort; cooling the wort; receiving an indication of whether to perform a fermentation of the wort or a transfer of the wort to a separate system; and cleaning the brew system.

Examples relating to a brewing system are provided. The brewing system includes an outer housing; a first tank and a second tank arranged within an interior region of the outer housing; a fluid coupling system arranged between the first tank and the second tank and fluidly coupling the first tank and the second tank; and an operator interface for controlling the operation of the brewing system. In another example, a method of brewing a beverage using a brewing system is provided. The method comprises: receiving, by the brewing system, an indication of a recipe via an operator interface; receiving ingredients; mashing the ingredients to form a mash; transporting the mash; lautering the ingredients to form a wort; cooling the wort; receiving an indication of whether to perform a fermentation of the wort or a transfer of the wort to a separate system; and cleaning the brew system.

A component of a brewing system is provided, which comprises: a tank; a whirl arm disposed within the tank; an inlet pipe coupled with the whirl arm; and an outlet pipe coupled with a fluid coupling system; wherein the tank is configured for filtering a mash to form a wort. A brewing system is provided, which comprises: a first and a second tank, and a fluid coupling system, the second tank comprising: an inner and an outer cylinder; a whirl arm within the second tank; an inlet pipe coupled with the whirl arm and the fluid coupling system; and an outlet pipe coupled with the fluid coupling system. A method is provided, which comprises: receiving mash within a second tank from a first tank; circulating mash to form wort; transferring the wort into the first tank; receiving wort within the second tank from the first tank; and chilling the wort.