Dry Hopping Doser for Modern Fermenters
- Jan 19, 2026
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- tiantai
In craft brewing, dry hopping is one of the most effective ways to enhance aroma, flavor complexity, and beer character. Most fermenters are designed with a dedicated dry hopping port on the top, usually equipped with a tri-clamp connection, blind cap, and gasket, allowing brewers to add hops directly into the tank.
However, many brewers are now looking for a more advanced solution—one that allows them to add hops without releasing pressure from the fermenter. This is where the Dry Hop Doser (also known as Hop Pitching Tank) becomes an essential upgrade.
I. Maintain Fermenter Pressure, Protect Beer Quality
By connecting directly to the fermenter’s dry hopping port, the Hop Doser enables hop addition without depressurizing the tank. This brings several key advantages:
-Minimized impact on the beer: No sudden pressure drop, helping maintain fermentation stability and beer structure
-Better aroma retention: Reduces the loss of volatile hop oils during the dry hopping process
-Improved hygiene: Limits exposure to air and contaminants, significantly lowering sanitation risks
For breweries that prioritize consistency, aroma quality, and process control, pressure-safe dry hopping is a clear step forward.
II. Simple Design, Efficient Operation
The Hop Doser is compact, practical, and easy to operate. A standard configuration typically includes:
-Tank body
-Air injection port
-Venting valve
-Pressure gauge
-Sight glass
The bottom butterfly valve connects directly to the fermenter’s dry hopping port. Hops can then be introduced in a sealed, controlled environment, ensuring both safety and efficiency throughout the process.
III. Multiple Sizes for Different Brewing Scales
Common models include 2L, 5L, 10L, and 15L, making the Dry Hop Doser suitable for small craft breweries as well as medium-sized commercial operations. Whether for fine aroma adjustments or repeated dry hopping additions, it provides a flexible and reliable solution.
IV. Ideal for Breweries That Demand More
If your fermenter is already equipped with a dry hopping port and you:
✔ Want to avoid pressure release during hop addition
✔ Aim to reduce oxygen pickup and contamination risk
✔ Seek better control over aroma consistency and product quality
Then the Dry Hop Doser / Hop Pitching Tank is a simple yet highly effective upgrade to your brewing process.
As part of our beer equipment and fermenter systems, the Dry Hop Doser is designed to integrate seamlessly into modern breweries. It reflects our commitment to providing practical, high-performance solutions that help brewers achieve better flavor, higher consistency, and safer production.
Amanda
Sales Manager
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