| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Hop strainer | Food & Agriculture | A hop strainer separates hop solid residues from wort directly after the brew kettle operation. It is not used when hop extracts or pellets are used. (references) | |
| Hop strainer | Occupations | Tends machine and equipment to strain hops (used in flavoring beer) from hot wort: Turns valves and starts pumps to transfer wort from brew kettle, through straining machine, and into hot wort storage tank. Starts conveyor which disposes of hops removed from wort. Turns intake and outlet valves to control rate of straining. Observes flowmeters and pressure gauges to determine if equipment is malfunctioning. Inspects strained wort through portholes and sight glasses to ascertain if hops have been removed. Cleans interior and exterior of straining machine with water hose. (references) | |
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