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From millimetric precision down to a tenth of a gram for dosing your brewing salts and aromatic hops, to the robust weighing of dozens of kilos of malt, the scale is a daily measuring tool at the heart of your brewhouse.
In the demanding environment of a brewery (constant humidity, water splashes, grain dust and frequent cleaning), consumer‑grade scales quickly show their limits.
To guarantee absolute repeatability of your recipes and equip your production with waterproof, durable equipment, Rolling Beers Pro distributes the Ohaus brand, a global reference in industrial weighing for more than a century.
1. Why invest in an Ohaus scale for professional brewing?
Integrating an industrial precision scale addresses key challenges of quality, hygiene and direct profitability for your brewery:
- Absolute recipe reproducibility: A variation of just a few grams when weighing your brewing salts (gypsum, calcium chloride) or hop extracts can alter your mash pH, bitterness profile (IBU), or the mouthfeel of your beer. Ohaus scales guarantee surgical precision.
- Water and dust resistance (IP ratings): Most Ohaus brewery models feature high protection ratings (IP65 to IP68). Their waterproof housing and 304 stainless‑steel platform allow fast cleaning with a water jet and withstand humid environments as well as airborne milling dust.
- Ergonomics and weighing speed: Equipped with high‑visibility backlit displays (even in a dark brewhouse) and ultra‑fast response sensors, Ohaus scales accelerate your daily weighing operations during packaging or brew preparation.
2. Choosing the right Ohaus scale for your brewery’s needs
To cover all requirements of a brewing production line, Ohaus offers several families of equipment:
- Precision and dosing scales (Hops, Salts, Spices): Typically offering 0.1 g to 0.01 g precision with capacities up to 3 or 6 kg. Essential in the brewhouse for accurate weighing of micro‑ingredients, yeast, fining agents or dry‑hopping additions.
- Bench and production scales (Malt & Secondary ingredients): With capacities from 15 kg to 30 kg and fine resolution (1 g), they are ideal for weighing opened malt bags, raw grains or fruit additions in the fermenter.
- Floor scales and keg weighers (Logistics & Packaging): Indispensable in the shipping area to check the fill level of stainless kegs/KeyKegs or weigh pallets of raw materials.
3. Comparison table: Which Ohaus scale for which brewing step?
| Brewery Use | Type of Ohaus Scale | Precision & Capacity | Main Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosing mineral additions & Hops | Precision Scale / Compact Portable | 0.1 g precision / 2 to 6 kg capacity | Exact control of pH, water profile and IBU levels. |
| Weighing Malt & Bagged Ingredients | Waterproof Bench Scale (Stainless) | 1 g to 2 g precision / 15 to 30 kg capacity | Robust, washable with water jet, ideal for milling. |
| Packaging & Keg Control | Weighing Platform / Floor Scale | 10 g to 20 g precision / 60 to 150 kg+ capacity | Verification of keg fill levels and shipping logistics. |
Rolling Beers Technical Team Insight
Never compromise on IP protection in your brewhouse! In a brewery, a scale inevitably ends up receiving splashes of sticky hot wort or a blast from a water hose during floor cleaning. Always choose a model with a removable stainless‑steel platform and a waterproof IP65‑minimum housing. Also remember to perform periodic calibration using certified weights: this prevents long‑term weighing drift and ensures consistent flavor across your entire beer range!