Patents Assigned to G. Heileman Brewing Company, Inc.
  • Process for brewing low carbohydrate near beer
    Patent number: 5242694
    Abstract: A low carbohydrate near beer is produced by a brewing process utilizing brewing materials including 100% brewer's malt with not more than a prescribed amount of dextrin malt and not more than a prescribed amount of caramel malt. The mashing, boiling and fermentation stages are controlled so that carbohydrate and calorie levels are achieved in a near beer having excellent taste and brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: G. Heileman Brewing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans Reuther
  • Bottom entry mixer shaft seal system for process vessels
    Patent number: 5078506
    Abstract: A sealing system for a process vessel of the type having a bottom entry mixer shaft includes a motion seal around an exterior portion of the mixer shaft and a mechanical seal around the mixer shaft at the bottom wall of the vessel. The two seals are interconnected by a cylindrical tubular bellows expansion piece having an upper rigid ring containing a "TEFLON" bushing. A water flushing system is supplied to the bushing and to the motion seal to flush abrasive grit away from the mixer shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: G. Heileman Brewing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald R. Tischer