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3 Features and Functions Compact and inexpensive, the Spark 300 and Spark 600 are patent protected Australian designs by Spark in Melbourne for brewing companies producing small batches of high quality beer easily, precisely and repeatedly, or for venues that want to brew on site. The two models produce 6 keg or 12 keg batches and their control system allows integrated control of brewing, fermentation, carbonation and serving via touch screen or mobile device. The brewhouse makes a stunning visual centre piece and can be supplied as part of a seamless, complete brewing system with a fermentation cellar, chiller and a mill, all designed and built to the mandatory Australian safety standards for pressure vessels and electrical equipment. Design, materials and fabrication quality are superb, with integrated clean in place spray balls making meticulous sanitation super easy. The 2 vessel brewing system features a lower electric heating jacketed Mash Kettle and an upper Lauter Tun. The mash can be heated and after mash out, the mash slurry is pumped up to the Lauter tun so the first running can drop by gravity back to the kettle. Sparge water is heated by a heat exchanger integrated into the heating jacket to avoid the need for a separate Hot Liquor Tun, saving space and money. The control system maintains the chosen sparge temperature by controlling the pump speed and element power during Lautering. Grain out into a box is easy and ergonomic due to the arrangement of the vessels. Boil and hopping proceed in the lower vessel, with an optional kettle flue condenser available to condense vapor and drop it to drain, rather than vent it to atmosphere. After the boil, the hopped wort is whirlpooled through the machine s shell and tube heat exchanger, which can provide cooling to allow precise control of the whirlpool temperature for hopping at slightly lower temperatures to retain light hop oil fractions for improved aroma and flavour. The wort can be whirlpool cooled down to pitching temperature within the closed lower vessel, then accurate and sanitary oxygenation is made easy with the included O2 assembly. As the whirlpool of the hopped, cooled, oxygenated wort slows down, the protein break and hop material drop to form a neat pile in the centre of the vessel, allow a gentle transfer of bright wort from the perimeter of the vessel out to fermenter. With a production lead time of 14 weeks, Spark can provide unsecured equipment finance that requires no personal guarantees or extra collateral, with a 10% deposit and repayment via an operating lease over 4 or 5 years. Importantly, repayments are delayed for 5 months after deposit, to allow manufacture, installation and commissioning of the system beer is flowing and the business has revenue before repayments commence. Spark Brew Engineering Melbourne Australia Julian Sanders julian@sparkbrew.com

4 Brewhouse Brewhouse: 300L batch volume Two vessel brewhouse Electric oil jacketed heating Digital control of brewhouse and cellar Heat exchanger shell and tube Power Requirement Three phase power hard wired to controls enclosure 50A per phase Control System: Industrial electronics platform Touch screen interface Integrated control of both brewhouse operation and fermentation cellar Variable power kettle heating for boil control and adjustable evaporation rate Fermentation temperature profile control 316 Stainless Steel Controls enclosure rated IP66 (protected from dust and powerful jets of water) Wireless access Fittings: Unless otherwise stated: 1.5 inch tri clamp (3A) fittings on all vessels and connections 1.5 inch butterfly valve on all connections Wort oxygenation assembly: Oxygen injection port Sight glass Sintered stainless steel stone Lower Vessel Mash Tun Kettle Whirlpool Polyurethane jacketed vessel insulation Electric oil jacketed heating Polyurethane jacketed vessel insulation Central base outlet Offset base outlet Tangential whirlpool inlet Slotted rotating CIP ball Upper Vessel Lauter Tun Grain out door with chute False bottom 0.7mm milled slot mesh, fast run off, removeable Multiple wort run off points Underlet below false bottom for CIP Sparge arm Slotted rotating CIP ball Pump Centrifugal Sanitary easy clean impeller design Rated for high temperature 100C

5 Ancillary Grain Mill Stainless steel Adjustable gap high surface hardness rollers Hopper and stand Spare parts Brewhouse will be supplied with spare valves, clamps and seals. Spark Brew Melbourne holds stock of all replaceable parts and will be happy to supply additional as required. Chiller Kryer Chiller Suitable for full cellar array Cellar pump Portable Variable speed Centrifugal Sanitary easy clean impeller design Rated for high temperature 100C 10A single phase power supply on flying lead Cellar Cylindroconical fermenter/ Brit beer tanks Compliant with Australian Pressure Vessel safety standards AS1210 Working pressure 0.2MPa Pressure release valve Polyurethane insulation Glycol cooling jacket Shadowless hatch in side 4 inch dry hop hatch in top Ladder hooks CIP snorkle Recirculation snorkle Slotted rotating CIP ball Pressure gauge Carbonation stone assembly Zwickel sample port Racking arm Thermowell

6 Digital Control Cylindroconical Fermentation Vessel Brite Beer Tanks

7 Spark Customer Stories No matter what style, a drinkable and balanced beer is only ever the result of properly developed, highly refined process. Quality and enjoyment of consumer s drinking experience is critical as more small breweries enter the market with an ever widening range of product. As respect for beer grows, the reputation and growth of the independent sector relies on consistency and quality of small batch brewing. To bring precision within the hands of all scales of operation, Spark brewing systems are built around simple digital control systems that provide overview and control of both brewhouse and fermentation and serving tank cellar. This allows small adjustments to each process to be made batch to batch to incrementally develop and improve beers. Record keeping is easy and remote overview reporting allows a brewer to check in on the system from anywhere via mobile device. Here are six successful new Australian brewing companies, each very different but with one thing in common they prioritise beer quality;

Athletics Club Brewery, Ballarat Spark provided us with the total package finance, pre delivery planning and support was great, then timely and efficient delivery.

8 Athletics Club Brewery, Ballarat Spark provided us with the total package finance, pre delivery planning and support was great, then timely and efficient delivery. The quality of the product is exceptional the experienced stainless steel fabricators in the local food industry agree. As a new entrant, I feel like I m not alone, the boys are always only a phone call away. Peter Parry On their comfortable central Ballarat location, Peter Parry and his team have built a lovely community brewery with a plan to grow local interest in the many different styles that they brew. With a soft spot for dark beers, the team have dialled in a delicious subtly hopped brown as the cornerstone of their launch range. Anyone interested in hopping their own brew from a fresh wort kit or learning about all grain brewing can use The Athletic Club s four small batch kettles or their 50L pilot system which has an identical digital control system to their 15hL system. This allows the team to perfect recipes before scaling them for the production brewhouse.

Brouhaha Brewing, Malaney Spark s value for money is unprecedented, they gave us a quick turnaround and excellent customer service. Having a local warranty gives me peace of mind.

9 Brouhaha Brewing, Malaney Spark s value for money is unprecedented, they gave us a quick turnaround and excellent customer service. Having a local warranty gives me peace of mind. Matt Jancauskas, head brewer, Brouhaha Brewing With a background running operations at Beavertown Brewery in the UK, head brewer Matt Jancauskas brings a whirlwind of energy and experience to the lovely town of Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The first beer off his gas fired Spark brewhouse was a saison batch split half on raspberries and half for dry hopping, followed up by multiple other drinkable and interesting brews. Using an ipad for control in addition to their brewhouse touch screen panel allows Matt to easily operate the facility solo he has a remote overview of every brewing process and can alter temperatures and run pumps from anywhere. With a full service kitchen and a beer deck with a view, all within the shadow of the tanks, keen interest is building for Brouhaha s imminent opening launch.

10 Balter Brewing Company Currumbin, Gold Coast, Qld. My Spark 5hL pilot system is exactly what I wanted the beers I develop on it are well received in the taproom here and then graduate to the production system, like the Brown Ale people were raving about it, stopping us in the street to ask about it. We blew through the 10 keg pilot batch at the taproom in 2 days which is almost a problem we had to disappoint people the following weekend. At the moment I ve got a hoppy red in the Spark fermenter, I just hope that one lasts longer than one weekend. Scott Hargrave, head brewer, Balter Brewing Co. When 4 pro surfers and one of the nation s best loved and most experienced brewers decided to found a brewery, Spark were thrilled to be asked to build a 5hL digital pilot system for Balter s taproom, seasonal, competition and development beers.

11 Public Brewery, Melbourne I find my brewing system easy to use and highly adaptable. Spark have been helpful and super responsive to feedback. The system allows me the control that I need it is all about balance two examples are our Red Falcon with rich caramel and citrusy hopping and our Aussie Pale that uses unique local hops to weigh against toasty grainy Gladfields malts Brendan Guild, head brewer, The Public Brewery. After the roaring success of their original Croydon venue, the team at The Public Brewery have built a Cellar Door venue as part of the large scale Ringwood Shopping Centre redevelopment. To keep up with beer demand, they have installed a Spark 15hL brewhouse with a 180hL fermentation cellar at Rob Dolan s winery where they are in the process of fitting out an event space for celebrations that has a clear view of the brewery. Head Brewer Brendan Guild s exacting standards and attention to detail have made good use of the Spark system s digital control systems. His consistently balanced, drinkable and interesting beers often showcase Australian hops, putting a spin on traditional styles.

Catchment Brewing Company, West End Brisbane Quality and consistency is our goal even though our system is small, in the middle of our venue, we needed a brewing system that can ensure the beer

12 Catchment Brewing Company, West End Brisbane Quality and consistency is our goal even though our system is small, in the middle of our venue, we needed a brewing system that can ensure the beer quality that we need. As the first brewery that Spark built, we are proud to have embarked on this journey together with them, they ve been great in working throughout the project to get some really good results and their support has been there for us before, during and after construction. Everyone who walks in the door at Catchment has their own favorite beer and it has been good to see people start with our Colonial Ale and then move on to try more adventurous, fuller flavoured beers. Across our range, with more specials and seasonals in future, it is great to be able to lead people on a journey with fresh beer that they can drink right here in the brewery. Andrew Sydes, general manager, Catchment Brewing Company When designing their West End venue, the team at Catchment wanted not only a wine bar, function space and very solid back bar whisky collection, but a glorious beer deck with a compact brewery in the centre. Their 5hL Spark system with double batch fermenters allows the to brew, ferment and serve directly from brite tank, all within a space less than 15 square meters.

13 MacLeod Brewing Company, Sunshine Coast Qld Neil and Julian have provided a great brewing system with well thought out options. The process has been beyond smooth with delivery of the equipment ahead of schedule. Spark s equipment financing option has made the process very simple and has allowed me to focus completely on the success of my business. Ryan MacLeod As former Nantt Distillery operations manager, Ryan MacLeod know a thing or two about putting a project together. When it came time to step out on his own, he chose a stunning Sunshine Coast site on a ridge with a view of the Mary Valley. He brings his broad industry knowledge to the brewing industry with a 15hL Spark production system and a 50L pilot brewery. By installing several brite tanks for serving direct across the bar, he only needs to keg what he ll distribute to the local thirsty area.

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WWW.SPARKBREW.COM 1 SHARP TOOLS FOR ARTISANS Spark breweries and distilleries offer Australian producers class leading engineering with local design and support. Our equipment and digital control system