McKinney Brewmaster Calls Mishap A Freak Accident
I almost killed my sisters boyfriend when I put my home brew in a bottle that was not capable of containing the pressure from the carbonation. I don't know how commercial size fermentation tanks relieve the pressure from carbon dioxide build up during fermentation, but isn't it a pretty much the same idea as a home brewing? Home brewers use a small airlock to let the pressure release. Maybe you don't want to relieve all the pressure when brewing large amounts so it has more carbonation in the end?
Sounds like this could have been easily avoided with a pressure gauge and a more attentive brewing ethic. Go ahead and blame the equipment if you want, but who is using that equipment? Maybe don't cheap out on the fermenter next time.
Inspect your valves, your rings, and any point of weakness before any brew. These guys lost 900 gallons of beer, and seriously hurt one guy (I don't care about the other women's 'hospitalization from shock'). They lost lots of product which could have been sold, and are probably going to have to give that guy with the broken rib free beer for the rest of his life so he doesn't sue. Also, this brewery will be known for this long time, they need to get some PR on the pronto. Maybe this is another example of somebody moving too fast with their micro-brew. Maye they need to step back and re-assess. But then I've never had their beer and it could be amazing.
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