Hop Back for Hot-Wort Aroma Addition

Direct answer: This stainless steel hop back is configured for hot-wort contact with hops or botanicals before cooling. Vessel volume, screen, inlet and outlet position, drainage, access, pressure requirement and CIP provision are confirmed from the brewing process and piping layout.

Prepared by: XG Machinery Technical Team
Last technical review: 27 October 2026
Scope note: Published specifications describe current catalog configurations. Final capacity, pressure, utilities, controls, documentation and conformity requirements are confirmed in the project quotation.

Hot-side process definition

A hop back is installed in the hot-wort path and is different from a pressurized hop cannon used for cold-side dosing. Wort flow, charge volume, screen arrangement, drainage, temperature and cleaning should be reviewed before sizing.

What to confirm before quotation

Send the batch volume, hop or botanical charge, hot-wort flow, connection sizes, drainage and cleaning requirements.

Technical sources and review basis

• XG Machinery current catalog and product-specific data sheets.

• Established brewing-process guidance used as technical context rather than as a performance claim.

• Project requirements and local standards confirmed during technical review.

Request a project review: Email sales@xgmachinery.com.