Australia’s booming craft beer industry thrives on innovation, but with innovation comes the need for precision, consistency, and compliance. Whether you’re brewing hop-forward IPAs, crisp lagers, or smooth pale ales, beer filtration is a pivotal process—affecting everything from clarity and shelf life to flavour integrity and regulatory compliance.
If you’re in search of a beer filter Australia solution that balances quality, cost, and operational efficiency, CoPure delivers advanced, brewery-tested filtration technologies powered by global filtration leader Cobetter—tailored for Australian brewing environments.
Why Beer Filtration Matters for Australian Breweries
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
Australia’s Food Standards (FSANZ) require breweries to ensure microbial stability and eliminate contaminants that could impact consumer safety or flavour.
Increased Efficiency
Filtration can significantly reduce turnaround times. For example, lagers that traditionally require 45 days of conditioning can now be ready for packaging in just under three weeks.
Consistent Product Quality
Filtration systems remove haze-forming particulates and excess yeast, resulting in a visually appealing and stable product that aligns with consumer expectations
CoPure’s Cobetter-Powered Filtration Solutions
With access to Cobetter’s global manufacturing and validation capabilities, CoPure enables Australian brewers to implement industrial-grade filtration systems suited to breweries of all sizes. Here’s what CoPure offers:
CSD Lenticular Filters
Constructed using lignocellulose-based filter aids
High dirt-holding capacity, ideal for prefiltration
Excellent for removing coarse solids and excess yeast
Cost-effective alternative to traditional DE systems
BevClear® HF & BW Cartridge Filters
HF (High Flow): Pleated media designed for high-volume filtration (~90 m³/hr), helping reduce downtime
BW (Backwashable): Nanofibre media enables reuse and longer life, ideal for polishing and pre-sterile filtration stages
BevPure® Series – Final Sterile Filtration
Double-layer PES membrane filters
Validated for microbial retention
Re-sterilisable using steam or hot water
Used for aseptic filling lines and export-ready beers
TefloGas® Vent & Gas Filters
Hydrophobic PTFE membrane for sterile air, CO₂ and tank venting
Prevents contamination during brewing and bottling
Essential for maintaining headspace hygiene
Validation & Analytical Services
Cobetter’s validation centre supports:
Bacterial challenge testing
Particle efficiency testing
Filter integrity validation
This ensures filters meet FSANZ standards and help breweries stay audit-ready
Filtration in Action: How Australian Breweries Use These Systems
Pre-Filtration
Most breweries use bag or lenticular filters as a first step:
Lenticular filters with DE/perlite media are ideal for larger operations needing high-volume haze removal
Bag filters (20–30 µm) are cost-effective (~$5 each) and easy to replace—perfect for smaller breweries
Polishing & Sterile Filtration
Cartridge filters (0.1–0.45 µm) deliver microbial control and clarity
Often used after lenticular stages for a two-step system that balances throughput and quality
Alternatives Like Biofine
Some brewers still use Biofine and cold crashing for clarity. While effective, this method doesn’t offer microbial control or reduce fermentation time.
Data-Driven Results from Australian Breweries
Faster Time to Market
Filtration reduces lagering times by up to 2 weeks—critical for meeting market demand.
Product Consistency
With Cobetter’s sterile filtration, breweries consistently achieve <50 ppb dissolved oxygen—preserving hop aroma and extending freshness.
Better Cost Control
Lenticular filters offer low-cost prefiltration with high throughput
Cartridge filters require higher initial investment but reduce manual labour and media replacement frequency
Compliance Made Easy
Cobetter’s validated filters help breweries meet FSANZ microbial safety requirements—essential for domestic sales and exports.
Real-World Case Study: Upgrading a Filtration System
A mid-sized craft brewery in NSW producing ~900 barrels per year transitioned from Biofine + cold crashing to a two-stage lenticular + cartridge filtration process. The results were striking:
Turnaround time reduced from ~45 days to ~21 days
Labour for each filtration setup ranged between 6–8 hours—aligned with industry benchmarks
Flavour perception changed—brighter taste, slightly more perceived bitterness (common after yeast removal), later adjusted via recipe tuning
Used Cobetter filters supplied through CoPure, validated through challenge testing and particle analysis
Optimising Your Filtration Setup: Best Practices
Audit Your Production Volume
<15 bbl/week? Start with bags or single cartridge systems
20 bbl/week? Use lenticulars for prefiltration to reduce cartridge load
Design Your Filtration Train
Coarse solids → Lenticular → Cartridge (polishing) → BevPure® (sterile)
Add TefloGas® for CO₂ or air filtration in tanks and keg lines
Collect Validation Data
Perform Cobetter’s microbial and particle challenge tests
Use results for FSANZ documentation and brand assurance
Train Cellar & Packaging Staff
Train in filter aid handling and DE setup (for lenticulars)
Monitor gasket conditions, backwashing schedules, and cartridge cleaning
Measure & Compare KPIs
Turnaround time
Yields and DO pickup
Labour hours
Filter cost per hectolitre
Benchmarking pre- and post-filtration can validate ROI and support process optimisation.
Summary: Advanced Beer Filter Solutions for Australian Brewers
CoPure and Cobetter provide brewery-grade, data-backed filtration systems suited to the unique demands of the Australian brewing landscape.
From lenticular DE filters to final sterile cartridges and vent filtration, our systems help brewers:
Improve beer clarity and microbial safety
Meet FSANZ regulatory standards
Reduce turnaround times
Control operational costs and labour inputs
Optimise flavour and stability for shelf-ready beer
Want to Learn More?
Reach out to CoPure to:
Request a tailored filtration solution for your brewery
Schedule a trial run of Cobetter filters
Access Cobetter’s validation reports and documentation
Get expert advice on system setup, validation, and maintenance
With CoPure, your brewery can deliver premium beer—clear, flavourful, and compliant—crafted for Australia’s discerning consumers.
For Further Enquiry Contact- sales@copure.com.au
