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Lone Star Brewery in 1958 page 2
KETTLE AND GRANT
The
wort passes from the lauter Tank to the Grant (or Collection Trough) into
the Kettle where it simmers slowly until the Kettle is full. The Kettle
is a 330 Bbl. capacity copper container. At this point the hops are blended
into the wort at various stages. They contribute to the flavor and aroma
of the finished beer, make the flavors of the grain more pronounced and
dry the sweetness from the final beer.
HOPS SEPARATOR
After
the wort has been boiled in the Kettle for the designated time, it is
"knocked out." As the Kettle empties, the wort goes through
the Hom Strainers which remove the hops from the boiling wort. The Separator
contains a series of screens through which the wort passes. The hops have
served their useful purpose and must be removed at this point to prevent
extreme bitterness in the beer. The spent hops are then dispensed through
the sewage system. The wort is then pumped up through copper lines to
the top floor into a Hot Wort Tank, prior to passing through the Cooler.