The functions/processes include: nutrient supply to the yeast (raw material supply for brewhouse wort production); utilities
(supply of water, heat and cooling); quality assurance practices (hygiene practices, microbiological integrity measures and other specifications); plant automation (vessels, pipes, pumps, valves, sensors, stirrers and centrifuges); filtration and
packaging (product preservation until consumption); distribution (consumer supply); and marketing (consumer awareness).