Conservation and control processes
| Process | Before bottling | After bottling | Economic investment requirements (high, medium, low) | Suitability for a craft brewery (high, medium, low) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous pasteurization | Yes | No | High | Low |
| Flash pasteurization | Yes | No | High | Low |
| Tunnel pasteurization | Yes | Yes | Medium | Medium |
| Immersion batch pasteurization | Yes | Yes | Low | High |
| Chemical preservatives | Yes | No | Low | Low |
| Mechanical filtration | Yes | No | High | Low |
| Pulsed electric fields | Yes | No | High | Low |
| Ultrasonic treatment | Yes | No | High | No |
| Microwave treatment | Yes | No | Medium | Low |
| High pressure treatment | Yes | No | High | Low |
| UV radiation | Yes | Yes (with doubts) | High | Low |
| Microbiological control | Yes | Yes (destructive) | High | Medium |