Separators are employed to separate the hot trub created during boiling. The developement of this application was done to allow continuous operation and to improve the economy in comparison with conventional techniques. The separator can be integrated in the process in different variants. The clarifier can be installed either direct downstream of the copper or the intermediate turn-out vessel. Which of these is the better solution depends on several factors and should be decided on an individual basis. For example, heat retention times (isomerisation of the hops, coloration etc.) must be maintained and not exceeded.