Rubber o-rings, sanitary gaskets and tri-clamp gaskets are widely used in food, beverage and medical processing plants. In the brewing industry, certain rubber formulations can change the taste of different types of craft beer. Apple Rubber tested five common FDA compliant materials with five different craft brews to find out which o-rings were best for brewing.

Rubber o-rings, sanitary gaskets and tri-clamp gaskets are widely used in food, beverage and medical processing plants. In the brewing industry, certain rubber formulations can change the taste of different types of craft beer.  Apple Rubber tested five common FDA compliant materials with five different craft brews to find out which o-rings were best for brewing.