How does this tool help with alpha acid retention?

By using `estimate_quality_retention`, the tool predicts how much alpha acid is preserved based on the specific temperature profile used, helping to prevent thermal degradation.

Can I compare different types of dryers?

Yes, the `simulate_drying_efficiency` tool allows you to compare the cost and quality outcomes of different dryer types, such as belt, kiln, or whole-plant dryers.

What inputs are required for the drying profile?

To use `get_drying_profile`, you need to provide the initial moisture content, the target moisture, the total mass of hops in kilograms, and the type of dryer being used.

Hops Drying Energy Optimizer MCP Connector for Claude

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Optimize hop drying for energy efficiency and alpha acid retention.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides precise optimization for the hop drying process. It uses a thin-layer drying model to calculate the ideal temperature profiles and airflow requirements needed to reach target moisture levels. Users can use get_drying_profile to generate optimal drying sequences, calculate_energy_metrics to determine energy consumption and costs, estimate_quality_retention to predict alpha acid preservation, and simulate_drying_efficiency to compare different dryer architectures like belt, kiln, or whole-plant systems.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pjRkGPYnDyKVUP1y7raGcFvC2BHoieeIHQaPswfA/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http hops-drying-energy-optimizer https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pjRkGPYnDyKVUP1y7raGcFvC2BHoieeIHQaPswfA/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hops-drying-energy-optimizer": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pjRkGPYnDyKVUP1y7raGcFvC2BHoieeIHQaPswfA/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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