Description
What this fermenter is built to do
This 1000L/10HL/10BBL and 1500L/15HL/15BBL unit is a jacketed conical fermenter for ale, lager, cider, and similar beverages. We build it as a single tank or as part of a brewery plant with matching brewhouse, bright tanks, and glycol system. The tank supports primary fermentation, conditioning, and cold crash when paired with the right cooling capacity.
Tank construction
Standard material is SUS304; for high-chloride water or acidic beverages, we use SUS316L on wetted parts. The inner shell is 3mm, outer cladding 2mm, with dimple jackets on the cone and cylinder. Welds are TIG, ground and passivated in visible product-contact zones. Interior finish is 0.4–0.8µm Ra; exterior can be brushed or mirror-polished. We use food-grade EPDM or silicone gaskets, sanitary clamp fittings, and a top manway with a dry-hop port.
Cooling, pressure, and cleaning
Glycol jackets control fermentation temperature; without stable cooling, diacetyl reduction and yeast performance become unpredictable. Working pressure is typically 0.2–0.3MPa, with a pressure relief valve set according to the tank rating. CIP uses a rotating spray ball, dedicated CIP arm, and sanitary butterfly valves. Racking arm, sample valve, and carbonation stone are optional depending on your packaging method.
Selection notes
Choose 1000L/10BBL for small craft batches or pilot production. Move to 1500L/15BBL when you need fewer turns per week or plan to package in 20–30bbl lots. A commercial brewery often pairs multiple tanks with a single glycol loop; a brewpub may need only one or two. Cone angle, jacket surface area, insulation thickness, and valve layout should follow your floor space and cleaning routine.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nominal volume | 1000L / 10HL / 10BBL; 1500L / 15HL / 15BBL |
| Material | SUS304 or SUS316L wetted parts |
| Inner finish | 0.4–0.8µm Ra, passivated |
| Cooling | Dimple glycol jacket, cone + cylinder |
| Pressure | 0.2–0.3MPa working, relief valve included |
| Connections | Sanitary clamp, CIP spray ball, racking arm |
| Options | Insulation, manway, dry hop port, carbonation stone |
FAQ
Can one tank handle both fermentation and conditioning? Yes, if it has enough jacket area and pressure rating. For lagering below 1°C, confirm glycol capacity.
304 or 316L? 304 covers most beer. 316L helps with chloride-rich water, sours, or aggressive cleaning chemicals.
How many tanks do I need? Match tank volume to batch size, then add 20–30% headspace. Fermentation time, packaging schedule, and beer style determine tank count.
Before quoting, send your batch size, beer type, number of fermenters, available space, glycol temperature, and utility voltage. Tell us your batch size, beer type, number of fermentation tanks and available space. We can recommend the tank volume, cooling area and configuration for your brewery.
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