Description
We manufacture 1500L and 2000L stainless steel fermentation tanks for commercial breweries. These turnkey fermenters include the vessel, dimple cooling jacket, CIP spray ball, pressure relief valve, racking arm, and sample valve. They suit batch volumes from 1200 to 2000 liters, depending on headspace and beer style.
Material selection follows the process. Most ales and lagers use SUS304 with a 2B interior finish. For sour beers or high-chloride cleaning, we recommend 316L. Welds are TIG-dressed and passivated to resist crevice corrosion. Interior polishing to Ra ≤ 0.8 µm is available. Product-contact seals are FDA-approved EPDM or silicone. The conical bottom (60° standard, 90° for high-hop beers) aids yeast cropping and reduces trub carryover. Cooling jackets are dimple-style, rated for 1.5–2 bar working pressure and tested to 3 bar. The safety valve is set at 2.5 bar; tank design pressure is 3 bar.
Temperature control is essential—fermentation generates heat, and exceeding strain-specific limits produces off-flavors. A glycol jacket and controller hold the tank within ±0.5°C. For CIP, a rotating spray ball and 1.5\” tri-clamp connections let you recirculate caustic and sanitizer without opening the manway. Connect beer lines via the racking arm, coolant via the jacket ports, and CIP via the dedicated port.
We see two common mistakes: oversizing the tank without matching cooling capacity, and choosing a conical bottom when a flat-bottom tank would better suit the process. Small craft breweries often start with 1500L tanks and a shared glycol chiller; commercial breweries with multiple tanks need a sized chiller and manifold. Specifications:
| Model | 1500L | 2000L |
|---|---|---|
| Working volume | 1500 L | 2000 L |
| Material | SUS304 / 316L | SUS304 / 316L |
| Cooling jacket | Dimple, 1.5–2 bar | Dimple, 1.5–2 bar |
| Safety valve | 2.5 bar | 2.5 bar |
| Conical bottom | 60° / 90° | 60° / 90° |
FAQ
What beer styles suit these tanks? Ales, lagers, stouts, and most styles up to 20°P. For high-gravity beers, use more headspace or derate a 2000L tank to 1500L.
Why choose SUS304 vs. 316L? SUS304 handles typical brewery cleaning. 316L resists chlorides and is preferred for sour beers or aggressive sanitation.
How do I connect the cooling system? The jacket has 1\” NPT or tri-clamp ports. We supply wiring diagram and recommend a glycol chiller sized for tank volume.
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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