Brewery system in the 2,500–5,000 L range

These systems suit breweries that need repeatable fermentation and bright beer handling without turning the cellar into a maze of hoses. We configure brewhouse vessels, fermenters, unitanks, and utility skids around your batch schedule. Applications include brewpubs, regional craft breweries, contract brewing cells, and beverage plants running pilot or seasonal releases. A 2,500 L system often fits a taproom with limited tank height. The 5,000 L size is more common where wholesale accounts set the production rhythm.

Material choice follows cleaning and product risk. We use SUS304 for most product-contact shells and SUS316L where chloride exposure, high-acid washes, or customer standards require it. Tanks are TIG welded. Weld zones are pickled and passivated, then polished to a finish we can document. Tri-clamp fittings, EPDM or silicone gaskets, and sanitary valves are selected for the cleaning regime, not just the first brew.

Cooling jackets are sized from fermentation heat load and crash-cooling targets. A 3,500 L unitank with 60 percent jacket coverage behaves very differently from a flat-bottom tank with a single jacket. Pressure rating, relief valve setting, and CIP spray ball flow also affect the utility layout. We confirm these before fabrication because changing them after shell rolling is expensive.

• Cone angle and jacket coverage matched to yeast flocculation and cooling load.
• CIP circuit with spray ball, drain slope, and sample valve access.
• Glycol, air, and beer piping arranged for maintenance access.

Typical configuration

FAQ

How do I choose tank size? Start with packaged beer volume per turn, yeast handling, and tank height. Do not size only by brewhouse volume; fermenter count controls scheduling.

When is a conical bottom needed? Most ale and lager fermentations benefit from yeast harvest and trub removal. Flat tanks can work for bright beer or special processes, but they limit cropping.

How is CIP handled? Spray ball coverage, pump flow, and drain slope matter more than the solution brand. We position ports so the operator can verify return flow and temperature.

Why control pressure? Top pressure affects carbonation and yeast performance. The relief valve and gauge must be matched to the shell rating and local code.

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.