Description
What this setup is built to do
We build this package around a 1000 L brewhouse and 2500 L or 3500 L fermenters. The brewhouse handles lautering, boiling, whirlpool, and wort cooling. Fermenter volume depends on how you schedule turns. A 1000 L batch into a 2500 L tank gives room for two brews before pitching, or one high-gravity batch with headspace. The 3500 L tank suits breweries that run longer production days and want fewer tank changes.
Tank fabrication and materials
Most customers specify SUS304 for the inner shell and outer jacket. For sour beer, fruit additions, or aggressive cleaning cycles, we switch wetted parts to SUS316L. Inner shells are 3 mm, outer shells 2 mm, with dimple cooling jackets on the cone and body. Welds are argon-purged, ground, and brushed. Interior surfaces reach 0.4–0.6 µm Ra; exterior can be mirror or satin. We use EPDM or silicone gaskets, depending on CIP chemicals and temperature. Every tank gets a pressure test and a 0.2 MPa working pressure rating. Safety valves are set above working pressure, typically 0.3 MPa, and matched to the tank volume.
Cooling, CIP, and connections
Cooling jackets connect to your glycol loop with DIN or tri-clamp fittings. The CIP system uses a rotating spray ball, dedicated pump, and caustic/acid tanks. We pipe CIP and wort lines with tri-clamp ferrules; sampling valve, dry hop port, racking arm, and pressure gauge are positioned for actual cellar work.
Typical applications
- Craft breweries producing ales, lagers, stouts, and seasonal releases
- Beverage plants testing kombucha, cider, or low-alcohol fermentation
- Contract breweries needing flexible tank volumes
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brewhouse capacity | 1000 L per turn |
| Fermenter volumes | 2500 L / 3500 L |
| Material | SUS304 / SUS316L |
| Inner shell thickness | 3 mm |
| Cooling jacket | Dimple plate, cone and body |
| Working pressure | 0.2 MPa |
| Safety valve | 0.3 MPa |
| Surface finish | 0.4–0.6 µm Ra internal |
| CIP | Spray ball, pump, caustic/acid tanks |
FAQ
Can I use a 2500 L tank for a 1000 L batch? Yes. It gives headspace and lets you collect two turns. If you brew high-gravity beers, check final volume and foam allowance.
Do I need 316L? Only if your process is highly acidic or uses chlorinated cleaners. Most ale and lager production runs fine with 304.
How do I size glycol? Send us your fermentation temperature, ambient conditions, and batch count. We calculate jacket area and recommend chiller capacity.
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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