Horizontal Bright Beer Tanks and Fermentation Vessels, 500L to 2000L

We build horizontal tanks for breweries that need stable conditioning, bright beer storage, or extra fermentation capacity without tall vertical footprints. The 500L (5 hl), 1000L (10 hl), 1500L (15 hl), and 2000L (20 hl) sizes cover pilot batches, taproom production, and small commercial runs. A horizontal body gives more cooling jacket contact per liter and fits under low ceilings, which matters in basements and retrofit buildings.

The tank works as a BBT after filtration or as a conditioning tank for natural carbonation. If you use it for fermentation, confirm yeast strain and dry hopping plan. Horizontal tanks drain less efficiently than conical fermenters, so we position the outlet and racking arm to reduce beer loss. We can add a conical bottom section when trub and yeast removal is a priority.

Materials and fabrication

Wetted parts are SUS304 or SUS316L. Most breweries choose 304 for standard beer; 316L suits aggressive cleaning chemicals, coastal air, or mixed beverage production. We TIG weld with full penetration on product-contact seams, then pickle and passivate. Interior finishes range from 2B to mirror polish, typically Ra ≤ 0.8 µm for beer contact. Exterior can be brushed or mirror polished. Cooling jackets are dimple or channel type, sized for glycol at 30–50% concentration. Insulation is 80–100 mm polyurethane, covered in stainless. Seals are food-grade EPDM or silicone. Each tank gets a pressure relief valve, CIP spray ball, sample valve, and DIN or tri-clamp connections.

Specifications

FAQ

Can this tank carbonate beer? Yes, with a carbonation stone and pressure-rated design. Set the relief valve above your target carbonation pressure.

Do I need 316L? Only if your cleaning regime, water, or product demands it. 304 handles most beer.

How do I choose capacity? Match batch size to fermenter volume, then allow 20–25% headspace. A 10 hl brew fits a 1000L tank with little room for high krausen; many brewers step up to 1500L for flexibility.

What utilities are required? Glycol supply and return, CIP supply and return, CO2, and a drain. Confirm ceiling height and door width before ordering.

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.