Description
What this 500 L line is built to do
We configure this 500 L (5 BBL / 5 HL) automatic brewhouse for brewers who need repeatable batches without turning the cellar into a pilot plant. It fits a taproom brewery, a brewpub adding distribution, or a production site running several styles on one floor. A typical line includes mash/lauter, kettle/whirlpool, hot liquor tank, plate chiller, PLC panel, and optional 500 L or 1000 L fermenters.
Materials and fabrication
Wetted parts are normally SUS304; 316L is specified when chloride exposure, cleaning chemistry, or product profile justifies the added cost. Shells are rolled and TIG welded, with pickled and passivated seams. Interior contact surfaces are polished to a practical Ra range, commonly 0.8 µm or better on request, while exterior finish can be brushed or mirror-polished. We check jacket pressure, valve orientation, and tri-clamp clearances before shipment because a small port conflict can cost a day during installation.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nominal batch | 500 L / 5 BBL / 5 HL |
| Brewhouse vessels | Mash/lauter, kettle/whirlpool, HLT |
| Material | SUS304 standard; 316L optional |
| Control | PLC with recipe steps and alarms |
| Heating | Electric or steam, depending on site utilities |
| Cooling | Dimple jacket with chilled water supply |
| CIP | Spray ball and dedicated pump loop |
Practical configuration
Automation level matters more than the label automatic. A basic PLC handles step timers, temperature loops, and alarms; a fuller package adds recipe storage, flow totalizing, and remote access. We size cooling jackets and chilled water flow around your knockout time, not around a catalog number. CIP is piped through a dedicated loop with spray ball coverage, and valve paths are labeled so operators do not cross-connect wort and caustic. Pressure vessels get relief valves set to design pressure; do not rely on the PLC for overpressure protection.
Selection questions and FAQ
Batch size alone is not enough. Tell us brews per week, beer styles, fermentation tank count, available height, steam or electric heating, chilled water temperature, and whether you need a 2-vessel or 3-vessel arrangement. Small brewpubs often choose compact skid layouts and fewer fermenters; commercial craft breweries usually need more cellar flexibility, better CIP access, and spare parts planning.
Can we run 5 BBL and 5 HL batches? Yes, the nominal capacity is the same; losses and recipe volume determine packaged yield. Do we need a steam boiler? Electric heating is possible at 500 L, but steam is often preferred for faster step changes. How long is installation? Mechanical erection is usually days; commissioning depends on utilities, controls, and CIP validation.
Send your batch size, beer types, tank count, and floor plan. We can recommend vessel volume, cooling area, and control scope before you commit to a layout.
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