Description
500L Micro Brewery Brewhouse: Practical Configuration
This 500 L / 5 BBL / 5 HL brewhouse suits pilot plants and small commercial breweries that need repeatable batches without oversized utilities. We build the system around your vessel layout: mash/lauter tun, brew kettle/whirlpool, hot liquor tank, plate heat exchanger, sanitary pump, and control panel. Steam, electric, or direct-fire heating is selected after reviewing batch cycle time and local energy cost. For a 5 BBL house, a two-vessel or three-vessel arrangement usually comes down to how often you brew and how much floor space you can spare.
Material choice is not cosmetic. Wetted parts normally use SUS304; SUS316L is available where aggressive cleaning chemicals or product sensitivity justify the cost. We control welding gas, passivate weld seams, and polish product-contact surfaces to a finish that supports CIP. Gaskets, seals, and clamp connections are specified for repeated caustic and acid cycles. Jacketed vessels use dimple or coil jackets with pressure-tested circuits; relief valves protect the working pressure stated on the nameplate.
Small breweries often underestimate utility and drainage needs. Confirm available steam or power, cold liquor temperature, floor loading, and drain location before finalizing the skid. If you plan to add fermenters later, leave service space and size the chiller and CIP loop for the final tank count, not just the first batch.
Typical Technical Specifications
| Capacity | 500 L / 5 BBL / 5 HL |
|---|---|
| Material | SUS304 wetted; SUS316L optional |
| Heating | Steam, electric, or direct fire |
| Vessels | Mash/lauter, kettle/whirlpool, HLT |
| Controls | Manual or PLC/HMI |
| Jacket pressure | Tested to specified working pressure |
| Connections | Tri-clamp / sanitary |
| Finish | CIP-friendly polished contact surfaces |
FAQ
Can the brewhouse run 5 BBL batches? Yes. Working volume is 500 L; actual batch size depends on wort gravity and vessel headspace.
Why specify jacket pressure? It defines safe operating limits for steam or glycol and must match the relief valve setting.
How is CIP connected? We provide sanitary fittings and a CIP route for the brewhouse, heat exchanger, and transfer lines; the final layout follows your tank room.
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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