Description
500L Automatic Brite Beer Tank
This 500L bright beer tank is a dedicated vessel between fermentation and packaging or service. It handles conditioning, carbonation, clarification, and short-term storage under pressure. In a taproom it can serve directly; in a production brewery it holds beer before kegging or canning.
We build the shell from SUS304, or SUS316L when the cleaning regimen or local water creates chloride risk. The dimple plate jacket is spot-welded to the shell, then covered with polyurethane insulation and a stainless outer skin. Glycol at 28–32°F holds beer at 34–38°F without freezing the product. For 500L batches, a 1.5–2 hp chiller is a practical starting point if the tank is not in direct summer heat.
Wetted welds are ground flush and passivated. We place the manway, CIP spray ball, sample valve, carbonation stone, and pressure relief valve around actual cleaning and sampling routines. Working pressure is typically 1.5–2 bar; the safety valve is set to the tank rating. If you plan to carbonate in the brite tank, specify the stone and pressure gauge before fabrication.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500L, custom 300–2000L |
| Material | SUS304 / SUS316L |
| Jacket | Dimple plate glycol jacket |
| Insulation | PU foam, 80–100 mm |
| Working pressure | 1.5–2 bar |
| Test pressure | 3 bar |
| Cooling area | 1.8–2.5 m² |
| Ports | Manway, CIP, sample, carbonation, PRV, racking |
| Options | Carb stone, sight glass, level gauge, automatic pressure control |
FAQ
Can this tank ferment beer? No. A brite tank lacks the cone and cooling area for active fermentation. Use a fermenter first, then transfer for conditioning or carbonation.
What glycol temperature should I run? Start at 28–32°F. Check the beer temperature and adjust slowly. Too cold can cause foaming or icing on the jacket if the chiller is oversized.
How is CIP handled? A spray ball covers the shell and top dome. Caustic, acid, and sanitizer cycles work through the same ports. Confirm spray ball flow and pressure before commissioning.
What do you need for a quote? Batch size, beer type, target carbonation, available floor space, glycol supply temperature, and whether the tank will serve directly or feed a kegging line. Send those details and we will recommend the jacket area, port layout, and pressure rating.
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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