Description
Where a 500L brewhouse actually fits
Most inquiries for a 500L system come from a brewpub or a small production brewery that has outgrown a 200L pilot kit. Typical duty: two to four brews a week at 500L per batch, feeding four to six fermenters. That batch size matches a 10–12 bbl cellar and keeps tank turns predictable instead of chasing demand.
Materials and fabrication
Fermenters ship in SUS304 as standard. We go to SUS316L on the wort-wetted side when the customer runs sour programs or has high-chloride water. Shell thickness runs 2–3mm on the body and 3mm on the cone; thinner stock telegraphs through the polish and shows up as oil-canning a year later. Interior welds are ground flush, then pickled and passivated — the cone-to-shell seam is the one worth inspecting on arrival. Interior finish Ra ≤0.8µm, exterior mirror or 2B scroll polish on request. Manway gaskets are EPDM, with silicone available for hard CIP cycles.
Cooling, pressure, cleaning
Dimple jackets cover the cone plus roughly one-third of shell height. On a correctly sized glycol chiller that is enough to crash 500L from 18°C to 2°C overnight. Working pressure is normally 0.2MPa with a 0.3MPa hydro test; the safety valve and gauge are rated to working pressure, never test pressure. Cleaning runs through a rotating spray ball in the top dome at 1.5–2 bar supply. A 1.5\” dry-hop port and a racking arm at the cone outlet are the two options most brewers add after the first season.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Batch volume | 500L (customizable) |
| Material | SUS304 / SUS316L |
| Interior finish | Ra ≤0.8µm, pickled & passivated |
| Working pressure | 0.2MPa (test 0.3MPa) |
| Cooling | Dimple jacket, cone + 1/3 shell |
| Insulation | Polyurethane, 80–100mm |
| Connections | Tri-clamp, DIN / SMS on request |
| Control | Manual valves or PID with glycol solenoid |
FAQ
Do I need conical bottoms on every tank? For primary fermentation, yes — cone angle of 60° handles yeast drop and harvest. Bright tanks can be flat or dished if you filter or fine.
How many fermenters for one brewhouse? Count brews per week against turn-around time. A five-day primary plus two days crash means one tank per 1.5 brews weekly.
Can the system run 316L throughout? Yes, at a cost premium. It pays back where chloride exposure or sour production is routine.
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.
Related products
500L/1000L Microbrewery Craft Beer Brewing System with Fermentation Unit for Pub
This microbrewery system combines a 500L (5BBL) or 1000L (10BBL) brewhouse with a matching fermentation unit. Built from SUS304 stainless steel with dimple cooling jackets and 60° cone bottom, it suits pubs and restaurants that want consistent house beers. Includes CIP spray ball, safety valve, and piping schematic.
500L SUS304 Space Saving Beer Brewing System for Brewpubs and Microbreweries
A compact 500L SUS304 beer brewing package for small brewpubs and microbreweries. Built with polished product-contact surfaces, configurable jackets, CIP connections and pressure-rated vessels. We match tank count, cooling area and utility layout to your batch size, beer styles and available floor space before quotation.
500L 5HL 5BBL Stainless Steel Conical Fermentation Tank for Brewpub
A 500 L / 5 HL / 5 BBL stainless steel conical fermenter for craft breweries and brewpubs. We build it with dimple cooling jackets, SUS304 or 316L contact surfaces, CIP and racking ports, and pressure-rated hardware. Use it for ale and lager fermentation, conditioning or as a unitank. Share batch size, beer style and space for configuration.
304 Stainless 300L Steam Brewhouse System for Microbrewery Startup
Our 300L steam-heated brewhouse system is built for craft breweries and brewpubs seeking consistent batches. The two-vessel design includes a mash/lauter tun and kettle/whirlpool, constructed from 304 stainless steel with polished internal welds. Steam jackets provide even heat without scorching. Ideal for startups producing ales, lagers, and stouts. Customizable with 316L upgrades and CIP piping.
200L Microbrewery Brewhouse & Beer Fermenter for Home Brewing
Compact 200 L brewhouse and jacketed fermenter for pilot batches, taproom brewing, and recipe trials. It covers stainless construction, temperature control, CIP cleaning, pressure protection, and practical utility requirements. Use it to compare vessel configuration, cooling area, connections, and footprint before requesting a quotation.
10000L Brewhouse System Mash Lauter Whirlpool Kettle Boiling Tank
A 10000 L brewhouse with mash/lauter tun, brew kettle, whirlpool and hot liquor tank, fabricated in AISI 304 or 316L with steam heating, 0.3 MPa working jackets and CIP-ready fittings. Sized for breweries running multiple turns per day that need consistent wort clarity and predictable heat-up rates.
Although there were a few minor issues, thanks to Polly’s help, it looks brilliant and has brought my little distillery quite a few new customers.
Very good！！I see now in my texting to you that in my excitement over having the installation here in the USA I totally forgot to give you and the company of ACE a very big compliment on the quality of the whole Installation!! It all looks fabulous and the way you packed it in the container was extraordinary!! I am very impressed with your company and want to say a big thank you to everybody who worked on my order!!
We have been using this still for a few batches now making whiskey, gin and a few other spirits and we are very happy with the results so far. The gear works well and gives good control during distillation. The spirit comes out clean and consistent from batch to batch and we have gotten the flavor profile we were looking for. It has also been easy to operate and maintain. It has been a great addition to our distillery and I’d definitely recommend it to other craft distillers looking for reliable equipment.”
Polly is the man! I highly recommend him and this products they produce! I’m very satisfied. she communicates very well and the quality of workmanship is excellent! Shipping was exceptional. Thannks Polly and team
It took 60 days from ordering to delivery, and it looks like a work of art. Thank you to Polly for her help.
It was quite a big job to put the distiller together, so I asked a friend to help me, and I managed to get it done in just eight hours. I’m really pleased with it – it looks brilliant.Ryan Murphy
We are so happy with our new copper distillation system from ACE Distillery Equipment. The equipment is of a fine quality, well crafted and beautifully finished.
The whole process from manufacturing, shipping, installation to commissioning was seamless. The ACE team were professional, responsive and very knowledgeable. They helped us complete the installation successfully and gave great technical support.
It still looks amazing in our distillery and does exactly what it says on the tin. We highly recommend ACE to anyone looking for reliable and high quality distillation equipment.
Thank you ACE team for the great work!”
I want to express my 100% satisfaction with Ace . The service was outstanding: quick, professional, and friendly. Polly provided excellent support throughout. The delivered 100 gallon copper pot still distillery equipment product perfectly meets my expectations and stands out fo r its excellent quality. I feel well taken care of and will recommend you without hesitation.
Thank you for the great service.
Best regards,
Oliver Brown
