Description
Built for back-to-back batches, not showcase brews
Continuous craft brewing asks more of a 500 L brewhouse than a taproom system running two batches a week. Our skid is laid out around repeatable turnover: fixed mash and lauter geometry, a kettle sized for a 60-minute boil at 8–10% evaporation, and jacket coverage that pulls temperature down fast enough that the next batch is not waiting on the last one.
Materials and fabrication
Product contact is SUS304, 3 mm shell and dished heads. We quote 316L when your water runs above roughly 150 mg/L chloride, or when the schedule includes sour and barrel programs where pitting risk climbs. Longitudinal and circumferential welds are TIG with argon backing, then pickled and passivated. Interior surfaces are mechanically polished to Ra ≤0.8 µm; pipe runs where product can stall are finished to Ra ≤1.6 µm with no dead legs beyond 1.5D.
Cooling, pressure and cleaning
Dimple jackets cover the cone and lower cylinder, sized for 25–30 minute crashes on a 500 L batch. Vessels leave our shop hydro-tested at 4.5 bar with a 3 bar working rating; the safety valve is set and tagged at 3.5 bar so the jacket is never the weak point. CIP runs through a rotating spray ball in the top manway, and we position racking arm, sample valve, dry-hop port and pressure gauge so a single operator can work the tank without climbing.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Working volume | 500 L (400–450 L usable) |
| Product contact | SUS304, 316L optional |
| Shell thickness | 3 mm |
| Interior finish | Ra ≤0.8 µm |
| Working pressure | 3 bar (jacket 2 bar) |
| Cone | 60° with racking arm |
| Connections | Tri-clamp / DIN, 1.5 in. |
Frequently asked
Can it run wort and fermentation in one skid? Yes, but most customers separate them so the kettle is free while the fermenter rests. Steam or electric? Below 1000 L electric is usually simpler; steam pays back once you add a second brewhouse. Lead time? Six to eight weeks on standard builds, longer with 316L and custom jacket routing.
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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