Description
What the 500L turnkey line covers
We build 500L turnkey brewery systems for breweries that need a repeatable batch size without overbuilding the plant. A typical line includes a two-vessel brewhouse, hot liquor tank, whirlpool or combined vessel, 500L fermenters, glycol chiller and cooling loop, CIP set, transfer piping, and a control panel. Layout follows the room: ceiling height, floor drains, tank access, and future expansion matter more than a catalog drawing.
The 500L batch suits brewpubs, pilot plants, contract producers, and small commercial breweries testing recipes before larger tanks. If packaged volume is the target, confirm losses in brewhouse, fermentation, filtration, and packaging; the practical yield is lower than the kettle volume.
Fabrication details we check
Product contact uses SUS304 as standard. For high-chloride water, acidic cleaning cycles, or longer hold times, we review SUS316L for wetted surfaces. Welds are ground and polished on product contact, with pickling and passivation where specified. Internal surface finish is usually Ra 0.8 µm or better; external surfaces are brushed or polished for cleanability. Gaskets, seals, and clamp fittings need material compatibility with caustic, acid, and sanitizer.
Fermenters use dished heads, conical bottoms for yeast drop and emptying, cooling jackets, racking arms, and pressure relief. The jacket area and glycol temperature set the crash-cooling time. Temperature control matters because fermentation heat and crash cooling affect ester profile, haze, and yeast drop. Working pressure and safety valve setting must match the vessel design; do not treat the relief valve as a process control device. CIP uses spray ball coverage, pump flow, and return line routing. Confirm tri-clamp sizes, CIP and glycol connections, and sensor ports before fabrication. Small craft plants often choose manual panels and fewer tanks; commercial plants need PLC control, larger glycol capacity, and expansion space.
Typical configuration
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Batch size | 500 L |
| Brewhouse | Two-vessel, steam or electric |
| Fermenters | 500 L conical, glycol jacketed |
| Material | SUS304 or SUS316L wetted parts |
| Control | PLC or manual panel |
FAQ
How many fermenters? Match tank count to brew frequency and beer type. Ales and lagers need different holding time. Can we add tanks later? Yes, leave manifold and glycol capacity. What do you need for a quote? Batch size, beer styles, tank count, available space, steam or electric, voltage, and water quality.
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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