Description
500L two-vessel brewhouse: what it is for
This turnkey 500L system is for breweries that need repeatable batches without turning the brewhouse into a full-time cleaning project. A two-vessel layout pairs mash/lauter with kettle/whirlpool. Steam heating gives steadier boil control than direct fire and avoids scorching on higher-gravity worts. At 500L, output depends on runoff, boil and whirlpool time; plan 3–5 brews per day if your cellar can keep up.
Fabrication details that matter
We build vessels in SUS304 as standard. Wort-contact parts can be 316L when chloride levels or cleaning chemicals justify it. TIG welds are pickled and passivated. Internal wort-contact surfaces are polished to Ra ≤0.8 µm when specified; exterior surfaces are brushed or mirror-polished to suit the room. Sanitary tri-clamp fittings, EPDM or silicone gaskets, steam jackets, condensate traps and certified safety valves are part of the package. Ask for weld maps and pressure-test records before shipment.
Typical specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Batch size | 500 L |
| Vessels | Mash/lauter tun + steam kettle/whirlpool |
| Material | SUS304; 316L optional for wort contact |
| Heating | Steam jacket with control valve and trap |
| Connections | Tri-clamp; CIP spray ball; cold liquor and steam ports |
| Control | Manual or semi-automatic; recipe-ready options |
Practical questions
Do we need 316L? Not for every brewery. Use it where water chloride, aggressive caustic or product risk makes 304 a poor fit.
What steam supply is required? Confirm boiler capacity and pressure before layout. Undersized steam lines cause slow heating and uneven boils.
How does CIP work? A dedicated CIP line feeds spray balls in each vessel; returns go to the CIP skid. Slope, drain and dead-leg control decide whether cleaning is reliable.
Before requesting a quote, send batch size, beer styles, brews per day, steam pressure, ceiling height, floor drain location and planned fermenter sizes. We will confirm vessel volume, jacket area, connection schedule and skid footprint.
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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