Description
What this conical fermenter is built for
We manufacture these tanks for breweries that need reliable primary fermentation and conditioning across 500 L, 1000 L, 2000 L, 10 BBL and 20 BBL batches. The vessel is not just a stainless container. It sets your fermentation curve, yeast recovery, cooling load and cleaning routine.
Ales, lagers, stouts and mixed fermentation rely on cone angle, jacket coverage and pressure rating more than a glossy finish. A 60-degree cone works for most breweries; shallow cones may save height but make dry hopping and yeast dumping less predictable.
Materials and fabrication
We use 304 stainless steel as standard. For high-chloride cleaning, sour beers or certain water profiles, 316L is available. Product contact surfaces are pickled and passivated. Welds are ground and polished where needed. Interior finish is typically 0.4–0.8 µm Ra. Exterior can be brushed or mirror polished.
Cooling jackets are dimple or channel type, sized by batch volume and crash cooling target. A 20 BBL tank with poor jacket coverage will struggle during summer. We calculate area from your wort temperature, coolant temperature and desired pull-down time.
Practical specifications
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 L to 20 BBL |
| Material | SUS304 / 316L |
| Design pressure | 0.2–0.3 MPa |
| Working pressure | 0.1–0.2 MPa |
| Cooling | Single or dual jacket |
| Insulation | PU 80–100 mm |
| Connections | DIN, Tri-Clamp, or custom |
Installation and cleaning
CIP is usually through a spray ball in the top manway. You need enough pump pressure and flow to wet the entire dome and cone. If you plan to harvest yeast, add a bottom outlet with a sight glass and sample valve. Pressure relief valves must match the tank rating, not the compressor setting.
FAQ
How do I choose tank size? Start with net batch volume, then add 20–30% headspace for krausen. A 10 BBL batch usually fits a 12–15 BBL tank, not a 10 BBL vessel.
Why control temperature? Yeast produces heat. Without jackets, a vigorous fermentation can rise several degrees and create off-flavors.
304 or 316L? 304 is fine for most beer. Choose 316L for aggressive cleaning chemicals, chloride exposure or sour programs.
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.
Structure of a Beer Fermentation Tank
Related products
800L Conical Fermenter & Brewhouse Equipment for Craft Brewery Beer Brewing
An 800 liter conical fermenter sized for brewpubs and pilot breweries. SUS304 or 316L construction, dimple cooling jackets, 0.2 MPa working pressure and CIP-ready fittings. Practical guidance on cone angle, cooling area, and the production details we need before quoting a complete tank configuration.
Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter Tank for Pub & Craft Brewery Beer Equipment
Stainless steel conical fermenters for brewpubs and craft breweries, built in SUS304 or SUS316L with dimple glycol jackets, 60° or 90° cones, and 1.5–3 bar working pressure. Available from 1 to 100 BBL with CIP spray balls, racking arms, and tri-clamp fittings. Tell us your batch size and beer type for a configuration recommendation.
Stainless Steel Isobaric Fermentor for Brewery Beer Turnkey Equipment
Our stainless steel isobaric fermentor supports pressure fermentation, carbonation, and bright beer storage for craft and commercial breweries. Available in 304 or 316L, with dimple cooling jackets, sanitary fittings, CIP spray ball, and adjustable working pressure. We build turnkey brewery equipment around your batch size, beer style, available space, and utility layout.
2000 L Turnkey Brewery System: Brewhouse, Conical Fermenters & Brite Tank
A 2000 L turnkey brewery package covering brewhouse, conical fermenters and brite tank, built in SUS304 with dimpled glycol jackets, 60-degree cones and CIP spray balls. This overview covers fabrication tolerances, pressure ratings, jacket zoning and vessel sizing logic before you request a quotation.
1000L Sanitary Fermentation Tank | Bright Beer Tank Brewery Equipment
A 1000L sanitary fermentation tank that also works as a bright beer tank, built in SUS304 or 316L with cone and cylinder glycol jackets, 0.2 MPa working pressure and full CIP fittings. Sized for 10 to 12 hl batches, it suits brewpubs and commercial breweries that need flexible, temperature-controlled vessels.
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
