Description
What These Tanks Do in a Working Brewery
A fermenting tank does more than hold liquid. It controls yeast activity, protects beer from oxygen, and lets you harvest yeast and dry hop without opening the tank. Bright tanks handle conditioning, carbonation, and serving pressure. Storage tanks hold beer, cider, kombucha, or process water before packaging. We build each tank around batch size, beer style, ceiling height, and utility layout.
Fabrication Details That Affect Beer Quality
Most brewery tanks use SUS304. High-acid or chloride-heavy environments call for 316L. Product-contact surfaces are 2B finish or better, with welds ground and polished to reduce crevice risk. We purge argon on sanitary welds, pressure-test every jacket, and insulate jackets with 80-100 mm polyurethane behind stainless cladding. EPDM or silicone gaskets, DIN or ISO ferrules, sample valves, racking arms, and CIP spray balls are selected by application.
Typical Specifications
| Capacity | Material | Working Pressure | Cooling | Bottom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-10 BBL | SUS304 | 0.2 MPa | Dimpled jacket | 60 degree cone |
| 15-30 BBL | SUS304 / 316L | 0.2 MPa | Dual-zone jacket | 60 degree cone |
| 40-100 BBL | SUS304 / 316L | 0.2-0.3 MPa | Multiple jackets | Conical or dish |
Applications and Selection Notes
Brewpubs often need 5-15 BBL tanks with a single cooling zone and compact footprint. Commercial breweries usually run 20-100 BBL vessels, with separate fermenters, bright tanks, and storage tanks to keep packaging schedules flexible. A conical bottom makes yeast cropping easier. Dish-bottom tanks suit bright beer and storage where yeast recovery is not the priority. Safety valves, pressure gauges, and relief piping must match the working pressure and local code.
FAQ
Why control fermentation temperature? Yeast produces different esters and attenuation at different temperatures. A stable jacket supply keeps the batch repeatable.
How does CIP work? A spray ball or rotary spray head connects through the tank top. Caustic, acid, and sanitizer return through the bottom outlet. Pipe slope and pump sizing matter more than tank size.
Can one tank do fermentation and bright beer? Yes for some ales and small batches. Many breweries still separate them to reduce dry hop and carbonation conflicts.
Request a Quote
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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