20 bbl 3 vessel brewhouse project for commercial brewery
August 22, 2024
Maximize your brewing potential with our 20 BBL 3 Vessel Brewhouse, a comprehensive solution for commercial breweries.Experience the synergy of flexibility, efficiency, and output with our 20 BBL brewhouse, crafted for the discerning brewmaster.
20 bbl 3 vessel brewhouse project for commercial brewery is the most important piece of equipment in the wort preparation process, and the brewhouse generally has multiple functions that integrate the brewing process of mashing, lautering, boiling and whirlpooling.When the size of the brewery exceeds 1,000 litres, many brewers prefer to use a three-vessel brewhouse. This setup increases operational flexibility and allows for various combinations of brewing vessels to accommodate different techniques and recipes. One of its main advantages is the ability to brew two batches at the same time, producing up to 3-4 batches per day, which greatly increases production. The brewery ensures optimum utilisation of the equipment, enabling the brewer to deliver consistent quality and increase the profitability of the business. In essence, it is a scalable and efficient solution for high volume craft beer production.
Beyond the brewhouse,we provide a full suite of brewing equipment, including fermentation tank, bright beer tanks, water treatment systems, CIP, chillers, malt millers, filters, and kegging equipment etc., ensuring a customized turnkey brewing solution for your operation.
20 bbl 3 vessel brewhouse project Main configuration
| Items | Specification |
| Structure | Mash Tun+Lauter Tun+ Kettle/Whirlpool Tun+Hot Liquor Tun(Optional)+Cold Water Tank(Optional) |
| Mash/Kettle Tun+ Lauter Tun+Whirlpool Tun+Hot Liquor Tun(Optional)+Cold Water Tank(Optional) | |
| Mash/Lauter Tun+ Kettle Tun+Whirlpool Tun+Hot Liquor Tun(Optional)+Cold Water Tank(Optional) | |
| Material | Stainless steel, Copper or Brass |
| Batch/Day | 3-4 Batches |
| Brewing Range | Low to high gravity beers |
| Heating Method | Steam Heating:Facilitated by a boiler or generator, ensures even and rapid heating without scorching the pot. It also allows for precise temperature control. |
| Electric Heating:Efficient for volumes under 500L, avoids boiler/burner investment, and is economical when electric power is favorable. | |
| Direct Fire Heating: The kettle comes with a burner and agitator for direct heating, but is prone to wort scorching with decoction mashing. For this reason, steam heating is often more appropriate. | |
| Control System | Semi-Automatic or Automatic Control |
| Mashing Method | Decoction,Infusion |
| Power Supply | 3phase/380(220, 415,440…)v/50 (60)Hz； Single Phase/ 220(110, 240…)v/50(60)Hz； Customised to local power supply |
| Appliance | Restaurants, Brewpub, Bars, Hotels,Tourist/shopping Centers,Breweries,Brewing Schools etc. |
| Note | 1HL=100liter; 1Gallon=3.7854liter; 1Barrel (BBL) = 117 Liter（US）；1Barrel (BBL) =163.6Liter（Imperial） |
Usually Three-vessel brewhouse have three kinds of combinations as above,The combination of Mash tun+Lauter tun+Kettle/Whirlpool tun is most popular.
20 bbl Mash Tun
SUS304 or SUS316 Material;
2mm Exterior Shell and 3mm Interior Shell;
Insulated Body & Bottom;
360 degree of rotating CIP cleaning ball;
Sanitary thermowell and Precision temperature sensor
Agitator with VFD control and reducer
Four stainless steel legs with adjustable footplate;
Grist hydrator for special request
20 bbl Lauter tun
SUS304 or SUS316 Material;
2mm Exterior Shell and 3mm Interior Shell;
Insulated Body & Bottom;
360 degree of rotating CIP cleaning ball;
Inner surface: 2B, welding joint sanitary polishing, then complete pickled and passivated;
Sanitary thermowell and Precision temperature sensor
False bottom with sieve plate, sparging ring with nozzles;
Grain rake and scraper blade with VFD control;
Top-mounted Stainless steel or glass manway;
Side-mounted spent grain door with chute;
Four stainless steel legs with adjustable footplate;
20 bbl Brew kettle/whirlpool Tun
SUS304 or SUS316 Material;
2mm Exterior Shell and 3mm Interior Shell;
Insulated Body & Bottom;
360 degree of rotating CIP cleaning ball;
Sanitary thermowell and Precision temperature sensor
Sanitary leveling sight glass
Tangential whirlpool inlet
Trub dam at bottom full welded
Steam trap port on side wall and bottom
Steam jacket safty port on side wall and bottom
20 bbl brewhouse project Auxiliary Equipment
Hot liquor Tun
Cold water Tank
Control cabinets or PLC Touchscreen Controller for Brewhouse
Completely SUS304 work platform
5M3/h Sanitary wort and hot liquor pump with VFD control
25M2 Heat Exchanger
Sanitary wort aeration mounted with stone
50L Sanitary Yeast feeder
Sanitary Pipe,vavles and fittings