A Comprehensive Analysis of 500L-1000L Craft Brewery Brewhouse Equipment.

I. What is a 500L-1000L Medium-Sized Craft Beer Brewing System?

A medium-sized craft beer brewing system typically refers to a brewing system capable of producing 500L to 1000L of wort in a single batch. This production capacity is suitable for:

Independent craft breweries

Brewpubs

Hotel and restaurant in-house brewing projects

Regional small-batch production and sales facilities

This capacity can meet commercial sales demands while also allowing for effective control of operating costs such as raw materials, labor, and space.

The system usually includes man vessels such as a mash/lauter tun and a boiling/whirlpool kettle, and supports various heating methods (such as electric heating or steam heating), allowing for flexible selection based on actual factory conditions.

II. Detailed Explanation of Equipment Core Structure and Process Flow

1. Brewhouse Core System

This 500L-1000L craft beer brewing system is centered around the Brewhouse (mashing and brewing unit), which consists of the following parts:

Mashing/Lautering Kettle: Completes the malt mashing and wort filtration processes.

Boiling/Whirlpool Kettle: Responsible for wort boiling, hop addition, protein separation, and other process steps.

Heating System: Supports electric heating and steam heating, offering high efficiency and excellent controllability.

Circulation Pump and Piping System: Ensures the circulation of wort and hot water, improving efficiency.

This compact structure and clear process flow make it the most common choice for medium-sized commercial craft breweries.

2. Auxiliary System Configuration

To achieve a complete production process, the brewing system can also be equipped with:

Malt milling and conveying system

Fermentation and storage system (Fermentation Tank + BBT/Unitank)

Cooling system (Chiller and Glycol Tank)

CIP cleaning system (mobile cleaning cart or pump)

Optional bottling/canning equipment, filtration equipment, and kegging system

Control system (PID or PLC control panel)

III. Technical Features and Innovative Advantages

1. Multiple Heating Options Supported

The medium-sized craft brewing system supports:

Electric heating

Steam heating

Users can flexibly choose according to their budget and facilities, improving energy utilization efficiency.

2. The system is compatible with various process requirements.

Equipped with a standard blade stirring system.

The lauter tun design optimizes saccharification efficiency.

Special piping design reduces oxidation and material loss.

These detailed designs improve wort extraction rate and reduce energy consumption to some extent.