Systematic Solutions For High-quality Operation of Breweries

As the global craft brewing craze continues to heat up and the beer consumption structure continues to upgrade, breweries have an increasing demand for automation, stability and customization of equipment. A set of high-quality beer brewing equipment is no longer just a production tool, but also an important guarantee for process stability, brand quality and future competitiveness. As a professional beer equipment manufacturer, DEGONG is committed to providing global customers with a complete set of brewing system solutions from raw material processing to filling and packaging, covering a variety of needs from small-scale craft brewing, medium-sized commercial use to large-scale industrial beer factories. This article will give you a comprehensive analysis of the core components, technical highlights, advantageous applications of modern beer equipment and our successful practices in the global market.

Market trend of parallel development of craft beer and industrial production

In recent years, the global beer market has shown the following trends:

The rise of the craft beer market: Craft breweries in North America, Europe, Asia and other places continue to grow, and there is a strong demand for small and medium-sized high-end brewing systems.

Automated production upgrade: Traditional manual brewing is being replaced by automated and intelligent systems to improve efficiency and consistency.

Energy-saving and environmentally friendly equipment is favored: Brewing companies are paying more and more attention to equipment energy consumption, wastewater treatment and sustainable production.

Analysis of beer equipment system composition

A complete beer brewing system usually includes the following key parts:

1. Malt crushing system

It is used to crush barley malt to a suitable particle size to facilitate the effective release of starch during saccharification. Common equipment includes:

Double-roller or four-roller crusher

Automatic conveying system after crushing (such as screw conveyor, pneumatic conveying)

2. Brewhouse

This is the core link in the formation of beer flavor, generally composed of the following equipment:

Mash Tun

Mash/Brew Kettle

Lauter Tun

Boil Kettle

Funnel trough or whirlpool

We provide 2- and 3-vessel combinations, with capacities ranging from 100L to more than 5000L, supporting fully automatic or semi-automatic control.

3. Fermentation & Maturation

The fermentation tank is a key equipment that affects the body, aroma and taste of beer, and is usually equipped with:

Stainless steel cone bottom fermentation tank (CCT)

Brite beer tank/storage tank (Brite Beer Tank)

Temperature control system (cooling jacket, refrigeration unit)

CIP automatic cleaning system

Supports advanced configurations such as remote monitoring, automatic pressure control and yeast recovery system.

4. Cooling system

Used to control the cooling after the saccharification process and the stable control of the fermentation temperature. The main equipment includes:

Plate heat exchanger

Cold water/ice water tank

Industrial chiller

5. CIP cleaning system

Stainless steel CIP station (2 tanks, 3 tanks) is used for cleaning and disinfecting the inner wall of the equipment, which is an important guarantee for ensuring product hygiene.

6. Control system

PLC automatic control system, with touch screen, temperature/pressure sensor, can realize automatic control and data recording of the entire brewing process.

7. Filling and packaging line (optional)

According to customer needs, it can be equipped with:

Small bottle filling machine, canning machine, PET filling machine

Automatic capping, labeling, and boxing system

Services and guarantees we provide

Global delivery and installation services: support export to 50+ countries

Customized service: appearance, logo, capacity, configuration can be customized to meet the regulations of different countries and customer styles.

For every winemaker, choosing equipment is not just choosing a machine, but also choosing the long-term development of the brand and the implementation of the brewing style. We always believe that high-quality equipment + professional service + sustainable cooperation can help customers make good wine and win the market.

Whether you are an entrepreneur who has just entered the brewing industry or a mature winery that wants to expand production capacity, we are willing to be your reliable partner. Welcome to contact us to get exclusive solutions and equipment quotes, and brew a better future together!