Craft Brewery Equipment Guide

Why is high-quality brewing equipment important?

High-quality brewing equipment can help you:

• Brew beer with consistent quality

• Reduce energy consumption

• Save costs in the long term

• Grow your business

• Ensure employee safety

Key Equipment for Every Brewery

Brewhouse Components

The brewhouse is the heart of the brewery. Here you can find:

• Mash Tun: where the grain is mixed with hot water

• Lauter Tun: separates the wort from the grain

• Boiling Kettle: boils the wort with the hops

• Whirlpool: removes solid matter

Fermentation and conditioning equipment

Beer needs to be fermented after the brewery:

• Conical fermentation tanks: conical tanks where yeast converts sugar into alcohol

• Unitanks: multi-purpose tanks used for fermentation and conditioning

• Brite tanks: used for carbonation and storage of finished beer

• Glycol cooling system: to keep the fermentation temperature at the right level

Packaging and dispensing equipment

To get beer to your customers, you need:

• Canning/bottling lines: to pack beer into bags

• Keg washers: to clean kegs for reuse

• Draft systems: to serve beer directly

Material quality matters

The best brewing equipment is made of 304 or 316 stainless steel. These materials:

• Won't rust

• Won't affect the flavor of your beer

• Easy to clean

• Durable

• Tri-clamp fittings make it easy to connect and remove parts for cleaning.

Make cleaning easier

Cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems save time and water. Here are the benefits:

• Cleaning time is reduced by 25%

• Water usage is reduced by 50%

• Ensures consistent, hygienic cleaning

According to industry data, 65% of breweries now use some form of CIP automation system.

How technology improves the brewing process

Modern brewing equipment often includes:

• Control panels: monitor and adjust brewing conditions

• Variable frequency pumps: adjust flow rates as needed

• Brew software: track recipes and production data

These technologies can reduce batch variations and improve consistency.