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The brewery equipment is the heart of a small brewery and where the magic begins.
Key Components You Need:
Wort tank – where the grain meets the hot water
Kettle – for boiling wort and hops
Whirlpool – helps remove solids after boil
Heat Exchanger – quickly cools wort
Size Matters! For most new small breweries, a system of 1-7 BBL is the best choice. But for small breweries just starting out, bigger isn’t always better.
Brewery efficiency is key to your success. Modern systems from top manufacturers like DEGONG include features such as:
Steam condensers for faster heating
Brew controllers for precise temperatures
Filtration efficiency tools to get more out of your grain
After beer is produced in the brewery, it needs a place to ferment. This is where fermentation tanks and brite tanks come in handy.
Conical fermentation tanks vs. unitanks:
| TANK TYPE | GOOD POINTS | BAD POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Conical Fermenters | Easy yeast harvest | Needs separate bright tank |
| Unitanks | Does fermenting and conditioning | Higher upfront cost |
Glycol cooling is a must-have! Beer needs steady temps to ferment right. A good glycol cooling system keeps your beer happy.
The right tanks can save you money over time.
A clean beer is a good beer. Sanitizing equipment is not a corner-cutting option.
Essential cleaning systems:
CIP systems (cleaning in place) – save time and water
Keg washers – keep the kegs spotless
Sanitizing equipment, such as pumps and sprayers
How do you get beer to your customers? You need the right filling station.
Comparison of packaging solutions:
Canning lines – growing in popularity
Bottlers – traditional solutions
Keg filling – for pubs and local bars
Smart floor plan optimization saves time and money. Here’s how to do it right:
Plan your brewing workflow first
Allow at least 3 feet of space between tanks
Plan for system scalability from day one
Ensure glycol circulation paths are efficient
The DEGONG team has experts with 23 years of experience in brewery design. They can help you ensure your layout works as expected before a single tank arrives.
Plan the following:
Daily CIP maintenance of brew kettles
Weekly cleaning of sight glasses and sampling valves
Monthly inspection of pressure relief valves
Quarterly maintenance of glycol coolers
Good maintenance can extend the life of your equipment by an average of 5-7 years!
The best brewing equipment grows with you. Look for:
Pre-piped systems that can be expanded at any time
Modular brewing design
Variable speed pumps that can handle high flows
Scalable brewing software
58% of small breweries are currently investing in automation systems to facilitate their growth. This technology can reduce labor costs by up to 30%.