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Large craft brewery equipment selection guide

There are many configuration models of craft beer equipment. Starting a brewery requires a significant capital investment, and buying all the necessary equipment at once can be daunting. However, not all equipment has to be purchased in full at the outset. Many customers only buy equipment that meets their brewing needs when they first start their business, and then expand the scale of equipment or add more advanced equipment as the brewery develops and profits increase. Today, let's learn about the essential brewing equipment needed to start a brewery.

For large commercial breweries, the following equipment is necessary: 

Brewhouse: The brewhouse is the heart of the brewery, and a large brewery needs a large and efficient system to meet the demand. A large brewery may require at least 1 ton of saccharification system. Choose three vessels or above to brew multiple batches a day.

Fermentation Vessels: Fermentation tanks are an important part of the brewing process, and large breweries require a large number of fermenters to keep up with production. A large brewery can start with 20-30 fermentation tanks, and the relationship between the size of each fermentation tank and the output of a single batch is 1:2 to 1:6 (because a large brewery will not only brew 1 batch a day). For example, a brewery that brews three batches per day and has a daily output of 3 tons can choose a 3-ton fermenter. The basic principle for choosing a fermenter is: in the same fermenter, the interval between the first batch of wine and the last batch of wine should not exceed 24 hours.

Sake Tanks: Sake tanks are used to condition and carbonate beer before packaging. A large brewery can start with 10-15 sake tanks ranging from 3 tons to 10 tons each. 

Keg System: A keg system is used to store and dispense beer. A large brewery will require a large and efficient keg system with multiple kegs and automatic distribution systems to meet demand. 

Canning or bottling lines: Canning or bottling lines are used to package beer for distribution. Large breweries require reliable and efficient canning or bottling lines capable of packaging large quantities of beer in a short period of time.

In conclusion, choosing the right equipment for your brewery is crucial to producing high-quality beer. From small craft beer pubs to large breweries, breweries of every size have specific equipment needs that must be met to ensure success. Consider your brewing process, production needs and budget when selecting equipment to ensure you have the right equipment for your brewery.

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