Beer equipment serves the beer brewing process, and the production of beer equipment needs to meet the basic requirements of beer brewing process technology. Beer brewing equipment is generally divided into: malt crushing system, brewhouse system, fermentation system, refrigeration system, CIP system, control system, filling system and other auxiliary systems.
The brewhouse system is the brewing core of the entire set of equipment, namely: the four main process steps of “mash-lauter-kettle-whirlpool”. Each function is most perfectly realized by a specific equipment, so it is called “four-vessel brewhuose equipment”. “. In craft brewing equipment, functions may be combined due to limitations in funds, space, etc. These four functional steps are completed by several tanks, which is called “several-vessel brewhouse equipment”. The following are the combinations of different vessel types related to saccharification.
Brewhouse system combination
Five vessel
It is common in the technical transformation of medium-sized breweries to add a temporary storage tank to the four-vessel system, which is located between the lauter tun and the kettle tank.
In the middle, its purpose is to reduce the boiling time and increase the occupation time of the lauter tun. It can produce continuously for 24 hours, thus increasing the brewing efficiency from 6-7 batches per day using four-vessel equipment to 7-8 batches per day.
Four vessel
Commonly found in medium-sized breweries, the most commonly used combination form of the brewing workshop is completely designed according to the process. It is generally recommended to use it when the site and funds are relatively abundant. It is recommended that four vessels should be selected for brewhouse equipment with an output of more than 2000L.
Three vessel
Commonly found in small and medium-sized breweries, a variety of combinations are available. The overall equipment is compact, occupies a relatively small area, and has certain requirements for site height. When wort is filtered, the boiling pot can prepare the wort washing water, and the wort can be washed while filtering, which can shorten the brewhouse equipment time by 30-50 minutes and improve the brewhouse equipment efficiency.
Two vessel
Commonly seen in small breweries, a combination of two tanks. This type of equipment is currently commonly used in the craft brewing industry. Its main advantages are that it requires less initial investment, the equipment occupies a relatively small area, the height requirements are not high, and it is simple to operate. It is a good choice for those who are just starting a business and are short of funds.
The common requirements of the four combinations are: the bottom shape of the pot is conducive to the circulation of liquid, has good heat transfer effect, and saves stirring power; the heating device is reasonable and has sufficient heating area; the inner wall is smooth and easy to clean; and the heat preservation performance is good.
in conclusion, the choice of beer brewing equipment depends on the size of the brewery, the type of beer brewed, and your budget. The right brewhouse for your brewery is the beer equipment that best meets your needs and goals as a brewer.
