1500L craft brewery is an ideal choice for investors who want to expand their business scale but do not want to over-invest. A 2- or 3-vessel brewhouse is recommended for cost-effective and space-saving operations. Additionally, a complete 4-vessel brewhouse is available for those seeking a precise process and flexible brew batch. Multiple fermentation tanks can be matched according to brewing and sales plans, which are suitable for producing craft beer types.
The majority of sales are generated by local city sales, with a significant portion of revenue generated from the sale of cans, bottles and kegs. It is advisable to select a store location in an area with a high population density, high consumption levels, and a large demand.
| Capacity / batch | 1500L | 1500L | 1500L |
| Brew batch / day | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Brewhouse structure | 2 vessels | 3 vessels | 4 vessels |
| Fermenters structure | 1500L*10 | 1500L*8 3000L*4 | 1500L*10 3000L*16 |
The majority of sales are generated by local city sales, with a significant portion of revenue generated from the sale of cans, bottles and kegs. It is advisable to select a store location in an area with a high population density, high consumption levels, and a large demand.
Layout and Process
Tiantai designs the layout according to your site and conducts beer process design to improve site utilization and save energy for you.
Note: 1hl=100liter; 1Gallon=3.7854liter; 1Barrel (BBL) =117Liter
Process characteristics
- Ingredients handling (optional) method: dry milling
- Heating method: electric / steam / direct fire
- Heating with steam: the temperature can be precisely regulated within the range of 45-76°C at a rate of 1-1.2°C/min and within the range of 52-100°C at a rate of 1.2-1.5°C/min.
- Mashing: infusion mashing / decoction processes
- Lautering: Chollima system
- Boiling: Standard atmospheric boiling / low-pressure boiling / internal calandria with the heatwave
- Removal of the coarse break: whirlpool tank
- Wort Cooling: one stage cooling
- Fermentation process: closed pressure fermentation
- Fermenter cooling method: ethylene glycol or alcohol via dimple jackets
- The cooling speed is 0.8-1°C/hour for 5°C-18°C and 0.05-0.2°C/hour for 0°C-5°C. The cooling parameters can be set to achieve precise control of cooling speed at different stages.
- The whole cooling system utilizes a 33% hybrid refrigerant, which is a -5°C ethylene glycol. This refrigerant provides efficient cooling, while also maintaining a low operating temperature.
- Glycol water supply temperature: -3℃~-5℃ Glycol water supply pressure: 3-4 bar
- Hot water supply temperature: 82-85℃, Hot water supply pressure: 3-4 bar
- Cold water supply temperature: 1-3℃, Cold water supply pressure: 3-4 bar
- CIP alkali washing: 60-70℃ for brewhouse tanks and pipelines; 40-45℃ for fermentation tanks and brite tanks
- Cleaning solutions: alkali 2%-4%, acid 1%, disinfectant 0.5%-1%
- Cleaning fluid flow rate of tanks: >20-35L/m/min
- Cleaning fluid flow rate of pipelines: >1-1.5m/s
Brewhouse
3-vessel brewhouse structure: mash brew kettle + lauter tun + whirlpool tun + matching pumps, valves, pipes, sensors, etc. + operation platform
Headspace of tanks: minimum 25%
Headspace of brew kettle: 30%
Material: 304 stainless steel / copper (optional)
The distinctive agitator blades guarantee maximum heat transfer and uniform temperature distribution as well as intensive mixing of the mash
Steam jacket as recommended heating method, on bottom and side wall, good covering cone bottom and vertical side, with safety feature
Sparging spray ring on top of lauter tun with a constant flow and even rinsing of sparging water
Top-mounted rotation motor with VFD speed adjust
Manually lifted spent grain dozer for spent grain out
Side-mounted enlarged spent grain manway with glass with grain chute
Wedge wire false bottom with ＞17% opening rate, effectively preventing grains from trapping or clogging
Equipped with false bottom rinsing after lautering
Buffer tank keeps the balance to prevent the grain bed from collapsing
Tangential inlet for proper centrifugal force for more effective whirlpool action and efficient trub collection
Single stage cooling plate and frame heat exchanger, all plates are numbered for easy disassemble and clean
Sanitary welded thermowell for high accuracy temperature sensor
Tanks are wrapped with polyurethane insulation to prevent heat loss and prevent the risk of burns
100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shie
Fermentation Shop
Fermenter material: 304 stainless steel
Headspace of fermenter: minimum 25%
Insulation: Polyurethane 80mm
Dimple plate on bottom and side wall, welded without over-burning
Conical bottom with 60° cone, optimized for excellent yeast settling characteristics and harvesting of yeast from the bottom
Top-mounted double clamp 360° rotary CIP spraying ball and port
Sanitary side-mounted oval manhole with pressured door (top-mounted available)
Carbonation port with CO2 dissolved stone 0.22um
CIP arm with four-way connection and butterfly valve
CO2 blow-off arm with butterfly valve separates from the CIP arm to avoid the spray ball getting clogged and creating pressure in the tank
Mechanical safe valve PVRV 2bar/30psi on top
Horizontal mounted rotating racking arm and port in cone with butterfly valve provides maximum beer recovery
Discharge arm with butterfly valve, removable and easy to clean
Dry hopping port with solid end cap
Ingredients Handling
Malt miller: double rollers miller
Double rollers malt miller with Nylon and Chrome gear box for reducing running noise
Rollers clearance adjustable for various malt particle
Strong magnet to remove iron pieces
Flexible screw conveyor transport grist from miller to mash tun, using food grade PVC pipe, abrasion resistance
Wall-mounted PID control panel with miller on/off, conveyor on/off and speed VFD control
Designed conveyor distance: < 8m
Grist collection via a hopper or directly transferred directly to the hydrator
Utilities
Hot water supply (recommend): 3000L hot liquor tank
Cold water supply (recommend): 3000L cold liquor tank
Refrigeration structure: 3000L glycol water tank*1 + 20P chiller
Headspace of glycol water tank: minimum 15%
Glycol water supply for FV, BBT, CLT or wort cooling
Top-mounted stainless steel manhole
Sanitary welded thermowell for high accuracy temperature sensor of glycol water tankBreath port on top
Glycol Water Chiller Programmed 5” LCD control panel with water-proof cover
Corrosion-resistant pump for glycol water recycle
The whole machine is Shock absorption design avoiding risk of quake cracks during running
CIP
Mobile CIP chart as an economical solution
CIP structure: hot water tank + caustic tank + acid tank
Tank capacity: 100L
Consistent and thorough cleaning of all equipment and pipelines without disassembly or re-installation
The design of the high-lift CIP pump and low-resistance pipeline guarantees optimal working pressure at the end cleaning device and ensures the best cleaning result.
Automation
Brewhouse fermentation control: PID
CIP control: PID
PLC is available as your request
Assembling Style: wall hanging or platform mounted
The temperature of each tank will be displayed on the cabinet panel with dedicated controls
Electrical Parts: LS, Schneider, ABB, MW, Omron, etc, with CE/UL
Pump, rake/agitator motor on/off control
Level control for hot water tank with alarm
Pump speed, rake/agitator rotation speed adjusted by VFD
Product Details
We are confident in our ability to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers.
Related Brewery Case
LinBei Brewery
Tiantai is proud to establish a partnership with Linbei Brewing.Linbei Brewing is a located on Baoqiao Road in Xindian, which is a rare brewery not far from the city.
Bitter Sisters Brewing Co.
Bitter Sisters, located in the heart of Addison, Texas, is more than just a brewery, it’s a community center that celebrates the art of brewing and the joy of good friends.
Bells Beach Brewing
Bells Beach Brewing was founded by Jono and Adam, who were inspired by the magnificent scenery of Bells Beach and their pursuit of high-quality beer.
Brasserie Du Grand ZIG
Brasserie du Grand Zig was born from the meeting of two craft breweries from Vendée (Coureurs de Lune and Grand Zig), now united in the same place around a restaurant, a cosy bar/taproom and a beautiful terrace.