Project Detail:
Location：China
For craft breweries aiming to scale production, a 2000L brewery system strikes the perfect balance between efficiency, automation, and flexibility. From malt milling to final packaging, this turnkey solution ensures consistent beer quality and smooth operation, allowing brewers to focus on creating outstanding craft beer.
Supplied Equipment
1. Milling System
- Type: Dry milling with malt lifting and chain conveyor
- Capacity: 1,500–2,000 kg/h
- Benefits: Improves extract efficiency and productivity, providing a reliable foundation for consistent brewing.
2. Brewhouse (2000L, Four-Vessel)
- Components: Mash tun, lauter tun, kettle, whirlpool
- Batch Size: 2KL, capable of 4–5 brews/day
- Features: Pneumatic spent grain removal & advanced automation for efficient, labor-saving operation.
3. Fermentation System
- Tank Sizes: 2T & 4T fermenters
- Annual Capacity: 1,000–1,500T
- Highlights: Integrated pipeline corridor for wort, beer, CIP, CO₂, air, and wastewater. Precision temperature control ensures flavor, aroma, and body consistency.
4. Service Water Tanks
- Capacity: 6T ice, pure, hot, and cold water tanks
- Function: Provides stable water supply and buffering for brewing and CIP operations.
5. Refrigeration System
- Components: 8T glycol tank + 20P chiller
- Purpose: Precise cooling for wort, fermentation, and storage, maintaining yeast vitality and beer freshness.
6. CIP System
- Capacity: 1T tanks for caustic, acid, disinfectant, and hot water
- Benefit: Automated cleaning and sterilization for hygiene and operational efficiency.
7. Control System
- Technology: Siemens PLC + MCGS touchscreen
- Features: WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring and smart control, ensuring automation, precision, and data traceability.
8. Pipeline Network
- Coverage: Wort, beer, yeast, CIP, CO₂, compressed air
- Advantage: Streamlined network for smooth and reliable operations.
9. Packaging
- Equipment: Keg filling systems
- Goal: Efficient and hygienic packaging for consistent product delivery.
Brewing Process and Technology in Large-Scale Breweries
Modern large-scale breweries integrate automation, efficiency, and precision to produce high-quality beer at scale. Each stage of production is carefully optimized.
1. Milling and Mash
- Milling: Malt is crushed to the optimal size for enzymatic activity.
- Mash Mixing: Automated systems mix malt and water to convert starches into fermentable sugars, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
2. Brewhouse
- Mashing & Lautering: Multi-vessel systems convert starch into wort and separate spent grains.
- Boiling & Hopping: Energy-efficient boilers extract hop flavors sustainably.
- Whirlpooling: Removes sediment to produce clear wort before cooling.
3. Cooling & Fermentation
- Rapid Cooling: Plate heat exchangers or glycol systems preserve delicate flavor compounds.
- Fermentation Tanks: Temperature- and pressure-controlled stainless steel tanks optimize yeast performance.
- Yeast Management: Propagation, pitching, and harvesting are closely monitored for consistent fermentation.
4. Maturation & Conditioning
- Cold Storage: Beer matures under controlled temperatures for clarity and stability.
- Carbonation & Filtration: CO₂ injection or natural carbonation, followed by filtration, ensures clarity and flavor integrity.
5. Packaging & Quality Control
- Automated Packaging: Bottling, canning, and kegging lines maintain hygiene and efficiency.
- Monitoring & QA: Sensors, PLCs, and lab testing track critical parameters to ensure consistent quality.
6. Auxiliary Systems
- Water Treatment: Stable, high-quality water ensures product consistency.
- CIP Systems: Automated cleaning maintains hygiene across tanks, pipelines, and packaging lines.
- Refrigeration: Glycol cooling maintains precise fermentation and storage temperatures.
7. Technology Trends
- Automation & Digitalization: IoT, remote monitoring, and data analytics optimize production and maintenance.
- Sustainability: Energy-efficient boilers, heat recovery, and water recycling reduce environmental impact.
- Process Optimization: Advanced software enhances throughput, reduces downtime, and ensures product consistency.
Conclusion
The 2000L brewery system is a turnkey solution for craft breweries seeking consistency, scalability, and efficiency. With full automation, intelligent controls, and comprehensive support systems, it allows brewers to focus on their craft, producing outstanding beer at scale.
We welcome breweries interested in upgrading their production capabilities to contact us and explore how our solutions can support their vision.
