We are excited to announce the successful delivery, installation, and full commissioning of a 1000L craft brewery system by METO Brew for Ping Pong Brewing, a rising craft beer brand located in the heart of Beijing. This advanced brewhouse is now running at full capacity—representing a major milestone as the brewery moves from small-batch experimental brewing to a stable, professional production environment capable of supporting rapid brand growth.
uilt with the principles of precision engineering, operational efficiency, and future scalability, this turnkey solution enables Ping Pong Brewing to explore a broad spectrum of beer styles while maintaining repeatability, consistency, and premium product quality.
Five-Vessel Mash System: Precision for Traditional & Modern Brewing
The centerpiece of the project is a 1000L five-vessel brewhouse, consisting of:
- Mash tun
- Lauter tun
- Boil kettle
- Whirlpool
- Dedicated cereal cooker for decoction and adjunct mashing
This configuration gives Ping Pong Brewing the flexibility to produce both traditional European lagers and modern specialty beers with equal precision. The addition of a cereal cooker makes it possible to run full decoction mashing, a hallmark of authentic Czech and Bavarian-style lagers.
Advanced Engineering Features
- High-capacity lauter tun (450 kg grist per batch)
Allows for efficient lautering even with high-adjunct or high-gravity recipes, providing flexibility for pilsners, double IPAs, stouts, and collaboration brews. - Nitrogen inerting system during mashing and transfer
Protects the wort from oxygen exposure at critical stages, reducing oxidation, enhancing flavor stability, and improving the shelf life of finished beers. - ndustrial-grade HD cameras & intelligent LED vessel indicators
Each tank is equipped with heat-resistant cameras and multi-color LED status lights, enabling brewers to monitor the entire process remotely from a phone or tablet. This is a key step toward a semi-autonomous “smart brewery” ecosystem.
High Productivity Brewing
With optimized heat exchange, smooth workflow layout, and synchronized pump/valve automation, the system allows 4–6 brews per day, ensuring the brewery can meet growing market demand without compromising quality or workflow efficiency.
Fermentation & Conditioning System: Designed for Precision Fermentations
The fermentation cellar is equipped with a combination of 1MT and 2MT vertical fermenters, supplemented by a 1MT horizontal bright tank. Together, this setup supports an annual output of up to 2,000 hectoliters, with room for expansion.
Enhanced Fermentation Capabilities
- Horizontal fermentation for aromatically rich ales
Lower hydrostatic pressure creates optimal conditions for yeast to express fruity, complex ester profiles—ideal for hazy IPAs, saisons, farmhouse ales, mixed fermentation beers, and experimental batches. - Internal lighting & clear-view sight glasses
Allow brewers to directly observe fermentation dynamics such as krausen height, yeast activity, and protein/hop sedimentation. This greatly improves real-time decision-making. - Highly polished internal surfaces (≤0.4 μm Ra)
Improve sanitation, reduce yeast adhesion, and enable more efficient CIP cycles.
Temperature & Pressure Precision
Each tank is fitted with:
- Dual-zone cooling jackets
- Digital temperature sensors
- Adjustable pressure relief valves
- Sample ports designed for hygienic sampling
Together, they ensure full control of fermentation kinetics and optimal flavor development.
Siemens PLC Control System: Intelligent Brewing at Your Fingertips
The entire brewhouse and cellar are governed by a Siemens PLC-based control panel with a 15-inch HD industrial touchscreen. The interface is divided into two logical control zones:
- Brewhouse Process Control – mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpool, heating, and transfers
- Fermentation Management – tank temperatures, glycol distribution, pressure monitoring, CIP routing
Automation Features Include
- Recipe storage & programmable brewing sequences
- Real-time data logging for traceability
- Multi-stage temperature control for fermentation
- Automated pump/valve coordination
- Alarm notifications for temperature, flow, pressure, and CIP status
This allows Ping Pong Brewing to maintain consistent production, reduce operator workload, and build a data-driven brewing workflow.
Dual CIP Systems: Maximum Hygiene & Efficiency
To maintain world-class sanitation standards, the installation includes:
- Independent brewhouse CIP system
- Dedicated fermentation area CIP system
Each system features:
- Heated caustic tank
- Acid tank
- Insulated hot water tank
- High-flow CIP pump
- Automated valve routing
This ensures that cleaning cycles are fast, repeatable, and fully validated—reducing downtime and improving overall product consistency.
Utility Infrastructure: Engineered for Long-Term Reliability
Stable utilities are essential for consistent beer quality. This system includes:
High-Efficiency Cooling System
- 3-ton insulated glycol reservoir
- 10HP chiller
- Multi-loop glycol piping for simultaneous tank cooling
Integrated Water Management System
Three 3-ton water tanks:
- Hot water tank
- Cold water tank
- RO purified water tank
These ensure uninterrupted supply for brewing, cleaning, and heat recovery, improving energy efficiency.
Dedicated Transfer Lines
Separate pipelines for:
- Wort
- Beer
- CIP chemicals
This enhances hygiene and prevents cross-contamination.
GEA Disk-Stack Centrifuge
Installed to deliver:
- Rapid clarification
- Reduced conditioning time
- Improved stability and brightness
- Lower beer loss during transfers
Reflexiones finales
At METO Brew, our mission is to help breweries of all sizes turn their ideas into exceptional beer. Whether you’re building a 100L nano system, a pilot R&D plant, or a full 2000L commercial brewhouse, we deliver intelligent, scalable, and brewer-focused solutions that grow with your vision.
If you’re planning an upgrade or designing a new brewery, our engineering team is ready to help you take the next step.
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