The milling system can process approximately 1,500\u20132,000 kg of malt per hour. The grist hydration system combines crushed malt with water before it enters the mash tun, helping improve mash consistency, reduce dry clumping, and support efficient extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The integrated conveying arrangement also reduces manual material handling and creates a more continuous workflow between grain preparation and brewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For commercial breweries, matching milling capacity with brewhouse requirements is important to avoid bottlenecks during production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. 2000L Four-Vessel Brewhouse: Designed for High Production Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The brewhouse is the core of a beer production facility. Its configuration directly affects batch capacity, brewing flexibility, and daily production scheduling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
METO’s 2000L four-vessel brewhouse consists of four main vessels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Tunnel di ammostamento<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tunnel di raffreddamento<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brew Kettle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whirlpool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each vessel performs a dedicated function within the brewing process, allowing the system to manage mashing, lautering, wort boiling, and whirlpool separation efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The system features a 2,000L batch capacity and can complete approximately 4\u20135 brewing batches per day, depending on the recipe, operating schedule, and production conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A pneumatic spent grain discharge system helps simplify spent grain removal, reducing manual handling and improving operational convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An advanced automation system coordinates the main brewing operations and supports more consistent process management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designed for Future Production Expansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Commercial breweries need equipment that can accommodate changing market demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A four-vessel configuration provides flexibility in production scheduling, while the integrated control system helps operators manage key brewing parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For breweries planning to increase annual output, brewhouse capacity should be evaluated together with fermentation tank volume, cooling capacity, utility supply, and available production space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
METO can configure the overall system according to the planned production target and future expansion strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Fermentation System: 2T and 4T Fermentation Tanks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fermentation is one of the most important stages in beer production. During this process, yeast converts fermentable sugars in wort into alcohol and carbon dioxide, while developing the beer’s characteristic flavor, aroma, and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fermentation system in this project includes 2T and 4T fermentation tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The production arrangement is designed to support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Approximately 1,000 tons of annual beer production under the planned operating schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Up to 1,500 tons of annual production at full operating capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The actual output depends on fermentation cycles, beer styles, tank utilization, and the number of production days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIntegrated Fermentation Pipeline Corridor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the fermentation vessels, METO designed a dedicated pipeline corridor in front of the fermentation tank area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pipeline arrangement includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Wort supply pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beer transfer pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CIP supply and return pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Compressed air pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CO2 pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wastewater discharge pipelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Separating and organizing these pipelines improves accessibility for operators and makes equipment connections, cleaning operations, and routine maintenance more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a commercial brewery, well-planned pipeline routing is just as important as tank configuration. It helps reduce operational complexity and supports a cleaner, more organized production environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Service Water Tanks: Stable Water Supply for Brewing Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Water is essential throughout beer production, including mashing, wort preparation, equipment cleaning, and utility operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To support the complete brewing process, this project includes four 6-ton service water tanks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 6T Ice Water Tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 6T Pure Water Tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 6T Hot Water Tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 6T Cold Water Tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The system is equipped with supporting pumps and connecting pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These tanks provide storage and buffering for different process water requirements. They help maintain a stable water supply for brewing operations and provide the necessary water resources for the CIP cleaning system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A properly configured service water system helps coordinate water usage between different production stages, supporting continuous operation and reducing interruptions caused by insufficient utility supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Refrigeration System: Precise Temperature Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Temperature control is critical during wort cooling, fermentation, and beer storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The refrigeration system in this 2000L brewery project consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 8T glycol water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 20P industrial chiller<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Supporting glycol pipelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The glycol refrigeration system supplies cooling capacity to the relevant heat-exchange equipment and fermentation tank jackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During production, it supports wort cooling and maintains the required fermentation temperatures. It also provides cooling for cold storage processes, depending on the brewery’s configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accurate temperature management helps maintain yeast activity, control fermentation behavior, and preserve the desired beer flavor profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The refrigeration capacity should always be matched to the number of tanks operating simultaneously, required cooling temperatures, ambient conditions, and production schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Automated CIP System: Cleaning and Hygiene Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning and sanitation are essential for maintaining consistent beer quality and preventing contamination between production batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This project is equipped with an independent CIP cleaning system consisting of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 1T caustic solution tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1T acid solution tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1T disinfectant tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1T hot water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CIP pumps and supporting pipelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The CIP system supplies cleaning solutions and hot water for cleaning compatible tanks and process pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By organizing cleaning procedures through dedicated tanks and circulation pipelines, operators can manage cleaning operations more efficiently while reducing manual cleaning requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The actual cleaning sequence, chemical concentration, temperature, and circulation time should be determined according to the equipment design and brewery sanitation procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An integrated CIP system helps improve cleaning consistency, equipment utilization, and overall production hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Siemens PLC Control System: Intelligent Brewing Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Automation plays an increasingly important role in modern commercial breweries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This 2000L brewing system adopts a Siemens PLC control system with an MCGS touchscreen interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The control system supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Centralized control of brewing operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Monitoring of key process parameters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Equipment operating status monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Automated production procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Process data recording and traceability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wireless connectivity with compatible mobile phones and tablets through Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Operators can monitor the equipment and manage relevant brewing operations through the control interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The integration of PLC control helps reduce repetitive manual operations and supports more consistent production management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For breweries with multiple fermentation tanks and several daily brewing batches, centralized automation can significantly improve operational convenience and process coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Brewery Pipeline System: Connecting Every Production Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A complete commercial brewery requires more than brewing vessels and fermentation tanks. Process pipelines connect individual equipment units and ensure that materials, cleaning solutions, and utilities can move throughout the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The auxiliary pipeline system in this project includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Wort pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beer pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yeast discharge pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CIP pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Compressed air pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CO2 pipelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These pipelines are arranged according to the production process and equipment layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proper pipeline planning helps reduce unnecessary connections, improve accessibility, and support efficient operation and cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For turnkey brewery projects, pipeline integration should be considered during the initial engineering stage rather than treated as an additional installation task after equipment delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Why Choose METO for Your Commercial Brewery Equipment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Selecting a brewery equipment supplier is not simply about purchasing stainless steel tanks. A successful brewery project requires engineering design, equipment manufacturing, system integration, installation, commissioning, and long-term technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
METO is a brewery and distillery equipment manufacturer integrating design, research and development, production, sales, installation, and after-sales service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our manufacturing capabilities support projects ranging from small craft breweries to large commercial beer production facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
METO coordinates the design and production of brewhouse systems, fermentation tanks, refrigeration equipment, CIP systems, and automation solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Customized Brewery Configurations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different breweries have different production targets, building layouts, beer styles, and utility conditions. METO can customize equipment configurations according to actual project requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Complete Production Line Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
From malt handling and wort preparation to fermentation, cooling, cleaning, and pipeline installation, METO focuses on integrating the complete brewing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience in International Brewery Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
With equipment supplied to customers in more than 100 countries and regions, METO understands the technical and operational requirements of different brewery projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our goal is to provide practical brewing solutions that support stable production and long-term business development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Start Planning Your 2000L Commercial Brewery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A 2000L brewery system can be an effective solution for businesses looking to establish commercial beer production or expand their existing brewery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the right equipment configuration depends on several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Target annual beer production<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Number of brewing batches per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beer styles and fermentation cycles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fermentation tank quantity and capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Available factory space and building height<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Heating, cooling, and water supply conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Automation requirements and future expansion plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
At METO, we work with customers to evaluate these factors before developing a suitable brewery equipment proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n