{"id":5238,"date":"2026-09-02T13:37:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T05:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metobrew.com\/?p=5238"},"modified":"2026-09-02T13:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T05:39:21","slug":"2500l-commercial-brewery-project-scalable-brewery-equipment-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metobrew.com\/pt\/2500l-commercial-brewery-project-scalable-brewery-equipment-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"2,500L Commercial Brewery Project Scalable Brewery Equipment Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Designing a commercial brewery requires more than selecting a brewhouse based on batch volume. The milling system, brewhouse, fermentation tanks, refrigeration, CIP, process water, piping, and automation system must be properly matched to create a reliable production workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 2,500L commercial brewery project was designed as an integrated brewing solution for a growing craft beer producer. The system combines a four-vessel brewhouse with high-capacity malt handling, multiple fermentation tanks, centralized cooling and water systems, automated CIP, process piping, and PLC-based control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brewery was also planned with future expansion in mind. The initial configuration supports an annual production capacity of approximately 1,200 kL, while a second-stage expansion is designed to increase the potential output to approximately 3,000 kL per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project provides a useful example of how a medium-scale brewery can balance production efficiency, process control, hygienic design, and future scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The core production system is based on a 2,500L per-batch four-vessel brewhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete brewery solution includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dry malt milling and conveying system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2,500L four-vessel brewhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.5 kL and 5 kL fermentation tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process water storage system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 kL glycol water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 HP refrigeration system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-tank CIP cleaning system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siemens PLC and MCGS HMI control system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated process piping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CO\u2082 and compressed-air systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation piping corridor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provision for future 10 kL fermentation tanks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The equipment configuration was developed around the brewery&#8217;s expected production schedule rather than treating each machine as an independent component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2,500L Four-Vessel Brewhouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The brewhouse uses a four-vessel configuration, consisting of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mash tun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lauter tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brew kettle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whirlpool tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The nominal batch capacity is 2,500L, with a design target of approximately 4\u20135 brewing batches per day, depending on the recipe, brewing process, fermentation schedule, cleaning cycle, and operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use a Four-Vessel Brewhouse?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A four-vessel system separates the major stages of wort production into dedicated vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic process is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mashing \u2192 Lautering \u2192 Boiling \u2192 Whirlpooling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During mashing, crushed malt is mixed with hot brewing liquor to convert starches into fermentable sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lauter tank then separates the sweet wort from the spent grain. The wort is transferred to the brew kettle for boiling and hop utilization before entering the whirlpool, where trub and hop particles are separated from the clarified wort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared with more compact brewhouse configurations, dedicated vessels provide greater flexibility for breweries that require higher brewing frequency or more precise process management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system also incorporates pneumatic spent-grain discharge, helping reduce manual handling and improve the efficiency of the lautering operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Relationship Between Brewhouse Size and Annual Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2,500L brewhouse does not automatically mean that a brewery will produce a fixed amount of beer each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actual annual output depends on multiple factors, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of brews per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brewing days per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tank utilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beer styles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditioning requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIP turnaround<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production downtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, brewery equipment should be sized as a complete production system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a brewhouse capable of producing four or five batches per day may still be limited by fermentation capacity if there are not enough fermenters available downstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the key principles behind commercial brewery engineering: the production capacity of the entire system is determined by its bottleneck, not simply by brewhouse volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Capacity Malt Milling System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project uses a dry milling system consisting of a malt elevator, dry malt mill, and pipe-chain conveying system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The milling system has a processing capacity of approximately 1,500\u20132,000 kg of malt per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-capacity malt handling becomes increasingly important as brewing frequency increases. The milling system needs to prepare sufficient grist without becoming a bottleneck at the beginning of the brewing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system is also equipped with a grist hydration arrangement to improve the consistency of water-to-grist mixing before or during mash preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Milling Quality Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Milling affects the accessibility of starch inside the malt kernel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the grain is milled too coarsely, extraction efficiency may decrease. If it is milled excessively fine, the lauter bed may become difficult to drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commercial breweries therefore need to find an appropriate balance between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extraction efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lautering speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clareza do mosto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain bed permeability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brewing consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal milling setting depends on the malt type, brewhouse design, lauter system, and brewing recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fermentation System Designed for Production Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first-stage fermentation system includes 2.5 kL and 5 kL fermentation tanks, supporting an estimated annual production capacity of approximately 1,200 kL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brewery also reserves capacity for a second-stage expansion involving 10 kL fermentation tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following expansion, the planned production capacity can reach approximately 3,000 kL per year, depending on the actual production schedule and tank utilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phased approach allows the brewery to increase production progressively rather than making the maximum investment at the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2500l-brewery-4.webp\" alt=\"2500l cervejaria 4\" class=\"wp-image-4297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2500l-brewery-4.webp 800w, https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2500l-brewery-4-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2500l-brewery-4-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Fermentation Capacity Is Critical<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fermentation tanks are often one of the most important factors when calculating a brewery&#8217;s real production capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brewing wort is only the first stage. After wort leaves the brewhouse, it needs sufficient tank capacity for fermentation, maturation, and other cold-side processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The required fermentation capacity depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brewhouse batch size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of brews per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beer style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yeast strain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditioning time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tank working volume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning turnaround<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, lager production typically requires a different fermentation and maturation strategy from many fast-turnover ale programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, fermentation capacity should be calculated from the brewery&#8217;s actual production plan, rather than simply matching the fermenter volume to the brewhouse volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fermentation Piping Corridor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fermentation area incorporates a dedicated piping corridor to organize the major process and utility lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The piping system includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wort lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beer lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIP lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yeast discharge lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CO\u2082 lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compressed-air lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drainage lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Centralized piping helps improve operator access and makes the production area easier to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In commercial breweries, piping design can have a direct impact on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manuten\u00e7\u00e3o<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operator safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drenagem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygienic performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation and future expansion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The layout should minimize unnecessary pipe runs, dead legs, difficult-to-clean sections, and areas where liquid can remain trapped after cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process Water System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The brewery includes several process water storage vessels, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 kL RO water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 kL hot water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 kL cold water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 kL glycol water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associated pumps and piping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is one of the fundamental raw materials in brewing, but it also plays a major role in cleaning and temperature management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brewing Water Chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Water chemistry can influence mash pH, enzymatic activity, hop perception, yeast performance, and the sensory characteristics of finished beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the target beer style, brewers may manage parameters such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sodium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chloride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sulfate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alkalinity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total dissolved solids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An RO water system can provide a controlled starting point for adjusting brewing water profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, hot and cold water storage helps provide a stable utility supply for brewing and cleaning operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glycol Cooling and Refrigeration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The refrigeration system includes an 8 kL glycol water tank and 20 HP chiller, together with the associated piping network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cooling system is designed to support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wort cooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation temperature control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold-side cooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tank temperature management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fermentation tanks typically use cooling jackets connected to a glycol circulation loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tank can then be controlled according to the requirements of the specific beer recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Temperature Control Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeast metabolism is strongly affected by temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fermentation temperature can influence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fermentation speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yeast attenuation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ester production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flavor development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yeast health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beer consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Different yeast strains and beer styles require different temperature ranges and fermentation profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, refrigeration capacity should be calculated based on more than the total volume of glycol in the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engineers also need to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total fermentation volume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tank insulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ambient temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wort cooling demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation heat load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peak simultaneous cooling demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper refrigeration sizing is essential for maintaining stable cold-side production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIP System for Hygienic Brewing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project includes a centralized CIP system with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 kL alkali tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 kL acid tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 kL sanitizer tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 kL hot water tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIP pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated cleaning piping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CIP, or Clean-in-Place, allows tanks and process lines to be cleaned without extensive manual disassembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical cleaning program may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-rinse \u2192 Caustic Cleaning \u2192 Intermediate Rinse \u2192 Acid Cleaning \u2192 Final Rinse \u2192 Sanitization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact cleaning sequence depends on the brewery&#8217;s equipment, cleaning chemicals, water quality, soil type, temperature, flow velocity, and sanitation procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Four Fundamentals of CIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective cleaning is generally based on four major variables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time + Temperature + Chemical Action + Mechanical Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These factors work together to remove organic residues, mineral deposits, yeast, proteins, and other brewing soils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a commercial brewery, the CIP system should therefore be engineered together with the tank spray devices, pumps, valves, piping, tank geometry, and return lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A high-capacity CIP system alone cannot compensate for poorly designed process piping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siemens PLC and HMI Automation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The brewery uses a Siemens PLC-based control system with an MCGS HMI touchscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The control system is designed to monitor and manage key operating parameters across the brewing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the final control configuration, functions can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tank temperature monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controlo do aquecimento<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooling control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funcionamento da bomba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funcionamento da v\u00e1lvula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water dosing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wort transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation temperature control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIP operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alarm monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registo de dados de produ\u00e7\u00e3o<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The control system also supports connectivity through a Wi-Fi environment for mobile and tablet monitoring where the configured system architecture allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cip_.webp\" alt=\"cip \" class=\"wp-image-5241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cip_.webp 800w, https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cip_-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/metobrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cip_-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automation and Brewing Consistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As brewery capacity increases, manual operation becomes increasingly difficult to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A larger brewery may involve dozens of valves, pumps, tanks, temperature sensors, and process steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PLC automation can help standardize repetitive operations and reduce operator workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, it allows brewing teams to establish repeatable process parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperature profiles, transfer sequences, pump operation, and other parameters can be monitored and controlled more consistently from batch to batch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation does not replace the brewer. Instead, it provides the brewer with better control over the variables that influence production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process Piping: An Important Part of Brewery Engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brewery equipment is often evaluated based on visible machines such as brewhouses and fermentation tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the piping system is equally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The piping connects every stage of the production process and determines how wort, beer, cleaning chemicals, water, CO\u2082, and other utilities move through the brewery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this project, dedicated piping systems were provided for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yeast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CO\u2082<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compressed air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drenagem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each process line has different requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, finished beer is sensitive to oxygen pickup and contamination, so beer transfer lines need to be designed with appropriate hygienic considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CIP lines require sufficient flow and return capability to achieve effective cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CO\u2082 and compressed-air lines require suitable pressure management and component selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why process piping should be considered part of the brewery&#8217;s engineering system rather than an installation detail added at the end of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designing for Future Brewery Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the important engineering considerations in this project is the planned expansion from approximately <strong>1,200 kL\/year toward 3,000 kL\/year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A phased expansion strategy can reduce initial investment pressure while providing room for production growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, future expansion needs to be considered during the initial design stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential expansion factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fermentation tank foundations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glycol capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chiller capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIP capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drenagem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tubagem de processo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control-system I\/O<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pump capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c1rea \u00fatil dispon\u00edvel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning these requirements early can reduce the cost and complexity of future modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Select the Right 2,500L Brewery Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For investors and brewery owners evaluating a 2,500L brewing system, the nominal brewhouse capacity should only be the starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete evaluation should cover several areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production Target<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Determine the required annual output and expected number of brews per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fermentation Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculate fermentation tank capacity based on beer styles, fermentation duration, maturation time, and tank turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooling Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The refrigeration system needs to handle wort cooling as well as peak fermentation cooling demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the CIP system is compatible with the tanks, piping, pumps, valves, and cleaning procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automatiza\u00e7\u00e3o<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select manual, semi-automatic, or automated controls according to the brewery&#8217;s production model, labor structure, and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expans\u00e3o futura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave sufficient capacity or connection points for additional fermenters, cooling systems, piping, utilities, and control functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Sistema<\/th><th>Main Configuration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cervejaria<\/td><td>2,500L four-vessel system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brewing Capacity<\/td><td>Approx. 4\u20135 brews\/day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milling System<\/td><td>Dry milling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milling Capacity<\/td><td>1.500-2.000 kg\/h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fermentation \u2013 Phase I<\/td><td>2.5 kL &amp; 5 kL tanks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase I Capacity<\/td><td>Approx. 1,200 kL\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Future Fermentation<\/td><td>10 kL tanks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Planned Full Capacity<\/td><td>Approx. 3,000 kL\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glycol Tank<\/td><td>8 kL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Refrigeration<\/td><td>20 HP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Process Water<\/td><td>RO, hot water and cold water storage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CIP<\/td><td>1 kL alkali + 1 kL acid + 1 kL sanitizer + 1 kL hot water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sistema de controlo<\/td><td>Siemens PLC + MCGS HMI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Process Piping<\/td><td>Wort, beer, yeast, CIP, CO\u2082, compressed air and drainage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Integrated Brewery Solution Built for Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This 2,500L commercial brewery project demonstrates an integrated approach to brewery engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brewhouse provides the required wort production capacity. 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