Brewhouse System

Professional Stainless Steel Brewhouse Systems for Craft Breweries, Brewpubs & Commercial Brewing

Custom-Crafted Brewhouse Tanks for Efficient Wort Production & Commercial Brewing

A brewhouse system is the process core of every brewery, directly affecting mash efficiency, wort quality, energy consumption, and daily production stability. At METO, we design and manufacture complete brewhouse systems for craft breweries, brewpubs, microbreweries, and commercial brewing projects. From compact 2-vessel brewhouses to advanced 5-vessel configurations, our systems are built to deliver consistent brewing performance, sanitary production, and long-term reliability.

Our brewhouse systems are engineered with practical brewery operation in mind. We focus on heat transfer efficiency, lautering performance, wort clarity, automation compatibility, CIP-friendly design, and future expansion potential—so your brewery can run efficiently from startup to scale-up.

What Is a Brewhouse System?

A brewhouse system is the process center of a brewery where mashing, lautering, boiling, and whirlpool separation take place. It determines how efficiently malt is converted into wort and how consistently each batch is produced. For breweries aiming at stable quality, predictable output, and scalable growth, choosing the right brewhouse configuration is one of the most important investment decisions.

Our brewhouse systems are available in multiple vessel configurations and heating methods to match different brewing capacities, beer styles, utility conditions, and production goals. Whether you need a flexible brewpub setup or a high-efficiency commercial brewhouse, METO can provide a solution tailored to your project.

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Why a Well-Designed Brewhouse Matters

A brewhouse is not just a group of tanks. It directly influences mash efficiency, wort yield, cycle time, labor intensity, sanitation standards, and long-term operating costs.

Mash Efficiency & Wort Yield

A properly engineered brewhouse improves extract efficiency, stabilizes mash conversion, and helps breweries maximize wort yield from every batch.

Process Stability & Daily Throughput

Reliable vessel layout, heating design, and lautering performance reduce brew cycle bottlenecks and support predictable day-to-day production.

Sanitary Design & Easy Cleaning

Smooth internal finishes, optimized piping, and CIP-friendly design help reduce contamination risk and shorten cleaning turnaround between brews.

Brewhouse Solutions Built for Real Brewery Projects

METO brewhouse systems are designed for international brewery projects and can be customized to match local utility conditions, production targets, brewing styles, and automation requirements. We support OEM/ODM manufacturing and turnkey brewing system integration for customers worldwide.

Built for Breweries That Need More Than Just Tanks

  • Customized brewhouse configurations
  • Stable mash and lauter performance
  • Efficient wort boiling and whirlpool design
  • Sanitary SUS304/316 construction
  • Steam, electric, or direct fire heating options
  • CIP-ready structure and brewery integration
  • Compatible with fermentation, glycol, CIP, and packaging systems

Standard Features

Standard Features That Improve Brewhouse Performance

Our brewhouse systems are designed with practical brewing details that directly affect mash efficiency, wort quality, operating convenience, and long-term reliability.

Mash Agitator System

Optimized Mash & Lauter Design

Efficient Wort Boiling & Whirlpool

Internal CIP Spray System

Plate Heat Exchanger Integration

Grist Hydrator System

Sanitary Valve & Pipeline Assembly

Brewing Control & Instrument Panel

Optional Upgrades for Higher Brewing Performance

Enhance your tank with advanced materials, higher pressure options, precise cooling, smart controls, and fully customized configurations to match your brewing needs.

316L Stainless Steel Contact Surfaces

Recommended for breweries requiring enhanced corrosion resistance and premium sanitary standards.

Automated Valve Control

Supports more stable brewing cycles, fewer manual errors, and easier operator training.

Touch Screen PLC Control

Centralized operation for recipe execution, step temperature control, alarms, and production repeatability.

Internal Calandria / Advanced Heating Design

Improves heat transfer efficiency and shortens boiling time in larger brewhouse systems.

Mash Hydrator & Grist Handling Integration

Enhances mash consistency and improves grain feeding efficiency.

VFD-Controlled Motors

Adjustable speed control for mash agitators, pumps, and rakes improves process precision.

Automatic Water Mixing & Dosing

Supports better hot liquor management and more consistent mash-in conditions.

nergy Recovery Solutions

Helps breweries reduce steam, electricity, and water consumption over long-term operation.

Technical Specifications

ModelBrewhouse TypeBatch CapacityHeating MethodMaterialControl OptionApplication
300L2-Vessel300LElectric / SteamSUS304 / 316Digital / PLCBrewpub / Pilot
500L2 / 3-Vessel500LElectric / SteamSUS304 / 316Digital / PLCStartup Craft Brewery
1000L2 / 3 / 4-Vessel1000LSteam / ElectricSUS304 / 316PLC OptionalMicrobrewery
2500L4 / 5-Vessel2500LSteamSUS304 / 316Automatic PLCCommercial Brewery
Custom2–5 VesselCustomizedCustomizedSUS304 / 316CustomizedTurnkey Projects

How We Manufacture Brewhouse Systems

We build our brewhouse systems with a focus on brewing performance, sanitary production, and long-term equipment reliability. Every key fabrication step is designed to reduce process risk and improve consistency.

  • Automated stainless steel processing and forming
  • Precision vessel fabrication and structural control
  • Sanitary welding for wort-contact components
  • Internal surface polishing and passivation
  • Pressure and leak testing before shipment
  • Factory assembly checks and utility integration preparation

What We Inspect Before Delivery

  • Vessel dimensions and structural stability
  • Surface finish and welding quality
  • Heating and pipeline integrity
  • CIP cleaning path readiness
  • Control panel functionality
  • Valve, instrument, and connection verification

Why Work With Us

We are not just a tank supplier, but a long-term engineering partner for your brewery. From project planning and layout design to customized tank manufacturing, testing, and after-sales support, we focus on delivering stable quality, predictable lead times, and clear communication. With factory-direct pricing, global export experience, and flexible OEM/ODM services, we help breweries reduce risk, control investment, and build reliable fermentation capacity for the future.

Certified & Export-Ready

All products meet CE, UL, PED, ASME and ISO 9001 requirements.

Engineering Support

We offer layout design, piping diagrams, foundation planning, and installation guidance.

Customization & OEM/ODM Services

Highly flexible tank design tailored to your brewing process.

Global Reputation & Competitive Pricing

Factory-direct production ensures stable quality and excellent cost performance. Exported to over 60+ countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Vessel arrangement, heating method, control level, and pipeline direction can all be designed according to your available space and production workflow.

It depends on your batch size, brew frequency, beer styles, utility conditions, and future expansion plan. Brewpubs often choose 2-vessel or 3-vessel systems, while larger commercial breweries may prefer 4-vessel or 5-vessel systems.

Yes. Heating methods can be selected based on your site utilities, local energy costs, and brewing preferences.

Yes. Our brewhouse systems are designed to connect with fermentation tanks, glycol cooling systems, CIP stations, and packaging lines for turnkey brewery projects.

  • Yes. Depending on project requirements, we can provide digital control, touch screen PLC automation, and optional remote monitoring/data management functions.