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High-performance brewhouse systems for large-scale beer production.

Commercial Brewery Equipment Manufacturer in China

Commercial brewery equipment for professional beer production, engineered for 3KL-20KL batch systems.

Full turnkey design | CE/UL/CSA compliant for applicable equipment scopes | Global installation & training

  • Full turnkey design
  • CE/UL/CSA compliant
  • Global installation & training
  • 30HL–100HL brewhouse
  • Fully automatic controls
  • Large-scale fermentation cellar
METO Commercial Brewery Equipment

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Definition & Positioning

What Is Commercial Brewery Equipment?

Commercial brewery equipment refers to integrated brewing systems designed for regular, high-volume beer production. METO systems can include the brewhouse, fermentation cellar, bright beer tanks, CIP, cooling, controls, utilities and packaging equipment.

For this page, the primary reference range is 3KL-20KL per batch. The final configuration depends on batch size, brewing frequency, beer styles, available space, utilities, automation level and packaging requirements.

  • Higher brewhouse efficiency and repeatable daily production
  • Fermentation and cellar capacity sized to the brewing schedule
  • Hygienic CIP and cooling systems designed as part of the complete line
  • Automation, data logging and documentation for consistent operation
  • CE, UL and CSA compliance for applicable equipment and destination-market requirements
ModelBrew/DayOut/YearBrewhouse ConfigurationProduction AreaStaffingAutomation Level
5 KL6‑810000T5/6 Vessels>2000M²>6‑10Semi‑Automatic / Fully Automatic
10 KL6‑820000T5/6 Vessels>3000M²>10‑15Fully Automatic
15 KL6‑830000‑40000T5/6 Vessels>4000M²>10‑15Fully Automatic
20 KL6‑850000‑60000T5/6 Vessels>5000M²>15‑20Fully Automatic
System ComponentsMalt Milling System, Brewhouse System, Fermentation System, Yeast Cultivation System, Water Tank System, Cooling System, CIP System, Control System,
AuxiliaryFiltration & Filling System, Steam System, Compressed Air System, CO₂ Supply System, Water Treatment System, Heat Recovery System (Optional), Deaeration Water System (Optional), High-Gravity Dilution System (Optional),

Commercial capacity planning reference

5KL, 10KL, 15KL and 20KL systems can be configured with 5- or 6-vessel brewhouses, fermentation cellars, cooling, CIP, controls and optional packaging. Annual output depends on brews per day, operating days, recipe losses, fermentation time, cellar capacity and plant utilization.

Use the figures below as planning references and confirm the final production model during engineering review.

System components

Malt milling and handling, brewhouse, fermentation cellar, yeast cultivation, hot and cold liquor, cooling, CIP, control and automation, filtration and filling, steam, compressed air, CO2, water treatment, optional heat recovery, optional deaerated water and high-gravity dilution.

In short: a commercial brewery is not only “bigger tanks”. It is a complete production system designed to deliver stable, repeatable beer quality with lower cost per liter and minimal downtime.

System Architecture

Commercial Brewery System Design (3KL-20KL)

Every commercial brewery is different. We design your system based on building layout, beer styles, target output, utilities and local regulations, instead of offering one fixed “standard” package.

Typical Commercial Brewing Line

  • 4/ 5 / 6-vessel steam brewhouse on stainless steel platform
  • Fermenters and bright beer tanks sized 1–4 × brewhouse volume
  • Hot liquor tank, cold liquor tank and glycol cooling plant
  • Fully piped CIP system with dedicated CIP tanks and pump
  • Grain milling, conveying and spent grain handling system
  • Packaging line: bottle, can, or keg filling (optional)

Our engineering team creates a complete layout drawing (2D + optional 3D) showing equipment placement, process piping, drains, electrical and steam connection points. This helps you coordinate with architects, contractors and local authorities from day one

Floor layout & P&ID included
Utility requirement list
Expansion-ready design
METO commercial brewery equipment

Why Work with a Professional Manufacturer?

Many large-scale brewing problems (poor lautering, unstable fermentation, bottlenecked packaging) come from incorrect early design – not from the brewer’s skill.

As a professional manufacturer, we:

  • Size tanks and utilities correctly for your target output
  • Balance brewhouse, cellar and packaging capacity
  • Optimize piping to shorten product paths and CIP time
  • Design for future expansion of additional tanks or lines

This means fewer hidden costs later and faster payback for your investment.

Steam-Heated Commercial Brewhouse System

The brewhouse is the heart of your commercial brewery. Our steam-heated systems are built to deliver high extract efficiency, fast turnaround, and repeatable quality with every batch.

Key Technical Features

  • Steam-heated jackets with high-efficiency dimple design
  • Heavy-duty mash and lauter rakes with VFD speed control
  • Automatic lautering controls (rake lifting, sparging, wort flow)
  • Vortex whirlpool design for rapid trub separation
  • Insulated vessels with 100mm PU for reduced heat loss
  • All interior welds fully ground and passivated, Ra < 0.6 μm
  • Sanitary platforms with non-slip steps and safety rails
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4-Vessel Brewhouse

Mash Tun + Lauter Tun + Kettle + Whirlpool.Designed for stable commercial brewing, this setup supports 4–6 brews per day with smoother production flow, consistent wort quality, lower operating pressure, and efficient daily performance for growing commercial breweries.      

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5-Vessel Brewhouse

Mash Tun + Lauter Tun + Kettle + Whirlpool + Buffer/Hot Liquor Tank.
Designed for higher brewing flexibility, this setup supports 5–6 brews per day by enabling smoother batch scheduling, reduced downtime, and more efficient handling of multi-recipe production demands.

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6-Vessel Brewhouse

Fully separated brewing system with dedicated vessels for each process stage.
Designed for high-output commercial brewing, this configuration supports 6–8 brews per day with continuous production flow, stronger capacity utilization, and greater efficiency for large-scale brewery operations.

Fermentation Cellar

Commercial Fermenters & Bright Beer Tanks

A stable and hygienic fermentation cellar is critical to beer quality. We manufacture conical fermenters and bright beer tanks from 30HL to 200HL with precise temperature control and fully sanitary design.

Fermentation Tank Features

  • Food-grade 304/316 stainless steel construction
  • Double-wall with dimpled cooling jackets on shell & cone
  • 60° cone angle for efficient yeast collection
  • 2.0–3.0 bar design pressure (depending on local standard)
  • Side manway for 30HL+ tanks, top manway optional
  • Tri-clamp sampling valve, CIP spraying ball, pressure relief valve
  • Oversized headspace for foam development during fermentation

Bright Beer Tanks

Bright beer tanks (BBT) are used for maturation, carbonation and storage before packaging. We provide both vertical and horizontal BBT designs depending on your room height and cellar layout.

  • Carbonation stone for fast CO₂ dissolving
  • Liquid level indicator and sampling valve
  • Integrated glycol jackets for cold conditioning
  • Flat bottom or dished bottom according to project requirements
Cellar Layout & Cooling System

For commercial breweries, we design the entire fermentation cellar and glycol system as one integrated unit:

  • Glycol chiller sized for peak heat load of fermentation
  • Glycol headers, branches and isolation valves for each tank
  • Zone control (top, middle, cone) for accurate temperature profiles
  • Insulated piping and supports to avoid condensation
  • Expansion allowance for future additional tanks

This ensures that your brewery can run at full capacity in summer without overloading the cooling plant or risking temperature fluctuations.

Quality Assurance: each tank is 100% TIG welded, fully water and pressure tested for 48 hours, with individual test reports and serial numbers for full traceability.

Complete Solution

All Components of a Commercial Brewery System

We supply not only tanks, but a complete brewing solution. This helps you avoid compatibility issues and saves time on integration and commissioning.

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Brewhouse System

4/ 5/6-vessel steam brewhouse with platform, piping and control system. Designed for multiple brews per day and high extract efficiency.

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Fermentation Tanks

Cylindroconical fermenters sized from 30HL to 200HL. Jacketed for precise fermentation control and easy yeast harvesting.

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Bright Beer Tanks

Vertical or horizontal bright beer tanks for conditioning and carbonation, sized to match your packaging capacity.

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Hot & Cold Liquor Tanks

Integrated hot liquor and cold liquor system for mash water, sparge water, and recovery of brewhouse heat to reduce energy consumption.

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Glycol Chiller & Cooling

Industrial-grade chiller, glycol tank, pumps and all distribution pipes. Fully sized for your fermentation and cold room loads.

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CIP Cleaning System

CIP tanks, pumps, and manifolds for automatic cleaning of brewhouse, tanks and pipelines, reducing manual labor and improving hygiene.

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Control & Automation

Siemens or ABB PLC + HMI, electrical cabinet, sensors and actuators. From semi-automatic up to fully automatic brewhouse control.

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Packaging Lines (Optional)

Bottle, can, and keg filling lines integrated with your bright beer tanks for efficient packaging and minimal oxygen pickup.

Why Choose Us

Why Global Breweries Choose Our Commercial Brewery Equipment

As a professional brewery equipment manufacturer in China, we support breweries from concept to commissioning. Our goal is to make your investment safe, efficient and future-proof.

Turnkey Engineering Support

We provide floor layout, P&ID, utility specs, foundation suggestions and installation guidance. This reduces coordination time with architects and contractors.

Certified Manufacturing

All commercial brewery equipment is produced under ISO quality management and supports CE, UL, CSA and other regional certification requirements.

Energy-Saving Design

We design steam, hot water recovery and glycol systems to lower your cost per liter. Many clients see significant savings in utility bills compared with local competitors.

Flexible Customization

We adapt the system to your building height, floor loading, heating source, voltage standard, and local regulations so that everything runs safely and efficiently.

On-Site Installation & Training

Our engineers can travel to your site for supervision, commissioning and operator training, ensuring a smooth start-up of your brewery.

Lifetime Technical Support

After installation, we remain your long-term partner. Our team is available for troubleshooting, process optimization, spare parts and future expansion planning.

Process-Oriented Brewhouse Design

We Optimize Vessel Configuration, Piping Logic And Workflow Based On Your Beer Styles, Batch Size And Production Goals. This Helps Improve Brewing Consistency, Reduce Manual Errors And Make Daily Operation More Efficient.

Future Expansion Ready

We Plan Space, Utilities And Tank Connections With Future Growth In Mind. This Makes It Easier To Add Fermenters, Bright Tanks Or Packaging Equipment Later Without Major Changes To Your Existing Brewery Layout.

Project References

Selected Commercial Brewery Projects

Our commercial brewery equipment is installed in many countries. Below are some representative projects to help you benchmark your own plan.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Brewery Equipment

These questions are based on common planning issues for 5KL-20KL commercial brewery projects.

It depends on your target annual output, number of brewing days per year, and how many brews you want to run per day. As a rough guideline:

  • 30HL brewhouse: up to ~5000 HL / year
  • 50HL brewhouse: up to ~10,000 HL / year
  • 80–100HL brewhouse: 20,000–50,000+ HL / year

Share your business plan with us and we will calculate a suitable brewhouse size and fermentation cellar configuration for you.

For 30HL–100HL systems, steam heating is recommended in almost all cases. Steam offers:

  • Higher heating power and faster ramp rates
  • More uniform temperature distribution in the kettle
  • Better integration with hot water recovery and energy-saving design

Electric and direct-fire gas are more suitable for smaller breweries or where steam is not available.

The cost varies with brewhouse volume, automation level, number of fermenters, and whether you include packaging lines. As a reference:

  • 30HL commercial brewery (without packaging): approx. USD 200,000–350,000
  • 50HL brewery with fermentation cellar: approx. USD 350,000–600,000
  • 80–100HL brewery with packaging: higher investment depending on scope

We will prepare a detailed quotation after understanding your exact requirements.

Typical lead time for commercial brewery equipment is 90–150 days from deposit, depending on the project scale and customization level. Installation and commissioning on site usually takes 2–6 weeks. We provide a detailed project schedule so that you can coordinate with your building works.

Our manufacturing complies with ISO quality management. We can design and build equipment to meet:

  • CE requirements for the European market
  • UL/CSA requirements for North America (in cooperation with local partners)
  • Local pressure vessel and electrical regulations in many countries

Please let us know your target market and we will confirm applicable standards during the design stage.

Plan Your 3KL-20KL Commercial Brewery with Our Engineers

Share your basic project information and we will send you a customized brewery layout, equipment list and quotation – usually within 24 hours on working days.

What you will receive:

  • Customized equipment list for a 3KL-20KL commercial brewery
  • Preliminary floor layout and tank arrangement suggestion
  • Estimated steam, power and water requirements
  • Clear project pricing and delivery schedule

Already operating a smaller brewery? We can also design expansion plans that reuse existing equipment where possible.

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