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Equipo para cervecería comercial de 2500 litros (25 HL)

Equipo para cervecería de 2500 litros

Five-Vessel 25HL Commercial Brewing System

METO’s 2500L brewery equipment is a 25HL commercial system built around a five-vessel brewhouse for breweries that need overlapping process steps and multiple brews per day. The project can integrate fermentation and bright beer tanks, service water, glycol cooling, CIP, automation and packaging interfaces. Final capacities are matched to the production schedule and package mix.

  • Cold Wort: 25 hl
  • 6–8 Brews/Day
  • Automation: Automatic
  • Packaging: 2000 BPH
  • O₂ pickup ≤ 0.03ppm

Project Snapshot

The key design parameters and utilities that define capacity, brewing rhythm, and integration requirements for a 25HL brewhouse system.

CategoríaEspecificaciones
Brew Size (Cold Wort)25 hl (2500L)
Brews per Day6–8 batches
Original Gravity (Design)12° Plato
Malt Charge500 kg
Heating Rate (Mash)1.0–1.5 °C/min
Boiling Time60 min
Evaporation6–8%
Wort Cooling Time30 min
Nivel de automatizaciónAutomatic
Utilities380V 50HZ (customized) • Cold water 2–4°C • Glycol -5°C • Steam demand 0.5 t/h
Envases de botella2000 BPH (330ml/500ml) • Filling 0–4°C • PU 10–25 • O₂ pickup ≤ 0.03ppm

Para equipos de ingeniería

Podemos ofrecer sugerencias de diseño, listas de servicios y notas de integración para reducir el tiempo de puesta en marcha in situ.

Turnkey Brewery System Architecture

This 2500L brewery equipment package is designed as a complete, scalable production line — minimizing vendor coordination and speeding up commissioning.

Molienda y manipulación de la malta→25HL 5-Vessel Brewhouse→Depósitos de fermentación→Depósitos de cerveza clara→Glycol Cooling→Limpieza CIP→Pipeline Gallery→Bottle Packaging Line

  • Sala de cocción: Mash Tun + Lauter Tank + Pre-run Tank + Kettle + Whirlpool (25HL each) with pumps, 20m² heat exchanger, oxygenation, platform, spent grain conveyor & storage.
  • Fermentación: 25HL FV × 6 sets + 50HL FV × 10 sets; dimple jackets, PT100 temperature, PRV/safety valve, CIP ball, racking arm, dry hopping port.
  • Utilities: 60HL hot/cold/RO tanks + 60HL glycol tank; 20HP chillers × 2; insulated cooling loops.
  • Automation: Wise Brew 3.0 brewhouse/fermentation/CIP/milling control cabinets with recipe management and optional Pro upgrades.
  • Embalaje: 2000BPH bottle line including 3-in-1 filler, tunnel pasteurizer, labeling, laser coder, conveyors with PLC/inverter integration.

25HL 5-Vessel Brewhouse Configuration (Core of the 25HL Brewhouse System)

Built for stable high-throughput brewing, with engineered heating, stirring, lautering, and whirlpool performance to support 6–8 batches/day.

Mash Tun (25HL)

  • Dimensions: Φ2100 × 3300mm; Total 3800L, Effective 2500L
  • Inner SUS304 thickness 4mm; Outer SUS304 thickness 2.5mm
  • Steam heating area: 4.13㎡; 100mm rock wool insulation
  • PT100 intelligent temperature measurement, centralized display/control
  • Lower mechanical stirring, reducer ratio 1:29; Motor 4kW; VFD control
  • Top Φ400 glass manhole with LED light
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Lauter Tank (25HL)

  • Dimensions: Φ2200 × 3300mm; Total 5200L, Effective 2500L
  • Inner SUS304 thickness 3mm; Outer thickness 2.5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
  • False bottom: milled sieve plate; 13% opening rate; 0.7mm spacing; with backwash device
  • Bottom mechanical rake knife with lift up/down; reducer ratio 1:199; Motor 2.2kW; VFD control
  • Designed to enhance wort filtration and support high-gravity brewing up to 24°P (first wort)
  • Spent grain discharge supported by pneumatic conveyor transfer system
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Pre-run Tank (25HL Temporary Storage)

  • Dimensions: Φ2100 × 3300mm; Total 3800L, Effective 2500L
  • Inner SUS304 thickness 3mm; Outer thickness 2.5mm
  • 140° cone bottom; 100mm rock wool insulation
  • Top Φ400 glass manhole with LED light

Brew Kettle (25HL)

  • Dimensions: Φ2200 × 3300mm; Total 4500L, Effective 2500L
  • Inner SUS304 thickness 4mm; Outer thickness 2.5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
  • Steam heating area: 4.98㎡ (internal heater optional)
  • PT100 temperature probe; centralized display/control
  • Optional foam sensor & steam regulating valve for safer boiling control
  • Internal heater option improves convection, shortens boiling time, enhances wort clarity & stability

Whirlpool Tank (25HL) + Wort Cooling & Transfer

  • Whirlpool dimensions: Φ2200 × 3300mm; Total 4500L, Effective 2500L
  • Inner thickness 3mm; lower cone thickness 5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
  • Integral die-casting structure improves trub collection and cleaning coverage
  • Plate heat exchanger: 20m² heat transfer area; single-stage cooling with chilled water
  • Wort oxygenation device with air filtration + float flow meter
  • Brewhouse pipeline: SUS304, 100% TIG welding, pneumatic butterfly valves, EPDM gaskets, inline sight glass, IFM flowmeter

Fermentation Tanks & Bright Beer Tanks (Stable, Hygienic, Repeatable)

Conical fermentation tanks built for process consistency: precise temperature control, sanitary construction, validated pressure/leak testing, and clean-in-place coverage.

25HL Fermentation Tank × 6

  • Effective 25HL; Total 34HL (+25% headspace)
  • Size: Φ1560 × 3500mm
  • Inner SUS304 3mm; Outer SUS304 2mm; PU insulation 80mm
  • Dimple cooling jacket on cone & cylinder; area 6.59㎡
  • Documented water and pressure testing: 48 hours; tank test 0.2MPa; jacket test 0.4MPa; working pressure < 0.2MPa
  • Side pressure manhole; PT100 temperature; PRV & safety valve
  • 360° rotating CIP ball; spiral sampling valve; racking arm
  • Dry hopping port 4″ with solid end cap (isobaric device optional)
  • Interior polish to 0.4 μm; cleaning & passivation; tri-clamp connections

50HL Fermentation Tank × 10

  • Effective 50HL; Total 69HL (+25% headspace)
  • Size: Φ2000 × 4580mm
  • Inner SUS304 3mm; Outer SUS304 2.5mm; PU insulation 100mm
  • Dimple cooling jacket on cone & cylinder; area 7.9㎡
  • Leak/pressure testing: tank 0.2MPa; jacket 0.4MPa; 48-hour documented validation
  • PT100 temperature, pressure manhole, safety set, CIP ball, sampling, racking arm
  • Interior polish 0.4 μm; passivated sanitary surfaces

Bright Beer Tank (BBT) 50HL × 2

  • Effective 50HL; Total 69HL (+25% headspace); Size: Φ2000 × 3700mm
  • Inner SUS304 3mm; Outer 2.5mm; PU insulation 100mm; dimple jacket area 7.9㎡
  • Working pressure < 0.2MPa; tank test 0.2MPa; jacket test 0.4MPa
  • PT100 temperature, PRV/safety valve, sampling valve, 360° cleaning ball
  • Interior polish 0.4 μm; cleaning & passivation; tri-clamp connections

Utilities: Service Water + Glycol Cooling System

Stable utilities are what keep production predictable. This package includes insulated 60HL water tanks, 60HL glycol tank, and dual 20HP chillers designed for -5°C glycol operation.

60HL Service Water Tanks (Hot / Cold / RO)

  • Hot water tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; Φ2000 × 3900mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger (steam)
  • Cold water tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; Φ2000 × 3900mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger (glycol)
  • RO water tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; SUS304 thickness 3mm; auto fill with liquid level controller
  • Pumps: hot water pump 10m³/h (2.2kW VFD); cold water pump 8m³/h (4kW); RO pump 5m³/h (4kW)

60HL Glycol Cooling System (Dual 20HP Chillers)

  • Glycol tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; Φ2000 × 3900mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger
  • Glycol mixture: water + alcohol/propylene glycol ratio 3:1; food alcohol (95%) option
  • Air-cooled chiller 20HP × 2: outlet -5°C; cooling capacity 58.5kW; gross power 20kW; refrigerant R407C; 5″ LCD control; alarms & protections; noise 67dB(A)
  • Glycol pumps CDMF12-2 × 2: 4kW; flow 12m³/h; lift 18m; VFD control
  • Cooling loops: PVC insulated piping; pneumatic angle valves; supports included (SS optional)

10HL CIP Cleaning System (Hygiene, Repeatability, Faster Turnaround)

A dedicated CIP station improves product safety and shortens downtime between batches. This configuration supports alkaline, acid, sterile water, and hot water cycles with sanitary pumps and pneumatic valve routing.

  • Hot alkali tank 10HL: inner 3mm / outer 2mm; steam heating; PU insulation 60mm; PT100; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
  • Acid tank 10HL: SUS304 thickness 2mm; cone bottom 160°; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
  • Sterile water tank 10HL: SUS304 thickness 2mm; cone bottom 160°; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
  • Hot water tank 10HL: inner 3mm / outer 2mm; steam heating; PU insulation 60mm; PT100; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
  • CIP supply pump × 2: 5m³/h lift 36m, 3kW
  • CIP return pump × 2: 5m³/h lift 24m, 1.5kW (mobile)
  • Sanitary pneumatic valves + angle filters; SUS304 piping (Φ51/Φ38)

Automation & Control System (Wise Brew 3.0)

Control systems act as the “brain” of your production line — coordinating recipes, temperatures, pump logic, safety interlocks, and cleaning cycles to reduce labor dependency and keep output predictable.

  • Brewhouse Control Cabinet (Wise Brew 3.0): Siemens S7-200smart PLC + Siemens modules; 15″ MCGS touchscreen; automatic mashing; recipe management; automatic lautering with constant-speed VFD; remote control via phone/tablet; integrated fermentation control and automatic cleaning capabilities.
  • Fermentation Control Cabinet: controls pneumatic glycol valves; FV/BBT temperature auto/manual; glycol tank temperature display; glycol pump auto/manual; temperature curves (current & historical) display.
  • CIP Control Cabinet: independent CIP process control; pump control; temperature display; buzzer alarms.
  • Milling Control Cabinet: on/off control for conveying, milling, pipe chain conveying.

Optional Upgrade: Wise Brew Pro Version

  • Auto control of temperature & water quantity for mash feeding/spraying
  • Continuous kettle liquid level display with overflow alarm and automatic steam cut-off
  • Automatic wort cooling control
  • Automatic replenishment for hot/cold water tanks
  • CIP conductivity online measurement with automatic alkali replenishment

Bottle Packaging Line (2000 BPH, 330ml / 500ml)

A complete beer bottle line designed for low oxygen pickup, stable filling at 0–4°C, and PU-controlled tunnel pasteurization. Suitable for modern craft breweries aiming at consistent packaged beer quality.

  • Rotary bottle feeding table RG-1: 1500–3000 BPH; Ø1000mm; 0.55kW
  • 3-in-1 beer filling machine YDCG 18-18-6: standard output 300ml 2000BPH; vacuum twice; fixed level filling; safety valve; independent PLC/touchscreen/inverter (Siemens/Mitsubishi); size 2350×2050×2500; power 7kW
  • Cap feeder YFT-1: 1000–12000 BPH; 0.37kW; 750×800×2850mm
  • Tunnel pasteurizer YPL-10: PU 10–25 adjustable; total length 10m; 8 temperature zones; speed regulation; independent control cabinet
  • Bottle dryer YFH-6: 12 air knives; 7.5kW; 1050×700×1600mm
  • Labeling machine YFT-3: up to 3 labels; accuracy ±1mm; speed 0.1–45m/min
  • Laser date coder YJ-1010: 20W; marking speed up to 6000mm/s; depth <0.2mm
  • Conveyor system: standardized SS304 chain box (2–2.5mm); PLC/touchscreen + Danfoss inverter; linkage control; ~60m tentative length

2500L Brewery Equipment Details

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¿Por qué elegir METO?

Relevant tanks and pressure-bearing components are manufactured in food-grade SS304 or SS316 as specified, with sanitary TIG welding, controlled surface finishing, and documented inspection records. All applicable equipment undergoes documented 48-hour water and pressure testing before shipment. CE, UL, and CSA compliance documentation is available for the applicable equipment scope and destination-market requirements. METO also provides layout, utilities, commissioning guidance and long-term expansion support.

Comprensión de los procesos

Configuración basada en los procesos de elaboración de cerveza, no en listas genéricas de depósitos.

Ingeniería a medida

Diseños, listas de servicios y notas de integración para tu sitio web.

Fabricación directa de fábrica

Un mejor control de los costes, una respuesta más rápida y una rendición de cuentas más clara.

Soporte a largo plazo

Formación, asesoramiento sobre piezas de recambio y apoyo en la planificación de la expansión.

Integrated Brewery Process Checklist

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Manipulación de la malta → preparación para el fresado y la transferencia

2

Cervecería → macera/filtración + ebullición/remolino

3

Refrigeración y transferencia → intercambio de calor hasta la temperatura de fermentación

4

Fermentación → fermentadores cónicos con camisa para garantizar la estabilidad

5

Acondicionamiento (opcional) → BBT / maduración

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CIP → estandarización de las normas de higiene para la limpieza in situ

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Embalaje (preparado para el futuro) → Integración de barril, botella y lata

Consejo para el comprador

Choose 25HL when a commercial brewery needs overlapping brewhouse stages, multiple daily brews and an integrated cellar and packaging plan.

Why a 25HL Five-Vessel Brewhouse Improves Throughput

Separating mash, lauter, pre-run, kettle and whirlpool functions allows process steps to overlap and reduces idle time between batches. The daily brew target must still be confirmed against heating capacity, transfer time, cleaning cycles and cellar availability.

Regional Craft Brewery Production
The 2500L brewery system is widely used by independent craft breweries targeting regional beer distribution. With sufficient fermentation tank configuration and semi-automatic control, the system can achieve stable weekly output, consistent recipe replication, and scalable production growth—making it ideal for breweries transitioning from pilot scale to true commercial operation.
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Taproom Chains & Brewpub Commercial Supply
For multi-location taprooms or high-volume brewpubs, a 2500L brewhouse provides the production capacity needed to support continuous on-site sales and centralized supply. Steam-heated brewhouse design and efficient fermentation management help maintain fresh beer availability, predictable production rhythm, and optimized labor cost per liter, ensuring sustainable profitability in competitive urban markets.
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Small Industrial Brewery & OEM Beer Production
The 2500L configuration is also suitable for entry-level industrial brewing and OEM/contract beer manufacturing, where reliability, repeatability, and future scalability are critical. Its modular design allows integration with bright beer tanks, filtration, and automated packaging lines, enabling breweries to expand toward full commercial distribution without replacing the core brewhouse system.
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Verified Commercial Brewery References

VandeStreek Bier (3500L) and Peiping Machine Brewing (5000L) are verified larger commercial references. They demonstrate METO’s cellar, automation and expansion capability and are not presented as 2500L installations.

METO: Elaboración de cerveza con máquina Peiping
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Cervecería Peiping Machine

Ubicación: Pekín, China Detalles del proyecto: Peiping Machine Brewing, con sede en Pekín (China), es una marca de cerveza artesanal dedicada a ofrecer sabores de primera calidad mediante métodos tradicionales

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Cerveza METO VandeStreek
Caso

Cerveza VandeStreek

Ubicación: Países Bajos. Detalles del proyecto: Shandong Meto se ha ganado una sólida reputación y ha establecido una excelente relación con sus clientes en el mercado europeo, siendo los Países Bajos el

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FAQ — 2500L Brewery Equipment (Engineering & Procurement)

Answers for engineering and procurement teams evaluating a 2500L brewery equipment project.

Multiplica los 25 hl de mosto frío por cada elaboración por el número de elaboraciones diarias y los días de funcionamiento; a continuación, resta las pérdidas y la capacidad de la bodega, ya que los fermentadores suelen limitar la producción. Por ejemplo, dos elaboraciones al día durante 250 días supondrían 12 500 hl antes de las pérdidas. El diseño permite entre 6 y 8 elaboraciones al día, por lo que adaptamos los tanques a su horario real.

Una planta de elaboración de cerveza de cinco cubas permite que las fases de maceración, filtración, ebullición y remolino se solapen, de modo que se puede iniciar una nueva elaboración mientras la anterior está terminando. Así es como el diseño alcanza una producción de entre 6 y 8 elaboraciones al día. Es más cara y requiere más espacio que una de tres cubas, por lo que resulta adecuada para plantas de gran volumen.

Calcula el tamaño de la bodega en función de las elaboraciones diarias y los días de permanencia en los depósitos, dejando capacidad de reserva para el dry hopping y las lagers. Cada elaboración de 2.500 litros llena un depósito, por lo que un programa acelerado requiere muchos fermentadores y depósitos de almacenamiento. Indícanos tu objetivo anual y los estilos que vas a elaborar, y nosotros planificaremos el número de depósitos necesarios.

El coste depende de la planta de elaboración de cinco cubas, la automatización, los fermentadores y los tanques de almacenamiento, los sistemas de vapor y servicios, el sistema CIP, la línea de envasado, la certificación y el envío. Elaboraremos un presupuesto específico una vez que nos envíes la capacidad y el alcance del proyecto.

Para este tamaño, el vapor suele ser la opción más habitual: calentamiento uniforme, velocidades de calentamiento rápidas y adecuado para recipientes de gran tamaño, con una demanda de diseño de aproximadamente 0,5 t/h. Requiere una caldera. El sistema eléctrico consume mucha potencia, y el de fuego directo es más difícil de controlar. Comparamos los costes para sus instalaciones.

La referencia utiliza 380 V, 50 Hz (personalizable), agua fría a 2-4 °C, glicol a -5 °C y vapor a 0,5 t/h. También hay que tener en cuenta el desagüe, el aire comprimido, la ventilación, la altura del techo y la carga admisible del suelo. Proporcionamos un plano de distribución y una lista de servicios.

Calcúlalo para el día de mayor actividad: varios depósitos de 25 hl enfriándose a la vez, el calor de la fermentación, las pérdidas y unos 20% de reserva. El enfriamiento del mosto hasta los 30 minutos también requiere agua fría. Calculamos la capacidad del enfriador a partir de tu lista de depósitos y tu programa.

Lead time follows engineering confirmation, fabrication, factory acceptance and loading, and is stated in your quotation. Large vessels are packed for containers or flat racks, and we can arrange FOB, CIF or DDP. Installation support is available.

Request a 25HL Commercial Brewery Proposal

Provide your target brews per day, beer styles, original gravity, cellar plan, packaging speed, utilities and factory layout. METO will prepare a 25HL process schedule, equipment list, utility calculation and commercial proposal.

  • Target beer styles & original gravity range (e.g., 12°P baseline)
  • Daily brews target (e.g., 6–8 batches/day) and annual production plan
  • Packaging type and capacity (bottle/can; e.g., 2000BPH 330/500ml)
  • Local utilities: voltage, steam availability, water source, ambient temperature
  • Factory layout or building dimensions (CAD/PDF preferred)
  • Local compliance requirements (CE/UL/CSA) and inspection needs

¿Necesitas embalajes pronto?

The 2000BPH bottle line is a reference option. Final packaging speed is recalculated from package mix, container size, shift hours and cellar turnover.

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