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2000L Commercial Brewery Equipment (20HL)

Name: 2000L Commercial Brewery Equipment (20HL)
Brand: METO

2000L Brewery Equipment

Turnkey 20HL Commercial Brewing System

METO’s 2000L commercial brewery equipment is a 20HL turnkey production system for regional craft breweries, contract brewing and multi-channel distribution. The final scope can combine a multi-vessel brewhouse, matched fermentation and bright beer cellar, glycol cooling, CIP, automation and packaging interfaces. Every project is sized from the confirmed brewing schedule, tank residence time and package mix.

Cold Wort: 20 hl
6–8 Brews/Day
Automation: Automatic

Packaging: 2000 BPH
O₂ pickup ≤ 0.03ppm

Project Snapshot

The key design parameters and utilities below define capacity, brewing rhythm and integration requirements for a 20HL commercial brewery system. Final vessel arrangement, tank quantities and utility capacities are confirmed in the approved process diagram and BOM.

Category	Specification
Brew Size (Cold Wort)	20 hl (2000L)
Brews per Day	6–8 batches
Original Gravity (Design)	12° Plato
Malt Charge	500 kg
Heating Rate (Mash)	1.0–1.5 °C/min
Boiling Time	60 min
Evaporation	6–8%
Wort Cooling Time	30 min
Automation Level	Automatic
Utilities	380V 50HZ (customized) • Cold water 2–4°C • Glycol -5°C • Steam demand 0.5 t/h
Bottle Packaging	2000 BPH (330ml/500ml) • Filling 0–4°C • PU 10–25 • O₂ pickup ≤ 0.03ppm

For Engineering Teams

We can provide layout suggestions, utilities lists, and integration notes to reduce on-site commissioning time.

Turnkey Brewery System Architecture

This 2000L brewery equipment package is designed as a complete, scalable production line — minimizing vendor coordination and speeding up commissioning.

Malt Milling & Handling -> 20HL Multi-Vessel Brewhouse -> Fermentation Tanks -> Bright Beer Tanks -> Glycol Cooling -> CIP Cleaning -> Pipeline Gallery -> Packaging Integration

The 20HL brewhouse includes the process vessels, pumps, heat exchange, oxygenation, platform and material handling required by the approved process design. Fermentation, service water, glycol, CIP, automation and packaging quantities are finalized from the production schedule and approved BOM.

20HL 4-Vessel Brewhouse Configuration (Core of the 20HL Brewhouse System)

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

Mash Tun (20HL)

Dimensions: Φ1760×2800mm; Total 3150L, Effective 2000L
Inner SUS304 thickness 4mm; Outer SUS304 thickness 2.5mm
Steam heating area: 2.83㎡; 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

Lauter Tank (20HL)

Dimensions: Φ2160×2800mm; Total 3500L, Effective 2000L
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

Brew Kettle (20HL)

Dimensions: Φ1960×2800mm; Total 3900L, Effective 2000L
Inner SUS304 thickness 4mm; Outer thickness 2.5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
Steam heating area: 4.04㎡ (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 (20HL) + Wort Cooling & Transfer

Whirlpool dimensions: Φ1960×2800mm; Total 3100L, Effective 2000L
Inner thickness 3mm; lower cone thickness 5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
Integral die-casting structure improves trub collection and cleaning coverage
Plate heat exchanger: 16m² 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.

20HL Fermentation Tank × 10

Effective 20HL; Total 28HL (+25% headspace)
Size: Φ1560×3255mm
Inner SUS304 3mm; Outer SUS304 2mm; PU insulation 80mm
Dimple cooling jacket on cone & cylinder; area 4.38㎡
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

Utilities: Service Water + Glycol Cooling System

Stable utilities keep 20HL production predictable. Service water, glycol storage, chiller duty and circulation pumps are sized from the verified brewing schedule, cellar load and local ambient conditions.

50HL Service Water Tanks (Hot / Cold / RO)

Hot water tank: total 55HL, effective 50HL; Φ1960×3100mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger (steam)
Cold water tank: total 55HL, effective 50HL; Ф1960×3100mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger (glycol)
RO water tank: total 55HL, effective 50HL; SUS304 thickness 3mm; auto fill with liquid level controller
Pumps: hot water pump 5m³/h (2.2kW VFD); cold water pump 8m³/h (4kW); RO pump 5m³/h (4kW)

50HL Glycol Cooling System (Dual 20HP Chillers)

Glycol tank: total 55HL, effective 50HL; Φ1960×3100mm; 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 15HP × 2: outlet -5°C; cooling capacity 58.5kW; gross power 15kW; refrigerant R407C; 5″ LCD control; alarms & protections; noise 67dB(A)
Glycol pumps CDMF12-2 × 2: 4kW; flow 10m³/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

2000L Brewery Equipment Details

Why Choose 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.

Process Understanding

Configuration based on brewing workflows, not generic tank lists.

Custom Engineering

Layouts, utilities lists, and integration notes for your site.

Factory-Direct Manufacturing

Better cost control, faster response, clearer accountability.

Long-Term Support

Training, spare parts guidance, and expansion planning support.

Integrated Brewery Process Checklist

Malt Handling → milling & transfer preparation

Brewhouse → mash/lautering + boil/whirlpool

Cooling & Transfer → heat exchange to fermentation temp

Fermentation → jacketed conical fermenters for stability

Conditioning (Optional) → BBT / maturation

CIP → clean-in-place hygiene standardization

Packaging (Future-ready) → keg/bottle/can integration

Buyer Tip

Choose 20HL when regional production, contract brewing or multi-channel distribution requires coordinated brewhouse, cellar, utilities and packaging capacity.

20HL Production Planning for Regional Sales

Do not use one fixed annual output for every 20HL project. Calculate planned sellable volume from batch size x brews per day x operating days x yield, then verify that fermentation, conditioning, cooling and packaging can support that schedule. The page now uses one capacity definition; final equipment quantities remain subject to the approved BOM.

Regional Craft Brewery Production

The 2000L 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.

Taproom Chains & Brewpub Commercial Supply

For multi-location taprooms or high-volume brewpubs, a 2000L 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.

Small Industrial Brewery & OEM Beer Production

The 2000L 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.

Verified Commercial Brewery References

VandeStreek Bier operates a verified 3500L METO brewhouse and Peiping Machine Brewing operates a verified 5000L solution. These are larger adjacent-capacity commercial references, not 2000L installations.

Case

Peiping Machine Brewing

Location：Beijing, China Project Detail: Peiping Machine Brewing , located in Beijing, China, is a craft beer brand dedicated to delivering premium flavors through traditional

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Case

VandeStreek Bier

Location：The Netherlands Project Detail: Shandong Meto has earned a strong reputation and great relationship with clients in the European market, with the Netherlands being the

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FAQ — 2000L Brewery Equipment (Engineering & Procurement)

Answers for engineering and procurement teams evaluating a 2000L brewery equipment project.

How should annual output be estimated for a 2000L brewery?

Multiply 20 hl per brew by brews per day and operating days, then reduce for losses and cellar limits. For example, two brews a day over 250 days is 10,000 hl before losses. The system is designed for 6–8 brews per day, but the fermenter and bright tank count usually set the real output.

How is the vessel arrangement confirmed for a 20HL brewhouse?

We confirm the vessel arrangement, tank quantities and utility capacities through an approved process diagram and BOM. You review the diagram and drawings before fabrication, so the layout matches your schedule and room.

How should the fermentation cellar be sized for a 2000L brewhouse?

Base it on brews per day times days in tank, with spare tanks for dry-hopping and lagers, plus bright tanks to free fermenters. A 20 hl brew fills one tank, so tank count grows with brew rate. Give us your annual goal and styles and we will size it.

How much does a 2000L brewery system cost, and what changes the price?

The price depends on the brewhouse arrangement, automation, fermenters and bright tanks, steam and utility systems, CIP, packaging interfaces, certification and shipping. Our sales team prepares a quotation after you send capacity and scope.

Is electric, steam or direct-fire heating better for a 2000L brewhouse?

At 20 hl, steam is usually preferred for even heating and efficiency, with a design demand of about 0.5 t/h, but it needs a boiler. Electric needs very large power, and direct fire is harder to control. We compare running costs for your utilities.

What power, water and floor space should I prepare for a 2000L brewery?

The reference lists 380V 50Hz (customizable), cold water at 2–4°C, glycol at -5°C and steam at 0.5 t/h. Also plan drainage, compressed air, ventilation, ceiling height and floor loading. We provide a layout and utility list.

What glycol chiller capacity does a 2000L brewery need?

Size it for the busiest day: several tanks cooling together, fermentation heat, room losses and about 20% spare. Wort cooling in 30 minutes also draws on cold water. We calculate chiller capacity from your tank list.

What is the lead time and how is a 2000L brewery shipped?

Lead time covers technical confirmation, fabrication, factory acceptance and loading, and is stated in the quotation. Large vessels ship in containers or on flat racks, under the term you choose, such as FOB, CIF or DDP. Installation support is available.

Request a 20HL Commercial Brewery Proposal

Send your target annual output, original gravity range, brews per day, fermentation schedule, package mix, utilities and building drawings. METO will prepare a 20HL process model, equipment scope, utility calculation and quotation.

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

Need packaging soon?

Packaging capacity is matched to container size, package mix, available packaging hours and required cellar turnover rather than assigned as one fixed line speed.

Request Your Proposal

Fill in the essentials—our team will respond with a technical proposal.

Tip: Attach layout drawings and utilities list for faster engineering confirmation.