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100L Brewery Equipment for Pilot and Nano Brewing

100L Brewery Equipment

for Pilot and Nano Brewing

METO’s 100L brewery equipment is a compact electric system for pilot brewing, recipe development, brewing education and very small taprooms. A standard package combines a 100L two-vessel brewhouse, 100L hot liquor tank, four 100L conical fermenters, glycol cooling, portable CIP and digital controls. The final layout is matched to local voltage, available floor space and planned expansion.

Batch:

100L (30% headspace

Brewhouse:
Two-vessel + 100L HLT
Heating:

6kW + 6kW + 3kW

Fermentation:
4 × 100L
Chiller:
2700W, -5°C outlet

CIP:

4 m³/h pump

What’s Included in the 100L Brewery Equipment System

This system is presented as a connected brewing architecture. The list below clarifies the delivery boundary for procurement review, internal approval, and supplier comparison.

Module Equipment Qty
Malt Milling Malt Miller 100kg/hr 1 set
Brewhouse 100L Two-Vessel + 100L HLT (single layer) 1 set
Brewing Hose Beer Hose Φ32 / Φ38 (SMS food hose) 1 set
Fermentation 100L Fermentation Tank 4 sets
Cooling 300L Glycol Water Tank 1 set
Cooling 1P Glycol Water Chiller 1 set
Cooling Transfer Pump & pipeline + DC24V solenoid valve per tank 1 set
CIP Portable CIP Pump (sanitary SUS304) 1 set
Control Brewing System Control Cabinet (Digital Type) 1 set
Spare Parts Brewhouse + fermentation + control spare parts package 1 set

For Engineering Teams

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

100L Two-Vessel Electric Brewhouse + 100L HLT

The brewhouse is configured for practical pilot brewing with sanitary hard piping, tri-clamp connections, PID-based heating control, and pump speed regulation by VFD. The skid is assembled and ready to brew.

Brewhouse Parameters (Engineer Snapshot)

Useful Capacity 100L per batch (30% headspace)
Overall Dimensions 2100mm × 720mm × 1500mm
Material Single layer SUS304 stainless steel, thickness 2mm
Heat Exchanger Two-stage plate heat exchanger, 1㎡
Wort Pump 1 m³/hr
Hot Water Pump 1 m³/hr
Control Cabinet Stainless steel control cabinet

Heating & Control

  • Heating elements: Boil Kettle 6kW, HLT 6kW, RIMS 3kW
  • Heating control: PID controllers for heating elements
  • Wort pump speed: Danfoss VFD adjustable
  • Control layout: Dual cart mounted control panel; main power cabinet on side of frame (fermenter control matched optional)

Sanitary Piping & Brewing Interfaces

  • Stainless hard piping throughout with valve tree
  • SUS304 butterfly valves (ball handle as economic optional)
  • Tri-clamp connections; inline sight glass
  • Hygiene grade silicon gasket (EPDM optional)
  • Tangential whirlpool port; sampling valve
  • Detachable CIP arm; sparging ring
  • Venturi wort oxygenation assembly
  • Tank on stainless steel frame, detachable; assembled and ready to brew
  • Optional: rake knife

Beer Hose (Φ32 / Φ38)

  • SMS food hose, max pressure up to 0.4MPa
  • Resistance to acid and alkali liquid; temperature range -10 to 150°C
  • Reference lengths: 5m × 1 pc; 2m × 2 pcs (length/qty according to site needs)

Fermentation Unit: 4 × 100L Conical Fermenters

Fermentation capacity is the first bottleneck in small systems. This 100L package includes four conical fermenters to support stable production scheduling, temperature-controlled fermentation, and hygienic cleaning.

Core Tank Specifications

Tank Capacity 100L (minimum headspace +25%)
Dimension Φ620 × 1900mm (customizable)
Inner Shell SUS304 full welded, TH=3mm
Outer Shell SUS304 full welded, TH=2mm
Insulation 80mm polyurethane (low thermal conductivity)
Interior Finish Polished to 0.4 μm without dead corner
Cone Angle 60° conical bottom (customizable)

Pressure, Testing & Safety

  • Tank & jacket working pressure: < 0.2MPa
  • Leakage test: water + gas for 48 hours
  • Test pressure: tank 0.2MPa; jacket 0.4MPa
  • Spunding/bunging valve: adjustable 0.2–2.2 bar (Wenhan brand)
  • PRV safety valve: 2 bar / 30 psi on top (1 bar / 15 psi available)
  • Shock-proof pressure gauge on CIP arm

Cooling & Ports (Practical Brewing Use)

  • Cooling medium: 35% glycol liquid, -5°C
  • Cooling jacket: dimple plate on bottom and side wall, welded without over burning
  • Glycol in/out port with thick wall pipe thread (top or bottom design available)
  • Dry hopping port 4″ with solid end cap (hops pitching tank optional)
  • Sanitary top oval manhole with pressured door (side mounted available)
  • 360° rotary CIP spray ball; CIP arm with three-way connection and butterfly valve
  • Full sanitary sampling valve; rotating racking arm with butterfly valve
  • Discharge arm removable and easy to clean
  • Sanitary welded thermowell for high accuracy temperature sensor
  • 100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shield; pickling & passivation (8K mirror optional)
  • Tri-clamp connection (DIN union available)

Glycol Cooling System (300L GWT + 1P Chiller + Transfer Kit)

Cooling is the key stability layer for fermentation repeatability. This package provides a dedicated glycol tank, air-cooled chiller, and a transfer kit with solenoid valves for each tank.

300L Glycol Water Tank (GWT)

Capacity 300L (minimum headspace +15%)
Dimension Φ760 × 1700mm (customizable)
Inner / Outer SUS304 full welded; inner 3mm / outer 2mm
Finish Inside polishing to 0.4 μm without dead corner
Insulation PU 80mm
Leakage Test Documented full water and pressure testing for 48 hours
Working Pressure Atmosphere

1P Glycol Water Chiller (KanSa, Model ICA-1)

Type Air cooled glycol water chiller
Ambient / Outlet Temp 35°C ambient; -5°C outlet
Cooling Capacity 2700W / 2300 Kcal/h
Power Source 3-phase / 380V / 50Hz (customizable)
Gross Power 1.3kW
Rated Current 6.6A
Refrigerant R407C (other freon optional)
Noise Level 58 dB(A)
Size / Weight 560 × 480 × 900mm; 90kg unit / 100kg running

Glycol Transfer Kit (Pump & Pipeline)

  • Solenoid valve DC24V for each tank (angle seat valve optional)
  • PPR pipes & fittings between chiller ↔ GWT ↔ pump ↔ tanks (supply/return loops)
  • Rubber foam insulation for loops; colored tape labeling (green: out, yellow: return)
  • All pipes and fittings calculated by layout with 10% allowance
  • Site installation instruction service included

CIP Cleaning Unit (Portable Sanitary Pump)

A dedicated CIP pump supports consistent cleaning for tanks and pipelines, reducing contamination risk and improving turnaround time.

Function CIP pump, 4 m³/hr, sanitary SUS304
Pump Power 0.75kW; delivery 31m
Pump Brand CNP
Shaft Seal Graphite / Carborundum
Mobility Full 304SS portable trolley with 4 pcs 4″ wheels
Included Valves & fittings; SUS304 control box; hoses 2m × 2 pcs

100L Brewery Equipment Details

Electrical & Control System (Digital Control Cabinet)

Procurement-ready control architecture for pilot brewing: PID temperature display and on/off control, VFD-driven pump speed control, fermentation cooling control (auto/manual), and chiller temperature display.

Cabinet MaterialStainless steel
Panel TypeDigital control panel; hanging type assembly
Electrical PartsCHINT
VFDDanfoss (CE/UL)
Temperature ControllerAnthone (CE/UL) for brewhouse & fermenters
Main FunctionsMash/Wort pump on/off control; tank heating manual switch control; FV cooling auto/manual switchable; display chiller temperature; RIMS control

Utility & Installation Requirements (Procurement Checklist)

To avoid delays during installation and commissioning, confirm site utilities early. Share the checklist below with your engineering team. (Electrical supply is customizable.)

Brewhouse Spare Parts (1 set)

  • 1 pc pump seal for each 3 sets pumps
  • 1 pc 304SS spent grain rake, L=1400mm
  • 1 pc saccharimeter
  • 1 pc 304SS wort measuring cylinder, ø38×350mm
  • 2 pcs manual butterfly valves
  • 1 pc pipe sight glass

Fermentation Spare Parts (1 set)

  • 1 pc solenoid valve for each five tanks
  • 1 pc manhole gasket for each three vessels
  • 1 pc pressure gauge for each five tanks

Control Spare Parts (1 set)

  • 1 pc temperature sensor for each five tanks
  • 1 pc junction box for each five tanks
  • 1 pc relay

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

1

Malt Handling  milling & transfer preparation

2

Brewhouse  mash/lautering + boil/whirlpool

3

Cooling & Transfer  heat exchange to fermentation temp

4

Fermentation  jacketed conical fermenters for stability

5

Conditioning (Optional)  BBT / maturation

6

CIP  clean-in-place hygiene standardization

7

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

Buyer Tip

Choose a 100L system when cleanability, stable fermentation control, compact installation and future tank expansion matter more than maximum batch volume.

Who Should Choose a 100L Brewery System?

Choose 100L when the main goal is recipe trials, staff training, product development or low-risk market testing. Estimate saleable output from brews per week x 100L x operating weeks x yield, then confirm that the fermenter quantity supports the selected fermentation cycle. This page should not promise a fixed annual output without a confirmed brewing and cellar schedule.

Brewpub Trials & Seasonal Beers
For brewpubs and taprooms, 100L brewing equipment is commonly used to produce limited-edition or seasonal beers. Its small footprint fits easily into existing cellar or back-of-house spaces, enabling breweries to experiment with new flavors without interrupting core production. This setup supports fast turnaround, flexible scheduling, and direct feedback from customers.
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Pilot Brewing & Recipe Development
The 100L brewing system is widely used for pilot brewing and recipe development in professional breweries. This capacity allows brewers to test new beer styles, yeast strains, and process parameters with minimal raw material cost while maintaining full control over temperature, timing, and repeatability. The compact brewhouse and fermenter setup reflects real commercial brewing logic, making it suitable for scaling recipes to larger systems later.
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Brewing Education & Training Facilities
Brewing schools, universities, and training centers frequently adopt 100L systems to teach modern brewing techniques. This size provides hands-on experience with professional-grade vessels, piping, and controls, while remaining easy to operate and maintain. Students can clearly observe each step of the brewing process, from mashing to fermentation, under conditions similar to real brewery operations.
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Verified Nano Brewery References

The projects below are verified METO nano brewery references at 300L, 400L and 500L. They are adjacent-capacity examples, not 100L installations, and show how compact systems are adapted to different sites and production plans.

FAQ — 100L Brewery Equipment (Engineering & Procurement)

Answers for engineering and procurement teams evaluating a 100L brewery equipment project.

Production depends on brews per week, sellable yield, fermentation time and available tank volume. METO calculates the brewing schedule and fermenter requirement before confirming an annual output estimate.

Yes. The compact electric brewhouse, matched cooling, CIP and fermenters support controlled trials, brewing education and repeatable pilot batches.

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.

Send the destination country, voltage, room dimensions, beer styles, planned brews per week and any preferred automation or connection standards.

Get a 100L Brewery Equipment Proposal

Send your country, voltage, available room dimensions, target beer styles and planned brews per week. METO will prepare a 100L equipment list, utility checklist, preliminary layout and quotation for review.

  • Country + required standards (if any)
  • Power supply (voltage / phase / frequency)
  • Preferred brewhouse options (valves, automation level, etc.)
  • Fermentation plan (styles, target temperature range, batch frequency)
  • Site notes (space, drainage, ventilation for chiller)

Need packaging soon?

We can make the 100L system packaging-ready for keg, bottle or can connections when future market testing requires packaged beer.

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