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500L Brewery Equipment

Built for Microbreweries & Brewpubs

A complete 500L microbrewery system engineered for brewpubs, pilot breweries, and growing craft brands. The line combines a 500L 2-vessel brewhouse, multiple 500L fermentation tanks, matched glycol cooling, CIP cleaning, and a practical control cabinet—built for stable brewing performance and future expansion.

  • Turnkey configuration: brewhouse + FV + glycol + CIP + controls + boiler
  • Scale-ready: add fermenters/BBT/automation/packaging modules as you grow

Turnkey configuration

brewhouse + FV + glycol + CIP + controls + boiler

Hygienic build

 SS304/SS316 options, sanitary TIG welding, polished interiors

Engineering support

 layout guidance, integration checklist, commissioning assistance

Scale-ready

add fermenters/BBT/automation/packaging modules as you grow

What’s Included in the 500L Brewery Equipment System

This 500L brewery equipment package is delivered as a connected brewing architecture. Each module is selected and matched to reduce on-site mismatch, improve process repeatability, and shorten commissioning time.

Standard System Configuration (Reference)

  • Malt milling unit: Malt Miller 200–300 kg/hr × 1
  • Brewhouse: 500L 2-vessel (MT/LT + KT/WT)
  • Hot liquor tank: 800L HLT × 1
  • Fermentation: 500L Fermentation Tanks × 6 sets
  • Cooling: 1500L Glycol Tank + 5P Chiller (≈15 kW)
  • CIP: 50L Portable CIP Unit (caustic heating + sanitation tank)
  • Controls: Digital Control Cabinet (PLC/HMI optional)
  • Heating: Electric Steam Boiler WDR0.06–0.7
  • Accessories: sanitary piping, pumps, valves, fittings, tools & spare parts

Options: Bright Beer Tank (BBT), extra fermenters, automation upgrades, and packaging integration can be configured per project.

For Engineering Teams

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

500L Brewhouse Configuration & Brewing Performance

The core of the 500L brewing system is a practical 2-vessel brewhouse design that balances efficiency, control, and cleanability: Mash/Lauter Tun for stable extraction and Kettle/Whirlpool for consistent boiling and trub separation.

Mash/Lauter Tun (MT/LT) — 500L — 1 set

  • Capacity: 500L (+40% headspace reference)
  • Material: SUS304 (inner 3 mm / outer 2 mm), dish head SUS304 3 mm
  • Finish: interior Ra ≤ 0.4 μm (8K mirror optional)
  • Insulation: 80 mm PU
  • Heating: steam jacket (bottom + side); test pressure 0.4 MPa; working pressure < 0.3 MPa
  • Heating speed: approx. 1 ℃ / min
  • Lautering: SUS304 wedge wire false bottom (0.7 mm / 1.5 mm gap)
  • Rake: top-mounted motor with VFD; semi-automatic spent grain discharge
  • Cleaning: 360° CIP spray balls × 2; PT100 temperature sensor

Kettle/Whirlpool Tank (KT/WT) — 500L — 1 set

  • Capacity: 500L (+40% headspace reference)
  • Heating: steam jacket (bottom + side); test 0.4 MPa; working < 0.3 MPa
  • Whirlpool: tangential inlet (clockwise / anti-clockwise); bottom center discharge
  • Cleaning: 360° CIP spray balls × 2; PT100 thermowell
  • Condensation: indoor device or chimney option

Hot Liquor Tank (HLT) — 800L — 1 set

  • Capacity: 800L (+20% headspace reference)
  • Material: SUS304; interior Ra ≤ 0.4 μm
  • Heating: steam jacket; includes PT100 temperature sensor
  • Insulation: 80 mm PU
  • Cleaning: integrated CIP spray ball

Key Process Accessories (Included)

  • Sanitary pumps: 3 m³/h (2 sets), IP55 motors (ABB/WEG options), -10℃ to +140℃ working temp
  • Plate heat exchanger: 5㎡, dual-stage (glycol + water); design/test pressure 10/13 bar
  • Oxygenation: venturi oxygenation assembly
  • Yeast adding vessel: 5L with tri-clamp connections
  • Sanitary piping: SUS304, Ra 0.4–0.8 μm inner polish; ISO/DIN/SMS/3A options

500L Fermentation Tanks for Stable, Repeatable Brewing

Fermentation performance depends on hygienic tank construction, reliable pressure accessories, and stable temperature control. This 500L microbrewery equipment configuration includes multiple conical fermenters designed for daily production.

500L Conical Fermentation Tank — ×6 sets (Reference)

  • Working volume: 500L (+25% headspace)
  • Material: SUS304; shell thickness 2 mm
  • Finish: interior Ra ≤ 0.4 μm; 80 mm PU insulation
  • Cone angle: 60°
  • Pressure: working < 0.2 MPa; tank test 0.2 MPa; jacket test 0.4 MPa
  • Cooling: dimple cooling jackets (bottom + side)

Standard Tank Ports & Accessories

  • Top oval manhole with pressure door (top/side options)
  • 4″ dry hopping port
  • Rotating racking arm with butterfly valve
  • Adjustable spunding valve (0.2–2.2 bar)
  • Mechanical safety valve (2 bar)
  • Sanitary sampling valve
  • 360° rotary CIP spray ball
  • PT100 thermowell
  • Adjustable heavy-duty legs with bracing

Carbonation stones (×6) are included for controlled CO₂ diffusion (application-dependent).

Utilities: Cooling, CIP, Controls & Heating

Utilities determine production stability. We match glycol cooling load, simplify CIP cleaning cycles, and provide a practical control cabinet to reduce labor dependency and support consistent output.

Glycol Cooling System (Matched for 500L Brewery Load)

  • Glycol tank: 1500L
  • Glycol reference: 35% solution, -5 ℃
  • Chiller: 5P (≈15 kW)
  • Refrigerant: R407C
  • Compressor options: Copeland / Danfoss / Sanyo
  • Noise: ~61 dB
  • Ambient working temp: ≤35 ℃
  • Scope: pumps + valves + insulated pipeline; designed for future tank expansion

Portable CIP Cleaning System (50L)

  • Caustic tank: SUS304, electric heating 3 kW
  • Disinfection tank: SUS304 (no heating reference)
  • Interior finish: Ra 0.2–0.4 μm
  • CIP cabinet: stainless steel control cabinet; VFD optional

Designed to support brewhouse, fermentation tanks, and pipeline cleaning with stable, repeatable cycles.

Control System (Digital Standard, Automation Optional)

  • Digital control cabinet for temperature, pumps, timing, and safety logic
  • Manual / semi-auto operation modes for practical daily production
  • VFD: Danfoss standard (ABB optional)
  • PLC/HMI: optional upgrade for higher automation and easier operator training

Steam Boiler (Including Oil-fired, Gas-fired and Electric Boilers)

Parameters below are based on electric boiler configuration.

  • Model: WDR0.06–0.7
  • Steam output (reference): ~52 kg/hr
  • Power (reference): 36 kW
  • Efficiency (reference): ~98%

500L Brewery Equipment – Technical Summary

Engineer-friendly summary for quick evaluation. Final configuration can be adjusted based on local utilities, standards, and expansion plan.

Model500L
Max. Malt Feeding Quantity125kg
Maximum first-wort concentration22 °P
False-bottom load200 kg/m2
Heating methodElectric / Steam / Direct fire
Hot-water pump3T/h, 1.1Kw
Wort pump3T/h, 1.1Kw
Glycol water pump4T/h, 0.75Kw
CIP pump4T/h, 0.75Kw
Regulations/conformityCE UL ISO TUV ASME
Footprint35 m²
Total Power45 kW
Automation levelManual / Semi-automatic
Container transportation1 ×40HQ

500L Brewery Equipment Details

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Why Choose METO

We’re not only a supplier—we support your brewery project from system configuration to commissioning and long-term operation. As a brewery equipment manufacturer, we focus on process compatibility, hygienic build quality, and scalable system design.

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.

Quality Checklist (Typical)

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 500L micro brewery equipment layout that supports cleanability, stable fermentation temperature control, and planned expansion (more fermenters / BBT / packaging).

Applications

The 500L beer brewing equipment size is commonly selected for flexible small-batch production while maintaining professional control and future growth paths.

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FAQ — 500L Brewery Equipment (Engineering & Procurement)

Quick answers for engineering and procurement teams evaluating a 500L brewery equipment project.

Yes. You can add fermenters, BBT, cooling distribution capacity, automation upgrades, and packaging integration as production grows.

SS304 is standard for food-contact parts, with SS316 optional depending on product requirements and compliance needs.

Batch size/target output, fermenter quantity preference, heating type (steam/electric), local voltage & standards, installation space/layout (if available), and packaging plan (taproom vs distribution).

We provide export-ready documentation and can configure components to meet your destination-country compliance requirements. Share country + required standards for confirmation.

Typical reference lead time is 20–40 working days depending on quantity and customization scope. Final schedule is confirmed after configuration review.

Get a Customized 500L Brewery Equipment Proposal

Tell us your capacity goals, beer styles, utilities, and site conditions. Our engineers will provide a tailored 500L brewery equipment configuration, layout suggestion, and budget estimate.

What you’ll receive

  • System configuration list + options
  • Layout recommendations & integration checklist
  • Utility requirement summary (power/steam/water/drain)
  • Lead time, packing & shipping guidance

Fast quotation inputs

  • Target batch size & weekly output
  • Fermentation tank quantity preference
  • Heating option (steam/electric)
  • Voltage & destination standards

Need packaging soon?

We can design the 500L system to be packaging-ready (keg/bottle/can integration) to avoid future rework.

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