2500L Brewery Equipment

2500L Brewery Equipment

Manufacturer

A production-ready, export-oriented 25HL 5-vessel brewhouse with complete fermentation, glycol cooling, CIP cleaning, automation control, and a 2000BPH bottle packaging line — engineered for consistent multi-batch brewing and predictable output.

  • 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.

CategorySpecification
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
Automation LevelAutomatic
Utilities380V 50HZ (customized) • Cold water 2–4°C • Glycol -5°C • Steam demand 0.5 t/h
Bottle Packaging2000 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 2500L brewery equipment package is designed as a complete, scalable production line — minimizing vendor coordination and speeding up commissioning.

Malt Milling & Handling25HL 5-Vessel BrewhouseFermentation TanksBright Beer TanksGlycol CoolingCIP CleaningPipeline GalleryBottle Packaging Line

  • Brewhouse: Mash Tun + Lauter Tank + Pre-run Tank + Kettle + Whirlpool (25HL each) with pumps, 20m² heat exchanger, oxygenation, platform, spent grain conveyor & storage.
  • Fermentation: 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.
  • Packaging: 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㎡
  • Leak test 24h; 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; 24h 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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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 2500L brewery equipment layout that supports cleanability, stable fermentation temperature control, and planned expansion (more fermenters / BBT / packaging).

Applications

The 2500L Brewery Equipment Size Is Commonly Selected for Professional Small-to-Mid Scale Production, Balancing Commercial Output, Operational Control, and Future Expansion.

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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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
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FAQ — 2500L Brewery Equipment (Engineering & Procurement)

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

A standard 2500L brewhouse typically produces 500,000 – 800,000 liters of beer annually, depending on fermentation cycle, number of fermenters, and shift schedule. With optimized fermentation management and sufficient tank configuration, production can be further expanded without replacing the brewhouse.

For balanced production efficiency, we usually recommend:

  • 6–8 fermenters for small commercial startup breweries

  • 10–12 fermenters for continuous regional production

  • Expandable tank layout for future scaling

This ensures stable weekly output and avoids brewhouse idle time.

Yes.
A 2500L system is designed for:

  • Regional craft breweries

  • Contract brewing operations

  • Restaurant or taproom chains

  • Small industrial beer production

It provides true commercial-scale capacity, not pilot-scale output.

For 2500L capacity:

  • Steam heating is strongly recommended for energy efficiency and fast wort heating.

  • Electric heating is possible but usually leads to higher long-term operating cost and slower production rhythm.

Most commercial breweries choose steam brewhouses with external steam boilers.

Typical requirements include:

  • Steam supply for brewhouse heating

  • Stable electricity for pumps, chillers, and control system

  • Cooling water / glycol system for fermentation temperature control

  • Clean water treatment for brewing quality

  • Proper drainage and floor slope

We provide full utility planning drawings before installation.

Yes.
The 2500L brewery is designed with modular expansion capability, allowing:

  • Additional fermenters

  • Bright beer tanks

  • Packaging lines (canning, bottling, kegging)

  • Automation upgrades

This protects long-term investment and supports production growth.

Automation options include:

  • Manual valve control (entry-level)

  • Semi-automatic PLC control (most popular)

  • Fully automatic brewhouse control with recipe management and data logging

Automation significantly reduces labor cost, human error, and batch variation.

Typical staffing:

  • 1–2 brewers per shift for semi-automatic systems

  • Additional staff only for packaging and logistics

This keeps labor cost per liter competitive for commercial brewing.

Yes.
We support full turnkey brewery projects, including:

  • Brewery layout design

  • Utility calculation

  • On-site or remote installation guidance

  • Commissioning & brewing training

  • Long-term technical support

This ensures smooth startup and stable production.

Our brewery equipment follows:

  • Food-grade stainless steel standards

  • International welding and polishing requirements

  • CE / electrical safety compliance (where required)

Quality control guarantees safe, hygienic, and durable commercial operation.

Request a Quote (RFQ Checklist)

To receive a precise proposal and equipment layout for your brewery, send the details below. Our engineering team will match brewhouse configuration, fermentation cellar sizing, utilities and packaging capacity.

  • 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/PED) and inspection needs

Need packaging soon?

We can design the 2500L system to be packaging-ready (keg/bottle/can integration) to avoid future rework.

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.