If you want to open a Micro brewery or nano brewery, this 10bbl brewery equipment is undoubtedly the best choice, as its design is compact and simplified, to save more space and make your brewing process simpler.
The biggest feature of our brewery equipment is that it can save you more costs. I believe you should know that the local brewery equipment is very expensive, and the high price will definitely make you feel distressed, don’t worry, the price of manufactured brewery equipment from China can be lower than you think, you may say that the quality of China equipment is not up to the standard, don’t worry, with a joint venture with Canada, the production quality of our products is based on high-end standards.
Micet Group has decades of experience in brewery equipment manufacturing, including the design and manufacture of customized micro,nano and commercial brewery equipment, wine cellar equipment, brewery auxiliary equipment.
The size of our microbrewery equipment starts from 1HL/BBL to 20HL/BBL. We will help gauging which size is most suitable for your floor space and budget, it’s important to balance between cost, size, output, and maintenance.
Mash/Lauter tun, Boiling/Whirlpool tun 2 vessel brewhouse combination
Hot water tank and cold water tank 10bbl or 20bbl size is optional
Infusion or decoction brewing methods are designed accordingly
Boiling process can be done under pressure, especially for brewery at higher altitude
Two stages or a single-stage heat exchanger for wort cooling
All the valves are automated pneumatic valve operation
Sanitary and efficient wort pump automatic controlled
Completely stainless steel water leaking platform
Standard stainless steel conical fermentation tanks
Standard stainless steel bright tank or storage tanks
Single size or double size as brewhouse is commonly used in microbreweries
Tanks quantity is exactly calculated by fermentation cycle for various beers
Glycol zones based on fermenter size, custom zones available
Top pressure or side shadowless manhole is optional
All the manholes, valves, fittings, etc are included
How to control the fermentation temperature? learn more.
Insulated glycol tank for glycol liquid holding and mixing, with or without copper coils
High-efficiency chillers or refrigerators that use Freon to provide cooling energy
Sanitary centrifugal pump with glycol water circulating between tank and heat exchanger
More energy efficient solution with HLT water recycling and CLT wort cooling
Single or double stage hext exchanger for ale and lager beer
Glycol tank and Cold liquor tank cooling solution is optional
Correct cooling solution based on local condition
PID control system with on/off buttons for temperature, motor/pump, manual valve
Pneumatic valve PLC semi-automatic control system, automatic temperature, inlet water mixing, precise measurement of water spray, automatic liquid level, automatic brewing process control
PLC automatic control system, with curve display and production record printing functions, with formula storage function, customers can create new formulas according to production needs
According to the size of the system, automatic granulation can be selected
Separated control panel for brewhouse and fermenters is avaliable
Selecting qualified brewery vendors establishes the foundation for producing terrific craft beer.
Key Criteria for Choosing a Micro Craft Brewhouse Supplier
| Consideration | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Relevant Experience | Look for hundreds of successful previous micro craft installations |
| Product Offerings | Wide range meets needs from manual to fully automated |
| Customization | Ability to get custom vessels and modify standard packages |
| Manufacturing Quality | All stainless steel hand-welded vessels and parts; reputation for reliability |
| Dimensions | Size and height fits floorplan; measure doorways and aisles |
| Lead Times | Ready sooner than entirely custom fabricated systems |
| Service Capability | Responsive support team handles questions and issues |
| Pricing Packages | Compare proposals across needed equipment and features |
| Payment Terms | Flexible installments plans help secure financing |
Top Questions to Ask Prospective Brewery Vendors
Have candid conversations to determine the best fit based on needs, pricing, and service approach. Tour existing installations to inspect build quality if possible.
Micro craft breweries face distinct opportunities and challenges compared to large brewers.
Micro Craft vs Macro Breweries
| Micro | Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Production Volume | < 15,000 barrels | Over 100,000 barrels |
| Batch Size | 5-30 BBL typical | Hundreds of BBL per batch |
| Brewing Approach | Traditional recipes; small batches | Focused on mass production volumes |
| Product Variety | Constant innovation; seasonal offerings | Flagship brands; limited specialty options |
| Ingredients | Specialty malts, hops, yeasts | Commodity adjuncts like corn, rice |
| Business Model | Local taproom sales; limited distribution | National distribution networks |
| Pricing Range | $4.50-$10 per pint | Under $1 per bottle at retail |
| Ownership Structure | Often owner operated | Corporate shareholders |
The scale requires tailored strategies to ingredients, operations, marketing, and financing. As they grow, micro craft breweries make transitions towards more automation. But retaining quality, creativity, and connections with local community remain imperatives.
The intimate micro brewery scale enables artisanal approaches but also comes with financial and operational challenges.
Benefits and Opportunities with Micro Craft Breweries
Potential Weaknesses and Risks Facing Small Breweries
The list of considerations highlights how micro craft brewing offers great rewards but requires thorough planning. Learn from other successful breweries while crafting an identity around unique beers.
What size brewery production is considered “micro craft”?
The Brewers Association defines micro craft breweries as producing under 15,000 barrels per year. That equates to brewing no more than 450,000 US gallons annually.
How much space do I need for a micro sized brewhouse?
Plan for at least 1,500-3,000 sq ft for a small 3-7 BBL micro brewery. This includes the brewhouse plus fermentation room, cold storage, packaging area, ingredients, lab, and offices. More space allows more comfortable production volumes and future growth capacity.
What are important utilities I need to operate brewery equipment?
Key utilities are electricity, water, drainage, ventilation, refrigeration, gas lines for any direct-fired kettles, and steam if applicable. Ensure adequate connection sizes, pressure, drainage slope, and phased electrical distribution.
Is buying used brewery equipment a good idea?
Used equipment saves substantially on upfront capital costs. But results vary greatly depending on age, maintenance performed, upgrades needed for controls and reconditioning, and warranty support. Evaluate operational expenses over lifetime of tanks.
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