Brewing Fermenter
Fermentation Equipment
Brewing Fermentation Tank
Product Technical Specification
Model: BRW Series
1. Product Overview
A Brewing Fermentation Tank is the core equipment in beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverage production, providing suitable fermentation conditions for yeast to convert sugars into ethanol and CO₂. Requires precise control of fermentation temperature, pressure, and time for unique flavor and stable quality. Modern brewing fermenters use stainless steel with jacket temperature control, CIP cleaning, pressure control, and level monitoring.
Key Features
- SUS304/316L stainless steel, food-grade sanitary design
- Jacket temperature control ±0.3°C
- Conical bottom for yeast collection
- CIP online cleaning
- Pressure control for pressurized fermentation
- Dry/wet hopping system (beer)
- Automated control with recipe management
2. Working Principle
Beer Fermentation
Cooled wort inoculated with yeast. Yeast converts fermentable sugars (maltose, glucose, fructose) to ethanol and CO₂. Primary fermentation (5–10 days) at 8–22°C. Secondary (lagering) at 0–4°C for 1–4 weeks. Conical bottom for yeast settling.
Wine Fermentation
Grape must inoculated with wine yeast at 15–30°C. Red wine: with skins; White wine: clarified juice. Temperature control preserves fruit aromas. Optional malolactic fermentation.
Pressurized Fermentation
Sealed tank retains CO₂ for natural carbonation. Shorter cycle, improved foam. Safety valve and pressure gauge at top.
3. System Classification
By Beverage
1. Beer Fermenter
2. Wine Fermenter
3. Spirit Fermenter
4. Rice Wine Fermenter
By Structure
1. Cylindroconical (CCV)
2. Horizontal
3. Vertical flat-bottom
By Volume
1. Craft (100–1000L)
2. Medium (1000–10000L)
3. Industrial (10000–500000L)
4. Detailed Technical Parameters
Basic Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | BRW-200/1000/5000/20000/100000 |
| Working Volume | 100–100000 L |
| Working Pressure | 0–0.3 MPa |
| Working Temperature | -2–30°C |
| Cooling | Jacket/Coil (Glycol/Ammonia) |
| CIP | Rotary spray ball |
| Material | SUS304/SUS316L |
Beer Fermenter Parameters
| Model | Volume(L) | Diameter(mm) | Body Height(mm) | Cooling Area(m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRW-200 | 200 | 600 | 1000 | 1.5 |
| BRW-1000 | 1000 | 1100 | 2000 | 5 |
| BRW-5000 | 5000 | 2000 | 3000 | 18 |
| BRW-20000 | 20000 | 3200 | 4000 | 50 |
| BRW-100000 | 100000 | 5500 | 7000 | 200 |
Material Properties
| Component | Material | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel | SUS304/SUS316L | Food-grade, Ra≤0.6μm |
| Jacket | SUS304 | Full/segmented |
| Cone | SUS304 | 60°–75° angle |
| Insulation | PU foam | 80–120mm |
| Cladding | SUS304/Aluminum | Decorative/protective |
5. Core Component Selection
Vessel
SUS304/SUS316L, Ra≤0.6μm. Conical bottom (60°–75°) for yeast settling. Manway, sight glass, thermometer, CIP spray ball, pressure gauge, safety valve, CO₂ vent, sampling valve.
Temperature Control
2–4 independent jacket zones, glycol or ammonia cooling, PID ±0.3°C. Beer: 8–22°C primary, 0–4°C lagering. Wine: 15–30°C.
Pressure Control
Mechanical safety valve and pressure gauge. CO₂ regulation for pressurized fermentation. Vacuum safety valve.
CIP System
Rotary spray ball(s), full surface coverage. CIP program: rinse → caustic → rinse → acid → rinse → sanitize.
Control System
SIEMENS/AB PLC, 7–12 inch touchscreen. Temperature, pressure, level monitoring. Recipe management.
6. Typical Application Fields
Beer Brewing
Craft beer, industrial beer, lager, ale fermentation
Wine Making
Red, white, rosé, malolactic fermentation
Other Beverages
Rice wine, sake, fruit wine, mead
7. Design Standards & Certifications
Compliant with the following standards and certifications
1. GB 4806.9-2016 Food Contact Metal
2. GB 16798-1997 Food Machinery Safety
3. ISO 9001/14001
4. CE
5. ASME BPE (optional)
8. Custom Optional Configurations
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Volume | 100–100000L |
| Material | SUS304/SUS316L |
| Cooling | Glycol/Ammonia |
| Jacket Zones | 2/3/4 |
| Pressure | Atm/0.15/0.3MPa |
| Hopping | Dry/Wet |
| CIP | Low/High pressure |
| Control | Manual/PLC |
9. Warranty Terms
| Status | Warranty | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| New | 12 months | Vessel, temp control, pressure, control system |
| Refurbished | 6 months | Temp control, control system |
10. Packaging & Delivery
| Item | Packaging |
|---|---|
| Main Unit | Anti-rust, plastic film, wooden/steel crate |
| Valves/Instruments | Individual packaging |
| Electrical | Moisture-proof |
| Documents | Waterproof |
Lead time: New 60–150 working days; Refurbished 30–75 working days.
11. Information Required for Inquiry
For accurate quotation, please provide:
Beverage type
Required volume
Annual production
Fermentation temperature range
Pressurized fermentation needed
Cooling medium
Material preference
CIP requirements
Control mode
Voltage/frequency
New/Refurbished
Delivery terms