Build brewery equipment list and cost

Brewery equipment cost

If you want to open a brewery, the first thing to consider is the production site. The site must be at least 300 square meters, leased or bought; the larger the square, the higher the production capacity may be. In the early stage, small breweries choose within 300-1000 square meters, and the rent It may be a lot of money. If you have your own factory, you can save a lot of money. Because the rent is different in different countries and regions, there is no way to estimate it here. Please consult the local lease or purchase site price by yourself; A brewery is naturally inseparable from beer production equipment. The cost of beer equipment is not a small expense. For a small brewery, we calculate the output of 1000L, and the investment cost is about 60,000 $-82,000$; equipment material, equipment type, equipment operation technology, brewing process, equipment handling, etc. all affect the price of the equipment; the rest needs to be considered is the product filling equipment cost, packaging material cost, labor, water and electricity , sales and promotion expenses are estimated to be around 40,000$-1,420,000$, and the specific investment expenses need to be calculated according to actual requirements and configurations.

List of beer brewing equipment needed by breweries

Brewery equipment requires a series of equipment, then let's see.

Raw material storage equipment list

Malt, rice storage bins, conveying pipe bridges, air dust collectors, temperature and humidity monitoring and control equipment, ventilation equipment, weighing and measuring equipment, etc.;

Raw material preparation equipment list 

Malt, rice conveyor, centrifugal dust collector, vibrating screen, malt, rice grinder, storage bin hopper, automatic weighing electronic scale, etc.;

Wort preparation equipment list

Gelatinization pot, mash pot, lauter tank, wort boiling pot, settling tank, whirling settling tank, cooler, ice water cold water preparation device, etc.;

Beer fermentation equipment list

Fermentation pool fermentation tank, fermentation temperature control equipment, yeast cultivation expansion tank, CIP washing and sterilization equipment, hot water alkaline water preparation equipment, etc.;

Beer filtration equipment list

Yeast centrifuge, filter cotton diatomite filter, rotary fine filter, biofilm filter, beer turbidimeter, deoxygenated water preparation equipment, high-concentration dilution device, etc.;

Beer storage and distribution equipment list 

Sake storage tanks, temperature control equipment, capacity measuring devices, wine distribution pumps, automatic control and metering devices, etc.

Brewing is the first link in beer production. Brewing equipment is the main and basic equipment for beer production. Whether qualified beer can be produced depends entirely on whether the brewing equipment can provide sufficient guarantee for the brewing process; brewing is a continuous process operation , generally there is no redundant design and backup configuration. Therefore, in addition to routine maintenance, regular preventive overhaul or downtime maintenance is usually concentrated in the off-season of production and sales.

If the produced beer is to be sold on the market, it must need packaging equipment. The following introduces the beer packaging equipment.

Beer packaging equipment list

Bottled equipment list.

Depalletizer, bottle unloader, case bridge, bottle bridge, bottle washing machine, filling machine, sterilizer, labeling machine, packing machine, stacker, CIP washing and sterilization equipment, and empty bottle detector, Liquid level detectors and printing equipment, etc.;

Canned equipment list

Can unloading machine, filling machine, sterilizing machine, tank conveying bridge, liquid level detector, packing machine, film sealing machine, conveying bridge, stacking machine, CIP washing and sterilizing equipment, etc.;

Barrel equipment list

Instantaneous sterilization machine, automatic barrel filling machine, hot water alkaline water preparation equipment, CIP washing and sterilization equipment, automatic weighing device, barrel transport bridge, barrel washing machine, etc.

Packaging is the last process of beer production and the last link of product formation, which is related to the final realization of quality and value. Like brewing, packaging is also produced in a continuous process, and there is no spare machine for packaging equipment, so any stoppage will cause great losses; however, the production capacity of packaging equipment is often greater than or equal to the brewing capacity, and the cycle of packaging production is much shorter than that of brewing. Many, market sales will also have a direct impact on packaging production plans. Therefore, in addition to overhauling packaging equipment during the off-season shutdown period, small and medium repairs and project repairs can also be arranged during intermittent production.

Beer auxiliary production equipment list

Steam making and supplying equipment list

Low-pressure industrial boilers, induced draft fans, electric steam feed pumps, water purification and softening equipment, fuel storage and supply equipment, steam supply and distribution adjustment devices, etc.;

Power generation and distribution equipment list

Diesel generator set, start control electric screen, feeder cabinet, cooling water circulation supply equipment, diesel supply and measurement device, etc.; high voltage incoming cabinet, metering cabinet, high voltage outgoing cabinet, transformer, on-load voltage regulation control device, low voltage incoming cabinet Wire cabinets, power generation incoming cabinets, low-voltage outgoing cabinets, capacitor compensation cabinets, etc.;

Refrigeration and cooling equipment list

Various cold evaporators, low-pressure circulating liquid storage tanks, refrigeration compressors, condensers, water cooling towers, high-pressure liquid ammonia storage tanks, cooling liquid ammonia pumps, auxiliary cooling water pumps, etc.;

Gas supply equipment list

Air filters, air compressors, air dryers, air storage buffer tanks, air distributors, cooling towers, circulating cooling water pumps, etc.;

Water supply and drainage equipment list

Well drainage pumps or tap water pipe networks, industrial water filtration equipment, beer brewing water sterilization and softening equipment, production water recycling facilities, wastewater discharge facilities, etc.; 3 CO2 recovery equipment - CO2 washing tower, air storage bag, CO2 compressor, CO2 dryer, auxiliary; Freon refrigeration compressor, CO2 condenser, evaporator, CO2 liquid storage tank, evaporator, auxiliary cooling water pump, etc.;

Sewage treatment equipment list

Water collection wells, lifting pumps, regulating tanks, rotary filter grids, aeration tanks, blowers for surface aerators, sedimentation tanks, sludge return pumps, sludge thickening tanks, sludge dehydrators, mud storage hoppers, and pH measurement and control devices, dissolution Oxygen measurement and control devices, etc.

Auxiliary production equipment refers to primary energy supply equipment, secondary energy supply equipment and environmental protection equipment. This is the basic equipment that all factories, including beer production enterprises, must be equipped with. It is the power source of production, as important as the human heart, it must keep running normally and safely every second. Undoubtedly, it is the top priority of equipment maintenance in the whole plant, and mandatory planned maintenance and inspection tests are generally implemented. Because of its indispensability, at the initial stage of factory planning and construction, it has been designed for reliability redundancy, leaving a certain amount of spare machines and equipment, and most of them are single equipment. Therefore, the maintenance of auxiliary equipment can be planned It can be carried out in stages and batches, and can also be arranged during holidays, weekends or production intervals, with greater flexibility.

The above is the list of equipment needed to build a brewery.

What equipment does a microbrewery need?

Brewing equipment:

Brewing tanks: A small brewery usually needs one or two brewing tanks, with a capacity of about 500 liters to 1000 liters. The cost is roughly between $2000 and $5000. For example, an 800-liter stainless steel brewing tank costs about $3,000.

Grinder: A powder used to grind malt into wort. A small grinder can cost anywhere from $500 to $2000. Example: A home grinder costs about $800.

Fermentation equipment:

Fermentation tanks: A small brewery usually needs one or two fermentation tanks with a capacity of about 500 liters to 1000 liters. The cost is about $3,000 to $8,000. Example: A 600 liter stainless steel fermenter costs approximately $5,000.

Temperature control system: used to maintain a constant temperature during the fermentation process. A small temperature control system can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000. Example: A temperature control system costs about $2,000.

Filling and cooling equipment:

Filling machine: used to fill the fermented beer into bottles, cans or barrels. A small filling machine can cost between $2,000 and $5,000. Example: A semi-automatic bottling machine costs about $4,000.

Cooler: used to quickly cool the fermented beer to a suitable drinking temperature. A small cooler can cost anywhere from $2000 to $5000. Example: A small cooler costs about $3,000.

Storage and distribution equipment:

Storage tanks: used to store and store beer to ensure its freshness and quality. Costs vary depending on capacity and materials, but range from about $1,000 to $3,000. Example: A stainless steel 500 liter storage tank costs approximately $1500.

Distribution Vehicles: If planning to distribute beer to other locations, you may want to consider purchasing.Buy a delivery vehicle. Prices vary by model and configuration, but generally range from $10,000 to $50,000. Example: A mid-size delivery vehicle costs about $25,000.
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What equipment does a medium-sized brewery need?

Brewing equipment:

Grinder: A powder used to grind malt into wort. The cost is roughly between $500 and $2000. Example: A commercial grinder costs about $1500.

Brewing tank: used to mix malt and water to make wort. The cost varies from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on capacity and material. Example: A 1000 liter stainless steel brewing tank costs about $8000.

Fermentation equipment:

Fermentation tank: used to ferment wort into beer. The cost varies from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on capacity and materials. Example: A 2,000 liter stainless steel fermenter costs approximately $12,000.

Temperature control system: used to control the fermentation temperature to ensure the quality of beer. Costs vary between $2,000 and $8,000 depending on size and features. Example: A medium-sized temperature control system costs about $5,000.

Filling equipment:

Filling machine: used to fill the fermented beer into bottles, cans or barrels. Costs vary between $5,000 and $20,000 depending on filling speed and size. Example: A fully automatic bottling machine costs about $15,000.

Cooling equipment:

Cooler: used to quickly cool the fermented beer to a suitable drinking temperature. Costs vary between $5,000 and $20,000 depending on capacity and efficiency. Example: A large cooler costs about $10,000.

Storage device:

Storage tanks: used to store and store beer to ensure its freshness and quality. The cost varies from $3,000 to $15,000 depending on capacity and materials. Example: A 5,000 liter stainless steel storage tank costs approximately $10,000.

Distribution equipment:

Distribution vehicles: used to distribute beer to markets and customers. Cost depends on model and configuration, but generally ranges from $20,000 to $50,000. Example: A mid-size delivery van costs about $30,000.

Auxiliary equipment:

Cleaning system: used for cleaning brewing tanks, fermentation tanks and filling equipment, etc. Costs vary between $2,000 and $8,000 depending on size and features. Example: A fully automatic cleaning system costs about $5,000.

Control system: used to monitor and control the whole brewing process. Costs vary between $5,000 and $20,000 depending on complexity and features. Example: The cost of a control system for a medium-sized brewery is approximately $10,000.

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What equipment does a large brewery need?

A large-scale brewery needs a very diverse set of equipment to accommodate large-scale production and efficient operations. Below is a list of common large brewery equipment, with equipment costs and examples:

Brewing equipment:

Grinder: A powder used to grind malt into wort. The cost is roughly between $5,000 and $20,000. Example: An industrial grade grinder costs about $10,000.

Brewing tank: used to mix malt and water to make wort. The cost varies from about $10,000 to $50,000 depending on capacity and materials. Example: A 5,000 liter stainless steel brewing tank costs approximately $30,000.

Fermentation equipment:

Fermentation tank: used to ferment wort into beer. The cost varies from about $20,000 to $100,000 depending on capacity and material. Example: A 10,000 liter stainless steel fermenter costs about $60,000.

Temperature control system: used to control the fermentation temperature to ensure the quality of beer. Costs range from approximately $5,000 to $20,000 depending on size and functionality. Example: A large temperature control system costs about $15,000.

Filling equipment:

Filling machine: used to fill the fermented beer into bottles, cans or barrels. Costs vary between $50,000 and $200,000 depending on filling speed and size. Example: A fully automatic high-speed filling machine costs about $100,000.

Cooling equipment:

Cooler: used to quickly cool the fermented beer to a suitable drinking temperature. Costs vary between $30,000 and $150,000 depending on capacity and efficiency. Example: A large cooler costs about $80,000.

Storage device:

Storage tanks: used to store and store beer to ensure its freshness and quality. Costs range from $50,000 to $300,000 depending on capacity and materials. Example: A 20,000 liter stainless steel storage tank costs about $150,000.

Distribution equipment:

Distribution vehicles: used to distribute beer to markets and customers. The cost depends on the model and configuration, but generally ranges from $50,000 to $200,000. Example: A large delivery van costs approximately $100,000.

Auxiliary equipment:

Cleaning system: used for cleaning brewing tanks, fermentation tanks and filling equipment, etc. Costs range from approximately $20,000 to $80,000 depending on size and functionality. Example: A fully automatic cleaning system costs about $50,000.

Control system: used to monitor and control the whole brewing process. Costs range from approximately $50,000 to $200,000 depending on complexity and features. Example: The cost of a control system for a large brewery is approximately $100,000.

Water treatment equipment:

Water treatment system: used to treat the water quality required for winemaking. Costs vary between $20,000 and $100,000 depending on size and processing power. Example: A large water treatment system costs approximately $50,000.

Green facilities:

Sewage treatment equipment: used to treat the sewage generated in the brewing process. The cost varies from $50,000 to $200,000 depending on processing capacity and environmental standards. Example: The cost of a set of medium-sized sewage treatment equipment is about $100,000.

Laboratory equipment:

Brewing laboratory equipment: used for quality control and research and development during the brewing process. The cost varies from about $20,000 to $100,000 depending on the type of equipment and features. Example: The cost of equipment for a large brewing laboratory is approximately $50,000.
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The future of beer equipment

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