The brewing industry is a complex and globally competitive industry. The process of implementing a turnkey brewery system is also complex. It begins with determining your production capacity, developing an efficient brewing line, and selecting the appropriate equipment.
A turnkey brewery consists of several essential beer brewing equipment, such as the mash tun, lauter tun, brew kettle, and whirlpool. These equipment, when controlled by the brewer, convert the professional grain mill into “wort.” The wort is then fermented and finished in fermenters, lagering tanks, and bright tanks.
What A Turnkey Brewing System Requires
A turnkey brewery is a complete line that includes all the necessary components for brewing beer, from the malthouse to the dispensing equipment and main line. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced winemaker, the following equipment is crucial for your success. These items play a critical role in the success of your business. A turnkey brewery will provide everything you need to start, including the plumbing and fittings required for a successful brewing operation.
Brewhouse Tank
Choosing the right tank to complement your winery and control system is essential for our turnkey systems. ACE is a Chinese global brewing technology and equipment manufacturer. They ensure that each brewery setup meets your needs and controls. There are customization options based on your controls, brewery setup, space limitations, and brewing style.
Heating System
The heat source is the heart of a winery. Whether electric heating or steam heating is best for a brewery depends on several factors that need to be considered when deciding on a heat source. Factors such as distillery size, available utilities, initial and ongoing costs must be taken into account.
Electric Heating
Electric heating has an efficiency close to 100%. Since the heating element is submerged in distilled water or wort, all thermal energy is transferred to the liquid without any loss from heating the brewery. Electric heating allows for a compact and flexible design, making it ideal for small spaces. It also has low equipment and installation costs, precise control for high repeatability and automation, and is carbon-free.
Steam Heating
Steam systems are used in brewing systems of all sizes. ACE offers turnkey steam brewhouses up to 5000 liters with varying degrees of automation. Steam heating is preferred for large breweries and provides a flexible design for tank placement. It has higher efficiency compared to direct fire heating, a larger heated surface area than direct combustion systems, and offers a higher level of automation and repeatability. It is also ideal for spaces with limited power.
ACE Turnkey Brewing System
Advantages Of A Turnkey Brewing System
A turnkey brewery project is an ideal solution for those who want to start brewing but lack the time or expertise. With a turnkey brewing system, everything from equipment to the brewery is available from a single supplier. You can also benefit from project evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, market research, and equipment construction. ACE can assist in calculating the yield of your product to ensure cost-effective operation.
A turnkey brewing system includes all the necessary components to start brewing. The system is equipped with pumps, hoses, and controls. The systems are modular in design, allowing for future expansion.
Basic Configuration
Mill System:
Includes a dry powder malt crusher, pipe chain conveyor, malt silo/powder silo, etc.
Mashing System:
Includes a steam heating system with two, three, four, or five devices, with an optional gelatinizing pot.
Fermented System:
Includes fermentation tanks, sake tanks, etc., to meet different brewing needs, along with supporting operating platforms, takeover boards, and other accessories.
Cooling System:
Uses glycol tanks for beer cooling and ice water tanks for wort cooling, with the option to connect them to a heat exchanger or jacket.
Cleaning System:
Includes a fixed CIP (Clean-In-Place) system with an output range of 50-5000L.
Filtration System:
Includes a diatomite filter, membrane filter, or plate and frame filter.
Control System:
Utilizes a PLC control box.
Technical Advantages
Automatic production operation.
Reasonable steam system design improves efficiency and energy savings for the entire system.
A more rational pipeline layout design ensures beer quality and reduces raw material consumption.
The internal heater system enhances the wort evaporation rate.
The gelatinizing pot can be added based on specific brewing process requirements.
Pressurized boiling can be implemented in specific regions to improve the intensity of wort boiling.
Operation platforms, takeover boards, or pipe gallery systems can be added based on specific tank layouts.
High wort yield.
