10BBL Fermentation Tank

Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters

10BBL Fermentation Tank

10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
10BBL Fermentation Tank
ZR-FV-10BBL

10BBL Fermentation Tank

SUS304 Stainless Steel Glycol Jacketed Cooling Pressure Side Manhole Design

Product Description:

The ZR BREW 10BBL fermentation tank is a professional-grade commercial conical unitank engineered for craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs operating at a standard North American 10-barrel production scale. Built from certified SUS304 stainless steel with a fully insulated glycol dimple-plate cooling jacket and a pressure-rated side manhole door, this fermenter delivers precise temperature-controlled fermentation performance for both ale and lager production. It is designed for B2B buyers who require a production-ready fermentation vessel that meets commercial hygiene standards, supports efficient yeast management, and can be configured to match specific facility layout and process requirements.

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Product Paramenters

Interior Jacket
Material SUS304 SUS304
Working pressure (Mpa) 0.2 (30psi) 0.2(30psi)
Design pressure (Mpa) 0.3 (45psi) 0.4 (60psi)
Effective volume 10BBL
Total volume 12.5BBL
Tank Size (mm) Ø1360*2670
Cooling meth Glycol water cooling
Insulation material Polyurethane
Insulation thickness(mm) 80
Inter tank thickness (mm) 3.0
Outer tank thickness(mm) 2.0
Cone angle 60°
Note:1Barrel (BBL) =117 Liter   1Hl=100 Liter  1Gallon=3.7854 Liter  145psi=1MPa

 

Sepcification selection Total volume(L) Cooling ares(m2) Diameter(mm) Height
ZR-FV-100 125 0.86 650 1500
ZR-FV-200 250 1.3 850 1600
ZR-FV-300 375 1.9 860 2000
ZR-FV-400 500 2.1 960 2000
ZR-FV-500 625 2.2 960 2200
ZR-FV-1000 1250 3.4 1260 2600
ZR-FV-1500 1875 4.5 1460 2850
ZR-FV-2000 2500 5.4 1600 3100
ZR-FV-2500 3125 6 1800 3400
ZR-FV-3000 3750 6.7 1800 3600
ZR-FV-4000 5000 7.6 1900 4000
ZR-FV-5000 6250 8.5 2200 3800

 

 

 

Advantage of Configuration

Industry-Standard 10 BBL Capacity for North American & International Markets
The 10 BBL barrel format is one of the most widely adopted production volumes in craft and microbrewery operations across North America, Europe, and Australia. This tank is purpose-built to that scale, ensuring direct compatibility with 10 BBL brewhouse systems, keg output targets, and established retail distribution requirements without requiring output recalculation.

60° Conical Bottom for Efficient Yeast Harvesting and Trub Removal
The 60° cone angle drives complete gravitational yeast sedimentation toward the discharge port, enabling clean and controlled harvesting after each fermentation cycle. This supports reliable yeast reuse, reduces batch-to-batch variation, and lowers raw material input costs for commercial brewing operations running multiple cycles per week.

Full-Column Glycol Dimple Plate Jacket — Cone and Sidewall Coverage
Glycol cooling is applied through a dimple plate jacket covering both the conical base and the cylindrical sidewall, delivering uniform temperature distribution across the full liquid column. This eliminates thermal stratification at the 10 BBL scale and enables the precise fermentation temperature management required for producing consistent commercial ale and lager profiles.

360° CIP Rotating Spray Ball — In-Place Cleaning, No Disassembly
The TC-connected CIP arm fitted with a 360° rotating spray ball reaches the complete internal surface area including the dome, manhole region, sidewall, and cone during cleaning cycles. This allows commercial breweries to clean the 10 BBL vessel in place between batches without manual tank entry or disassembly, reducing cleaning downtime and maintaining sanitary compliance.

100% TIG Welded, Ra ≤ 0.6 μm Sanitary Interior Polish
All welds are executed under pure argon gas shielding and inspected before finishing. The interior surface is polished to Ra ≤ 0.6 μm with no dead corners, meeting the food-grade sanitary requirements applicable to commercial beer fermentation. The Pickled and Passivated finish provides long-term corrosion resistance for the SUS304 stainless steel shell.

Factory Pressure Tested, Documented, and Commissioned Before Delivery
Every unit undergoes a full factory quality verification sequence: jacket water and gas leak testing at 30 psi for 1 hour and 3.6 bar / 37.5 psi for 40 hours, interior polish verification, and complete system commissioning. All test records are documented and delivered with the tank as part of ZR BREW’s standard quality assurance package. All valves and fittings are included in the delivery scope.

10BBL Fermentation Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What type of brewery is the 10BBL fermentation tank designed for?

    The ZR BREW 10BBL fermentation tank is designed for commercial craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs operating at a standard 10-barrel production scale. At approximately 1170 litres effective volume, this unit is well-suited to facilities producing between 3 and 7 batches per week for taproom service, regional distribution, or contract brewing. It can also be used as an expansion vessel in larger operations that run multiple fermenters in parallel to increase total weekly output.

  • Is the 10BBL barrel format compatible with international buyers outside North America?

    Yes. While the BBL (barrel) unit is primarily used in North American craft brewing markets, ZR BREW provides full metric equivalent data for all international buyers. 10 BBL equates to approximately 1170 litres or 11.7 HL, which aligns with the microbrewery production range in Europe, Australia, and other international markets. Buyers can request metric-labelled documentation and metric-dimensioned drawings for their facility planning.

  • Can the configuration of this fermenter be customized?

    Yes. ZR BREW manufactures all fermenters to order, including the 10 BBL model. Buyers can specify leg height, discharge port position, fitting locations, manhole orientation (side or top), interior polish level (2B, Pickled and Passivated, or Mirror), insulation thickness, and glycol jacket coverage area. 2D and 3D facility layout drawings are available to verify that the final tank dimensions are compatible with your floor plan, ceiling height, and drainage arrangement.

  • What cooling system is required to operate this tank?

    This fermenter uses a glycol water cooling circuit connected to the dimple plate jacket on the cone and sidewall. A dedicated glycol chiller supplying chilled glycol at the required flow rate and setpoint temperature must be installed separately. ZR BREW can recommend and supply a matched glycol cooling system sized for your total installed fermentation volume. Contact our team with your tank count and target fermentation temperature range for a system specification.

  • How is the tank cleaned between batches in a commercial brewery environment?

    This 10 BBL fermenter is designed for full CIP compatibility without internal disassembly. The TC-connected CIP arm with a 360° rotating spray ball delivers cleaning solution across the full internal surface, including the dome, sidewall, cone, and the area around the manhole seal. The Ra ≤ 0.6 μm polished interior with no dead corners ensures consistent cleaning results for both manual CIP carts and automated multi-tank CIP systems. ZR BREW supplies CIP systems as a compatible accessory for complete brewery setups.

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