Engineered for growth and regional distribution. Our high-efficiency 12HL-40HL commercial brewing systems deliver the batch consistency, automation, and yield required to scale your craft beer brand.
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A micro craft brewery system (typically ranging from 12HL to 40HL, or roughly 10BBL to 35BBL) is a robust, high-capacity production facility designed for serious commercial output. These systems move beyond the scope of small brewpubs, focusing on maximizing extract efficiency, ensuring strict batch-to-batch consistency, and supporting wider regional distribution (kegging, canning, or bottling). Built for continuous, multi-shift operation, they feature advanced PLC automation, highly efficient steam heating, and optimized vessel configurations to meet the demands of a growing craft beer market.
Optimized vessel geometry and advanced milling/lautering technology maximize extract yield and reduce brewing time per batch.
State-of-the-art PLC automation ensures precise control over mashing temperatures, flow rates, and fermentation profiles.
Flexible 3, 4, or 5-vessel brewhouse designs tailored to your specific brewing techniques, desired output, and building layout.
Standardized steam jacket heating provides rapid, uniform boiling and precise temperature control for large-volume wort production.
3-Vessel (Mash/Lauter Tun + Kettle + Whirlpool)
Steam
Advanced PLC Touchscreen
Expanding brewpubs, new regional microbreweries.
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4-Vessel (Mash Tun + Lauter Tun + Kettle + Whirlpool)
Steam
Fully Automated PLC
High-volume production, multi-batch daily brewing.
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4-vessel commercial brewhouse system.
Steam heating.
Siemens PLC automatic control.
Regional craft breweries and large-scale beer production.
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A complete micro craft brewing solution. Here is what is included in our microbrewery system packages.
| System Component | Description |
| Milling & Handling | High-capacity double-roller mills with flexible augers or grain conveyors. |
| Brewhouse System | 3, 4, or 5 vessel systems (12HL-40HL) with steam jackets and heavy-duty rakes. |
| Fermentation System | Large-capacity, multi-zone dimple-jacketed fermenters and brite beer tanks (BBTs). |
| Cooling System | Industrial-grade glycol chillers and high-volume cold liquor tanks (CLT). |
| CIP System | 2 or 3-vessel automated CIP station for efficient, large-scale sanitation. |
| Control System | Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLC panels with pneumatic valves for semi or full automation. |
•Regional Craft Breweries: Facilities focused on packaging (cans/bottles/kegs) for wide distribution to supermarkets and bars.
•Expanding Breweries: Upgrading from a pilot or nano system to meet surging market demand.
•Large-Scale Brewpubs: High-traffic venues requiring significant on-site production capacity to keep taps flowing.
•Contract Brewing Facilities: Operations producing beer on behalf of other brands, requiring high flexibility and consistency.
For large volumes (1200L and above), steam heating is the most efficient and gentle method. It provides rapid heating rates for a vigorous boil while avoiding the localized scorching (caramelization) that can occur with direct fire or electric elements in large vessels. It also allows for precise temperature control across multiple vessels simultaneously.
A 4-vessel brewhouse (Mash Tun, Lauter Tun, Kettle, Whirlpool) physically separates each stage of the brewing process. This allows brewers to "stack" batches—starting a new mash while the previous batch is boiling. This significantly increases daily production capacity, allowing for 4-6 batches per day compared to 1-2 batches on a 2-vessel system.
For systems of this size, automation is highly recommended. A PLC system ensures strict recipe repeatability, manages complex temperature steps, automates water mixing, and significantly reduces the physical labor and potential for human error, allowing your head brewer to focus on quality and recipe development.
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Standard distillery systems are completed within 45 working days from final drawing confirmation.
All ZR Brew distillery equipment meets international safety and quality standards for export markets.
ZR Brew distillery equipment operates in craft distilleries and commercial plants across six continents.
ZR Brew engineers travel to your location for equipment installation, pipe welding and commissioning.
Free technical support and spare parts sourcing for the entire operational life of your equipment.
Yes. Space constraints are common. Our engineering team provides custom 2D and 3D layout designs to optimize the workflow and fit the specific dimensions and height restrictions of your facility.
Yes, as part of our turnkey solutions, we supply correctly sized, industrial-grade glycol chillers. While we can supply steam boilers, many clients prefer to source the boiler locally to ensure compliance with local pressure vessel regulations and ease of maintenance. We will provide the exact specifications required.
A system of this size requires professional installation. We will dispatch our experienced engineering team to your site to handle the assembly, piping, welding, electrical connections, and final commissioning, ensuring the system is ready for your first brew.
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