Precision-engineered for ambitious start-ups, brewpubs, and recipe development. Our compact, commercial-grade nano and pilot brewing systems turn your craft beer vision into reality.
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A small batch brewery system, often referred to as a nano brewing system or pilot system, is a professional-grade brewing setup designed for production volumes between 50 liters and 1000 liters (10HL) per batch. Unlike amateur homebrew kits, these systems are constructed from premium 304 stainless steel and feature the same advanced temperature controls, sanitary fittings, and efficiency as large-scale industrial equipment. They are the perfect solution for producing high-quality craft beer in limited spaces, making them ideal for commercial launch, exclusive taproom offerings, or rigorous recipe testing.
Built with premium 304 stainless steel, automated laser welding, and 0.2-0.4µm mirror polishing, ensuring sanitary conditions and longevity.
Intelligently designed footprint to maximize production capacity in restricted areas, perfect for leased properties or restaurant corners.
Equipped with advanced PID or semi-automatic PLC control panels for exact temperature management during mashing and fermentation.
Engineered for future growth. Easily expand your capacity by adding more fermentation tanks to your existing brewhouse as demand increases.
2-Vessel (Mash/Lauter Tun + Kettle/Whirlpool)
Electric
Semi-automatic PID
Recipe testing, pilot brewing, advanced homebrewers.
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2-Vessel or 3-Vessel Configurations
Electric or Direct Fire
Semi-automatic or PLC options
Start-up microbreweries, small taprooms, restaurants.
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3-Vessel (Mash Tun + Lauter Tun + Kettle/Whirlpool)
Steam or Direct Fire
Advanced PLC Touchscreen
Growing craft breweries, medium-sized brewpubs.
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A complete small batch brewing solution. Here is what is included in our compact brewery system packages.
| System Component | Description |
| Milling Unit | Compact malt mill with adjustable rollers for optimal crush and extract efficiency. |
| Brewhouse System | Customized 2 or 3 vessel configurations (50L-10HL) with high-efficiency heating. |
| Fermentation System | Dimple-jacketed, insulated conical fermenters with sanitary sample valves and PRVs. |
| Cooling System | Perfectly sized glycol chiller and insulated ice water tank for precise temperature control. |
| CIP Cleaning System | Portable Clean-In-Place cart for rigorous, commercial-standard sanitation. |
| Control System | User-friendly PID or PLC panels for managing temperatures, pumps, and rakes. |
•Start-up Microbreweries: The perfect, low-risk foundation to launch your commercial craft beer brand.
•Brewpubs & Restaurants: Brew exclusive, fresh beer directly on-site to attract patrons and increase profit margins.
•Pilot Brewing Facilities: Essential for larger breweries to test new recipes and ingredients without interrupting main production lines.
•Educational Institutions: Excellent for university fermentation science programs and professional brewing training courses.
For systems 500L and under, electric heating or direct fire are often the most practical and cost-effective choices due to lower initial setup costs. Steam heating becomes highly efficient and is generally recommended for systems approaching 10HL (1000L) or larger, though it can be implemented on smaller systems if desired.
A complete 5HL turnkey system, including the brewhouse, fermenters, cooling, and milling, typically requires a minimum of 50 to 80 square meters (500 to 850 square feet) of dedicated floor space. This depends heavily on the layout and ceiling height of your venue.
While upgrading the core brewhouse vessels (mash/kettle) is difficult, our systems are designed with scalability in mind. You can easily increase your overall production volume by adding more or larger fermentation tanks to your existing setup as your sales grow.
Dedicated production lines for copper and stainless steel distillery equipment in Shandong, China.
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.
An electric 500L brewhouse typically requires a 3-phase industrial power supply. The exact voltage and amperage will depend on your local grid and the specific heating elements used, which our engineers will customize for your location.
Absolutely. For small batch systems, we provide detailed manuals, P&ID diagrams, and comprehensive online video support. If requested, we can also send an engineer for on-site installation and commissioning.
The typical manufacturing lead time for a custom 10HL turnkey brewery system is between 45 to 60 days, depending on the complexity of the design and our current production schedule. We will provide a precise timeline during the quotation phase.
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