Standard Configuration: Two-Container Brewery System

Container One: 40ft High Cube (HQ) Container

This container houses the core brewing system, built around an electric two-vessel, 400-liter brewhouse.

Brewhouse Configuration:

  • Vessel 1: Mash/Lauter Tun (Combined)
    • Equipped with a 2.2kW rake for mash mixing and spent grain removal (reverse direction).
    • Includes a wort grant with a sight level gauge for better control during lautering and protection of the wort pump.
  • Vessel 2: Brew Kettle/Whirlpool (Combined)
    • Electric coil heating system (28kW).
    • Fitted with a level gauge and a steam condensing exhaust to reduce internal humidity.

Water Mixing and Flow Control:

  • German-made IFM flowmeter allows precise water delivery to both the mash tun and brew kettle.

Hot Water Tank:

  • 800-liter tank with an electric coil at the base, supporting the brewhouse with hot liquor.

Heat Exchange & Wort Aeration:

  • A two-stage heat exchanger (using mains water and glycol) rapidly cools the wort post-boil.
  • Inline wort aeration device included.
  • A dedicated hop strainer (cleanable and isolatable) is placed before the heat exchanger to prevent clogging during wort transfer.

Fermentation Tanks:

  • Four 800-liter fermenters with cooling jackets for temperature control.
  • Two brews are required to fill one tank.
  • Total annual brewing capacity is ~49,333 liters (43,166 liters after factoring a 10% loss).
    • Based on a 50/50 mix: lager (30-day cycle) and ale (21-day cycle).
    • Conservative estimate—modern methods can reduce lager time to 18 days.
  • Fermenters have 1,000-liter total capacity and include:
    • Pig tails for sampling.
    • Side manways (due to height constraints).
    • Hop ports for dry hopping.

Glycol Cooling System:

  • 1,000-liter glycol tank located inside the container.
  • Chiller/compressor (R404A refrigerant) should be installed on top of the container for ventilation and noise control.

Control Cabinet:

  • Centralised Siemens PLC touchscreen controls all brewhouse pumps, rake, heating, and fermentation tank temperature regulation.
  • All pumps feature VFD speed control.

Other Features:

  • Movable platform for mash/kettle access.
  • CIP cart with VFD-controlled pump for FV cleaning.
  • Container is pre-fitted with drainage and flooring.
  • Equipment comes fully installed with all internal piping.
  • Water and electrical connections to be completed by the customer, with support available.

Container Two: 20ft General Purpose (GP) Container

This secondary container includes:

Utilities and Processing:

  • Floor drain installed.
  • Malt mill and single-head keg washer (up to 40 kegs/hour).
  • Space for an air compressor (not included, but can be provided if requested—required for keg washer).

Storage and Flexibility:

  • Functions as a warehouse for malt, kegs, or other supplies.
  • Can optionally be installed on top of the 40ft container, allowing for an integrated malt delivery system—available upon request.

Additional Accessories Included:

  • 3 x 3-meter beer hoses with tri-clamp ferrules
  • 3 x 5-meter beer hoses with tri-clamp ferrules
  • CO₂ hose with FV connectors
  • Spare sample valve
  • Various 1.5” tri-clamp fittings (sight glass, T-pieces, butterfly valves)

Final Notes

This is a plug-and-play brewery system, designed for rapid deployment. Once connected to water and electricity, you’re ready to brew.

If additional components (e.g., a tubular heat exchanger) or configuration changes are required for specific beer styles, we’re happy to discuss customisations.

For further information or inquiries, please get in touch at brew@epcmholdings.com