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2500L Commercial Brewery Equipment (25HL)

Name: 2500L Commercial Brewery Equipment (25HL)
Brand: METO

2500L Brewery Equipment

Five-Vessel 25HL Commercial Brewing System

METO’s 2500L brewery equipment is a 25HL commercial system built around a five-vessel brewhouse for breweries that need overlapping process steps and multiple brews per day. The project can integrate fermentation and bright beer tanks, service water, glycol cooling, CIP, automation and packaging interfaces. Final capacities are matched to the production schedule and package mix.

Cold Wort: 25 hl
6–8 Brews/Day
Automation: Automatic

Packaging: 2000 BPH
O₂ pickup ≤ 0.03ppm

Project Snapshot

The key design parameters and utilities that define capacity, brewing rhythm, and integration requirements for a 25HL brewhouse system.

Category	Specification
Brew Size (Cold Wort)	25 hl (2500L)
Brews per Day	6–8 batches
Original Gravity (Design)	12° Plato
Malt Charge	500 kg
Heating Rate (Mash)	1.0–1.5 °C/min
Boiling Time	60 min
Evaporation	6–8%
Wort Cooling Time	30 min
Automation Level	Automatic
Utilities	380V 50HZ (customized) • Cold water 2–4°C • Glycol -5°C • Steam demand 0.5 t/h
Bottle Packaging	2000 BPH (330ml/500ml) • Filling 0–4°C • PU 10–25 • O₂ pickup ≤ 0.03ppm

For Engineering Teams

We can provide layout suggestions, utilities lists, and integration notes to reduce on-site commissioning time.

Turnkey Brewery System Architecture

This 2500L brewery equipment package is designed as a complete, scalable production line — minimizing vendor coordination and speeding up commissioning.

Malt Milling & Handling→25HL 5-Vessel Brewhouse→Fermentation Tanks→Bright Beer Tanks→Glycol Cooling→CIP Cleaning→Pipeline Gallery→Bottle Packaging Line

Brewhouse: Mash Tun + Lauter Tank + Pre-run Tank + Kettle + Whirlpool (25HL each) with pumps, 20m² heat exchanger, oxygenation, platform, spent grain conveyor & storage.
Fermentation: 25HL FV × 6 sets + 50HL FV × 10 sets; dimple jackets, PT100 temperature, PRV/safety valve, CIP ball, racking arm, dry hopping port.
Utilities: 60HL hot/cold/RO tanks + 60HL glycol tank; 20HP chillers × 2; insulated cooling loops.
Automation: Wise Brew 3.0 brewhouse/fermentation/CIP/milling control cabinets with recipe management and optional Pro upgrades.
Packaging: 2000BPH bottle line including 3-in-1 filler, tunnel pasteurizer, labeling, laser coder, conveyors with PLC/inverter integration.

25HL 5-Vessel Brewhouse Configuration (Core of the 25HL Brewhouse System)

Built for stable high-throughput brewing, with engineered heating, stirring, lautering, and whirlpool performance to support 6–8 batches/day.

Mash Tun (25HL)

Dimensions: Φ2100 × 3300mm; Total 3800L, Effective 2500L
Inner SUS304 thickness 4mm; Outer SUS304 thickness 2.5mm
Steam heating area: 4.13㎡; 100mm rock wool insulation
PT100 intelligent temperature measurement, centralized display/control
Lower mechanical stirring, reducer ratio 1:29; Motor 4kW; VFD control
Top Φ400 glass manhole with LED light

Lauter Tank (25HL)

Dimensions: Φ2200 × 3300mm; Total 5200L, Effective 2500L
Inner SUS304 thickness 3mm; Outer thickness 2.5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
False bottom: milled sieve plate; 13% opening rate; 0.7mm spacing; with backwash device
Bottom mechanical rake knife with lift up/down; reducer ratio 1:199; Motor 2.2kW; VFD control
Designed to enhance wort filtration and support high-gravity brewing up to 24°P (first wort)
Spent grain discharge supported by pneumatic conveyor transfer system

Pre-run Tank (25HL Temporary Storage)

Dimensions: Φ2100 × 3300mm; Total 3800L, Effective 2500L
Inner SUS304 thickness 3mm; Outer thickness 2.5mm
140° cone bottom; 100mm rock wool insulation
Top Φ400 glass manhole with LED light

Brew Kettle (25HL)

Dimensions: Φ2200 × 3300mm; Total 4500L, Effective 2500L
Inner SUS304 thickness 4mm; Outer thickness 2.5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
Steam heating area: 4.98㎡ (internal heater optional)
PT100 temperature probe; centralized display/control
Optional foam sensor & steam regulating valve for safer boiling control
Internal heater option improves convection, shortens boiling time, enhances wort clarity & stability

Whirlpool Tank (25HL) + Wort Cooling & Transfer

Whirlpool dimensions: Φ2200 × 3300mm; Total 4500L, Effective 2500L
Inner thickness 3mm; lower cone thickness 5mm; 100mm rock wool insulation
Integral die-casting structure improves trub collection and cleaning coverage
Plate heat exchanger: 20m² heat transfer area; single-stage cooling with chilled water
Wort oxygenation device with air filtration + float flow meter
Brewhouse pipeline: SUS304, 100% TIG welding, pneumatic butterfly valves, EPDM gaskets, inline sight glass, IFM flowmeter

Fermentation Tanks & Bright Beer Tanks (Stable, Hygienic, Repeatable)

Conical fermentation tanks built for process consistency: precise temperature control, sanitary construction, validated pressure/leak testing, and clean-in-place coverage.

25HL Fermentation Tank × 6

Effective 25HL; Total 34HL (+25% headspace)
Size: Φ1560 × 3500mm
Inner SUS304 3mm; Outer SUS304 2mm; PU insulation 80mm
Dimple cooling jacket on cone & cylinder; area 6.59㎡
Documented water and pressure testing: 48 hours; tank test 0.2MPa; jacket test 0.4MPa; working pressure < 0.2MPa
Side pressure manhole; PT100 temperature; PRV & safety valve
360° rotating CIP ball; spiral sampling valve; racking arm
Dry hopping port 4″ with solid end cap (isobaric device optional)
Interior polish to 0.4 μm; cleaning & passivation; tri-clamp connections

50HL Fermentation Tank × 10

Effective 50HL; Total 69HL (+25% headspace)
Size: Φ2000 × 4580mm
Inner SUS304 3mm; Outer SUS304 2.5mm; PU insulation 100mm
Dimple cooling jacket on cone & cylinder; area 7.9㎡
Leak/pressure testing: tank 0.2MPa; jacket 0.4MPa; 48-hour documented validation
PT100 temperature, pressure manhole, safety set, CIP ball, sampling, racking arm
Interior polish 0.4 μm; passivated sanitary surfaces

Bright Beer Tank (BBT) 50HL × 2

Effective 50HL; Total 69HL (+25% headspace); Size: Φ2000 × 3700mm
Inner SUS304 3mm; Outer 2.5mm; PU insulation 100mm; dimple jacket area 7.9㎡
Working pressure < 0.2MPa; tank test 0.2MPa; jacket test 0.4MPa
PT100 temperature, PRV/safety valve, sampling valve, 360° cleaning ball
Interior polish 0.4 μm; cleaning & passivation; tri-clamp connections

Utilities: Service Water + Glycol Cooling System

Stable utilities are what keep production predictable. This package includes insulated 60HL water tanks, 60HL glycol tank, and dual 20HP chillers designed for -5°C glycol operation.

60HL Service Water Tanks (Hot / Cold / RO)

Hot water tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; Φ2000 × 3900mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger (steam)
Cold water tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; Φ2000 × 3900mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger (glycol)
RO water tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; SUS304 thickness 3mm; auto fill with liquid level controller
Pumps: hot water pump 10m³/h (2.2kW VFD); cold water pump 8m³/h (4kW); RO pump 5m³/h (4kW)

60HL Glycol Cooling System (Dual 20HP Chillers)

Glycol tank: total 68HL, effective 60HL; Φ2000 × 3900mm; inner 3mm / outer 2mm; PU insulation 100mm; built-in heat exchanger
Glycol mixture: water + alcohol/propylene glycol ratio 3:1; food alcohol (95%) option
Air-cooled chiller 20HP × 2: outlet -5°C; cooling capacity 58.5kW; gross power 20kW; refrigerant R407C; 5″ LCD control; alarms & protections; noise 67dB(A)
Glycol pumps CDMF12-2 × 2: 4kW; flow 12m³/h; lift 18m; VFD control
Cooling loops: PVC insulated piping; pneumatic angle valves; supports included (SS optional)

10HL CIP Cleaning System (Hygiene, Repeatability, Faster Turnaround)

A dedicated CIP station improves product safety and shortens downtime between batches. This configuration supports alkaline, acid, sterile water, and hot water cycles with sanitary pumps and pneumatic valve routing.

Hot alkali tank 10HL: inner 3mm / outer 2mm; steam heating; PU insulation 60mm; PT100; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
Acid tank 10HL: SUS304 thickness 2mm; cone bottom 160°; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
Sterile water tank 10HL: SUS304 thickness 2mm; cone bottom 160°; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
Hot water tank 10HL: inner 3mm / outer 2mm; steam heating; PU insulation 60mm; PT100; 360° rotary CIP ball; passivation; PU level
CIP supply pump × 2: 5m³/h lift 36m, 3kW
CIP return pump × 2: 5m³/h lift 24m, 1.5kW (mobile)
Sanitary pneumatic valves + angle filters; SUS304 piping (Φ51/Φ38)

Automation & Control System (Wise Brew 3.0)

Control systems act as the “brain” of your production line — coordinating recipes, temperatures, pump logic, safety interlocks, and cleaning cycles to reduce labor dependency and keep output predictable.

Brewhouse Control Cabinet (Wise Brew 3.0): Siemens S7-200smart PLC + Siemens modules; 15″ MCGS touchscreen; automatic mashing; recipe management; automatic lautering with constant-speed VFD; remote control via phone/tablet; integrated fermentation control and automatic cleaning capabilities.
Fermentation Control Cabinet: controls pneumatic glycol valves; FV/BBT temperature auto/manual; glycol tank temperature display; glycol pump auto/manual; temperature curves (current & historical) display.
CIP Control Cabinet: independent CIP process control; pump control; temperature display; buzzer alarms.
Milling Control Cabinet: on/off control for conveying, milling, pipe chain conveying.

Optional Upgrade: Wise Brew Pro Version

Auto control of temperature & water quantity for mash feeding/spraying
Continuous kettle liquid level display with overflow alarm and automatic steam cut-off
Automatic wort cooling control
Automatic replenishment for hot/cold water tanks
CIP conductivity online measurement with automatic alkali replenishment

Bottle Packaging Line (2000 BPH, 330ml / 500ml)

A complete beer bottle line designed for low oxygen pickup, stable filling at 0–4°C, and PU-controlled tunnel pasteurization. Suitable for modern craft breweries aiming at consistent packaged beer quality.

Rotary bottle feeding table RG-1: 1500–3000 BPH; Ø1000mm; 0.55kW
3-in-1 beer filling machine YDCG 18-18-6: standard output 300ml 2000BPH; vacuum twice; fixed level filling; safety valve; independent PLC/touchscreen/inverter (Siemens/Mitsubishi); size 2350×2050×2500; power 7kW
Cap feeder YFT-1: 1000–12000 BPH; 0.37kW; 750×800×2850mm
Tunnel pasteurizer YPL-10: PU 10–25 adjustable; total length 10m; 8 temperature zones; speed regulation; independent control cabinet
Bottle dryer YFH-6: 12 air knives; 7.5kW; 1050×700×1600mm
Labeling machine YFT-3: up to 3 labels; accuracy ±1mm; speed 0.1–45m/min
Laser date coder YJ-1010: 20W; marking speed up to 6000mm/s; depth <0.2mm
Conveyor system: standardized SS304 chain box (2–2.5mm); PLC/touchscreen + Danfoss inverter; linkage control; ~60m tentative length

2500L Brewery Equipment Details

Why Choose METO

Relevant tanks and pressure-bearing components are manufactured in food-grade SS304 or SS316 as specified, with sanitary TIG welding, controlled surface finishing, and documented inspection records. All applicable equipment undergoes documented 48-hour water and pressure testing before shipment. CE, UL, and CSA compliance documentation is available for the applicable equipment scope and destination-market requirements. METO also provides layout, utilities, commissioning guidance and long-term expansion support.

Process Understanding

Configuration based on brewing workflows, not generic tank lists.

Custom Engineering

Layouts, utilities lists, and integration notes for your site.

Factory-Direct Manufacturing

Better cost control, faster response, clearer accountability.

Long-Term Support

Training, spare parts guidance, and expansion planning support.

Integrated Brewery Process Checklist

Malt Handling → milling & transfer preparation

Brewhouse → mash/lautering + boil/whirlpool

Cooling & Transfer → heat exchange to fermentation temp

Fermentation → jacketed conical fermenters for stability

Conditioning (Optional) → BBT / maturation

CIP → clean-in-place hygiene standardization

Packaging (Future-ready) → keg/bottle/can integration

Buyer Tip

Choose 25HL when a commercial brewery needs overlapping brewhouse stages, multiple daily brews and an integrated cellar and packaging plan.

Why a 25HL Five-Vessel Brewhouse Improves Throughput

Separating mash, lauter, pre-run, kettle and whirlpool functions allows process steps to overlap and reduces idle time between batches. The daily brew target must still be confirmed against heating capacity, transfer time, cleaning cycles and cellar availability.

Regional Craft Brewery Production

The 2500L brewery system is widely used by independent craft breweries targeting regional beer distribution. With sufficient fermentation tank configuration and semi-automatic control, the system can achieve stable weekly output, consistent recipe replication, and scalable production growth—making it ideal for breweries transitioning from pilot scale to true commercial operation.

Taproom Chains & Brewpub Commercial Supply

For multi-location taprooms or high-volume brewpubs, a 2500L brewhouse provides the production capacity needed to support continuous on-site sales and centralized supply. Steam-heated brewhouse design and efficient fermentation management help maintain fresh beer availability, predictable production rhythm, and optimized labor cost per liter, ensuring sustainable profitability in competitive urban markets.

Small Industrial Brewery & OEM Beer Production

The 2500L configuration is also suitable for entry-level industrial brewing and OEM/contract beer manufacturing, where reliability, repeatability, and future scalability are critical. Its modular design allows integration with bright beer tanks, filtration, and automated packaging lines, enabling breweries to expand toward full commercial distribution without replacing the core brewhouse system.

Verified Commercial Brewery References

VandeStreek Bier (3500L) and Peiping Machine Brewing (5000L) are verified larger commercial references. They demonstrate METO’s cellar, automation and expansion capability and are not presented as 2500L installations.

Case

Peiping Machine Brewing

Location：Beijing, China Project Detail: Peiping Machine Brewing , located in Beijing, China, is a craft beer brand dedicated to delivering premium flavors through traditional

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Case

VandeStreek Bier

Location：The Netherlands Project Detail: Shandong Meto has earned a strong reputation and great relationship with clients in the European market, with the Netherlands being the

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FAQ — 2500L Brewery Equipment (Engineering & Procurement)

Answers for engineering and procurement teams evaluating a 2500L brewery equipment project.

How should annual output be estimated for a 2500L brewery?

Multiply the 25 hl cold wort per brew by brews per day and operating days, then reduce for losses and for cellar capacity, because fermenters usually limit output. For example, two brews a day over 250 days would be 12,500 hl before losses. The design allows 6–8 brews per day, so we match tanks to your actual schedule.

Why choose a five-vessel layout for a 2500L brewery?

A five-vessel brewhouse lets mashing, lautering, boiling and whirlpool steps overlap, so a new brew can start while the previous one is finishing. This is how the design reaches 6–8 brews per day. It costs more and needs more space than three vessels, so it suits high-volume plants.

How should the fermentation cellar be sized for a 2500L brewhouse?

Size the cellar from daily brews and days in tank, with spare capacity for dry-hopping and lagers. Each 2500L brew fills a tank, so a fast schedule needs many fermenters plus bright tanks. Share your annual target and styles and we will plan the tank count.

How much does a 2500L brewery system cost, and what changes the price?

Cost depends on the five-vessel brewhouse, automation, fermenters and bright tanks, steam and utility systems, CIP, packaging line, certification and shipping. We prepare a specific quotation after you send capacity and scope.

Is electric, steam or direct-fire heating better for a 2500L brewhouse?

At this size steam is the usual choice: even heating, fast heating rates, and suitable for large vessels, with a design demand of about 0.5 t/h. It needs a boiler. Electric requires very large power, and direct fire is harder to control. We compare costs for your site.

What power, water and floor space should I prepare for a 2500L brewery?

The reference uses 380V 50Hz (customizable), cold water at 2–4°C, glycol at -5°C and steam at 0.5 t/h. Also plan for drainage, compressed air, ventilation, ceiling height and floor loading. We provide a layout and utilities list.

What glycol chiller capacity does a 2500L brewery need?

Size it for the busiest day: multiple 25 hl tanks cooling together, fermentation heat, losses and about 20% spare. Wort cooling to 30 minutes also draws cold water. We calculate the chiller from your tank list and schedule.

What is the lead time and how is a 2500L brewery shipped?

Lead time follows engineering confirmation, fabrication, factory acceptance and loading, and is stated in your quotation. Large vessels are packed for containers or flat racks, and we can arrange FOB, CIF or DDP. Installation support is available.

Request a 25HL Commercial Brewery Proposal

Provide your target brews per day, beer styles, original gravity, cellar plan, packaging speed, utilities and factory layout. METO will prepare a 25HL process schedule, equipment list, utility calculation and commercial proposal.

Target beer styles & original gravity range (e.g., 12°P baseline)
Daily brews target (e.g., 6–8 batches/day) and annual production plan
Packaging type and capacity (bottle/can; e.g., 2000BPH 330/500ml)
Local utilities: voltage, steam availability, water source, ambient temperature
Factory layout or building dimensions (CAD/PDF preferred)
Local compliance requirements (CE/UL/CSA) and inspection needs

Need packaging soon?

The 2000BPH bottle line is a reference option. Final packaging speed is recalculated from package mix, container size, shift hours and cellar turnover.

Request Your Proposal

Fill in the essentials—our team will respond with a technical proposal.

Tip: Attach layout drawings and utilities list for faster engineering confirmation.