COMMERCIAL BREWING EQUIPMENT

Commercial Brewing Equipment

High-quality commercial brewing equipment is obviously the key point of any sales-centric brewery. Requirements include:
Stability – commercial beer brewing equipment that is level to the ground surface, and securely installed for long-term production.
Flexibility – a commercial brewery that can be expanded in size or increased in volume. Commercial beer brewing systems must also adapt easily to semi or full automation.
Reliability – quality brewing equipment must perform at a consistently high standard, producing the recipe exactly while functioning as durable and trustworthy.

These features require premium quality commercial brewery production equipment. Commercial breweries expand their premises and outputs all the time, as well as experiment with new beer recipes and techniques. When commercial breweries do this, they need to ensure they have access to cutting edge brewery technology: YoLong Brewtech.

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Our commercial brewery equipment and automated brewing system are manufactured to the strictest, highest international standards in the world. It is essential that a commercial brewery operates within budget, and that means flawless beer recipe delivery and high functioning equipment every time.

Premium quality equipment and supplies are required when a commercial brewery needs to expand the current brewery facilities or extend operations to another site. When a new division or different site location are planned, commercial brewers need a specialist in brewery design, manufacture, transport, and installation to undertake the commission.

Any commercial brewery equipment manufacturer must be able to complete the production job on time and within budget. Another key aspect is the brewery equipment manufacturer’s customization capabilities, especially for mid-scale systems and breweries that require a commercial brewery system to match certain characteristics of the building, budget, brewing techniques, and automation updates or expansions.

YoLong Commercial Brewery Equipment in North America, Australia & Europe

Why is YoLong Industrial the Preferred Commercial Brewery Equipment Supplier in North America, Australia & Europe?

YoLong Industrial has been in the Top Three APAC commercial brewing equipment fabricators for many years now. It is a great achievement when one considers APAC high standards and criteria.

YoLong is the preferred supplier and manufacturer of the Brewers Association, BFBi, and Independent Brewers Association: we are the name that comes to mind for all your macrobrewery and commercial brewery equipment requirements (volumes greater than 6 million barrels per year).

YoLong Industrial recognizes that the beer-making process is an art. It takes time, perseverance, and more than a bit of experimentation to discover that perfect beer flavor. When the brewmaster has found the right mix and beer flavor profile, they need excellent commercial brewery equipment to be able to replicate it over and over again. This ensures the brewery delivers the same high-quality product to the consumer with every batch.

Microbrewery vs. Macrobrewery: Key Differences

YoLong Industries understands that all beer production, outside non-distributed home brews, is commercial beer. It is only a matter of volume that differentiates between a microbrewery (less than 6 million barrels per year) and a macrobrewery (greater than 6 million barrels per year). There are many beverage companies that produce and distribute commercial beer products and a range of craft beers as well.

Aspect	Microbrewery	Macrobrewery
Production Volume	Less than 6 million barrels per year	More than 6 million barrels per year
Equipment Size	Smaller-scale brewing systems	Large-scale, industrial brewing systems
Sales Price Point	Often sold at a higher price per unit due to artisanal nature	Lower price point due to mass production and economies of scale
Level of Automation	Lower degree of automation; more hands-on processes	High degree of automation for consistent, large-scale output
Product Range	May include experimental or seasonal craft beers	Broad commercial beer lines; some offer craft-style beers as well

YoLong Commercial Brewery Cases

Australia

North America

Brewery X LLC
Clifford Brewing Co
Hall & Hound Brewing

Europe

Reset Brewery
Attic Brewing
Mister B Brewery

Others

Want to Know How to Expand Your Brewery and Buy Commercial Brewery Equipment?

What are commercial brewing startup costs?

If you want to budget commercial brewery equipment costs, we can help you focus on the main items you will need to purchase in order to achieve maximum output in the minimum amount of time.

Every detail must be reviewed and finalized based on the different characteristics of the individual brewery. Additionally, different design details will affect the total cost, especially relative to the level of automation desired.

The first step in the commercial beer production process is creating malt from barley. The grains are steeped in a malt handling system for one to two days, and then cooled in humid air conditions in order for germination to occur over the next 3 – 7 days.

The grains are then dried out in a kiln for up to one week, with a following rest period of 3 weeks. This is when the barley grain becomes malt. Depending on how much grain you are dealing with, the size of the malt handling system will correlate to it.

YoLong designs and produces commercial malt handling systems for a range of budgets and uses; one size does not fit every commercial brewery setup. Please contact us if you need help gauging which size malt handling system is best for your setup.

Individual setups and commercial brewery equipment for distillers and brewers has to be treated on a unique case by case basis. Using a repurposed malt handling system is never advisable; trace residue and microscopic debris could impact the flavor profile of your end product. A new malt handling system must be commissioned and designed for your individual requirements and within your established budget.

If you want a malt handling system that has been designed to go the distance, factoring this vital piece of equipment into your budget and inventory is essential.

The equipment and investment required to set up a craft beer bar can be expensive. Customers need to weigh their budget and equipment quality to ensure long-term return on investment.

YoLong custom brewhouse equipment ranges from 20bbl up to the greatest volume size commercial vessels available, customized to your specifications. Malt developed in a custom malt handling system is best positioned close to the brewhouse, because that is where the malt is added to brewhouse mash tuns, (as many as the production volume requires: 3,4, and 5 vessel configurations). The mash is subsequently heated for two to three hours.

After the heating process, the malt passes into the lauter tun. It is here that the malt grains are processed and the mix converts into a liquid called wort. The wort is sieved by the lauter tun before the mix passes into the wort kettle, where it is boiled.

During this process, the wort separates out from the grain over 2 – 4 hours. The grain residue is not left to waste: as part of YoLong’s commitment to sustainability, the grain is recycled and sent to local farmers to feed their cattle.

The wort is now ready to be placed into fermentation vessel cellar tanks that range in size from 20bbl to 200bbl, depending on the production volume required by the commercial brewery.

These vessels can hold hundreds of thousands of litres/gallons of liquid. The fermentation process takes between 18 to 28 days. Having more cellar tanks means increased production across the board.

The wort is now ready to be placed into fermentation vessel cellar tanks that range in size from 20bbl to 200bbl, depending on the production volume required by the commercial brewery.

These vessels can hold hundreds of thousands of litres/gallons of liquid. The fermentation process takes between 18 to 28 days. Having more cellar tanks means increased production across the board.

Commercial breweries deal with huge volumes of product every day. In addition to this, the area and the equipment have to reach the highest standards of hygiene + efficiency. No one understands this process better than YoLong Industrial.

We design, manufacture, and install fully automated brewing systems for commercial CIP (Cleaning In Place) stations that clean the interior surfaces without the need for disassembly.

The interior of all tanks, pipes, and vessels are cleaned automatically without manual labor. This is a major labor and cost-efficient commercial equipment to install. Because the brewing vessels, pipes, and packaging equipment are closed systems, frequent cleaning is necessary to maintain the chemical and microbiological quality of the beer.

YoLong Industrial presents an automatic cleaning process that is extremely comprehensive and elaborate. This provides your commercial brewery with sufficient energy control, running costs, time management, and product consistency.

Commercial yeast propagation equipment produced by YoLong Industrial is engineered to produce ideal yeast propagation under the most sterile conditions. This is an essential component of the beer production process.

A commercial yeast propagation system plays a critical role in how the beer end product will taste, its quality, and how easily the mix can be filtered. Choosing the correct strain of yeast, propagating healthy yeast cells, and utilizing the surplus yeast is possible with a YoLong commercial custom automated yeast propagation system.

The hop storm is the ultimate hop delivery system. Brewers are forever reinventing the palate of how beer should taste, and therefore, the mechanisms through which hops are added to the beer are changing all the time as well.

When hops are added to the mix after the boil, they contribute a far more aromatic flavor. There are many names for the different hop delivery systems used by commercial brewers today. But they all add up to a fragrant, less bitter beer product that is helping change the profile of modern beer tastes.

The flow and thermal energy measurements for the commercial beer brewing process are necessary in both the cold process areas and the brewery. This equipment carries out systematic checks on every installed component and measures the process’s performance and inspection parameters.

Commercial portable pumps and flowmeters are indispensable tools to optimize water consumption and thermal energy.

Beer Filtration Commercial Equipment and Supplies

YoLong Industrial produces state of the art energy devices that enable the recycling of thermal energy during the brewing process. This can save on energy costs and the use of government funded power sources, as well as contributing to the sustainability of commercial beer production.

Utility optimization in the commercial brewery process is based on modern energy-integration methodology. It’s best for the commercial brewery and the environment. Lowering the carbon footprint of the beer-making process is constantly being improved upon at YoLong.

While commercial beer is fermenting, the interim period can be utilized for other tasks: commercial beer production continues.

Bottles must be prepared to receive the final beer product. YoLong Industrial commercial bottle washer and filler line can process between 40,000 to 45,000 bottles per hour. That is sufficient to fulfill the production needs of any commercial brewery.

Both bottles and kegs are inspected for quality and cleanliness by a bottle inspector or a PVI machine. They are picked up and sent back if they do not meet the production health and safety parameters. YoLong commercial grade machines are part of the automation of this system.

When the bottles are ready, and the beer has fermented to perfection, the last steps in a commercial brewery beer production line is to label the bottles. Over 1,500 bottles can be labeled every minute. 3 checks take place concurrently:

Bottle contents fill height is correct
Labels are straight
The bottle caps are checked for attachment security and fastness

Now the only thing left is to pack the beer into crates and load them into the transport trucks, awaiting delivery to the eager distributors and consumers all over the world.

How to choose the Right Commercial Brewing Equipment?

Scale of Production

The size of your brewing operation will determine the size and capacity of the equipment you need. Brewhouses are typically sized in terms of barrels (1 barrel = 31 US gallons), with systems ranging from 1-barrel nano-breweries to 50-barrel production facilities.

Budget

Commercial brewing equipment can be a significant investment, so it’s essential to set a realistic budget. Prices vary depending on the size, quality, and complexity of the equipment. Be sure to factor in not only the initial cost of the equipment but also installation costs, ongoing maintenance, and any future expansions.

Space Constraints

Consider the available space in your brewery when selecting equipment. Make sure there is enough room for your brewhouse, fermentation tanks, bright beer tanks, and other essential components, as well as adequate space for workers to move around comfortably and safely.

Flexibility and Customization

Choose equipment that offers flexibility and customization options to accommodate your unique brewing needs and future growth. Look for modular systems that can be easily expanded or reconfigured as your production needs evolve.

Energy Efficiency

Energy-efficient brewing equipment can help reduce your utility costs and lower your environmental footprint. Look for energy-efficient heat exchangers, pumps, and other components to minimize energy consumption.

Automation and Control Systems

Modern commercial brewing equipment often includes advanced automation and control systems, which can help streamline the brewing process, improve consistency, and reduce the risk of human error. Determine the level of automation that suits your needs and budget.

Equipment Manufacturer

Choose a reputable equipment manufacturer with a proven track record in the brewing industry. Look for companies that offer excellent customer support, warranties, and after-sales service to ensure you get the most out of your investment.