What Is a Three-vessel Brewhouse?

Unlike two-vessel systems, the three-vessel configuration includes:

• Mash Tun – for starch conversion

• Lauter Tun – for wort separation and clarity

• Boil Kettle/Whirlpool – for hop addition, boil, and trub separation

This allows simultaneous operations, such as mashing and lautering, increasing throughput and enabling double or triple batches per day.

Technical Highlights

• Material: SUS304 or SUS316L food-grade stainless steel

• Heating: Steam jacket, electric elements, or gas burner

• Insulation: Polyurethane layer with polished outer shell

• Controls: Siemens/Schneider PLC touchscreen with auto-temp control

• CIP: Complete in-place cleaning with spray balls

• Construction: Sanitary welds, tri-clamp fittings, integrated platform

Each unit is customizable for layout, output needs, space, and region-specific compliance (CE, UL, PED).

Use Cases

This system is trusted by:

• Urban breweries looking to scale up

• Beverage companies producing both beer and non-beer ferments

• Export-focused OEM clients needing quality assurance

• Brewpubs integrating open-view brewing

• Kombucha or cider producers needing hygienic multi-purpose brewing

What Makes Our System Different?

• Scalable for growth – Add fermenters or expand to 2000L

• Smooth grain out system – for fast cleaning and efficiency

• Recipe memory functions – for repeatability in production

• One-stop support – CAD layout, production flow planning, and spare parts

• Remote support & documentation – SOPs, installation guides, etc.

System Overview

• Vessel Type: Mash Tun, Lauter Tun, Kettle/Whirlpool

• Batch Capacity: 1000 liters (~8.5 barrels per brew)

• Control System: Siemens PLC or PID touchscreen

• Heating Options: Steam (preferred), electric, or direct fire

• Construction: SUS304/316 stainless steel, sanitary-grade

• Cleaning: Full CIP with dual rotary spray balls

• Insulation: Polyurethane jacketed for efficient thermal management

• Automation: Programmable recipes, smart temperature curves

The separate vessels allow parallel brewing, increasing your daily output and improving workflow efficiency.

Key Features

• Advanced Sparging & Filtration – Faster lautering and clearer wort

• Whirlpool Integration – Smooth trub separation, hop utilization

• Customizable Layout – Left/right orientation, platform height, valve placement

• Energy Efficient – Low heat loss, steam jacket optimization

• Modular Scalability – Can connect with 2000L+ fermentation lines

• Certified Compliance – CE, UL, PED, and ISO standards

• Brew Styles Supported: IPA, lager, ale, stout, sour, kombucha, cider, herbal teas

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: Can I use the 1000L brewhouse for cider or kombucha?

Yes, this system is built with sanitary materials and suitable for all fermentation-based drinks.

Q2: What kind of heating is best for this brewhouse?

Steam is preferred for speed and efficiency, but electric or gas is also available.

Q3: Does this system include a heat exchanger?

Yes. A double-stage plate heat exchanger is included for rapid wort cooling.

Q4: Can I run multiple batches in one day?

Absolutely. The three-vessel layout allows double or even triple batching depending on setup.

Q5: Do you provide layout and installation support?

Yes, we offer 3D CAD layout design, facility planning, and remote/on-site installation support.

Applications & Use Cases

• Mid-size commercial breweries

• Brewpubs and restaurants with tap service

• Cider & kombucha producers scaling up

• Academic brewing labs or universities

• R&D departments testing new recipes

This brewhouse is also frequently installed by beverage startups that need versatility between product lines like beer, RTD tea-based drinks, and low-alcohol fermented beverages.

FEATURES

• We plan and design complete breweries, all systems can be designed with the client’s input for a defined process;

• A variety of different vessel combinations and a number of vessels: multifunctional tanks (mash mixer – lauter, kettle – whirlpool), individual process tanks (mash mixer, lauter, boil kettle, whirlpool, hot/cold water tanks);

• Fully piped and wired, including valves and sensors;

• Integrated pump system;

• CIP system: separated CIP for individual tanks to prevent cross product interference;

• Master brew interface control system (touch screen control panel),

• Staircases and platform combine the vessels in a compact unit, perforated and sectional construction of the walk-on surface ensures protection against slipping;

• Automated lautering, automated water mixing

• High quality insulation effect: Rock wool thickness: 80mm

• Beautiful weld and polish: all argon gas protection welding. Polishing precision up to Ra0.6µm

• World's top brands' electronic components: siemens PLC and touch screen, Schneider button of circuit breaker, Airtac electromagnetic valves and other pneumatic parts, etc.

• Good abrasion resistance material: inner-Jacket(SUS304)thickness: 3.0mm; external-Jacket thickness: 2.0mm; seal head thickness: 3.0mm

• Fermentation Unit: standard stainless steel conical cylindrical fermentation tanks; tanks quantity is exactly calculated by fermentation cycle for various beers; all manhole, valves, pressure gauges, fittings etc are included

• Bright Tank Unit: standard stainless steel bright tanks for beer maturation, conditioning, service, carbonation; tanks quantity is exactly calculated for various beers and the function; all manhole, valves, stone, gauges, fittings etc are included

• Cooling Unit: insulated glycol water tank with or without copper coil for glycol liquid holding and mixing; efficiency chillers or refrigerators with fryonto supply cooling energy; sanitary centrifugal pump for glycol water recycle among tanks and heat exchanger; all pipes, fitting, insulation materials are included

• Controlling Unit: electrical controlling cabinet with temperature, on-off controlling for brewhouse; electrical controlling cabinet with temperature, on-off controlling for cooling parts; temperature controller, thermocouple, solenoid valves etc are included; PLC with touch screen panel for special request

Tonsen’s Services

• Comprehensive Value and Quality:

Tonsen not only ensures that customers get value for their money, but also that the equipment they provide meets high quality standards.

• Proper Equipment Sizing and Type:

We have a professional customization service that provides free, professional guidance on choosing the right size and type of equipment to meet your specific brewing needs.

• Reliable Customer Service:

Tonsen has excellent customer service, including prompt responses to inquiries and ongoing support, which is unanimously recognized by customers.

• One-Stop Service:

Tonsen offers a comprehensive service, including everything from initial consultation to installation and maintenance.

• Installation Services:

We have years of experience professionally installing brewing equipment to ensure proper setup and operation.

• Maintenance and After-Sales Support:

We will provide ongoing maintenance services and reliable after-sales support to ensure that there are no problems affecting customer use.

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