Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this brewhouse system expandable?

Yes! You can scale to a four-vessel configuration or link it with larger fermenters.

Q2: How many brews can I make per day?

Typically 2–3 brews/day are achievable depending on your setup and staffing.

Q3: Can I integrate this with my existing fermentation line?

Absolutely. We provide custom layout design to fit your existing facility and tanks.

Q4: Can I use this for kombucha or tea fermentation?

Yes. It’s food-grade, acid-resistant, and ideal for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic brewing.

Q5: Can I order custom branding or different colors?

Yes. We offer OEM services including logo etching, custom color tanks, and control interface branding.

Why Choose Tonsen Brewing?

With 15+ years of experience in brewery equipment manufacturing, Tonsen is your trusted partner for:

• Turnkey brewery system integration

• OEM and custom tank branding

• Global compliance (CE, UL, ISO, PED)

• Multilingual after-sales support

• Factory-direct pricing and lifetime consultation

Core Features

• Batch Capacity: 500 liters per brew (~4.3 BBL)

• Material: SUS304 food-grade stainless steel

• Control System: Touchscreen PLC, Siemens components

• Insulation: Polyurethane or rock wool for thermal retention

• Heating Options: Steam (recommended), electric, or gas

• Cleaning: CIP integrated with stainless rotary spray balls

• Piping & Valves: Sanitary, tri-clamp, with butterfly valves

• Automation: Programmable recipes, temperature hold, alarms

Compatibility Beyond Beer

Tonsen’s brewhouses aren’t just for beer. This system is also compatible with:

• Cider production

• Cold brew or hot tea concentrates

• Kombucha or tea-based alcoholic beverages

• RTD (ready-to-drink) fermentation-based drinks

Applications

This three-vessel 500L system is widely adopted by:

• Startup craft breweries

• Hotel or pub breweries

• Beverage research labs

• Kombucha, cider, and tea fermentation producers

• Culinary schools or brewing academies

• Export-oriented small beverage brands

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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