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Brewing System

Medium Brewery 800L (5brl system)

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Vessel Size

5 barrels, 810 litres

Approx Brewlength

750 litres to 800 litres per batch dependent on ABV (about 17, 18 or 19 Firkins per batch)

Approx Alcohol By Volume

2.5% to 6.0%

Brews per Week

Two as standard (1500 litres to 1600 litres), more possible with purchase of additional FV's

Material of Construction

Stainless Steel Vessels, heat exchanger, product pipework, food grade seals

Standard Number of Vessels

Five; Hot Liquor Tank, Mash Vessel, Combined Copper/Hopback, 2 Fermentation Vessels, plus pump/pipe/Hx unit and chiller (can ship on 6 pallets or in container)

Hot Liquor Tank

Yes, 3KW with dedicated pump. Hot water can also made in Copper / Brew Kettle

Malt Mill

None, uses pre-crushed Malt

Mash Vessel

one, upto 125 kg grist, rotating sparge arms

Copper / Brew Kettle

one, 18 KW

Heat Exchanger

one plate heat exchanger

Pumps

Two interchangeable; one stainless steel hygienic wort/beer/CIP pump, one stainless steel hygienic hot liquor/sparge pump

Hygiene

 Integrated Cleaning In Place (CIP) at 80 degrees celsius (cleaning and equipment pasteurisation)

Pipework

Stainless steel 22mm diameter, food grade CIP return /racking hose

Fittings

RJT Hygenic standard

Valves

Sanitary Hygenic Butterfly valves for product

Hygenic Welds

ground smooth internally (where necessary)

Fermentation Vessels

Two Hygenic Stainless Steel FV's as standard, with yeast separation device. More can be added to upgrade capacity.

Refrigeration

one unit to chill FV's

Manual

Supplied, see separate home page link for details

Diagram

Click this link

Recipe Formulation

Standard recipes and Guidance given

Brewing Tables

Dip tables, ABV table, Saccharometer correction Table

Standard Finish

Silver Utility, (insulation equivalent to 55mm polystyrene to shell)

Brew Day

About 8 to 10 hours

Fermentation Cycle

7 days is typical at 20 to 25 degrees celcius

Upgradeable

Yes, by purchase of additional Fermentation Vessels

Power requirement

Electricity, 415/220v ac, 3 phase phase (see modifications for other options), single phase also possible on 100amp supply

Beer Colours

All standard types, including, pale, light, dark, black and red beers

Standard Carbohydrate Sources

Barley Malt, Ale Malt, Lager Malt, Coloured Malts, Wheat, Oats, Maize Grits, Brewing Sugars

Hops

All Varieties as whole hops or Type 100 pellets (whirlpool modification needed for type 90 pellets)

Typical Beer Types

Cask Beers, Real Ales, Bottle Conditioned Ales (BCA)

Filtration

None, optional Purchase for filtered beers

Maturation

Typically matured in cask or bottle in UK, Maturation vessels optional extra

Optional Modifications

Alternative power eg 110vac 3 phase (eg USA), gas (mains or tank), Cosmetic cladding, Whirpool modification for pellet hops, mash modification for temperature program mashing, kettle condenser to reduce odour/steam emissions

Water requirement

22mm mains water, flow rate greater than 25 litres per minute, temperature less than 15 degree celsius, or purchase cold water storage tanks and booster pump

Lead Time

8 Weeks approx

Number Built (upto 2006)

6

Ship to

UK, Europe, Worldwide at cost

Price

Request "Microbrewery FAQ.doc" by email

Delivery

At Cost, usually hired vehicle to UK or Europe, Freight Worldwide

Installation

Can be self installed, or optional cost service

Training

optional 2 weeks on site recommended, alternative use manual and 3 day moonstone course

Maintenance

Designed for low and self maintenance

Ongoing Support

Master Brewer and MBA, usually by Fax and Email subject to terms of business