SDET proudly supplied a complete 5HL (500L) microbrewery system to a discerning Japanese client トコシエ醸造株式会社, designed to meet the highest international standards of brewing quality, efficiency, and sanitation. Tailored for pub or taproom operations, this compact yet powerful brewery setup enables consistent 500L batches of craft beer with full control over every stage of the brewing process.
Project Overview
- Brewery Capacity: 5HL per brew
- Brewhouse System Type: 2-Vessel Brewhouse (Mash/Lauter Tun + Kettle/Whirlpool)
- Application: On-site brewing for pub and craft beer production
- Location: Japan
Included Systems & Equipment
Malt Milling System
- 300kg/h Malt Miller – Precise grist preparation for efficient mash efficiency.
- 300kg/h Flexible Auger System – Smooth, dust-free malt transport to the mash tun.
Brewhouse System
- 5HL 2-Vessel Brewhouse – Seamlessly integrated mash/lauter tun and kettle/whirlpool.
- 1000L Hot Water Tank with Pump– For continuous hot liquor supply.
Fermentation System
- 8 x 500L Fermentation Vessels – Pressure-rated unitanks with spunding valves, level indicators, and carbonation stones.
- 1 x 500L Open Fermentation Tank – Traditional fermentation under atmospheric conditions.
Glycol Cooling System
- 1 x 500L Glycol Water Tank – Maintains fermentation temperatures precisely.
- 1 x 1000L Cold Water Tank with Pump – For heat exchange and temperature control.
- 1 x 5HP Glycol Chiller – Efficient and quiet cooling operation.
CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) System
100L Dual-Tank CIP Cart – Includes a 100L caustic tank and a 100L disinfection tank for full cleaning cycles.
Control System
Control Panels: SUS304 brewhouse and fermentation control systems.
Additional Brewing Tools
- Labeling Equipment: Semi-automatic labeling machine with integrated coding system.
- Dry Hopping: 100L Hop Cannon for efficient dry hop dosing.
- Yeast Propagation: Yeast Brinker 30L
- Compressed Air System: 300L/min air compressor to support pneumatic components.
- Packaging Systems: 1-head semi-automatic keg washer &1-head canning line for on-site beer packaging
- Beer Kegs: 300 x 15L US-style kegs with S-type spears.
5HL Brewery Details
If you’re planning to launch or upgrade your own microbrewery or brewpub, SDET provides turnkey brewing systems from 200L to 5000L, tailored to your local market needs. Contact us today for customized layout, specifications, and pricing.
