15BBL Three Vessel Brewhouse System

A 15BBL mashing system is a brewing setup designed to produce beer on a larger scale, utilizing steam for heating during the mashing process. Here’s a breakdown of what this system typically comprises:

15BBL steam mashing system configuration
Mash Tun:

This vessel is the primary component for mashing, where the process of mixing crushed grains with hot water takes place to convert starches into fermentable sugars.

Equipped with steam jackets or coils for indirect heating using steam, maintaining precise and consistent temperatures throughout the mashing process.

Lauter Tun:

Used for separating the liquid wort (sugary liquid extracted from the mashing process) from the spent grain solids.

Features a false bottom or a lautering screen to allow wort to flow through while retaining the grain husks.

Brew Kettle/Whirlpool:

Functions as the vessel for boiling the wort and performing the whirlpool process.

Usually equipped with a steam jacket for direct steam heating, allowing the wort to reach boiling temperatures.

30BBL Hot Liquor Tank (HLT):

Stores hot water for use in mashing and sparging (rinsing grains to extract remaining sugars).

Might also utilize steam for heating to maintain precise temperatures.

Steam Generator/Boiler:

Produces steam used for heating the vessels in the brewing process. It’s a critical component supplying steam to the steam jackets or coils in the mash tun, kettle, and HLT.

Pumps and Plumbing:

Pumps facilitate the movement of liquids, transferring wort between vessels and controlling flow rates.

Plumbing connects the vessels and components, allowing the flow of liquids and steam.

Control Panel:

Manages and regulates the steam supply, temperature control, and other brewing parameters.

Includes temperature controllers, timers, and safety features for precise and safe brewing operations.

Heat Exchanger:

Cools down the hot wort rapidly by exchanging heat with cold water, preparing it for fermentation.

15BBL/30BBL Fermentation Tanks:

Receives the cooled wort for fermentation.

Usually, larger fermentation vessels capable of holding significant volumes of beer for fermentation.

100L CIP Cleaning System:

Equipment for cleaning and sanitizing brewing vessels and pipes between batches to maintain hygiene and beer quality.

This 15BBL steam mashing system allows breweries to produce beer in larger quantities with precise temperature control facilitated by steam, ensuring consistent and high-quality brews. The system’s design supports efficient mashing, boiling, whirlpooling, fermentation, and cleaning processes inherent in commercial beer production.

We recommend this option for all size breweries if you are able to fit the costs in your budget and the equipment in your space. You get the best heating efficiencies and are able to utilize the steam in other areas of the brewery.