Brewery Construction and Design Guide – Technical Specifications
Production Areas
Main Processing Zones
| Area | Size (m²/hL) | Height (m) | Floor Load (kN/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse | 0.8-1.0 | 6.0-8.0 | 15-20 |
| Fermentation | 0.6-0.8 | 7.0-9.0 | 20-25 |
| Bright Beer | 0.4-0.6 | 6.0-7.0 | 15-20 |
| Packaging | 1.0-1.2 | 5.0-6.0 | 10-15 |
| Storage | 0.5-0.7 | 5.0-6.0 | 15-20 |
Equipment Specifications
Brewhouse Equipment
| Component | Capacity | Power (kW) | Steam (kg/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash Tun | 20-50 hL | 5-8 | 500-800 |
| Lauter Tun | 20-50 hL | 3-5 | N/A |
| Kettle | 25-55 hL | 10-15 | 1000-1500 |
| Whirlpool | 25-55 hL | 3-5 | N/A |
| Heat Exchanger | 25-55 hL/hr | 2-3 | 200-300 |
Fermentation/Storage
| Vessel Type | Volume (hL) | Cooling (kW) | Pressure Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| FV Unitank | 100-200 | 15-20 | 2.5 bar |
| Bright Tank | 100-200 | 10-15 | 3.0 bar |
| Serving Tank | 10-20 | 2-3 | 2.0 bar |
| CIP Tank | 50-100 | N/A | Atmospheric |
| Water Tank | 200-300 | N/A | Atmospheric |
Utility Requirements
Process Systems
| Utility | Consumption/hL | Peak Load | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | 100-150 kg | 2000 kg/hr | N/A |
| Cooling | 80-100 kWh | 200 kW | Ice bank |
| Water | 5-7 hL | 30 hL/hr | 24 hours |
| Compressed Air | 50-70 m³ | 150 m³/hr | Receiver |
| CO₂ Recovery | 3-4 kg | 20 kg/hr | Storage tank |
Electrical Load Distribution
| Area | Load (kW) | Backup | Power Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse | 100-150 | Optional | 0.85 |
| Cellar | 150-200 | Essential | 0.88 |
| Packaging | 80-120 | Optional | 0.86 |
| Utilities | 200-250 | Essential | 0.90 |
| HVAC | 50-75 | Partial | 0.85 |
Floor Specifications
Surface Requirements
| Area | Material | Load Rating | Chemical Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse | Epoxy | 20 kN/m² | High acid |
| Cellar | Polyurethane | 25 kN/m² | High caustic |
| Packaging | Epoxy | 15 kN/m² | Medium |
| Storage | Sealed concrete | 20 kN/m² | Medium |
| Loading | Heavy duty concrete | 30 kN/m² | Low |
Drainage Systems
Process Waste
| Type | Capacity | Material | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Drains | 100-150 L/min | Stainless steel | 2% |
| Floor Drains | 50-75 L/min | Stainless steel | 1.5% |
| Trench Drains | 200-300 L/min | Polymer concrete | 1% |
| Effluent Pit | 5000-10000 L | Concrete | N/A |
Construction Costs (USD)
Production Facility
| Component | Cost/hL Capacity | % of Total | Life Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Shell | 1000-1500 | 25-30% | 30 years |
| Process Equipment | 2000-3000 | 40-45% | 15-20 years |
| Utilities | 800-1200 | 15-20% | 10-15 years |
| Controls | 400-600 | 10-15% | 7-10 years |
Equipment Investment
| System | Cost Range | Installation | Annual Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse | 500K-1M | 15-20% | 3-5% |
| Fermentation | 400-800K | 10-15% | 2-4% |
| Packaging | 300-600K | 12-18% | 4-6% |
| Utilities | 200-400K | 20-25% | 5-7% |
Environmental Controls
Temperature Requirements
| Area | Temperature (°C) | Humidity (%) | Air Changes/Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse | 20-25 | 60-70 | 8-10 |
| Fermentation | 15-18 | 50-60 | 6-8 |
| Packaging | 18-22 | 50-60 | 10-12 |
| Storage | 10-15 | 45-55 | 4-6 |
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