How much does a 20 bbl brewing system cost?
Before you get an accurate offer of the 20bbl brewing system,you must know what brewery configuration you need,because the whole 20bbl brewing system is customized design and produced. Below is some points which can affect the cost brewing system:
The control level of the 20bbl brewing system,automatic control or semi-automatic control? We will put the suitable valves and control elements according to the control level,and the cost will affect the whole 20bbl brewing system price.
The 20bbl brewhouse combination. You can chose 20bbl 2-vessel brewing system,20bbl 3-vessel brewing system,20bbl 4-vessel brewing system.Meanwhile,there is hot water tank,cold water tank and wort storage tanks for you option.If you add rice or maize when you brewery,a cereal cooking tun is necessary.
The quantity and the size of the fermenters.For the 20bbl brewing system,you can chose 20bbl fermenters,40bbl fermenters and 60bbl fermenters.It depends how many batches you brew per day. For same beer brewing production yield,the bigger fermenters,the lower cost will be.
The brewery accessories you need.You can buy the accessories in your local market,such as the steam generator,the chiller,water treatment device and air compressor..if you want us to match them,we can make them for you,that's no problem,just the price of the whole 20bbl brewing system is different.
Other special requirements needed.When you have special requirements on the 20bbl brewing system,the cost will be changed.
A common 20bbl brewing system cost is around 70,000＄-150,000＄，but if you want to learn more about the 20bbl brewing system cost,you can send us inquiry with your requirements on it,our sales engineer can send you an professional proposal with brewery startup costs spreadsheet for your reference.
Below is some investment suggestions for those who have plan to start their craft beer business.
The 20 barrel brewing system is a mid-scale beer production solution for small to mid-sized brewing businesses. Brewing systems of this size typically include mash/lauter tanks, fermentation tanks, cooling equipment, packaging equipment and other auxiliary equipment. The following is an analysis of the cost required to build a 20-barrel brewing system brewery from the perspective of an equipment manufacturer.
20bbl brewhouse system:
The mashing/lauter tank of the 20-barrel brewing system is a key component used to mix the ground barley with hot water and to carry out the mashing and lautering process. A typical 20-barrel mash/lauter tun is made of stainless steel and is equipped with temperature control, agitation and filtration systems. Its dimensions are approximately 2.2 meters in diameter, 3.0 meters in height, and weigh approximately 1,500 kilograms. Prices typically range from $12,000 to $18,000.
20bbl fermentation system:
Fermenters are used to control the fermentation process that turns wort into beer. In a 20bbl brewery equipment system, multiple fermenters are usually required and configured according to demand. A typical 20-barrel fermenter is made of stainless steel with temperature control, pressure relief and cleaning systems. A typical 20-barrel fermenter measures approximately 2.2m in diameter, 3.5m in height and weighs approximately 2000kg. The price range is usually between $6,000 and $60,000.
Cooling equipment:
The cooling equipment of the 20bbl brewery plant is used to cool down the wort and control the fermentation temperature. Typically a cooling tower or cooling coil system is used. The size and price of cooling equipment varies depending on the supplier and specification, but typically ranges from $8,000 to $15,000.
Packaging Equipment:
Packaging equipment is used to filter, fill and package beer. The 20bbl brewery plant is usually equipped with a semi-automatic packaging line, including filters, semi-automatic filling machines, manual labeling machines and manual sealing machines and other equipment. The size and degree of automation of these devices varies according to needs. As an example, semi-automated packaging equipment for a 20-barrel brewing system costs about $20,000.
When building a brewery with a 20bbl beer equipment system, in addition to equipment costs, other costs need to be considered, such as rental or purchase costs of buildings and facilities, installation and commissioning costs, costs of purchasing raw materials, transportation costs, marketing costs, and Staff salaries and operating costs, etc.
Let's analyze a concrete example:
Assuming a beer equipment manufacturer provides equipment for the construction of a new 20bbl brewing system, the following are the specific data and cost estimates they provided:
20bbl brewhouse system: They provide a stainless steel 20 barrel mash/lauter tank measuring 2.2 meters in diameter by 3.0 meters in height and weighing approximately 1500 kg. The saccharification/lauter tank is equipped with temperature control system, stirring device and filtration system, and the price is 15,000 US dollars.
20bbl Fermenters: To control the fermentation process, they offer multiple stainless steel 20-barrel fermenters. Each fermenter measures 2.2 meters in diameter, 3.5 meters in height and weighs approximately 2,000 kilograms. Each fermenter with temperature control, pressure relief and cleaning system costs $20,000.
Cooling equipment: They provide a cooling tower system to cool the wort and control the fermentation temperature. The price of this cooling device is $10,000.
Packaging equipment: They provide a set of semi-automatic packaging equipment, including filters, semi-automatic filling machines, manual labeling machines and manual sealing machines. The price of the set is $20,000.
Assume that in terms of other costs, a brewery building a 20-barrel brewing system needs to consider building rental costs of $5,000/month, installation and commissioning costs of $10,000, raw material costs of $5,000/batch, and transportation costs of $5,000. Marketing costs are $2,000/month, and staff salaries and operating costs are $10,000/month.
Summarize:
The costs required to build a brewery with a 20bbl brewing system can be summarized as follows:
Equipment cost:
20bbl brewhouse : $15,000
20bbl Fermentation Tank: $20,000
Cooling equipment: $10,000
Packaging equipment: $20,000
Other fee:
Building rental fee: $5,000/month
Installation and commissioning cost: $6,000
Shipping Fee: $5000
Marketing fee: $2000/month
Staff salaries and operating costs: $10,000/month
Total other expenses:
Building lease fee: $5,000/month x 12 months = $60,000
Installation and commissioning cost: $10,000
Raw material cost: $5,000/batch x 2 batches x 12 months = $120,000
Shipping Fee: $5000
Marketing expenses: $2,000/month x 12 months = $24,000
Staff salaries and operating costs: $10,000/month x 12 months = $120,000
Total: $333,000
Total investment cost: Total Equipment Cost + Total Other Expenses = $65,000 + $333,000 = $398,000
Monthly sales revenue: beer sales price per barrel x brewing volume per batch x 2 batches = $100/barrel x 20 barrels/batch x 2 batches = $4000
Assuming 12 months of operation per year, then the annual sales revenue is: monthly sales revenue x 12 months = $4,000/month x 12 months = $48,000
Profit: Annual Sales Revenue - Annual Investment Cost = $48,000 - $398,000 = -$35,000
Other suggestions
Investment suggestions: small beer equipment mainly refers to micro beer equipment and craft beer equipment used in hotels, bars, restaurants and microbreweries. The fermentation tank is mainly 500L and 1000L. The number of fermentation tanks in the early stage can be reduced to about 6. It is relatively easy to expand production and add fermentation tanks in the later stage.
The investment and construction of small and medium-sized breweries is also based on the construction by stages. In this way, the pressure of initial capital investment and market sales is relatively small. After the production is stable and the market is expanded, prepare for expansion.
The above data is for reference only, and the actual cost and profitability may vary due to different regions, market demands and business strategies. In this example, due to high investment costs, annual sales revenue cannot cover all investment costs, resulting in negative profits. Therefore, breweries need to take steps to increase sales or reduce costs in order to be profitable. It should be noted that the above strategies are just some examples, and specific strategies should be customized according to the market environment, competition situation and enterprise goals. At the same time, the brewing industry is a highly competitive market, and success requires continuous efforts, market insight and innovative spirit. Regularly assessing business conditions and making adjustments is key to ensuring long-term profitability.
The price of each user is different. Our beer equipment experts will design and give a specific budget according to the specific situation of each customer. Please contact our experts.
If you are considering entering the brewing beer or craft beer industry. Whether it is investing in bars,breweries, restaurants, or small and medium-sized breweries, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the requirements for beer brewing technology and equipment technology configuration. If you have any questions, please communicate with professionals and manufacturers in detail. Shandong SENMO Machinery Co., Ltd., as a professional beer equipment production service provider, provides you with professional technical consultation in the early stage, and carries out equipment design, production, installation, commissioning and other services according to the requirements of beer brewing technology.
