CIP systems for brewery
CIP systems (Clean in Place) are revolutionizing the way equipment in the food and beverage industry. To produce high-quality, safe, and reliable beer, a clean and hygienic environment must throughout the brewing process. For breweries, CIP systems are to clean product contact surfaces , and with high quality. CIP systems enable speed and consistency through automated processes and high-quality cleaning through system monitoring.


CIP in a brewery is a cleaning process used to clean the interior surfaces of tanks, pipes, and other equipment used in beer production without disassembling the equipment. The process involves circulating a cleaning solution through the equipment, followed by rinsing and disinfecting to ensure all surfaces are free of contaminants, residue, and bacteria. The design of these systems may vary based on the intended application, industry, and factory standards. They can be portable or stationary, and can even have many tanks. While they may differ in many ways, they are always constructed the same and have similar functional parts. Modern CIP systems can and programmed to operate according to specific cleaning protocols, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring consistent results.
Why are CIP systems important for breweries?
Time and efficiency improvements
The increased efficiency that a CIP system brings to brewery operations is one of its key benefits. Manual cleaning procedures take a long time and are labor intensive. CIP systems cut this necessity and allow breweries to focus on other important responsibilities. Increased productivity, reduced downtime and faster turnaround between batches are all benefits of this time-saving feature.
Thorough cleaning
The CIP system ensures thorough, consistent cleaning throughout the brewery. The system uses designated cleaning cycles and meticulous procedures to effectively remove contaminants and residues. The quality and flavor of the beer are maintained through this consistency, which reduces the possibility of human error and ensures every piece of equipment is cleaned to the same high standards.
Reduce chemical and water use
Another advantage of a CIP system is its effectiveness on water and chemical usage. CIP systems reduce water consumption and the need for cleaning agents by simplifying cleaning procedures. To further improve sustainability and efficiency, these systems often use cutting-edge technology such as flow meters and sensors to watch and regulate water and chemical usage.
Reduce contamination risk
If there is the possibility of contamination during the brewing process, the brewery can suffer serious consequences. CIP systems are critical to reducing this risk by ensuring adequate cleaning and disinfection. The CIP system eliminates organic matter, bacteria, and yeast, creating a clean environment that prevents the formation of harmful bacteria. This extends the life of your brewing equipment while protecting the integrity of your beer.
PARAMETERS
Simple operation, working security, high efficiency
Multi CIP supply and return
Deeply cleaning and sterilization for better quality product
Compact design for space saving
Saving energy and water
Fully automation for labor saving and non- operation error
Automated CIP Brewery System will be equipped with instruments, control panels, and other equipment required for the normal operation of the CIP system. The number of CIP tanks can be designed according to the customer’s CIP process, and each tank contains the following components:
One (1) Fresh Rinse Tank
One (1) CIP Recovery Tank
One (1) Acid/Flex Tank
One (1) Caustic Tank
One (1) Sterilizer Tank
Brewery Application Case
Frequently Questions
CO2 recovery involves capturing and reusing carbon dioxide produced during brewing, reducing costs, lowering emissions, and enhancing sustainability.
Yes, CO2 recovery systems can be scaled to fit the needs of small breweries, offering tailored solutions that integrate seamlessly with their operations.
CO2 recovery reduces emissions, helping breweries comply with strict environmental regulations and avoid potential fines or penalties.
For this first brew you’ll need:
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- A beer kit.
- A fermenting bucket.
- An airlock.
- A tap or siphon.
- A bottle stick.
- A long stirrer.
- Caps and a capper and some means to clean and sanitise your equipment.
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As for our quality, all our raw materials used are stainless steel 304 or 316 material, the plate is all perfect 3mm and 2mm, some manufacturers with low prices, but they are 2.7mm.
Our factory have strict quality control and process inspection & testing system to make sure you get the quality you expect and delivery on time. Each of our orders shipment will have 5 inspection steps and the inspection record from materials in checking, production process, jacket pressure testing by water and air, finished product inspection and 48 hours water testing, equipment packing and loading inspection, finished product to the delivery and packing process, etc. Every of our tank will have the data plate with the pressure testing record and serial numbers to track. Testing 12hours with air and water, jacket testing pressure is 5Bar, internal shell testing pressure is 4Bar, and before packing we will also have 48hours water testing, which all these testing record will show on our data late with the tanks shipping.
Also for packing and shipping, we also have our strict standards, the shipping department will work out the checking list and pack them in wooden box, you will receive a checking list with everything we shipped.
The 10-barrel brewing system is equipped with heating methods, including electric, steam, and gas heating. HGMC also offers a variety of turnkey control methods.
The cost of a 10 BBL brewhouse chamber may vary depending on the function and specification of the glycosylation chamber. A basic, entry-level 10 BBL brewhouse chamber costs about $75,000, while more advanced high-end models can cost as much as $200,000.
Some factors that affect the cost of a 10BBL brewhouse chamber include the type of brewhouse chamber (e.g. electric, gas, or steam combustion), the type of brewing process (e.g. batch or continuous), the level of automation, and the type of finishing equipment (malting plant, granary, wort cooler, etc.).
By providing a consistent and pure source of CO2, recovery systems ensure uniform carbonation and flavor, leading to better-quality beer.
CO2 recovery significantly reduces a brewery’s carbon footprint by capturing and reusing CO2, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
Yes, the long-term savings on CO2 purchases, potential tax incentives, and increased customer loyalty make CO2 recovery a sound financial investment
We are manufacture of brewhouse in 2 vessel, 3 vessel and 4 vessel configurations and provide commercial brewery from 1HL to 500HL sizes for a wide range brewery needs.
This is not a question that can be answered very accurately, because every brewery has different requirements. If your brewery is too small, your space will be crowded. If your space is too large, you will waste a lot of money on startup costs and the space will not be well utilized. But we can provide you with some tips: 3BBL~5BBL brewery equipment needs about 300~500 square feet, and 7BBL~15BBL brewery equipment needs about 550~1200 square feet. Of course, if you need relatively accurate numbers, welcome to leave us a message.
Let’s take a common designed 10BBL beer equipment system as example,the list of the brewing system as below:
10BBL Mash/lauter tun
10BBL Kettle/Whirlpool tun steam heated
20BBL Hot water tank
3m3 wort pump and hot water pump
Stainless steel 304 wort pipes
10m2 plate heat exchanger
Operation platform
4 pieces 10BBL fermentation tanks
Glycol water tank
Chiller
Cooling pipes and valves
CIP unit
Control cabinet with semi automatic control system
This complete 10BBL beer equipment cost is around 75,000$-200,000$,there also also some factors affect the 10BBL beer equipment cost such as the valves and pipes which need to be designed as per your brewing requirements and brewery site floor plan,the steam boiler price and other special requirements from you.
The 10bbl brewhouse combination type.There are 10BBL 2-vessel brewhouse,10BBL 3-vessel brewhouse,10BBL 4-vessel brewhouse,10BBL 5-vessel brewhouse…each type of the brewhouse price has big difference
The 10bbl fermenter quantity you need.As we all the know,the more you need,the more you need to pay.If you don’t have enough money to buy the full quantity of the fermenters,we suggest you buy a couple of them at the first stage,when your brewery growing up,you can add them in the future.
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