Assembly my own brew house

[Corneja Brewer]

Hello brew friends.

For 4 years I have been brewing at 60 L scale, my recipes are consolidated and I feel it is time to sell my product in the market, for that I need permission by my local autoritie, and obviously a plant with all the necessities. My brewhouse is expected to be 5 bbl. So I ask you all. What is better direct fire o heating by steam? And what kind of information can you give me on this matter...

Thanks in advance.

 

[Minbari]

If you are doing 5bbl, direct heat will cost a fortune.

Steam requires a boiler, but will be more efficient.

 

[The Brew Mentor]

Yep, as stated above, the initial cost will be higher, but steam is much more efficient and also your brewhouse will be much cooler than with an open burner.

 

[Donoroto]

And less possibility of burning the building down.

Just go with your eyes open! Brewing beer is the easy part. Running a business is the difficult part.

Do you expect to sell the beer to customers in your own place, or sell it for others to sell?

Thinking of a canning line? Or at least a small canning system so people can take "some" home?

 

[Zambi]

Quite a jump from 60 litre batches to full brew house!

 

[Corneja Brewer]

And less possibility of burning the building down.

Just go with your eyes open! Brewing beer is the easy part. Running a business is the difficult part.

Do you expect to sell the beer to customers in your own place, or sell it for others to sell?

Thinking of a canning line? Or at least a small canning system so people can take "some" home?

I expect sell my own beer and offer to make up others recipes.

A canning line is important, would you recommend some brands?

 

[Donoroto]

I expect sell my own beer and offer to make up others recipes.

A canning line is important, would you recommend some brands?

No experience with canning, sorry. Perhaps some of the professionals here can comment.