Hello there, this is a question naire I like to send out to people, who ask for help on a brewing project. I know you’re not asking for help specifically. But thought it might help you if you’re looking to open a brewery.
Many find this document useful; helping them lock in some of their plans. It also gives me a basic understanding of the scope of the project. So, I can make better recommendations for equipment.
1. What type of beer styles will you be brewing, and what’s the plato of the wort?
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2. How many batches you brew per time?
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3. What type of brewery are you planning to be? Brewpub, production brewery…etc.
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4. How big is your planned brewhouse?
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5. How many FV’s (or unitanks) do you plan for and what sizes?
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6. How many vessels do you want for your brewhouse? 2, 3 or 4 vessel system?
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7. Do you have a location already? Is so what size area has been allotted for the brewing space? Plus, what ceiling height do you have?
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8. What auxiliary equipment do you want? Keg washer, hop back or hop cannon etc.
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9. Are you looking at any automation for your brewhouse, like having a touchscreen, inline flow meters and automatic water mixing and volumes?
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10. Do you need a grain delivery system (mostly used in system 1,200L and up)?
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11. Are you planning to package your beer, if so, what’s your preferred packaging option (can or bottle)?
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12. Do you have a budget in mind for this project?
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These are the basic questions giving me a good idea what you’re looking for equipment wise. It helps me make better recommendations.
If you can’t answer all these questions, it’s fine. Thanks for your time, and have a good day.
Cheers
Post time: Feb-13-2023