KIWL 1000 L Two Vessel Brewhouse with Hot Liquor Tank
The smallest configuration that still includes a dedicated hot liquor tank, so strike water is always ready and a brew day does not wait on heating.
Key Specifications
| Batch size | 1,000 L per batch |
|---|---|
| Vessel configuration | 2 (mash/lauter tun + kettle/whirlpool) + 1,000 L HLT |
| Heating | Electric 36 kW or steam 0.3 t/h |
| Material | 304 stainless, brushed finish |
| Brews per day | 2-3 per day |
| Footprint | 18 m2 including HLT |
Why include an HLT at this size
On a two-vessel 1,000 L system the kettle is also the hot liquor source, which means strike water for tomorrow's brew can only be heated after today's cast-out. A separate 1,000 L HLT removes that sequencing constraint and is what allows three brews a day instead of two.
Where the 36 kW goes
Electric 36 kW heats 1,000 L from 15 to 78 degrees C in roughly 100 minutes. If your tariff has a demand charge, steam is often cheaper at this size because the boiler can be sized to the average rather than the peak.
Typical Applications
- Breweries planning around a 1,000 batch — At 2-3 per day the brewhouse delivers roughly 5,000 hl of finished beer per year on a five-day week, which sets the cellar and packaging requirement downstream.
- Sites with 18 of available floor space — The 2 (mash/lauter tun + kettle/whirlpool) + 1,000 L HLT layout fits within 18 m2 including HLT, and the vessel arrangement determines how much of that space must stay clear for cleaning access.
- Plants committed to electric heating — Electric 36 kW or steam 0.3 t/h is the practical choice here: it removes the boiler room below 2,000 L per batch, while larger sizes recover the cost of steam through faster ramp rates and tighter control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the HLT be added later?
Yes, but the frame and piping layout should be specified at order. Adding an HLT to a delivered two-vessel skid means re-piping the water manifold.
Is 1,000 L enough to start a taproom?
It covers roughly 500-1,200 hl per year at two to three brews a week, which is the typical taproom plus local wholesale range.
What is included with the 1,000 configuration?
The supply covers the 2 (mash/lauter tun + kettle/whirlpool) + 1,000 L HLT set, interconnecting sanitary piping, the control panel and CIP routing, with Electric 36 kW or steam 0.3 t/h as specified. Cellar tanks, packaging and building works are separate scope, so the plant can be sized to your own distribution plan rather than a fixed package.
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