Automated Brewing Plant Expansion for Higher Efficiency and Production
Customer
Sicilian based Rock Brewery is a craft beer manufacturer producing both top fermented and bottom-fermented beers. By merging traditional brewing techniques with contemporary technology, the company has developed a solid reputation for quality, innovation and efficiency, while expanding its footprint in the international market.
Project
Rock Brewery have decided to upgrade their existing 500 litre brewing plant to a 1200 litre automated brewing system. This is to meet the increasing demand for its products and to be able to produce double batches per day.
The goal was to greatly enhance production capacity with improved operational efficiency, product consistency and process automation. The brewery needed a flexible solution to support top-fermented and bottom fermented beer production and provide for future expansion.
Why was this solution unique
The selected brewing solution offered a total bespoke system that met the precise production requirements of the brewery.
The installation consisted of:
- Double heated tanks brewing system
- Recipe management with advanced PLC automation
- Integrated CIP system for efficient cleaning
- Operations compliant with Industry 4.0
- Modular design to grow in the future
- Hygienic construction and user-friendly
- Heat recovery systems that save energy
The solution also provided local technical support and optimized the use of available space and energy resources.
Installation characteristics
The automated brew house consisted of two heated tanks (12 Hl per batch),
- One mashing and separation tank
- One tank for the brewing and whirlpool process
The PLC controlled system can run a complete brewing cycle in about 6 hours, double batches in less than 8 hours, and triple batches during extended shifts.
Additional components were:
- Cold and hot water tanks (25 Hl each)
- Installation of full piping and process pump
- Grain handling system
- Condenser steam
- Double Batch Fermentation
Main Benefits
- Production capacity increased up to 4 times
- Precise automation to recipe and temperature control
- Improved product quality and uniformity
- More rapid and efficient cleaning procedures
- Flexible system for future expansion
- One man operation simple
- Reduced energy consumption with heat recovery
- Faster ROI
Alantech provides advanced industrial process solutions for efficiency, automation and future-ready expansion for the beverage industry.
