
2000L Four-vessel / Five-vessel / Six-vessel Brewhouse
Craft Brewing Power at Scale
The 2000L Multi-Vessel Brewhouse System is designed for breweries aiming to achieve professional-grade brewing performance, consistent output, and scalable production. With customizable four-vessel, five-vessel, and six-vessel brewhouse configurations, Tonsen helps craft breweries evolve into industrial-level producers without compromising on quality, flexibility, or control.
Whether you are expanding a regional craft brand, operating a contract brewing facility, or launching a new high-capacity craft beer line, this system offers the technical foundation for brewing success.
2000L Multi-Vessel Brewhouse System — Four / Five / Six Vessel Craft Beer Equipment
Why Choose a 2000L Multi-Vessel Brewhouse?
Batch Volume: 2000 liters per batch (approx. 17 BBL)
Daily Capacity: Up to 6+ brews/day
Precision Brewing: Accurate mash temps, optimal lautering, consistent boil, and effective trub separation
Automation Options: Fully automated (PLC + touchscreen), semi-automated, or manual control systems
Material Quality: Food-grade SUS304/SUS316L stainless steel, fully welded, pressure-tested, and CIP-ready
System Configurations
Four-Vessel Brewhouse (2000L)
Includes: Mash Tun, Lauter Tun, Boil Kettle, and Whirlpool
Ideal for breweries looking for efficient, separate brewing stages. The four-vessel system enables continuous brewing, improves wort clarity, and reduces batch interference.
Key Benefits:
Faster transitions between brew stages
Separate whirlpool for clear wort
Efficient batch scheduling and sanitation
3–5 batches/day capability
Best For:
Craft breweries producing multiple styles
Brewpubs scaling up
Export-oriented brands
Five-Vessel Brewhouse (2000L)
Includes: Mash Mixer, Lauter Tun, Boil Kettle, Whirlpool, Hot Liquor Tank (HLT)
An optimized layout that increases throughput and allows parallel brewing steps. The HLT provides pre-heated water to save heating time and maximize efficiency.
Key Benefits:
Up to 5–6 batches/day
Pre-heated strike/sparge water
Reduced downtime between brews
Integrated CIP and steam recovery options
Best For:
Contract brewers
Mid-size production breweries
Breweries with packaging lines
Six-Vessel Brewhouse (2000L)
Includes: Mash Mixer, Lauter Tun, Holding Tank, Boil Kettle, Whirlpool, Hot Liquor Tank (HLT)
Designed for continuous brewing operations, the holding tank ensures smooth transfer of wort between stages without any delay. This is ideal for breweries targeting 24/7 production.
Key Benefits:
6+ batches/day with zero bottlenecks
Fully automated SCADA-ready system
Modular piping layout customized to facility
Designed for multi-recipe, high-volume output
Best For:
National craft beer brands
OEM beer manufacturing facilities
Breweries scaling to 10,000–20,000L/day
Core Advantages Across All Configurations
Sanitary Welding & Piping: Tri-clamp connections, easy maintenance, and hygiene compliance
Steam, Electric or Direct Fire Heating Options
Process Control: Siemens/Omron PLCs, recipe memory, touchscreen panels
CIP-Integrated Design: Clean-in-place ports, tank spray balls, and cleaning loops
Global Certifications: CE, UL (optional), ISO9001, and food-grade compliance
Applications & Use Scenarios
Craft breweries scaling operations
Regional production centers
Breweries with automated bottling or kegging lines
Contract brewing services for third-party brands
Multi-brand brewing facilities handling 5–15 recipes weekly
Why Tonsen Brewing Equipment?
Global Expertise: 3000+ breweries across 50+ countries
Turnkey Brewing Solutions: From brewhouse to fermenters, glycol chilling, CIP systems, and packaging
Custom Engineering Support: Facility layout design, piping diagrams, utility planning
After-Sales Service: Remote commissioning, operator training, lifetime technical support
Scalable Systems: Designed to grow with your brewing business
FAQs
Q: What’s the difference between the four, five, and six-vessel systems?
A: The main difference lies in brewing speed and process separation. The more vessels, the more tasks can be performed simultaneously—cutting downtime and increasing daily brew capacity.
Q: How many brews per day can a 2000L system handle?
A: Four-vessel: 3–5 brews/day. Five-vessel: 5–6 brews/day. Six-vessel: Up to 6+ continuous brews/day.
Q: Can this system be fully automated?
A: Yes. Tonsen offers full automation with PLC, HMI, and optional SCADA for data logging and remote monitoring.
Q: What utilities are required?
A: Steam (or electric/gas), water, compressed air, glycol cooling. Tonsen provides full utility layout assistance.
Q: What’s the delivery time?
A: Normally 60–80 days for full system production, testing, and shipping.