What system size?
Work backward from annual volume, brewing workload, fermentation time, floor area and ceiling height.
Use the brewery size calculator →How to Choose the Right Brewing Equipment for Your Brewery
Brewery equipment planning
Get help choosing the right brewing system.
Turn your production target, building, utilities, budget and growth plan into a practical equipment path. BREWHA can help you compare system sizes, identify facility constraints and plan what your brewery needs beyond the core brewing system.
Start with the operating plan
Choose brewery equipment around the beer you intend to sell.
Buying brewing equipment can feel overwhelming when you are moving from homebrewing to commercial production, opening a nano brewery or microbrewery, adding beer to a restaurant, or expanding an existing operation. The right choice depends on more than nominal batch size.
BREWHA’s patented BIAC® system combines mashing, boiling, fermentation, conditioning and serving functions around a compact electric brewing platform. A removable Mash Colander® can be shared among compatible 5-in-1 Fermentors, allowing fermentation capacity to be added as demand develops.
BREWHA has helped hundreds of customers evaluate brewing systems and installations. We can help you turn early assumptions into a clearer equipment, space and utility plan—but final building, code and trade requirements must be confirmed with qualified local professionals.
- Target annual saleable volume
- Batch size and brew frequency
- Fermentation cycle and tank count
- Available floor area and ceiling height
- Electrical, water, drainage and cooling
- Serving, packaging and distribution plans
- Startup budget and staged expansion
Free brewery planning tools
Answer the next important question before you invest.
What will startup cost?
Estimate equipment, utilities, construction, licensing, serving, financing and working capital.
Build a startup budget →Will it fit?
Test equipment placement, working clearances, utility zones, support areas and future expansion.
Plan the brewery layout →Can the plan pay back?
Model production, sales mix, operating expenses, debt service, break-even volume and ROI.
Use the brewery ROI calculator →These tools provide preliminary planning estimates—not quotes, engineering drawings, financial advice or guarantees. Replace default assumptions with current local information and verify the final plan independently.
Choose your path
Start at the scale that matches the work ahead.
Home and pilot brewing systems
For serious homebrewing, recipe development, education and pilot production, compare compact 40 L and 60 L BIAC systems.
Commercial brewing systems
Compare 1.5, 3, 5, 7 and 15 BBL BIAC configurations for nano breweries, taprooms, brewpubs and production breweries.
Research before ordering
Compare the process, specifications and real installations.
Understand the system
Compare BREWHA’s integrated 5-in-1 approach with the equipment flow of a conventional brewery.
Confirm technical requirements
Review working volumes, vessel dimensions, lifting clearance, pressure ratings, electrical service and water needs.
Learn from brewery owners
See how BREWHA customers adapted their equipment to different buildings, sales models and brewery concepts.
Prepare for a useful conversation
What should you tell BREWHA about your project?
The more context you provide, the more useful the initial equipment recommendation can be. You do not need every answer before contacting us, but these details help narrow the options:
- Your location, project stage and target opening or expansion date
- Expected annual beer sales and preferred batch size
- Number of beers, fermentation time and intended serving method
- Available room dimensions, ceiling height and access
- Available electrical service, water, drainage and cooling
- Taproom, restaurant, packaging or distribution plans
- Budget range and the capacity you may add later
Common questions
Brewery equipment planning FAQ
What size brewing system do I need?
Begin with realistic annual saleable volume, then compare the brew sessions, fermentor count and tank-cycle time required at each batch size. Floor area, ceiling height, labor and utilities can rule out a system even when its production capacity appears sufficient. Use the brewery system size calculator for an initial comparison.
What equipment does a complete brewery need?
The production core is only part of the project. Depending on the brewery, you may also need chilling, water treatment, drainage, steam management, lifting equipment, cleaning equipment, ingredient storage, serving or packaging equipment and suitable utilities. Confirm the complete list before comparing total project costs.
Can BREWHA equipment expand as production grows?
A complete BIAC system begins with a Mash Colander and a compatible 5-in-1 Fermentor. Additional compatible fermentors can add fermentation capacity while continuing to use the shared brewing components, subject to practical brew-day, cooling, utility, labor and packaging limits.
Can a BREWHA system fit in a small building?
Possibly. A compact brewing platform can preserve floor space, but the building still needs suitable access, ceiling and lifting clearance, utilities, drainage, cooling, ventilation or steam management, safe working space and local approvals. Use the brewery layout planner before committing to a lease or buildout.
Should I request a quote before I know the exact system size?
Yes. Share the information you have and identify what is still uncertain. BREWHA can help compare practical starting configurations; final equipment, freight, installation and facility requirements should be confirmed before ordering.
Victoria, British Columbia
See BREWHA equipment in person.
Prospective customers are welcome to arrange a visit to BREWHA Equipment Co. in Victoria, BC to discuss system operation, installation and project requirements.
Victoria International Airport is approximately a 20-minute drive from the warehouse. The Victoria Clipper also offers passenger ferry service from downtown Seattle. Please contact BREWHA before making travel arrangements.
Talk with BREWHA
Bring us your brewery plan—even if it is still taking shape.
For an itemized commercial brewery proposal, use the project quote form. For general product, support or visit questions, use the contact form below or contact BREWHA directly.
Nathan Janz, Owner and President
BREWHA Equipment Co.
3154 Delta Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 1A7, Canada
1-844-309-5080 · brewing@brewha.com