Mash and lauter
Brew inside the removable Mash Colander, then raise it to drain the wort.
Small Brewery Equipment
Start a brewery with less equipment, less space, and less complexity.
BREWHA’s patented BIAC® brewing system helps small breweries, nano breweries, brewpubs, pilot breweries, and startup breweries produce excellent beer with a compact 5-in-1 brewing platform.
- Engineered in Canada
- Used in 15+ countries
- Financing available
- Lifetime support for original owners
Mash
Boil
Ferment
Brite
Serve
The BIAC® model
One brewing platform. A simpler path from first batch to growth.
A complete BIAC® system pairs one removable Mash Colander with one 5-in-1 Fermentor. The insert handles mashing and lautering, then the same vessel handles boiling, fermentation, conditioning, carbonation, and serving.
Remove the grain
Lift out and empty the Mash Colander. The wort remains in the 5-in-1 vessel.
Finish in one vessel
Boil, ferment, condition, carbonate, and serve without transferring between dedicated tanks.
Expand gradually
Move the same Mash Colander to another 5-in-1 Fermentor and add capacity as demand grows.
Start complete:
1 Mash Colander + 1 5-in-1 vessel
Grow modularly:
Add 5-in-1 Fermentors—not another complete brewhouse.
Choose your system
Match brewing capacity to your sales plan.
These are practical starting points, not rigid rules. Your ideal configuration also depends on fermentation time, brew frequency, ceiling height, utilities, and planned expansion.
1.5 BBL
Pilot brewery · Small taproom
Commercial entry point
For recipe development, hospitality venues, tasting rooms, and compact commercial starts.
From $25,020.00 View 1.5 BBL system 3 BBL Nano brewery · Taproom Up to 51 BBL/year with one included vesselA strong starting point for small taprooms and breweries building local demand.
From $32,328.00 View 3 BBL system Most popular size 5 BBL Brewpub · Restaurant Hospitality-scale productionFor brewpubs and restaurants producing a meaningful share of beer on site.
From $36,552.00 View 5 BBL system 7 BBL Growing brewery Higher-volume modular productionFor established taprooms and small breweries planning more fermentation capacity.
From $45,487.00 View 7 BBL systemWhy small breweries consider BREWHA
Reduce equipment duplication where it matters most.
BREWHA’s published comparisons estimate meaningful savings versus a conventional multi-vessel layout. Actual results depend on configuration, building, utilities, labor, and production schedule.
Lower capital cost
Published estimate based on fewer vessels and a simpler installation.
Smaller brewhouse footprint
Published estimate for the brewing area compared with a conventional layout.
Shorter brew day
Published estimate resulting from fewer transfers, setup steps, and cleaning tasks.
Water-to-beer ratio
Published process estimate of fewer than two pints of water per pint of beer.
| Planning factor | Conventional layout | BREWHA BIAC® |
|---|---|---|
| Core vessels | Dedicated mash, boil, fermentation, and often brite vessels | Removable Mash Colander plus a 5-in-1 vessel |
| Transfers | Product moves between several process vessels | Core process remains in one vessel after lautering |
| Expansion | May require more tanks, controls, piping, or brewhouse capacity | Add 5-in-1 Fermentors and reuse the Mash Colander |
| Best fit | High-throughput or specialized production layouts | Startups, nano breweries, brewpubs, pilots, and space-constrained projects |
| Important tradeoff | A low brewhouse can fit under a low ceiling | Lifting the Mash Colander out of the 5-in-1 fermenter requires a higher ceiling |
Estimates are based on BREWHA’s published system comparison. Ask a brewing specialist to model your proposed layout and production schedule. Review the full BREWHA comparison.
60+
brews completed before the customer review was written
Customer story
A brewery designed around limited floor space.
“The BREWHA system is perfect for novice brewers because it is so simple both to install and to brew with.”
A bicycle shop with a microbrewery and taproom selected two 1.5 BBL systems because space was limited. After more than 60 brews, the owner reported reliable equipment, responsive support, strong beer sales, and plans to increase capacity.
— Ellis Johnson, verified BREWHA customer
Read more brewery storiesPlan before you purchase
The tank is only one part of your brewery.
A good equipment plan should account for the building and operating model around it.
Space and ceiling height
Confirm vessel clearance, Mash Colander lifting height, drainage, and service access.
Electrical supply
Match voltage, phase, amperage, controls, and licensed installation to the selected system.
Cooling and utilities
Plan chilling capacity, water supply, ventilation, steam management, and waste handling.
Production schedule
Model fermentation time, brew frequency, annual output, serving method, and future vessel additions.
Free brewery planning help
Get a system recommendation for your space and production goals.
Share a few project details and a BREWHA specialist can help compare system sizes, expected output, utility needs, expansion paths, and likely fit.
- System-size recommendation
- Space and ceiling-height review
- Electrical and cooling considerations
- Expansion and fermentation planning
Common questions
Small brewery equipment FAQ
Still deciding? These are the questions most likely to affect system fit.
What is included in a complete BIAC® Brewing System?
A complete system pairs one 5-in-1 Fermentor with one removable Mash Colander and the components listed on the selected product page. Confirm the exact included hardware before ordering because packages and options can vary by size.
Do I need a Mash Colander for every fermentor?
No. The expansion model is based on reusing one Mash Colander with additional same-size 5-in-1 Fermentors. The insert is moved after mashing and lautering while the previous batch continues in its vessel.
Which commercial system size should I choose?
Choose based on sales volume, brew frequency, fermentation duration, available space, ceiling height, utilities, and expansion plans. BREWHA’s current commercial product range includes 1.5, 3, 5, and 7 BBL systems, plus smaller pilot systems.
Can beer really be served from the same vessel?
Yes. The pressure-rated conical vessel can be used for fermentation, conditioning, carbonation, and serving. You can also transfer finished beer to kegs when that better suits your operating model.
What building requirements should I check?
Confirm electrical service, cooling capacity, water, drainage, ventilation or steam management, floor loading, sanitation surfaces, ceiling clearance, local permits, and access for delivery and installation. Review the BREWHA Specifications Page for utility requirements, dimensions, vessel weights, and installation planning information.
Is a single-vessel system right for every brewery?
No system is ideal for every production model. A conventional brewhouse may be preferable when very high throughput is the priority or there are very low ceilings. BREWHA is especially compelling when footprint, simplicity, staged growth, and fewer transfers matter most.