{"product_id":"commercial-hot-cold-liquor-tank","title":"Commercial Hot Liquor Tank (HLT) + Cold Liquor Tank (CLT)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne tank for hot brewing water, chilled knockout water—or both.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove brewery efficiency with a versatile, insulated stainless steel liquor tank designed for commercial brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BREWHA Commercial HLT\/CLT can be configured as a \u003cstrong\u003eHot Liquor Tank (HLT)\u003c\/strong\u003e for heating and storing strike and sparge water, a \u003cstrong\u003eCold Liquor Tank (CLT)\u003c\/strong\u003e for storing chilled water for wort knockout, or as a flexible hot\/cold water tank that adapts to your brewery's production needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e5 BBL, 10 BBL and 24 BBL sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with options for electric heating, steam heating and chilled-water\/glycol cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which configuration you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTell us your brewhouse size, batches per day and utilities, and we'll help you configure the right HLT\/CLT system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Tank. Multiple Jobs.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial breweries need significant volumes of water at the right temperature—and often at the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BREWHA HLT\/CLT gives you a flexible water-management vessel that can be integrated into your brewing process for heating, cooling and water storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔥 Use It as a Hot Liquor Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat and hold brewing water for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrike water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparge water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning and sanitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack-to-back brew days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare hot water ahead of production so your brewer can spend less time waiting for water to reach temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❄️ Use It as a Cold Liquor Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore chilled water for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWort knockout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm incoming groundwater conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster cooling through a plate heat exchanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore consistent knockout temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-production brewing schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA CLT can be especially useful when incoming water is too warm to efficiently cool wort to fermentation temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e↔️ Configure It Around Your Brewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed hot water today and chilled water for another part of your process?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BREWHA HLT\/CLT is designed to give commercial breweries more flexibility than a conventional single-purpose water tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigure the vessel and supporting equipment around your brewery's water, heating, cooling and production requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Add an HLT or CLT to Your Brewery?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStart Brewing Faster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of beginning the brew day by waiting for a large volume of water to heat, an HLT allows brewing water to be prepared in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrive ready to brew.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImprove Wort Knockout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm municipal or well water can make it difficult for a plate heat exchanger to bring wort down to fermentation temperature quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA CLT lets you prepare a supply of cold water before knockout, giving your heat exchanger a colder cooling medium and helping reduce knockout temperatures and cooling time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrepare for Multiple Batches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen brewing back-to-back batches, water availability can become a production bottleneck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving hot or chilled water ready when you need it can help keep the brewhouse moving between batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Around Your Available Utilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBREWHA's commercial liquor tanks can be configured around electric heating, steam heating and chilled-water\/glycol cooling systems, giving breweries flexibility when designing or expanding their production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Better Use of Brewery Floor Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of limiting the vessel to a single task, the HLT\/CLT design gives breweries the option to use the same insulated tank for different water-management applications as production requirements evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a Hot Liquor Tank Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brewery \u003cstrong\u003eHot Liquor Tank (HLT)\u003c\/strong\u003e stores and heats the hot water—brewers traditionally call it \"liquor\"—used throughout the brewing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical workflow looks like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Supply → HLT → Strike \/ Mash \/ Sparge Water → Brewhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your configuration, water can be heated electrically or using steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulated vessel helps retain heat until the water is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn HLT can help you:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare strike water before brewing begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a supply of hot sparge water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce waiting between brewing steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport consecutive batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep hot water available for brewery cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a Cold Liquor Tank Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brewery \u003cstrong\u003eCold Liquor Tank (CLT)\u003c\/strong\u003e stores water that has been chilled before it is needed for wort cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical workflow looks like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Supply → CLT \/ Chiller → Plate Heat Exchanger → Cooled Wort → Fermenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen hot wort passes through the heat exchanger, cold water flowing in the opposite direction removes heat from the wort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-chilling that water can be particularly valuable during warmer months or in locations where groundwater temperatures are too high to achieve the desired knockout temperature efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA CLT can help you:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce wort knockout temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove cooling performance in warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce dependence on seasonal groundwater temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare cooling water before the brew is finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport faster production schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the Right Size for Your Brewery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe correct HLT\/CLT capacity depends on your brewhouse size, brewing schedule, water temperatures and how you intend to use the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNominal Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCommon Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 BBL \/ 585 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e585 L \/ 5 BBL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSmaller commercial breweries and 3–5 BBL brewing systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 BBL \/ 1,170 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,170 L \/ 10 BBL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduction breweries and approximately 5–10 BBL systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 BBL \/ 2,800 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2,800 L 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Required capacity depends on your brewing process and production schedule.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure what size you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll help determine the appropriate tank, heating and cooling configuration based on your brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeating Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectric HLT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric immersion heating provides a straightforward way to heat brewing water where adequate electrical service is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank includes ports that allow compatible electric heating elements to be installed according to the brewery's required heating capacity and available electrical service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric heating can be a good choice for breweries looking for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise temperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo boiler requirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated or scheduled water heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeating elements, power controls and temperature controls are configured separately according to your installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteam HLT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor breweries with an existing steam system, the vessel can be configured for steam heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam can provide rapid heating for larger water volumes and may integrate well into facilities already using steam elsewhere in the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact BREWHA to confirm the correct steam configuration for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCooling Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooling jacket can be connected to an appropriately sized cooling system to prepare chilled water for CLT applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour required cooling capacity will depend on factors including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncoming water temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesired water temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient brewery temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable chilling time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWort knockout volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBREWHA can help determine the appropriate cooling configuration for your brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Commercial Brewery Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInsulated Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable stainless steel construction provides a sanitary, corrosion-resistant vessel suitable for brewery environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulation helps reduce unwanted heat gain or loss when storing hot or chilled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeating Element Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated connections allow electric heating elements to be installed for HLT applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeating and Cooling Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigure the jacket for the heating or cooling requirements of your brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewery-Friendly Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanitary connections make it easier to integrate the vessel with pumps, hoses and other brewery equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMultiple Capacities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from 5 BBL, 10 BBL and 24 BBL sizes to match different brewhouse and production requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5 BBL \/ 585 L HLT\/CLT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 585 L \/ 5 BBL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insulated stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric heating element compatible; steam configuration available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacketed for compatible cooling configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanitary brewery connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: OD 110cm\/43\"; Height 185cm\/73\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 250kg\/550lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating connections: two 3\" sanitary tri-clamp connection for heater (or temperature gauge)\/3\/4\"NPT for steam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling connections: 1.5\" sanitary tri-clamp for water jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther: 43cm\/17\" manway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10 BBL \/ 1,170 L HLT\/CLT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,170 L \/ 10 BBL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insulated stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric heating element compatible; 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steam configuration available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacketed for compatible cooling configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanitary brewery connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: OD 180cm\/71\"; Height 245cm\/96\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 660kg\/1450lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating connections: two 3\" sanitary tri-clamp connection for heater (or temperature gauge)\/3\/4\"NPT for steam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling connections: 1.5\" sanitary tri-clamp for water jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther: 43cm\/17\" manway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild a Complete HLT or CLT System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank is only one component of a complete brewery water-management system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your application, your installation may also require:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor an Electric HLT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric heating element(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewery pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoses and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor a Steam HLT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable steam supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam controls and associated hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewery pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoses and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor a CLT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriately sized chiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewery pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoses and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate heat exchanger for wort knockout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't know which components you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us how you brew and we'll help put together a compatible configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHot Liquor Tank or Cold Liquor Tank: Which Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose an \u003cstrong\u003eHLT\u003c\/strong\u003e if your main challenge is preparing and maintaining sufficient volumes of hot brewing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003eCLT\u003c\/strong\u003e if your main challenge is cooling wort efficiently because your incoming water is too warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider a \u003cstrong\u003ehot\/cold configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want greater flexibility from the vessel or expect your brewery's production requirements to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many breweries, the right answer depends on the brewhouse size, number of daily batches, incoming water temperature, desired knockout temperature and available utilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBREWHA can help you work through those variables before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a hot liquor tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eHot Liquor Tank (HLT)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brewery vessel used to heat and store water for brewing. 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