From an equipment and operational perspective, breweries are increasingly adding distilleries because much of the existing infrastructure can be adapted or shared, which reduces costs and complexity. Here’s why:
1.Shared Fermentation Knowledge
Breweries already have fermentation tanks, pumps, and temperature control systems.
Distilling uses similar processes (yeast fermentation of sugars before distillation), so existing knowledge and monitoring systems can often be adapted.
2.Reuse of Brewing Ingredients
Grain, malt, and other fermentables used in beer can also be used for spirits.
Some breweries use spent grains or beer as a base for distillation, which reduces waste and maximizes use of ingredients.
3.Flexible Tank Systems
Many modern breweries use modular stainless steel tanks.
These tanks can sometimes serve dual purposes: brewing beer or fermenting spirits before distillation.
4.Space Efficiency
Breweries already have cooling, heating, and water systems, which are also essential for distillation.
Adding a still and condensation system requires less additional infrastructure compared to starting from scratch.
5.Piping, Pumps, and Control Systems
Draft lines, pumps, and automated controls in breweries can sometimes be repurposed for moving mash, wash, or finished spirits.
6.Integrated Taproom Equipment
Some breweries integrate beer taps and spirit bars, requiring compatible refrigeration, storage, and serving equipment.
Having both operations in one facility maximizes efficiency of utilities, space, and service equipment.
In short, from an equipment standpoint, breweries add distilleries because they can leverage existing tanks, pumps, control systems, and knowledge, making the expansion cost-effective and operationally efficient.
Thank you very much for your reading. If you want to add distillery to your current brewery, feel free to contact me to make proposal for you.
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