The craft beer industry in Mexico has been steadily growing over the last decade, driven by a new generation of passionate brewers, entrepreneurs, and consumers who are eager to explore flavors beyond the traditional mass-market lagers. With this momentum comes the need for advanced, reliable, and efficient brewing equipment that allows breweries to scale production while maintaining consistent quality.
TIANTAI, a leading global manufacturer of beer brewing systems, has introduced our 7BBL beer brewing equipment, specifically tailored to meet the demands of craft breweries in Mexico. Combining cutting-edge technology, durable stainless steel design, and user-friendly operation, the TIANTAI 7BBL system offers an ideal solution for both new breweries starting their journey and established craft brands seeking expansion.
In this article, we will take a deep dive into the features, advantages, and applications of the TIANTAI 7BBL brewing system in the context of Mexico’s growing beer market. We will also explore why this system is perfectly suited for small to mid-sized breweries in Latin America, and how it can become a reliable partner in brewing high-quality Mexican craft beer.
Let’s see “ The Growing Craft Beer Market in Mexico”
Before exploring the technical aspects of the equipment, it’s important to understand the context of the industry it serves.
Mexico is the world’s largest exporter of beer, with iconic brands like Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico leading the charge internationally. Yet, on the domestic side, the craft beer movement has gained impressive traction. According to industry reports, Mexico has over 1,200 registered craft breweries, and the sector has grown by double digits annually in recent years.
Consumers are becoming more adventurous, with increasing demand for IPAs, stouts, wheat beers, and fruit-infused ales. Tourism also fuels this trend, as international visitors expect local craft beer options that showcase regional identity.
This environment creates opportunities for breweries of all sizes, but also demands equipment that is:
- Flexible in brewing different beer styles
- Compact enough for urban locations
- Scalable to grow with demand
- Durable for long-term use
TIANTAI 7BBL beer brewing system fits perfectly into this scenario.
Maybe you will ask “What is a 7BBL 맥주 Brewing System?”
The term “BBL” (barrel) in brewing equipment refers to a U.S. beer barrel measurement, equivalent to 31 gallons or about 117 liters. Therefore, a 7BBL brewhouse system has a batch size capacity of approximately 217 gallons (825 liters) per brew.
This size is ideal for:
- Brewpubs producing beer for on-site sales
- Small regional breweries with local distribution
- Pilot systems for larger breweries experimenting with new recipes
In Mexico, the 7BBL system is often the “sweet spot” for breweries looking to balance investment, efficiency, and flexibility. It is large enough to supply a growing customer base, but not so large that it becomes a burden in terms of cost and operational complexity.
Let’s Introduce the Core Features for our TIANTAI 7BBL Brewing Equipment:
TIANTAI’s 7BBL brewhouse is designed with both functionality and quality in mind. Here are the core components and their key features:
1.Brewhouse System
The heart of any brewery, the brewhouse includes the mash tun, lauter tun, kettle, and whirlpool. Flexible Configuration with available as a 2-vessel, combined 3-vessel, 3-vessel or 4-vessel design, depending on production goals. High-Grade Stainless Steel (SUS304/316) to ensure hygiene, durability, and corrosion resistance. The heating method, there is Steam, Gas, or Electric Heating for options, suitable for different local utilities and energy costs in Mexico.
Automated or Semi-Automated Controls for option, brewers can choose the level of automation that fits their workflow.
The following image is a 7BBL brewhouse 2-vessel with 15BBL hot water tank. We have finished the final testing at factory, you know we’re getting ready to ship! Our customer are looking forward to their equipment!
Let’s show you the grain rake and false bottom inside of Mash/Lauter Tun. Grain bed rake with positive inversion control.SUS304 wedge shape milling cut False Bottom/Filter plate with 0.7mm gap on top and 1.5mm bottom.
The special design is manifold for wort, water, CIP cleaning. This is an integrated tube sheet, easy operation for brewers.
More details on the specifications maybe you are interesting in:
| Specifications of 7BBL Brewhouse System | |||
| 1 | 7BBL Mash/Lauter Tun | 1set | |
| 2 | 7BBL Kettle/Whirlpool Tun | 1set | |
| 3 | 15BBL Hot Water Tank | 1set | |
| 4 | 8M2 Heat Exchanger [304SS] | 1set | |
| 5 | Pipe Filter [Protect heat exchanger from trub in wort] | 1set | |
| 6 | 10L Glass Wort Grant | 1set | |
| 7 | Sanitary Centrifugal Pump [3M3/Hr] for wort and hot water | 2sets | |
| 8 | Manual Water Mixing Station | 1set | |
| 9 | Non-slip Work Platform | 1set | |
| 10 | Sanitary Piping, Valves and Fittings | 1set | |
| 11 | Manual Wort Cooling Station | 1set | |
| 12 | Wort Aeration Station | 1set | |
2. Beer Fermentation Tanks
The working volume of beer fermenter is depended on your brewing batch per day. If you only brew a batch per day, multiple 7BBL fermenters is suitable for your brewing requires. You also can add 15BBL fermentor unitank to expand beer production.
Let’s show you the key points for TIANTAI beer fermentation vessels. Conical design (60°) is is a signature design. Promotes efficient yeast harvesting and beer clarification. Glycol jacket cooling design is necessary. Essential for fermentation temperature control in Mexico’s warmer climate. CIP (Clean-in-Place) arm with spray ball is helpful to clean the tanks easily and sanitation.
3.Bright Beer Tanks
The function of brite beer tank is used for conditioning, carbonation, and storage before packaging or serving. They ensure that every pint poured at the brewery is bright, crisp, and professional-grade. If you want to fill the beers into bottles, cans, it’s better to have a bright beer tank. But some breweries will use fermenter unitank(Added carbonation stone for fermentor) to replace the brite tank to save the costs.
4.Brewery 제어 시스템
For breweries preferring automated monitoring and recipe management, you can consider PLC Touch Screen. But mostly breweries would like to use Manual Valve Operation. Keeps cost down while still delivering reliability. Some brewers opt for digital tracking of temperature and pressure, remote monitoring is more smarter.
5.Brewery Auxiliary Systems
- Grist Miller Machine is used for malt crushing.
- Crucial for consistent fermentation control in Mexico’s hot climate, so glyco cooling unit is necessary. TIANTAI provides you a complete glycol cooling system, including a 14BBL Glycol water tank+ 8HP Glycol Water Chiller+Glycol Water Pipes, Fittings. Cold Liquor Tank (CLT) is good to cool the wort, and recycle the heat exchanged hot water to save the brewery energy. But if you want to save the brewery budget, you also can remove it.
- 100L Portable CIP Cart [ with Two Tanks], 100L Single Wall Caustic Tank and 100L Single Wall Acid Tank.
- Steam boiler and steam pipes, fittings.
- Beer filling machines, like semi-automatic keg filler machine, semi-auto keg rinser machine, semi-auto bottling and capping machine, canning machine, labeling machine etc.
- Beer Filtration Machine, like Candle DE Filter,500kg/hr capacity is suitable for 7BBL brewery project.
- RO Water system, we suggest 500L/Hr capacity for 7BBL brewery system.
- Air Supply, like Oil-free Air Compressor, Air Filter,Compressed Air Distribution Pipe
But Why TIANTAI 7BBL is Perfect for Breweries in Mexico?
If you are considering entering the brewery market and still don’t know which brewing system to choose, perhaps these reasons will help you.
- Adaptability to Mexican Climate
Brewing in a warm country requires extra focus on fermentation temperature control. TIANTAI’s glycol cooling jackets and powerful chillers ensure that beer ferments at optimal temperatures, preventing off-flavors caused by heat.
- Durability for Long-Term Investment
The equipment is built with food-grade stainless steel, designed to withstand the demands of daily use. This durability is especially important in Mexico, where importing replacement equipment can be costly and time-consuming.
- Cost-Effective Scaling
A 7BBL system allows breweries to start small but grow sustainably. By adding more fermenters or upgrading brewhouse automation, production capacity can increase without needing to replace the entire system.
- Customization for Local Brewing Styles
Mexican craft breweries often experiment with unique ingredients such as agave, cacao, chili, or tropical fruits. TIANTAI equipment is flexible enough to handle these special ingredients, giving brewers creative freedom.
- Compliance with International Standards
TIANTAI systems are CE, UL, and ISO certified, making them compliant for export, ensuring breweries in Mexico can confidently serve both local and international customers.
Brewing with TIANTAI!
About TIANTAI 7BBL Beer brewing system, here is a typical brewing process to help you learn the workflow.
- Mashing – Malted grains are mixed with hot water in the mash tun to extract sugars.
- Lautering – The sweet wort is separated from the grain husks in the lauter tun.
- Boiling – The wort is boiled in the kettle, and hops are added for bitterness, aroma, and flavor.
- Whirlpooling – Spinning the wort separates out solid particles.
- Cooling – Wort passes through a plate heat exchanger, cooled by glycol and water, before entering the fermenter.
- Fermentation – Yeast is pitched, and fermentation begins in temperature-controlled conical tanks.
- Conditioning – Beer matures in bright beer tanks, carbonated and clarified.
- Packaging or Serving – The final beer is kegged, bottled, canned, or directly served from the tank in a brewpub setting.
This streamlined workflow is what makes the TIANTAI system attractive—it supports efficiency without sacrificing brewing quality.
Attractive Success Case:
Rock N Roll Brewery launched in the USA with a Tiantai 7BBL brewing system
Rock N Roll Brewery is using TIANTAI 7BBL a complete beer brewing system. Direct-fire heated brewhouse combined 3-vessel (MLT&HLT+KWT). The brewery opens with four beer fermenters, producing a variety of beers: a citrusy IPA, a smooth stout, a refreshing wheat beer, and a chili-infused amber ale.
The system allows them to brew two to three times per week, supplying their taproom with enough fresh beer to meet demand. As popularity grows, they add two more fermenters, doubling their output without having to replace the brewhouse.
This modular growth strategy is exactly why the TIANTI 7BBL system has become a popular choice in emerging beer markets.
TIANTAI’s Global Expertise and Local Support
TIANTAI is headquartered in China, but its brewing systems are exported worldwide to over 100 countries. For breweries in Mexico, this global presence offers several advantages:
- Proven Track Record: Hundreds of installations across North America, Europe, and Latin America.
- Engineering Expertise: TIANTAI engineers can customize designs to meet the unique needs of Mexican breweries.
- Installation and Training: Remote guidance or on-site installation services ensure brewers are confident with their system.
- After-Sales Service: Spare parts and technical support are available to keep production running smoothly.
Sustainability Considerations
Mexican consumers, especially younger generations, are increasingly conscious of environmental impact. TIANTAI beer equipment is designed with sustainability in mind:
- Efficient Energy Use – Options for steam heating, gas heating, or electric systems optimized for local resources.
- Water Efficiency – Heat recovery systems and insulated tanks minimize waste.
- Longevity – Durable construction reduces the need for frequent replacements, lowering environmental footprint.
The craft beer boom in Mexico shows no sign of slowing down. With rising consumer demand, creative brewing culture, and increasing tourism, breweries need equipment that delivers quality, flexibility, and efficiency.
The TIANTAI 7BBL beer brewing system is an ideal solution, offering Mexican brewers the tools they need to compete and thrive in a dynamic market. Whether opening a brewpub in a vibrant city or establishing a regional craft brand, TIANTAI provides the reliability and innovation that turns brewing dreams into reality.
By investing in a TIANTAI 7BBL system, Mexican breweries not only gain world-class equipment but also a long-term partner dedicated to their success. If you are interesting in the cost of this 7BBL beer brewing system, please feel free to contact with us. Cheers!
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