Tiantai Company is a well-recognized manufacturer of beer and beverage brewing equipment industry based in China. We provide complete lines and the turnkey service for breweries and beverage projects worldwide. Includes beer, wine, distillery, kombucha, cider, apple vinegar, cold brew coffee, hard seltzer, RTD drinks and more.
Tiantai Company provide turnkey solutions for set up watermelon wine project.
As global alcohol consumption continues to diversify, fruit wine is rapidly becoming popular due to its fresh taste, health attributes and rich raw materials. Among the many fruit wines, watermelon wine, as an emerging and distinctive wine drink, is attracting more and more attention from brewers and beverage innovators. Are you also looking for a novel, high-return, low-threshold wine product? Then, the turnkey solution for the watermelon wine project may be your best choice.
What is watermelon wine?
Watermelon wine is a fruit wine brewed through a fermentation process using fresh watermelon as the main raw material. It retains the sweetness and fruity aroma of watermelon, has a light and smooth taste, and the alcohol content is generally controlled between 5% and 12%. It is suitable for daily drinking and also suitable for entering the young people’s market as a fashionable drink.
Compared with traditional wine and beer, watermelon wine has the following significant advantages:
Low raw material cost: watermelon has a high yield and is affordable, especially brewing near the production area has more cost advantages;
High market acceptance: fresh taste and bright colors, especially suitable for women and young consumer groups;
Large innovation space: can be combined with auxiliary materials such as mint, lime, honey, etc. to create a variety of flavors;
Suitable for seasonal sales: especially in summer, it becomes an excellent substitute for beer and juice.
How is watermelon wine brewed?
The brewing process of watermelon wine is similar to that of general fruit wine, but it is more targeted in pre-treatment and fermentation control. The following is a typical watermelon wine brewing process:
1. Material preparation
Fresh and ripe watermelon (choose varieties with high sugar content and strong aroma)
Yeast (it is recommended to use special yeast for fruit wine)
Enzyme preparation (pectinase, used for breaking the wall and extracting juice)
Acidity regulator (citric acid or lactic acid)
Sugar source (if necessary, white sugar, honey, etc. can be added)
Sulfite (for sterilization)
2. Crushing and juicing
Peel and deseed the watermelon and crush it, and use a pressing equipment to squeeze the juice. Tiantai Company provides fruit juicers of various specifications with high efficiency, less residue, and ensure the purity of the juice.
3. Blending and sterilization
Mix the squeezed watermelon juice with appropriate acidity and sugar content (Brix value is generally between 18-22), and add appropriate amount of sulfite for preliminary sterilization. If necessary, use plate sterilization equipment for low-temperature sterilization.
4. Fermentation
Transfer the treated juice into the fermentation tank and inoculate with yeast. The fermentation temperature is controlled between 16-22℃, and the main fermentation lasts for 7-14 days. Tiantai provides stainless steel fermentation vessels with automatic temperature control to ensure a stable and safe fermentation process.
5. Post-fermentation and aging
After the main fermentation is completed, the tanks are changed and precipitated, and the post-fermentation and aging period begins, which generally takes 1-2 months to improve the flavor and stability.
6. Filtration and bottling
Use diatomaceous earth filters or cross-flow membrane filtration systems to clarify and filter the finished wine to ensure a clear and bright appearance. Then, the wine is bottled and sealed through automatic filling equipment to achieve an integrated packaging process.
Watermelon wine brewing recipe (reference):
Ingredients-dosage (per 100L)
Watermelon juice: 100L
White sugar: 5~10 kg (depending on the sugar content)
Yeast: 20~30 g
Yeast nutrients: 20~50 g
Pectinase: 30~50 ml
Citric acid: 100200 g (adjust pH to 3.23.5)
Potassium bisulfite: 50~100 mg/L
Note: The above formula is for reference only, and the specific ratio needs to be adjusted according to the actual juice composition and target flavor.
What equipment is needed to brew watermelon wine?
From raw material pretreatment to filling and sealing, a complete watermelon wine project generally requires the following equipment:
Pretreatment equipment
Fruit cleaning machine
Peeler / manual processing table
Crusher / juicer
Juice filter
Fermentation and aging system
Stainless steel fermentation tank (with cooling jacket and temperature control system)
Wine storage tank / aging tank/brite tank
CIP cleaning system
Yeast addition device
Filling and packaging line
Sterilization equipment (pasteurization or UV sterilization)
Filling machine (bottle or can)
Sealing machine (screw cap or press cap)
Labeling machine
Packaging machine (heat shrink film machine or carton packaging machine)
Tiantai can provide customized services for small pilot system (50-500L), medium-sized production line (1000-3000L) and large-scale production line (5000L and above) according to customer needs, suitable for micro-brewery, new product development or industrial production.
Why choose Tiantai as a partner?
Tiantai Company is a well-recognized manufacturer in the beer and beverage brewing equipment industry, based in China. We offer complete lines and turnkey services for breweries and beverage projects worldwide, covering:
Beer (including corn beer)
Wine
Distillery
Kombucha
Cider
Apple Vinegar
Cold Brew Coffee
Hard Seltzer
RTD Drinks, Soju, Sake, and more
Key Advantages:
20+ Years Experience
2300+ Projects in 85+ Countries
CE, UL, ISO Certifications
Professional Design Team
Custom Layout Planning
Full Technical Support
Spare Parts & After-sales Service
One-stop service: from process design, equipment manufacturing to installation and commissioning, employee training, comprehensive coverage;
Personalized customization: customized equipment capacity, configuration and layout on demand;
International standards: the equipment has passed CE, ISO and other certifications, and meets the requirements of markets such as Europe, America, and Africa;
Remote support and after-sales guarantee: provide 7×24 technical support and global remote assistance services;
Rich experience: successful delivery experience of multiple fruit wine, beer, kombucha, apple cider vinegar and other projects.
Seize the new blue ocean of the watermelon wine market
The fruit wine market is on an upward channel, and consumers’ pursuit of natural, low-alcohol, and healthy drinks has provided huge market opportunities for watermelon wine. As an innovative, low-threshold, and high-return project, watermelon wine brewing deserves the attention of every beverage entrepreneur and winery investor.
If you are considering set up watermelon wine project, or want to expand production capacity, please feel free to contact Tiantai Company at any time. We will tailor the most suitable watermelon wine turnkey solution for you to help you make profits quickly!
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