When you request a micro brewery equipment price quote, the figure itself is only part of the information you need. The equipment configuration behind that figure matters just as much.

A complete quotation should make it clear what brewing equipment, tanks, cooling systems, controls, piping, and services are included. It should also match the planned production capacity and brewing process. This makes it easier to compare proposals and avoid unexpected equipment gaps later.

For breweries planning a commercial production system, HGMC offers brewery equipment in different configurations and production capacities, allowing the equipment scope to be developed around the actual project rather than a fixed package.

What Should a Micro Brewery Equipment Price Quote Include?

The first thing to check is whether the quotation covers the complete brewing process you need.

Brewhouse equipment

Depending on the selected configuration, the main brewing system can include:

• Mash tun
• Lauter tun
• Kettle
• Whirlpool
• Hot and cold water tanks
• Pumps and sanitary piping
• Valves and sensors
• CIP equipment
• Control system

HGMC's brewing systems can be configured with multifunctional vessels or separate process tanks. The equipment can also be fully piped and wired, with integrated pumps, valves and sensors included in the system configuration.

Fermentation and beer storage

A quotation may also include fermentation tanks and bright beer tanks, depending on the production plan.

The quantity of these tanks should be calculated around the brewing schedule and fermentation cycle. This is important because the brewhouse capacity alone does not determine how much beer a brewery can produce consistently.

Which Brewing Equipment Details Affect the Quote?

Once the main equipment list is clear, the next step is to look at the actual configuration.

Vessel combination

A 2-vessel system and a 3-vessel system can have different layouts, operating methods and equipment requirements.
 

HGMC provides different vessel combinations, including multifunctional mash/lautering and kettle/whirlpool arrangements as well as separate process vessels. This allows the brewing system to be matched to the required process and production schedule.

Heating method

Heating is another important part of the equipment specification.

HGMC's 2000L 2-vessel system supports electric, steam and direct-fire heating options. The selected method affects the required utilities and should therefore be confirmed when preparing the quotation.

Automation level

The quotation should also state whether the system is semi-automatic or fully automatic.

HGMC's brewing equipment can include a touchscreen control panel, automated lautering and automated water mixing. PLC-based control can also be configured according to project requirements.

Are Fermentation Tanks and Bright Beer Tanks Included?

For many brewery projects, the cellar equipment is just as important as the brewhouse.

Fermentation tanks

The quotation should specify the tank volume, quantity, fittings and cooling arrangement.

HGMC's brewery systems use stainless steel conical cylindrical fermentation tanks, with tank quantities calculated according to the fermentation cycle and beer production requirements. Manholes, valves, pressure gauges and fittings can be included in the fermentation unit.

Bright beer tanks

Bright beer tanks can be used for beer maturation, conditioning, service and carbonation.

Their quantity should be considered together with production volume and packaging requirements. Including these tanks in the initial project plan helps keep brewing, fermentation and finished-beer storage capacity balanced.

What Supporting Systems Should Be Listed in the Quote?

The final equipment scope goes beyond tanks and vessels. Supporting systems can have a direct impact on how the brewery operates.

Cooling system

Fermentation requires controlled cooling, so the quotation should identify the glycol tank, chiller or refrigeration equipment, pumps, heat exchangers and related piping where applicable.

HGMC's cooling unit configuration includes a glycol water tank, cooling equipment, sanitary centrifugal pump, heat exchanger, piping and insulation materials.

CIP system

Cleaning equipment should also be clearly listed.
HGMC can configure separated CIP systems for individual tanks to help prevent cross-product interference. This is particularly relevant when several tanks are operating within the same production system.

Control and electrical systems

The quotation should explain what is included in the electrical control cabinet, temperature control, thermocouples, solenoid valves and PLC system.

Making these details clear at the quotation stage gives you a better understanding of the actual automation level rather than judging the proposal from the brewhouse capacity alone.

How Does Brewery Capacity Affect the Equipment Quote?

Capacity is one of the main factors behind a brewery equipment quotation, but the number should be considered together with the production schedule.

Match brewhouse capacity with the production plan

HGMC's listed models include production capacities from 500L/day to 5000L/day on the referenced 2-vessel equipment specification. The HG-1000 is listed at 1000L/day, while the HG-2000 is listed at 2000L/day.

The appropriate configuration depends on factors such as:

• Target daily output
• Number of brews per day
• Fermentation cycle
• Number of beer styles
• Tank turnover
• Packaging requirements
• Future expansion plans

This is why choosing equipment purely by a single tank volume can lead to an unbalanced production system.

Consider available space and utilities

Equipment dimensions, floor area, electrical supply and heating method also need to be considered before the quotation is finalized.

For example, the HG-2000C specification lists a 60 m² floor area, AC380/220V, 50/60Hz power supply and different power requirements depending on the selected heating method.

Providing the available production space and utility conditions allows the equipment configuration to be planned more accurately.

What Should You Tell HGMC Before Requesting a Quote?

A detailed project brief helps the technical team prepare a more suitable proposal.

Production information

It is useful to provide:

• Target production capacity
• Number of brews per day
• Beer types
• Expected fermentation cycle
• Required fermentation tank quantity
• Packaging format
• Desired automation level

Project information

You should also provide:

• Available floor space
• Building height
• Power supply
• Heating method
• Cooling requirements
• Installation schedule
• Target market and certification requirements

With these details, HGMC can recommend suitable equipment models, prepare a process flow diagram, design the production layout and carry out cost and benefit analysis for the project.

How Does HGMC Support a Brewery Equipment Project?

A brewery equipment quotation is more useful when it connects equipment selection with the entire project.

From brewing equipment to a complete production system

HGMC provides equipment covering brewing, fermentation, cooling, filling and packaging, with the ability to develop turnkey solutions covering malting, brewing and filling. This gives customers a single project path when multiple production stages need to work together.

The complete brewery equipment range includes different equipment categories that can be combined according to the production requirements of the brewery.

Manufacturing and engineering capability

HGMC has 23 years of experience in the beer brewing equipment industry and a manufacturing base of more than 30,000 square meters. Its production capabilities include fully automatic laser welding and self-developed multilingual central control systems.

For international brewery projects, HGMC's listed certifications and qualifications include CE, PED, UL, EAC, SGS and ISO, supporting projects serving different international markets.

Project support before and after delivery

The service starts before equipment production. HGMC can recommend equipment models according to production requirements, provide process flow diagrams and layout drawings, and assist with cost and benefit analysis.

During manufacturing, production progress can be tracked. After delivery, HGMC provides installation and commissioning support, brewing technology training and a three-year tank warranty. More than 100 after-sales service personnel provide 7/24 support.

HGMC also serves customers in more than 120 countries and regions and has supported more than 5,000 global customers, giving its project team experience with different production requirements and international markets.

How Can You Get an Accurate Micro Brewery Equipment Quote?

The most accurate quotation comes from a clear production plan rather than a single equipment size.

If you are planning a new commercial brewery, expanding an existing production line or upgrading your brewing system, provide the target capacity, beer types, production schedule, available space and preferred automation level.

HGMC can then develop the equipment configuration around your actual requirements instead of applying a standard package. For project-specific equipment recommendations and pricing, contact HGMC for a brewery equipment quote.