Jacketed Bright Beer Tank (BBT / Brite Tank) SUS304 for Beer Storage
Pressure-Rated Beer Conditioning, Carbonation & Serving Tank for Microbrewery & Commercial Brewery
Also called a Brite Tank or Bright Beer Tank (BBT), this vessel is the final-stage storage tank used after primary fermentation is complete. It receives clarified or racked beer from the fermenter for cold conditioning (cold crash), forced carbonation via a built-in carbonation stone, sedimentation of residual yeast/proteins, and short-term holding before kegging, bottling, canning, or direct draft service. A dedicated BBT frees up your fermenters for the next batch while delivering brilliantly clear, precisely carbonated beer.
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Usage Scenarios
Microbreweries & Craft Breweries – Post-fermentation conditioning, carbonation, and packaging buffer tank.
Brewpubs & Taprooms – Serve bright beer directly to draft lines from the tank (serving tank function).
Contract / Pilot Breweries – Consistent final-stage quality control before third-party packaging.
Cider / Kombucha / Sparkling Mead Producers – Pressure-rated storage for any carbonated beverage.
Brewery Expansion – Added as a stand-alone unit to existing brewhouse + fermenter lines to increase throughput.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Useful Capacity | 100L – 20,000L (Common: 500L / 1000L / 2000L / 3000L); 25% -40%headspace |
| Material | Inner: SUS304 or SUS316L stainless steel, thickness 3.0mm; Outer: SUS304, thickness 2.0mm |
| Interior Finish | Mirror polish Ra ≤ 0.6 μm (electropolish optional), passivated & pickled |
| Insulation | Polyurethane foam, 80mm (50–100mm customizable) |
| Cooling Jacket | Dimple plate jacket on side wall ± bottom; Glycol inlet/outlet; Cooling zone(s): 1–2 |
| Design / Working Pressure | Design: 0.3 MPa (45 psi); Working: 0.15–0.2 MPa (15–30 psi) |
| Manway | Top round manway (standard) or Side oval pressure manway (optional) |
| CIP System | 360° rotary CIP spray ball + CIP arm with butterfly valve |
| Carbonation Port | 0.5 µm / 2 µm sintered stainless steel carbonation stone + CO₂ inlet |
| Racking Arm | Adjustable racking arm for clear beer draw-off above sediment |
| Sample Valve | Sanitary Perlick-type sample valve with EPDM / Viton seal |
| Pressure Relief Valve | Mechanical PVRV (1.5–3 bar settable) on CIP arm |
| Pressure Gauge | Diaphragm-type shock-proof pressure gauge |
| Discharge / Beer Out | Bottom outlet with tri-clamp butterfly valve & removable extension arm |
| Thermowell | PT100 / thermowell welded for high-accuracy temperature sensor |
| Legs | 3–4 pcs SUS304 heavy-duty legs with leveling feet & cross bracing |
| Test Pressure | Hydrostatic & pneumatic test @ 2× working pressure prior to shipment |
| Certification | CE / ISO / PED / ASME optional |
| Voltage / Options | Custom glycol chiller connection; Digital temp controller mount optional |
Key Features
01
Pressure-Rated Dished Top & Bottom
Withstands CO₂ pressurization for in-tank forced carbonation and pressurized transfer.
02
Glycol-Dimple Jacket (Side + Cone)
Precise temperature control for cold crashing (0~2°C) and stable storage.
03
Built-In Carbonation Stone Port
Dial in exact CO₂ volumes batch-to-batch for consistent mouthfeel.
04
Adjustable Racking Arm & Sediment Cone
Pull clear beer above settled yeast/haze; dished bottom aids full drainage.
05
360° Rotary CIP Spray Ball
Ensures sanitary cleaning; compatible with your brewery's CIP station.
06
Side or Top Manway Options
Side manway for easier interior access; top manway for compact footprints.
07
Sanitary Tri-Clamp Fittings Throughout
Quick-disconnect, no dead-leg design to prevent contamination.
08
Optional Direct-Serve Kit
Dispense arm, keg coupler port, or taproom line connection for on-site pouring.
Product Advantages
| Advantage | Explanation |
| Frees Fermentation Space | Move finished beer to BBT → fermenters become available for next batch sooner → higher brewery throughput. |
| Brilliant Clarity & Stability | Cold conditioning drops residual haze; racking arm avoids yeast pickup → visually clear, shelf-stable beer. |
| Precise Carbonation Control | Forced carbonation with stone & pressure gauge → repeatable CO₂ volumes regardless of style or season. |
| Packaging-Ready Buffer | Acts as holding tank before bottling/canning line or keg washer → smooths workflow bottlenecks. |
| Direct Draft Service Capable | Serve bright beer straight from tank in taproom → eliminates extra kegging labor & oxidation risk. |
| Long-Term Durability | Food-grade SUS304, mirror-polished interior, pressure-tested → built for decades of commercial use. |
| Customizable to Match Your Line | Match capacity 1:1 with fermenter or oversize; copper/cladding/stackable options available. |
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frequently asked questions
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Q: Can I carbonate beer in a bright beer tank?
A: Yes, ourBBTs include a carbonation stone port and are pressure-rated for forced carbonation.
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Q: What's the difference between a unitank and a bright tank?
A: A unitank ferments AND conditions; a bright tank is for post-fermentation clarification, carbonation & serving only—freeing your fermenters faster.
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