Key Features of the 1BBL Fermenter
Superior Material
Every 1BBL tank rolls off the line formed from food-grade 304/316 stainless steel, a combo beer geeks know will last. This tough alloy shrugs off steam, acid, and the odd spill, giving you cycle after cycle of clean, contamination-free fermentation that respects the work you put in.
Awesome Cool-Down
This 1BBL fermenter has top and bottom jackets wrapped in a dimple design, so the cool fluid sweeps evenly around the tank. The setup locks in a steady temp during fermentation- key for clean flavor and bright beer.
Top and Side Hatches
Its shadowless top manhole plus side access hatch make cleaning a breeze. Simple reach-in design cuts downtime, so you spend less time scrubbing and more time brewing.
Smart Yeast Handling
A gentle cone shape guides yeast and trub to one spot down low, cutting the chance of off-flavors and cloudy pours. Angled at 60°, the bottom funnel lets you dump spent yeast quickly, speeding up the transfer line.
Rotating Racking Arm
The built-in racking arm spins over the cone, giving you control when moving beer to keg or barrel. Because it skims the clearest layer last, it leaves haze and husk behind, boosting quality every batch.
Quick-Clean Feature
With a 360° CIP spray ball inside, this tank scrubs itself in minutes, keeping it spotless between brews.
Applications of the 1BBL Fermenter
The 1BBL fermenter fits right into any brewing space that is on the smaller side, making it a handy tool for lots of craft setups. Microbreweries, nanobreweries, and even home labs can use it because the unit brews a little over thirty liters at a time yet still delivers the clean, tasty results drinkers expect. That mix of size and specs works well for:
Small Batches and Experimental Brewing
When a head brewer wants to play with hops or spin a recipe toward summer, the 1BBL lets him tweak temps, pressure, and timing without wasting a drop. Seasonal brews, limited collabs, or Curiosity Beer-of-the-Month clubs can roll out fresh flavors while everyone in the lab sleeps easy.
Pilot Brewing
Before a drink goes into a big tank, many breweries run a tester batch here. The fermenter keeps all the nick-and-dime details steady, so teams know if a lager will crack the market or if a stout needs more roast. That truth-in-grade makes it priceless for pilot programs everywhere.
Craft Breweries Scaling Up
When orders grow but a brewery still wants to feel small, the 1BBL sits between hobbyist gear and commercial rig. Swap in a few pumps, add a bigger chiller, and suddenly its output feeds mid-size taps, yet every key control follows the same recipe checklist.
Why Pick a 1BBL Fermenter?
Perfect Size for Test Batches
Brew small-test batches. One barrel holds about thirty-one gallons, enough beer for early summer parties. The size is just right when you want to try a new hop blend or tidy up a favorite blonde without risking a whole dozen barrels. If the mix works, larger runs follow. If it flops, cleanup stays easy.
Efficient and Cost-Effective
Limited room, gear, or cash? A 1BBL tank gives breweries pro-grade tools that won’t crowd the brewery floor or wreck the budget. You enjoy the same features found in big production fermenters, directing money where it counts most-research, marketing, and actually drinking the beer.
High Flexibility and Customization
Want extra goodies? Add a carbonation stone, blow-off pipe, or spare temp probe. Almost every option shows up at order time, making the tank play nice with your existing hardware and procedures.
Specs briefly
- Working Volume: 1 BBL (117 Liters)
- Total Capacity: 1.25 BBL
- Build Material: SUS304/SUS316 Stainless Steel
- Cooler Surface: 0.55 m²
- Finish: Polished, Brushed, and Passivated
- Pressure Ratings: Inner Jacket 0.4 MPa, Cooler Jacket 0.5 MPa
- Size: 640 mm wide x 1600 mm tall
- Temperature Sensor: PT100 Thermowell
- Cleansing System: 360° CIP Spray Ball
Extras Available
- Readout temperature gauge
- Dedicated blow-off and CIP lines
- CO₂ carbonation stone
- Liquid level sight glass
- Bunging tools/spunding valve
FAQs About the 1BBL Fermenter
How much beer does the 1BBL fermenter hold?
The 1 BBL fermenter holds 1.25 BBL (about 117 liters) in total, but 1 BBL (roughly 100 liters) is the effective fermentation space. That makes it great for small runs, pilot batches, or hobby breweries.
Can I use the 1BBL fermenter for both brewing and fermenting?
Absolutely. The fermenter is set up for both brewing and fermentation, so you can fill it from the top inlet, brew, and then let it ferment in the same tank.
How do I clean the fermenter?
Cleaning is simple because the 360° CIP spray ball rotates inside and flushes every surface, letting you prep the tank for the next batch with minimal effort.
What customization options are available?
You can add extra temperature probes, carbonation stones, or separate blow-off pipes so the fermenter works exactly the way you want.
What type of breweries can benefit from this fermenter?
This 1BBL tank is a great fit for microbreweries, tiny nano set-ups, pilot benches, or even research labs. Its small-but-sturdy design lets brewers test new recipes without wasting many ingredients.
Ready to level up your brews? Grab the 1BBL fermenter and watch your ideas come to life. Whether you’re fine-tuning a flavor or planning a wider release, this reliable tank helps you nail every batch.