Overview 

This CESPEDES 117-z 118-z brewing system was manufactured in 2015 and has a wort capacity of 20 HL. It consists of a 2-vessel system in German style with mash tun and lauter tun and is heated by a steam generator with a capacity of 300 kg/h. The system is in very good condition and can be demonstrated in operation at any time.

Technical details 

Brewing plant

• Manufacturer: CESPEDES
• Model: 117-z 118-z
• Year of construction: 2015
• Capacity: 20 HL
• Heating: Steam powered (requires external steam generator)
• Control: PLC touchscreen (3.5") for controlling mashing and boiling

Additional components

• Hot water tank (HLT):
• Cylindrical, vertical, insulated
• Capacity: 2,000 L
• Material: AISI 304 stainless steel (2 mm thick)
• Helical pump:
• Capacity range: 1,000 to 6,000 L/h
• With frequency converter for adjustable flow rate
• Plate heat exchanger:
• Model: UFP-34/65 H
• Output: 172 kW

Steam generator

• Model: Compat 300 (CE-certified)
• Fuel: Propane gas or natural gas
• Thermal output: 195,000 kcal/h
• Steam production: 300 kg/h
• Operating pressure: 5 bar
• Weight: 460 kg (without burner)
• Total height: 1,670 mm
• Steam connection: 1” gas connection

3x fermenter

• Capacity: 2,000 L per fermenter
• Maximum operating pressure: 3 bar
• Material: AISI 304 stainless steel (3 mm thick)
• Design: Cylindrical, vertical with legs

Grain mill

• Capacity: 200 kg/h