Fermentation Cooling Systems

Fermentation cooling systems for beer and wine

Fermentation cooling systems are used to manage temperature during processes where beer, wine, must or other compatible products require controlled cooling. They can be connected to tanks and fermenters equipped with suitable jackets or cooling circuits.

Typical applications include controlled-temperature fermentation in microbreweries and wineries, must clarification for white wine production, tartaric precipitation and heating for malolactic fermentation where the selected system is configured accordingly.

Glycol chillers for fermentation

A glycol chiller circulates a cooled liquid through a suitable hydraulic circuit connected to compatible tanks, fermenters or cooling coils. This makes it possible to manage the temperature of one or more connected users according to the capacity and configuration of the selected unit.

The systems described in this range are equipped with pumps sized for low-temperature operation with a mixture containing 45% propylene glycol. Always refer to the individual product page for the specifications and operating requirements of each model.

Fermenter cooling systems and tank connections

These fermenter cooling systems are designed to be connected to stainless steel tanks equipped with an integrated cooling or heating jacket. Systems using suitable coils or circuits may also be used according to the configuration specified for the individual installation.

This category is dedicated to the cooling system rather than the fermentation vessel itself. If you are looking for the tank or fermenter, browse our Stainless Steel Beer Fermenters.

Applications beyond fermentation

The refrigeration systems may also be used for other applications described for this product line, including temperature control in fruit juice and dairy processing, cellar and storage-room conditioning, cold-room cooling for food preservation and selected chemical or pharmaceutical applications.

The suitability of an individual model depends on the required operating conditions, capacity and system configuration, so the technical data provided on the relevant product page should always be checked before selection.

Design and construction

This line of wine and beer chillers is designed for small and medium-sized production environments and is manufactured with an AISI 304 stainless steel structure that allows access to internal components such as the control panel.

The refrigeration circuit uses cleaned copper tubing, while the condenser is made with copper pipes and aluminium fins. Depending on the selected model, the evaporator can be coaxial or plate type.

The hydraulic circuit uses stainless materials such as steel and brass. The configuration and individual components may vary by model, so always refer to the technical specifications on the corresponding product page.

Cooling and heating functions

The base version of each chiller is supplied with cooling functionality. Where offered as an option on the product page, heating can also be added so that the unit can provide both cooling and heating.

This configuration can be useful in processes where temperature must be managed in both directions, including applications such as controlled fermentation or malolactic fermentation where appropriate.

How to choose a fermentation chiller

The correct fermentation chiller should not be selected only according to the number of tanks or users being connected. The total mass or volume that needs to be temperature-controlled must also be considered.

Each product page indicates the maximum quantity, expressed in litres, that the individual machine can manage. Compare this information with the number and capacity of the vessels to be connected, the operating temperature required and whether cooling or cooling plus heating is needed.

The chillers are supplied and configured for connection to compatible tanks. For larger or more complex systems, contact us with the details of your installation so that the requirements can be evaluated before purchase.