Ss Brewtech 1bbl nano brewhouse

[augiedoggy]

I have thought very seriously about opening a small taproom where I live. This is an awesome system, but at 10k a one barrel system just wouldn't cut it. I think I'd need at least a 3bbl setup to start or even a 5bbl if I don't want to be there brewing 24/7. I looked into their 5bbl system and it jumps up to $50k+ for a steam heated setup. Maybe I'll just get the 1bbl and brew 24/7 lol

yes Im starting a nano now and am going with 3 bbl after speaking with just about every other nano in the area and seeing they all are in the process or have jumped to 3 or 5 or larger systems in short order..

 

[augiedoggy]

I see this as a pilot system for a 10-30 bbl brewery. Pair it with 4 uni tanks and you have a nice repeatable system with all the temp control needed to play with recipe development.

I'd think long and hard about starting a tap room with less than 5 bbls. Ten is a much better number based on the research we're doing for a business plan on a new brewery. The cost differential between 5 and 10 bbls systems is very small for the extra capacity. It's just so hard to make any money with 1 bbl of beer. You'd have to brew twice a day most every day to have enough inventory. And if your beer is good and a local bar or restaurant wanted it on tap you wouldn't have enough to sell them a keg.

one keg sold at the brewery nets about $5-600.... sell it to a bar or restaurant and you are lucky to get $100 and you lose your keg for about 3 months on average as well..

 

[BrewinSoldier]

Been keeping an eye on this thing. The price just went up again by another $1k, putting it at $15,995 now. It says free shipping now and they are taking 50% deposits starting Dec 1st.