Do you know about canned beer?
Why is canned beer better?
1. Better freshness and quality
Aluminum cans completely block light, which can effectively prevent photo-oxidation and avoid the "skunk smell" produced by "sunlight bottles". The can mouth is more tightly sealed, which maintains the solubility of CO₂ and the original flavor and bubble of beer.
2. Convenience and environmental protection
Aluminum cans weigh only half of glass bottles, which is lighter to transport and carry, and reduces logistics costs. Aluminum is easy to recycle, and the energy consumption of recycling is only 5% of that of new aluminum, which can be reused many times.
3. Higher production efficiency and cost advantages
The filling speed of the canning production line is faster, and the output per unit time is higher than that of bottles, which meets the needs of large-scale commercialization, and the lightweight packaging and stacking density are improved, which further saves transportation and storage costs.
2. Canning practices of world-renowned brands
Tsingtao
China's second largest brewery, with a 15% domestic market share and more than 50% of export volume, Tsingtao has been promoting canned products on a large scale since 1997, further consolidating its international market position
Budweiser
American classic lager, filled with 30% rice to make the taste lighter, available in bottles and 350 ml aluminum cans to meet the portability needs of young consumers
Blue Moon
Belgian-style witbier affiliated with Molson Coors, available in cans since its launch in 1995, with orange slices for a fresher flavor, and still selling well in 2024
Coors Light
Relaunched in 1978, 4.2% ABV, uses the "Cold Certified" color-changing mountain label on aluminum can packaging, emphasizing "the coolest", and cans account for 70% of its total production
Miller Light Lite
The first commercial light beer in the United States, launched in 1975 with a 4.2% ABV canned version, taking into account low calories and flavor, continues to lead the market.
3. Brewing equipment behind canned beer
1. Fermentation equipment and fermentation vessel
In the complete brewing process, fermentation equipment converts wort into beer. Fermentation vessel is the key link. Common forms include open fermenters and closed cylindrical vessels, which enable the saccharified wort to achieve precise fermentation.
2. Conical fermenter (Best Conical Fermenter) and single tank fermenter (Unitank Fermenter)
The bottom conical design of the best conical fermenter facilitates sedimentation and yeast recovery, without the need for secondary tank transfer, improving operational efficiency and product cleanliness. The unitank fermenter integrates fermentation, storage, and carbonization, and is suitable for small nano or micro breweries, achieving a high degree of integration of space and process.
3. Stainless steel pressure fermenter
By maintaining appropriate pressure in the fermentation vessel, carbonization can be directly carried out in the tank, reducing the oxygen contact stage, which is suitable for producing refreshing lagers, and the stainless steel material ensures pressure resistance and easy cleaning
4. Commercial brewing system and equipment cost
A complete commercial brewing system includes: mash tun, hot liquor tank, whirlpool, boiling kettle, lauter tun, fermentation tanks, cellar tanks and packaging lines, ranging in scale from 1 bbl to 100 bbl.
– A small microbrewery system starts at about 50,000 USD, and a full commercial production can cost between 100,000 and 1,000,000 USD, depending on production capacity and automation level
5. Brewing equipment companies and brewery equipment for sale
Industry leaders include: Deutsche Beverage Technology, Brewmation, YoLong Brewtech, etc., providing customized commercial brewing systems and personalized fermentation equipment, with system quotes ranging from 250,000 to 1,000,000 USD.
In the second-hand market, some breweries will release brewery equipment for sale information after upgrading, providing high-quality options for cost-sensitive customers.
4. Tonsen Company Profile and Advantages
Tonsen is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of fermentation equipment and brewery equipment. Its product lines cover from best brewing equipment to large commercial brewing systems.
Professionalism: All fermentation vessels are made of food-grade stainless steel, with pressure control of stainless steel pressure fermenter and efficient precipitation and separation functions of best conical fermenter; Diversification: Not only can it produce high-quality beer equipment, but it also provides wine fermentation vessel and pressurized fermenters to meet the needs of wine and fruit wine brewing; Customization: It supports unitank fermenter and whole-line customization for nano, micro, regional and industrial breweries, realizing a one-stop solution from saccharification to canning; Case and evaluation: A 50 bbl microbrewery in North America uses the commercial brewing system developed by Tonsen. The capacity utilization rate in the first year of production reached 95%. Users reported that "the equipment runs stably and maintenance is simple" and won the local high-quality craft beer award; Cost advantage: Tonsen provides competitive brewery equipment cost and flexible brewery equipment for sale solutions to help customers lower the investment threshold while ensuring quality.
5.Conclusion
Canned beer is changing the global beer industry with its excellent freshness, portability and environmental protection. To build an efficient, stable and sustainable canning production line, advanced fermentation equipment and a complete commercial brewing system are indispensable. With its R&D and manufacturing strength in fermentation vessels, stainless steel pressure fermenters, best conical fermenters, unitank fermenters, etc., Tonsen provides B-end customers with a one-stop solution from beer to red wine, and is an ideal partner for brewing high-quality canned beer. In the future, as market demand continues to upgrade, Tonsen will continue to lead brewery equipment companies to a higher level.
