Standard Fermenter

Paul Mueller Company has designed and produced beer fermenters for over 50 years, and along the way we have developed a strong connection with customers and their needs. Our expert engineers and craftsmen have collaborated to create our standard fermenter. From microbrewing to regional brewing these fermenters can meet all of your facility's basic needs.

Defining Features:

  • First-rate appearance and performance.
  • Quick lead time - no custom engineering required
  • Incorporates proven features from our custom fermenters
  • Economical option for smaller breweries

Features

  • 14.9 psig Non-ASME Code
  • 100°F Design Temperature
  • 70° Bottom Cone Angle
  • 2 Cooling Zones on Shell
  • 1 Cooling Zone on Cone
  • 1 Thermowell
  • 3" of Insulation
  • Fully Welded 12 Gauge Stainless Steel Outer Jacket
  • Inswing Manway
  • Removable CIP Assembly
  • Racking Arm

Finish Options:

  • # 4 Polished Interior Finish
  • # 4 Polished Exterior Finish

Tank Trim:

  • 2-Hole RLV Assembly
  • Combination Pressure / Vacuum Relief
  • Rotary Spray Ball Upgrade
  • Butterfly & Sample Valves
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Stainless Steel Fermentation Airlock

Leg Options:

  • Adjustable Base Plates
  • Base Plate Tank Jack

Fitting Options:

  • Tri-Clamp or DN Connection Types
  • 2 1/2" or 4" Dry Hop Port
  • 3/4" or 1 1/2" Sample Ferrule
  • Up to 2 Additional Thermowells
  • Under Jacket Glycol Piping
  • 12", 18" & 24" Outlet Height

Specifications and Sizing

Volume (BBLs) Dimensions (in inches)
Net Gross Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Straight Side Overall Vessel Length Overall Height
15 20 47" 54" 63 1/2" 113" 125" - 137"
25 34 55 3/4" 62 3/4" 76" 133 3/4" 146" – 158"
30 41 59 1/2" 66 1/4" 81" 141 5/8" 154" – 166"
50 68 70 1/4" 77 1/4" 96 1/2" 171" 183" – 195"
60 81 74 1/2" 81 1/2" 102 1/2" 180" 193" – 205"
75 101 80 1/4" 87 1/4" 111" 194" 206" – 218"
90 122 85 1/4" 92 1/4" 118" 206 1/4" 219" – 231"
100 138 88 1/2" 95 1/2" 122 1/2" 213 1/2" 226" – 238"
120 163 94" 101"  130"  226 7/8" 239" – 251"

Our Brewing Partners

Whether we are building a duplicate production facility for a heritage beer label or helping a small community craft brewery positively affect the economy, we are proud to work with these outstanding beer brands as they grow their business.  

Samuel Adams Bells Ninkasi
Ballast Point Founders Pizza Port
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