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Process Cooling for Breweries and Distilleries

Process cooling for breweries and distilleries is essential to maintaining fermentation control, product consistency and production efficiency. From glycol systems and fermentation vessels to conditioning tanks and packaging lines, stable temperature management directly impacts flavour, quality and yield.

Evolution Cooling provides industrial chiller supply, glycol system support and structured preventative maintenance tailored to brewery and distillery operations across the UK.

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Process Cooling in Brewing and Distillation

Brewing and distillation processes rely heavily on precise temperature control at multiple stages, including:

Fermentation temperature management

Wort cooling

Glycol circuit control

Conditioning and maturation

Packaging and bottling lines

Temperature instability can lead to inconsistent product quality, reduced yield and increased batch rejection.

Why Process Cooling for Breweries and Distilleries Is Critical

Fermentation and distillation processes are highly sensitive to temperature variation. Cooling instability can affect yeast performance, flavour development and product consistency.

Reliable cooling supports:

Stable fermentation temperatures

Consistent flavour profile

Reduced batch loss

Improved energy efficiency

Continuous production uptime

For facilities operating multiple fermentation vessels, cooling reliability is directly linked to product quality and revenue stability.

Cooling Challenges in Breweries and Distilleries

Cooling system instability in breweries and distilleries directly impacts fermentation control, product consistency and batch yield.

As production expands, additional fermentation vessels, conditioning tanks and packaging demand can exceed the original chiller capacity. Seasonal ambient changes can also place additional strain on glycol systems.

Many sites operate continuously, meaning ageing chillers run for extended periods without structured maintenance planning. Minor performance decline can quickly escalate into temperature drift across multiple tanks.

Without proactive system assessment and preventative maintenance, cooling becomes a production bottleneck rather than a controlled process asset.

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Typical faults include:

Glycol system inefficiency

Undersized chillers during expansion

Low refrigerant pressure alarms

Poor flow balance across fermentation tanks

Ageing chillers operating continuously

Without structured preventative maintenance, cooling systems can quickly become production bottlenecks.

Industrial Chillers and Structured Support for Breweries

We provide complete cooling solutions covering both new equipment supply and structured maintenance support.

Our services include:

Structured preventative maintenance programmes

Defined breakdown response during peak production

Industrial chiller specification and installation

Glycol system optimisation

Performance monitoring and energy efficiency reviews

Our service-led approach protects production continuity and stabilises temperature-critical brewing and distillation processes.

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Typical Brewery and Distillery Cooling Applications

We support cooling systems serving:

Fermentation vessel temperature control

Wort cooling heat exchangers

Glycol distribution systems

Conditioning tanks

Conditioning tanks

Each system is assessed against load demand, ambient conditions and production expansion plans.

Why Breweries and Distilleries Choose Evolution Cooling

Breweries require dependable cooling systems capable of operating continuously during peak production periods.

We provide:

• Engineered chiller specification
• Structured preventative maintenance planning
• Defined breakdown response
• Clear service reporting
• Long-term asset lifecycle support

Our focus is long-term cooling reliability – protecting fermentation stability, maintaining product consistency and supporting continuous brewing and distillation operations.

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Speak with our engineering team about structured preventative maintenance, glycol system optimisation or industrial chiller upgrades.

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    Expansion and Capacity Planning

    Brewery growth often introduces additional fermentation vessels, extended conditioning capacity and increased packaging throughput. Chiller capacity and glycol flow must be reviewed against projected production load to prevent temperature instability during peak demand periods.

    Frequently Asked Questions – OEM Cooling Support

    What temperature should fermentation be maintained at?

    Fermentation temperatures vary depending on yeast strain and product type, but stable temperature control is essential to protect flavour consistency and batch quality.

    How do I know if my brewery chiller is undersized?

    Signs include difficulty maintaining fermentation setpoints during warm weather or when multiple tanks are active simultaneously.

    How often should brewery chillers be serviced?

    Breweries operating continuous production should typically service chillers at least twice per year to maintain reliability.

    Can you support glycol system optimisation?

    Yes. We assess and optimise glycol circuits to ensure balanced flow and efficient temperature control.

    Do you supply new chillers for expanding breweries?

    Yes. We specify and install industrial chillers aligned to production expansion plans.