Breweries can vary enormously in size, from the smallest microbrewery to the largest multinational brewing corporation. The diversity of processes is likewise diverse, being largely dependent on the … [Read more...]
7 BBL Electric Brewhouse in Charleston, SC
We are excited to be working with Dustin and his team at Dockery’s Brewery and Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina to bring a very unique and powerful electric brewhouse to the public. This … [Read more...]
[Case Study] – Building a 10 BBL Brewery in Knoxville, TN
Full-service fabricator SMT’s 10BBL indirect fire & electric solution will let Elst Beer brew its liquid gold. Southbound and Hopping Principals of Knoxville’s (Tenn.) newly established Elst … [Read more...]
[Case Study] – Automated Brewing Solutions for a Tennessee Brewery
SMT recently partnered with Rockwell Automation to design a fully automated brewery that utilizes the latest graphics, touch-screen and mobile technology available. Schulz Brau Brewing Company … [Read more...]
7 Problems with Building a Microbrewery
There’s a lot that can go wrong between the design phase of building a microbrewery and the first sip to hit a customer’s lips. Brewing a batch of beer requires many steps, exact portions, precise … [Read more...]
Build to Print Fabrication Vs. Design and Spec Fabrication
When a manufacturing client comes to a fabrication shop looking for equipment, generally speaking, they may or may not already have exact specifications for the item they need fabricated. If they only … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Dry Tanks vs. Liquid Tanks
Large tanks are needed to store and transport liquid and dry material. From handling dry grains and various powders to holding hazardous liquids and potable water, containers must meet certain … [Read more...]
90BBL Tank Expansion for a Brewery in Charlotte, NC
We’re always passionate about helping breweries expand, just ask the 30BBL brewhouse we helped install in Charlottesville Virginia, and with the expanding brewery market in North Carolina, we’re … [Read more...]
The Most Common Problems with Food Grade Equipment
Not surprisingly, some of the most common problems associated with food grade equipment are traced directly back to poor design and/or not selecting the best size or model of equipment for the type or … [Read more...]
30 BBL Brewhouse in Charlottesville, Virginia
SMT is in the finishing stages of building a 30 BBL brewhouse and cellar equipment for Reason Beer in Charlottesville, Virginia. We are very excited to be working on a project this close to home, … [Read more...]
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