Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Glacier Tanks
Equipment Type: Brew Tank / Fermenter
Capacity: 40 BBL
Total Volume: 1,550 Gallons
Minimum Working Volume: 1,240 Gallons
Serial Number: GT-V-3215
Material of Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
Condition: Used

Description

Available for sale is a used Glacier Tanks 40 BBL Stainless Steel Brew Tank / Fermenter designed for commercial brewery, craft beer, cider, kombucha, and specialty beverage production applications. Constructed of 304 stainless steel, this vessel features a dished top, cone bottom, and dimple jacketed sidewall and cone for efficient temperature control during fermentation and product conditioning.

The fermenter has a total volume of approximately 1,550 gallons with a minimum working volume of approximately 1,240 gallons, making it ideal for medium-scale brewing operations. The jacket system is rated for approximately 14.7 PSI, allowing for effective cooling and temperature management throughout the fermentation process.

The vessel includes multiple process connections, a large side-bottom manway, center bottom discharge outlet, and is mounted on four support legs. The tank is supplied on a carbon steel rolling cart, providing mobility and flexibility during installation and plant layout modifications.

Specifications

General Information

• Manufacturer: Glacier Tanks
• Equipment Type: Brew Tank / Fermenter
• Serial Number: GT-V-3215
• Condition: Used

Capacity

• Nominal Capacity: 40 BBL
• Total Volume: Approximately 1,550 Gallons
• Minimum Working Volume: Approximately 1,240 Gallons

Construction

• Material of Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
• Vessel Style: Vertical Fermenter
• Top Head: Dished Top
• Bottom Head: Conical Bottom
• Sanitary Brewing Design

Jacket System

• Dimple Jacketed Sidewall
• Dimple Jacketed Bottom Cone
• Jacket Rating: Approximately 14.7 PSI
• Designed for Glycol Cooling Systems
• Efficient Fermentation Temperature Control

Vessel Dimensions

• Diameter: Approximately 62 Inches
• Straight Side Height: Approximately 84 Inches

Openings & Connections

Top Openings

• 4 Inch Connection
• 2-1/2 Inch Connection
• 2 Inch Connection

Manway

• 16 Inch Side Bottom Manway

Discharge Outlet

• Approximately 2 Inch Center Bottom Outlet
• Approximate Discharge Height: 13 Inches

Support Structure

• Mounted on Four Legs
• Carbon Steel Rolling Cart Included
• Mobile Tank Configuration

Applications

• Craft beer fermentation
• Commercial brewery operations
• Brewpub production
• Lager fermentation
• Ale fermentation
• Hard cider production
• Kombucha production
• Specialty beverage fermentation
• Pilot brewing programs
• Beverage conditioning
• Product maturation
• Fermented beverage processing

Products This Equipment Would Be Used For

• Craft beer
• IPA production
• Lager beer
• Stout production
• Porter production
• Wheat beer
• Hard cider
• Kombucha
• Seltzer beverages
• Specialty fermented beverages
• Experimental beer recipes
• Brewpub products

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the capacity of this fermenter?
  The vessel is rated at 40 BBL with approximately 1,550 gallons total volume.
• What is the minimum working volume?
  The minimum working volume is approximately 1,240 gallons.
• Who manufactured the tank?
  The fermenter was manufactured by Glacier Tanks.
• What material is the vessel constructed from?
  The tank is fabricated from 304 stainless steel.
• Does the vessel have a cooling jacket?
  Yes, the fermenter features dimple jackets on both the sidewall and cone bottom.
• What is the jacket pressure rating?
  The jacket system is rated at approximately 14.7 PSI.
• What type of bottom does the vessel have?
  The fermenter is equipped with a conical bottom for efficient yeast collection and product discharge.
• Does the tank include a manway?
  Yes, the vessel includes a 16-inch side-bottom manway for inspection and cleaning.
• Is a support structure included?
  Yes, the tank is mounted on four legs and includes a carbon steel rolling cart.
• What beverages can be produced in this fermenter?
  The vessel is suitable for beer, cider, kombucha, hard seltzers, and other fermented beverage products.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics?
  Yes, Aaron Equipment can coordinate inspections, rigging, loading, transportation, export documentation, and worldwide logistics services.
• Does Aaron Equipment buy and sell used brewery equipment?
  Yes, Aaron Equipment actively purchases and sells used fermenters, brewhouses, bright tanks, brewing systems, beverage processing equipment, and complete brewery facilities worldwide.