Breweries & Distilleries
We handle Process Cooling, Refrigeration and heating for breweries, distilleries, cideries and taprooms in Sonoma and Napa counties, and we install and service Glycol Systems around your production schedule.
What we work on
- Glycol Chillers for fermenters and Brite Tanks
- Glycol Piping, jacket valves and Tank Temperature Controls
- Walk-In Coolers for kegs, cans and ingredients
- Boilers and hot water for brewing and cleaning
- HVAC repairs and maintenance for production spaces and taprooms
- CO2 Monitor installation and calibration
- Rental Chillers for added capacity or breakdowns
Facilities we work in
- Breweries
- Distilleries
- Cideries
- Taprooms
Common Questions
What maintenance does a brewery Glycol Chiller need?
A maintenance visit checks the Condenser Coils and Fans, refrigerant pressures, superheat and subcooling, and the Compressors, Contactors and electrical connections. On the glycol side, we test concentration, check level, Pumps and Strainers, purge air, and test the safety switches, sensors and alarms.
How often should a brewery Chiller be serviced?
It depends on the equipment and how hard it runs. Most brewery and distillery Chillers need 2 to 4 visits a year, and we set the schedule in your Maintenance & Service Agreement.
Why is our Glycol Chiller not cooling?
Start with the alarm on the Chiller display. Common causes are low glycol flow (a failed Pump, clogged Strainer, air in the loop or a closed Valve), high-pressure trips from a dirty Condenser or failed Condenser Fan, low-pressure trips from a refrigerant leak, or a failed Compressor, Contactor or Relay. Crash cooling several fermenters at once can also exceed the Chiller’s capacity.
What temperature should our Glycol Chiller run at?
Set it for the coldest thing it has to do, usually crash cooling, not lower. The glycol mix must protect well below that setpoint, or the Heat Exchanger can freeze and crack. A lower setpoint does not add cooling capacity, so the Chiller just runs longer and colder.
How do we size a Glycol Chiller for a brewery?
We size it from your cooling load, temperatures and flow across your fermenters and Brite Tanks. We confirm the size during the quote. More on Chillers & Process Cooling.
How often should CO2 Monitors be calibrated?
We recommend calibrating CO2 Monitors twice a year, or more often if the manufacturer calls for it. Between calibrations, a bump test confirms each sensor responds to CO2 and triggers its alarms and ventilation. We provide calibration records for your files.
Request a Service or Quote
We’ll follow up to confirm the details and schedule a visit.
Equipment down or production affected?
After-hours service is for Maintenance & Service Agreement customers. Online requests are reviewed during office hours.
(707) 544-1277