Let's be real: if you're running a brewery in the UK or Portugal, you know equipment choices can make or break your day-to-day operations. The UK market? It's mature but still buzzing—thousands of breweries serving taprooms, pubs, and retail channels. But here's the thing: as the market matures, bre

Short answer: start with your target production volume and space, then choose a brewhouse that fits your batch size today and can scale with you tomorrow. From there, match your fermenter count, utilities, and packaging to your sales plan. Get the fundamentals right, and growth becomes much easier—and far less expensive.

If you’re planning your first brewery or upgrading an existing setup, I want to share a practical, no‑nonsense guide to the equipment that actually matters, common pitfalls I see, and how we approach projects so you can brew clean, consistent beer from day one.

This is probably one of the most common questions I get from aspiring brewery owners. After 20 years in the brewing equipment business and working with over 500 breweries worldwide, I've seen every possible scenario when it comes to used equipment – the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.Let me g

What Equipment Do You Need to Start a Brewery?Hey there! I'm Henry Chen, the CEO of Jinan Cassman Machinery Co., Ltd. I've been in the beer equipment manufacturing game for 20 years, and we've served over 500 breweries worldwide. Starting a brewery is an exciting venture, but it can also be a bit ov

After two decades in the brewing equipment manufacturing business and helping over 500 breweries worldwide get off the ground, I get this question almost daily: "Henry, what's it really going to cost me to start a small brewery?"Well, let me be straight with you – there's no one-size-fits-all answer