JVNW, Inc. is an original partner in the pioneering efforts to revive craft brewing in this country. Established in 1981 to supply tanks and equipment to all beverage producers, JVNW began building brewing vessels in a scale to fit the requirements of the small brewer. JVNW manufactured the very first brewing equipment for the early craft breweries in Oregon, Washington and California. We have operating brewing systems worldwide.
JVNW is an equipment manufacturing company which recognizes the specific needs of the microbrewery segment of the brewing industry. Our products range from individual pieces of equipment to complete turn-key systems. We can simplify for you, the complexities of the overall brewing process. Our services include brewery sizing, equipment layout, professional installation, system testing, technical assistance, and follow-up support. Each step of the brewing process has many options. Our vessels can be designed with versatility, allowing for the brewery functions to be combined in fewer vessels for economy, or separated into several vessels for increased capacity. A full line of spare parts and accessories are in stock at all times for your convenience. The on-line parts store can be found by clicking on the "Order Parts" button on the top of this page.
It is a common misconception that all ale is dark and bitter, while lagers are pale and mild. To the contrary, it is possible to brew a pale, light bodied ale, or a rich, bitter black lager. A full range of flavor and color can be brewed within each style. Although ales do tend to be more fruity and assertive while lagers are typically crisp and mellow, the greatest difference between the two beers is their production method. Ales can be produced in ten to fourteen days, while lagers require three to five weeks. Obviously the capital required for a lager brewery will be greater, as two to three times as many cellar vessels are required to produce the same amount of beer. Longer aging, yeast strain, and lower fermentation temperatures contribute to the clean crisp flavor of lagers while shorter high temperature fermentation of the ale produce the fruity more assertive brew. Some areas of the country are more accustomed to the crisp Germanic lager style, while other regions may prefer the English style ale.
The JVNW Brewery Installation Manual will be indispensable to you. The manual is in a handy binder and will be indexed for easy reference. It will include very detailed instructions as well as general comments and suggestions. Each section will be directed to either a sub-contractor or dedicated to a piece of equipment. All of your tank specifications and sketches will be included in this book. Your manuals concerning burners, controllers, pumps, and milling machinery will be indexed and organized for you. The descriptions of the chiller and the filter as well as the

heat exchanger will be detailed and clear. It will cover carbonation and pressure/vacuum concerns. Your sight glasses and hoses and fittings will be included. All the specs in one book to get your brewery rolling and on its way to making great beer.

 

The process flow will map out for you the route your beer will take. A JVNW piping system is a guarantee of sanitation. Improper piping will foster organisms which can contaminate your beer. The controls within the system are conveniently and ergonomically placed, and our piping system has the added advantage of being configured to visually enhance the overall appearance of the entire brewery.  


Your CAD generated layouts will clearly position all brewery components. They will specify where your electrical service and drains should be. It will locate and provide details for all other pertinent and critical information.

SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Complete Brewery .5 - 1 sq. ft./bbl of yearly capacity
Sacked Malt Storage .15 - .25 sq. ft./bbl of yearly capacity

UTILITIES
Electrical 20 - 35 kWh/bbl
Natural Gas 2 - 3.7 Thermos/bbl
Water 6 - 8 bbls water/bbl beer produced
Refrigeration 10 - 20 BTU chiller capacity/bbl yearly capacity
Direct Fired Brew Kettle 25,000 30,000 BTU/bbl Cast Wort

MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS
.5 - 1.5 workers/1000 bbls yearly capacity,
Average .75 workers/1000 bbls

BREWHOUSE YIELD
Single Temperature Infusion 50 - 68%
Temperature Programmed Mash 65 - 72%
Informative Cut Sheets
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Cellar Tank
Descriptions
(A & B)

Price ranges of small
Brewing Systems
(C)

Craft Brewery
Footprint
(D)

System Sizing
Guidlines
(E)

JVNW
390 S. Redwood Street
Canby, Oregon 97013
(503) 263-2858
tanks@jvnw.com

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The questions below will give us the information necessary to provide you with a price quotation that matches the type and size of brewery that you are planning. In addition, we hope that it highlights for you some of the things that you need to consider in your planning. We look forward to analyzing your responses. If help is needed in answering any of the questions please indicate that you would like to receive more information.

1 BBL = 31 gallons 1 keg = 1/2 BBL

PRODUCT

  1. What type of beer do you want to produce?
    • Lager
    • Ale
    • Other
  2. Do you want to produce beer using malt extract or full grain?
    • Extract
    • Full Grain
      • If full grain, will you grind your own malt or purchase pre-ground malt?
        • Mill your own
        • Pre-ground
      • If full grain, what type of mashing process will you utilize?
        • Single Temperature Infusion
        • Temperature Programmed
        • Mash Decoction
  3. Types of Hops?
    • Leaf
    • Pelletized

CAPACITY

  1. Total projected capacity for brewery?
    • Year 1 _________(U.S. BBLs)
    • Year 2 _________(U.S.BBLs)
    • Year 3 _________(U.S. BBLS)
    • Ultimate __________(U.S.BBLS)
  2. Do you anticipate your beer sales to be seasonal?
    • Yes
    • No
      • If yes, what is the anticipated volume per month throughout the year in US BBLS?
        _____ January
        _____ February
        _____ March
        _____ April
        _____ May
        _____ June
        _____ July
        _____ August
        _____ September
        _____ October
        _____ November
        _____ December
  3. What size brew length do you want?
    • 5 BBL
    • 7 BBL
    • 10 BBL
    • 15 BBL
    • 20 BBL
    • Other
    • Don't Know
  4. How long will your brewing cycle be?
    • 10 days
    • 14 days
    • 21 days
    • 28 days
    • Other
    • Don't Know
  5. How many different styles of beer do you wish to produce? ___________________
  6. How many different styles of beer do you want to be able to sell at any given time?________________

PACKAGING

  1. How will your product be packaged?
    • Kegs
    • Bottles
    • Serving Vessels
    • Other
  2. Do you wish to sell beer for outside distribution?
    • Yes
    • No
      • If yes, in what type of package?
        • Kegs
        • Bottles
        • Other
      • If yes, what percentage of your production will be for outside distribution?________ %

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AVAILABLE UTILITIES

  1. Water:
    • City
    • Well
      • Flow Rate _____GPM
      • Average Yearly Temperature _____
      • Lowest Temperature _____
      • Highest Temperature _____
  2. Electrical:
    • Voltage _____
    • Phase
      • Single
      • Three
    • Amperage Available _____
  3. Available Gas:
    • Propane
    • Natural Gas
    • Neither
  4. Drainage
    • Do drains currently exist in brewery area?
      • Yes
      • No

SPACE

  1. Location of Brewery (city, state): ___________________________
  2. Square footage available for brewery: _______sq. ft.
  3. Ceiling height in brewery: _____ft.
  4. Is brewing area multi story?
    • Yes
    • No
      • If yes, how many floors? _____

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

City & State: ____________________________________________________

Phone & Fax: ____________________________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________

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(503) 263-2858
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