📍 Location: Marlo & Cape Conran, Australia
⚙️ System Size: 3000L brewery
Sailors Grave Brewing is a farmhouse brewery set between the coastal wilderness of Marlo and Cape Conran. Known for its use of farmed and foraged ingredients, the brewery produces distinctive beers that reflect the region’s terroir, agricultural traditions, and maritime history.
As demand for their unique beers grew, Sailors Grave needed to expand its capacity with a system that could deliver efficiency, reliability, and room for growth—without compromising their artisanal approach.
The Challenge
- Rising demand required a larger, more advanced system
- Need for scalable fermentation capacity for diverse beer styles
- Requirement for hands-on training and technical support across a long-distance project
- Assurance of quality and precision installation, despite overseas logistics
Our Solution
After a thorough evaluation, Sailors Grave Brewing chose Tiantai as their equipment partner. We designed and supplied a full 3000L brewery system, complete with large-scale fermentation capacity and support utilities.
Configuration Provided:
- Malt miller
- 3000L brewhouse system
- 3000L fermentation tanks & 6000L fermentation tanks
- 200L CIP system
- Keg washer & filling machine
- Auxiliary systems and controls
Despite the distance, Tiantai ensured smooth execution:
- Video inspections allowed Sailors Grave to remotely verify quality before shipment
- Tiantai expert personally oversaw delivery and installation, visiting twice and spending 9 weeks on-site
- Comprehensive training sessions ensured the brewing team could fully harness the system’s potential
Results
With Tiantai’s advanced 3000L system, Sailors Grave Brewing has:
✔️ Expanded capacity to meet growing market demand
✔️ Gained flexible production with scalable fermentation tanks
✔️ Strengthened operations through on-site training and technical support
✔️ Continued to brew unique terroir-inspired beers for both local and global audiences
Partnership for the Future
Tiantai remains a trusted partner, supporting Sailors Grave Brewing’s expansion and innovation journey. With reliable equipment and responsive service, Sailors Grave is positioned to keep pushing boundaries in craft beer while showcasing the flavors of coastal Australia.
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