Buying Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides from people who buy and sell brewery equipment every day.
What Is My Used Brewery Equipment Worth?
What actually drives the value of used brewery equipment — size, brand, condition, documentation and freight — and why the same tank is worth very different numbers to different buyers.
7, 15, or 30 BBL? How to Choose the Right Brewhouse Size
Choosing a brewhouse size? Compare 7, 15, and 30 BBL systems by output, cellar needs, and cost so you buy the right used brewhouse for your growth.
Buying a Used Canning Line — What Craft Brewers Need to Know
A used canning line can pay for itself fast. Learn about speeds, seamers, dissolved oxygen, and what to inspect before buying used packaging equipment.
Brewery Closures and Liquidations — How to Buy the Equipment
Brewery liquidations are the best source of quality used equipment. Learn how brewery closure sales work and how to buy tanks and brewhouses with confidence.
How to Inspect a Used Fermenter — A 12-Point Buyer's Checklist
Buying a used fermenter? Use this 12-point inspection checklist covering welds, glycol jackets, dish bottoms, and CIP before you wire a deposit.
Rigging and Freight for Used Brewery Equipment — A Buyer's Guide
The tank is often the cheap part. Learn how to budget rigging, permits, and freight when buying used brewery equipment so your deal stays a deal.
Closing a Brewery? The Equipment Checklist Nobody Gives You
A practical checklist for closing a brewery — liens, leases, inventory, utilities and licenses, in the order that actually protects the value of your equipment.
Why Buy Used Brewery Equipment? The Complete Cost Guide for 2026
Used brewery equipment can cut your build budget nearly in half. Here's how buying used fermenters, tanks, and brewhouses saves money without added risk.
Wild Goose, SS BrewTech & Deutsche Beverage Are Being Discontinued: What Brewery Owners Need to Know
Middleby is winding down Wild Goose Filling, SS BrewTech and Deutsche Beverage + Process by the end of 2026. Here's what it means for owners, buyers, and the used equipment market.