The choice of tank depends heavily on the product being made:
Open vs. Closed: Traditional wine and some wild beer fermentations might still use open-top vessels, but closed tanks are the industry standard for sterility and control.
Cylindroconical Fermenters (CCFs): The workhorse of the brewing industry. Their tall, conical design is space-efficient and ideal for yeast management.
Horizontal Tanks: Often used for lagering (maturation) or wine-making, as they have a larger surface area for less yeast contact.
Unitank: A versatile cylindroconical tank that can handle fermentation, conditioning, and carbonation all in one vessel, simplifying the process.
Bioreactors: In pharmaceutical and biofuel production, these are highly sophisticated fermenters with extreme precision for aeration, agitation, and monitoring of cell cultures.
