Setting Up an Oil Heated Brewhouse the Right Way

Deciding on an oil heated brewhouse for your brewery set up is really a move that will more and more craft makers are considering, especially when they want to balance efficiency with ease of operation. When you're first starting out or even looking to upgrade a current kit, the amount of heating system options can feel a bit overwhelming. You've got direct fireplace, which is the traditional way; electric, which usually is clean but can be costly on the power bill; and steam, that is the business standard for huge players but comes with a hill of red tape. Then there's cold weather oil, the "quiet achiever" from the making world. ...

April 8, 2026 · 7 min · Janie Brusovanik