Flash Pasteurization vs. Sterile Filtration: What Craft Brewers Need to Know

You’ve spent months perfecting your new seasonal IPA. The taproom customers love it. Now distributors are calling, and you’re facing the moment of truth: can you ensure your beer tastes just as amazing on a store shelf three states away as it does in your brewery? As your craft brewery expands beyond local taprooms, the […]

How Pasteurization Impacts Beer Storage and Shelf Life

Many craft breweries could point to “limited shelf life” as being a major barrier to expanding distribution beyond their local market. That’s worth noting when you consider that the difference between regional success and national obscurity often comes down to a single factor: how long beer maintains its intended flavor profile after it leaves your […]

The Factors You Need to Consider for Beer and Alcohol Distribution

As a microbrewery or independent brewery owner, you’ve perfected your craft, created exceptional brews, and even built a local following. Now you’re ready for the next big step: distribution.  But where do you begin? And how do you ensure your carefully crafted brew reaches customers with the same quality as when it left your facility? […]

How to Avoid Beer Contamination: A Comprehensive Guide for Craft Brewers

Picture this: After weeks of careful brewing, you’re ready to taste your latest creation. You crack open a bottle, pour it into a glass, and immediately notice something’s off. The aroma isn’t right. The color seems unusual. And that first sip confirms your fears – your batch has been contaminated. For craft brewers, contamination is […]

Finding the Best Beer Pasteurizer for Your Small Brewery

Your craft beer took months to perfect. The recipe, the process, the taste – you’ve gotten it all exactly right. But what happens when your perfected brew sits on a store shelf a hundred miles away? For growing craft breweries, this question isn’t just about beer preservation – it’s a matter of protecting your reputation […]

Beer Pasteurizers: Why They Need to be Your Brewery’s First Investment

Starting a brewery is an exciting venture, but it’s also one that comes with a certain measure of challenges. For example, beyond perfecting your brews and setting up distribution, you need to consider long-term quality control.  On that front, one of the most overlooked yet critical investments in the early stages of your brewery is […]

Pasteurization’s Role in Better Craft Beer Distribution

With a projected growth of $148 billion from 2024 to 2028, the global craft beer market is absolutely booming. For craft beer brewers wanting to ride this wave, it is critical to maintain consistent product quality when expanding distribution. Your pasteurization equipment – and flash pasteurizers in particular – plays a key role in achieving […]

9 Essential Steps for How to Start a Microbrewery

Starting a microbrewery is an exciting venture for beer enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike. It’s a chance to bring your passion for craft beer to life, sharing unique creations with a community of like-minded people.  However, opening a successful microbrewery requires more than passion or even strong brewing skills. This demands careful planning, an understanding of […]

Protecting Your Craft Beer Brand with Flash Pasteurization

In the competitive world of craft beer, quality isn’t just a selling point – it’s the foundation of your brand’s reputation. Craft beer enthusiasts choose your product because they trust in its flavor, consistency, and craftsmanship.  But what happens if a batch goes wrong?  An unexpected off-flavor, premature spoilage, or contamination issue can quickly undermine […]

Flash Pasteurization and Product Innovation: Expanding Beer Styles and Flavors

In the increasingly competitive world of craft brewing, there’s a rising demand for creative, unique beer styles that push traditional boundaries. Brewers are experimenting with new flavors, ingredients, and techniques more than ever before, all in the name of creating beers that captivate consumers seeking adventurous tasting experiences. But crafting these new profiles comes with […]