From Groningen to Indianapolis: Beer-o-Meter Makes Its U.S. Debut at Craft Brewers Conference

This week, the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis is buzzing with energy as over 10,000 brewing professionals gather for the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America. Despite recent challenges in the U.S. craft beer industry, including a 4% production decline in 2024, the event remains a pivotal platform for innovation and collaboration among brewers […]
Fermentable vs. Non-Fermentable Sugars: What Every Brewer Should Know

Fermentable vs. Non-Fermentable Sugars: What Every Brewer Should Know Understanding the difference between fermentable and non-fermentable sugars is key to predicting final gravity, sweetness, and body. Fermentable sugars (glucose, maltose, sucrose) are consumed by yeast, lowering gravity and increasing alcohol. Non-fermentable sugars like dextrins remain in the beer, contributing to body and residual sweetness. Each […]
How to Optimize Sugar Conversion for Maximum Efficiency in Brewing?
How to Optimize Sugar Conversion for Maximum Efficiency in Brewing? Sugar conversion efficiency directly impacts your wort quality and fermentation success. During mashing, starches in malt are converted into sugars by enzymes like alpha- and beta-amylase. To optimize this, brewers must manage variables like mash temperature, pH, and time. Base malts provide high enzymatic activity […]
Why Measuring Fermentable Sugars is Essential for Brewing Consistency?
Why Measuring Fermentable Sugars is Essential for Brewing Consistency? Consistency is the hallmark of quality brewing. Fermentable sugars are at the heart of this consistency, determining not only how much alcohol a beer contains but also how well fermentation proceeds and what kind of flavor profile emerges. These sugars, including maltose, glucose, and sucrose, fuel […]
Fermentable vs. Non-Fermentable Sugars: What Every Brewer Should Know

What Are Fermentable Sugars? Fermentable sugars are those that yeast can break down into alcohol and CO2. These sugars are typically simple or di- and trisaccharides, easily metabolized by common brewing strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Common fermentable sugars in brewing include: What Are Non-Fermentable Sugars? Non-fermentable sugars are more complex and are not metabolized by […]
Why Measuring Fermentable Sugars is Essential for Brewing Consistency

And at the heart of that consistency lies a less glamorous, often underestimated variable: consistent brewing process that can be well monitored with fermentable sugars. The Role of Fermentable Sugars in Beer Fermentable sugars in beer are the primary food source for yeast during fermentation. When yeast metabolizes these sugars, it produces alcohol, CO₂, and […]
Kwaliteit in het glas: bierexpert Derek Walsh over Beer-o-Meter labservice – Testimonial

You probably know Beer-o-Meter as the smart and affordable solution that allows craft brewers to perform on-site measurements. It helps improve recipes and brew consistently high-quality beer. With the Beer-o-Meter device, they can test pH, TFS, EBC, and ABV accurately, easily, and quickly. But did you know that the developers of Beer-o-Meter also offer their […]
Étienne Vermeulen – Kaapse Brouwers – Testimonial

‘With Beer-o-Meter I go into the weekend with peace of mind’ At Rotterdam craft brewery Kaapse, quality is an unwavering part of the company philosophy. In this article, you will learn more about head brewer Étienne Vermeulen’s vision on quality. Read how often, what and why Kaapse Brouwers measure to be as sure as possible […]
Met Beer-o-Meter besparen we 15% op onze grondstoffen bij dezelfde kwaliteit

Brouwen met de best mogelijke kwaliteit vinden ze bij Beerze Brouwerij van meet af aan cruciaal. Eigen ketels heeft eigenaar Ivo Kaanen met zijn brouwteam in gebruik sinds afgelopen jaar. De brouwerij in het Noord-Brabantse Vessem is een relatieve nieuwkomer in de wereld van de Nederlandse MKB-brouwers. Daarom beseft Kaanen dondersgoed: je kunt bij liefhebbers […]
Baxbier – Van van den Berg- Testimonial

With professional process control you earn euros and a strong image Of the many good breweries in the city of Groningen, Baxbier is one of the most talked about. Van van den Berg is the head brewer here. As a collaboration partner in the development of Beer-o-Meter, he is one of the first customers and […]