Brewing analytics, notes & guides
Practical reads on beer quality control, lab testing, and getting the most out of the Beer-o-Meter.
Why ABV, Microbial Stability, and Fermentable Sugars Belong Together
Quality control in beer is often split into separate tests for alcohol, microbiology, and fermentation. But in real brewing these topics are closely connected, and looking at only one can give an incomplete picture.
Why Fermentable Sugar Monitoring Gives Brewers an Edge When Time Is Limited
In brewing, time is often the enemy. Many breweries rely mainly on density measurements to decide whether fermentation is finished, but density only tells part of the story and does not directly show how much fermentable sugar is still present.
Beer-o-Meter at CBC26: Building Relationships, Validating the Market, and Shaping the Future of Brewing QC
CBC26 and BrewExpo America in Philadelphia were an incredibly important milestone for Beer-o-Meter, confirming that breweries are actively searching for practical and scalable approaches to process control and quality assurance.
CBC26 Philadelphia: What the Future of Brewing Looks Like
The 2026 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America in Philadelphia made one thing clear: the brewing industry is evolving rapidly, and breweries are actively searching for smarter, more practical ways to adapt.
How Do Breweries Measure Alcohol Content in Beer?
Alcohol content is one of the defining characteristics of beer. It influences flavour balance, body, and drinking experience, and is also an important legal parameter that must be labelled accurately on packaging.
The Hidden Costs of Poor Quality in Brewing
When brewers talk about quality, they usually talk about flavour. But quality has another dimension just as important for breweries: cost. Every brewery spends money either preventing problems or fixing them later.
The Most Important Beer Quality Tests Every Brewery Should Know
Brewing combines creativity with precision. While recipe design lets brewers explore new flavours and styles, producing consistent beer requires careful control of the process - and quality testing provides the tools to achieve that control.
When Is Fermentation Really Finished?
One of the most common questions brewers ask is surprisingly simple: when is fermentation actually finished? Packaging beer too early causes over-carbonation, unexpected alcohol levels and unstable beer on the shelf.
Why Every Major Brewery Has a Quality Lab
If you walk through a large brewery anywhere in the world, you will almost certainly find a laboratory. This laboratory may not be visible to consumers, but it plays a crucial role in maintaining beer quality and consistency.
Videos & walkthroughs
Short videos on the Beer-o-Meter, sample testing, and what happens to your beer inside our lab.
Short introduction to Beer-o-Meter (Dutch).
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