About
Precision Fermentation offers BrewIQ (formerly BrewMonitor®), a total fermentation management system designed to give craft breweries complete visibility and control over every stage of the fermentation process. By leveraging IoT technology, BrewIQ attaches directly to existing fermentation tanks and continuously collects critical measurements — dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, gravity, pressure, ambient and fluid temperature, and conductivity — streaming them live to a centralized, cloud-based dashboard. Brewers can access the BrewIQ Dashboard from any PC, tablet, or smartphone, enabling remote monitoring 24/7/365. The system sends automatic text or email alerts when fermentation parameters drift outside user-defined thresholds, allowing teams to intervene before quality is compromised. Batch-to-batch trend analysis makes it easy to compare historical and active fermentations, helping breweries understand the impact of ingredients, hardware, and process changes. Yeast vitality tracking provides instant insight into yeast health, while centralized data management ensures all collected information can be saved, reviewed, and shared across teams. BrewIQ eliminates the inefficiencies of ad hoc manual testing, reduces unnecessary tank time, and drives operational efficiency — translating directly into lower labor costs and higher product quality. It is purpose-built for craft breweries but compatible with other fermentation-driven industries seeking data-driven process improvement.
Key Features
- Continuous Real-Time Monitoring: Automatically samples and streams fermentation data (DO, pH, gravity, pressure, temperature, conductivity) around the clock without manual intervention.
- Remote Dashboard Access: Access the BrewIQ Dashboard from any internet-connected PC, tablet, or smartphone to check all active fermentations at a glance.
- Automated Threshold Alerts: Receive instant text or email notifications when fermentation parameters exceed your defined thresholds, enabling timely corrective action.
- Batch-to-Batch Trend Analysis: Compare past and present batches side by side to identify patterns, optimize ingredients, and ensure consistent product quality across every brew.
- Yeast Vitality Tracking: Instantly assess yeast health through dedicated vitality trend data, helping brewers make informed decisions about fermentation timing and adjustments.
Use Cases
- Craft breweries monitoring multiple fermentation tanks simultaneously to ensure consistent product quality across every batch.
- Head brewers remotely tracking fermentation progress from off-site locations without relying on floor staff for manual readings.
- Quality assurance teams comparing batch-to-batch fermentation data to identify and eliminate sources of variation in flavor and consistency.
- Production managers optimizing tank scheduling and turnaround times by determining fermentation completion with data-driven confidence.
- Brewery operations teams reducing labor costs and ingredient waste by replacing time-consuming manual sampling with automated continuous analysis.
Pros
- Eliminates Manual Guesswork: Replaces unreliable ad hoc sampling with fully automated, continuous data collection — reducing human error and improving repeatability.
- Device-Agnostic Remote Access: Monitor all tanks from anywhere via browser or mobile device, giving brewers flexibility without being tied to the production floor.
- Comprehensive Multi-Variable Insights: Tracks six critical fermentation variables simultaneously from a single platform, providing a holistic view of fermentation health.
- Reduces Operational Costs: Minimizes unnecessary tank time, labor overhead, and ingredient waste by providing the data needed to act decisively and efficiently.
Cons
- Requires Physical Hardware Installation: The BrewIQ Fermentation Hub must be physically attached to each tank, which involves upfront hardware costs and installation effort.
- Niche Industry Focus: Designed primarily for craft breweries and fermentation-driven industries, making it less applicable for businesses outside this vertical.
- Likely High Entry Cost: As an enterprise-grade IoT solution, the total cost of hardware and subscription may be a barrier for very small or early-stage craft breweries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fermentation variables does BrewIQ monitor?
BrewIQ continuously monitors dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, specific gravity, pressure, fluid temperature, ambient temperature, and conductivity within each fermentation tank.
Can I access the BrewIQ Dashboard remotely?
Yes. The BrewIQ Dashboard is cloud-based and accessible from any internet-connected PC, tablet, or smartphone, giving you 24/7/365 visibility into all active fermentations.
How does BrewIQ alert me when something goes wrong?
BrewIQ automatically sends text or email alerts whenever a monitored parameter exceeds the custom thresholds you set, so you can intervene before product quality is affected.
Does BrewIQ work with my existing fermentation tanks?
Yes. The BrewIQ Fermentation Hub is designed to attach to existing tanks, so you don't need to replace your current equipment to benefit from real-time monitoring.
What industries is BrewIQ compatible with?
While BrewIQ is purpose-built for the craft beer industry, Precision Fermentation also supports other fermentation-driven industries that require precise process monitoring and control.
