Plate and Frame Filter How To
I was recently asked by a fellow brewer to put together a “Plate and Frame Filter How to”. I’ve been writing articles for about 18 months now, since the website…
Please see our growing list of technical articles below. They range from passivating tanks to brewing with chilis. Many of these articles have been written in response to requests. Whilst others are on subjects I hope are useful to you. Anyway thanks for visiting my site. If you’d like to request a subject for an article or get in touch then email me at: neil@asianbeernetwork.com
Beer Cellaring Tips – Important as Your Brew Day
I wanted to share some of my beer cellaring tips, as I’ve been doing a lot of cellar work lately. I’m back in a brewhouse, after some time out, since…
Yeast Krausen in an Open FV
Stages of Beer Fermentation – Fermentation Timeline
We are going to look at the 3 stages of beer fermentation today. It’s an article I’ve wanted to write for a while now. The typical 48 hours of anxiousness,…
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Buying A Commercial Fermenter
So, you plan on buying a commercial fermenter? But looking for some extra tips and advice before taking the plunge. Kudos, it’s always better to go in prepared, before making…
Hyper Local Brewing – Small Can Be Profitable
Have you heard the term “hyper local brewing”? I’m seeing the term discussed more and more in brewing circles. I was lucky enough to be on the Build Me A…
Keeping Your Brewery Clean
Commercial Small Space Brewing
This week I had a client approach me regarding commercial small space brewing. They had an idea to put a brewery in a high-end shopping mall. The space would be…
Describe Beer Like A Brewer – A Cheaters Guide
I wanted to have a bit of fun today with a short article entitled “describe beer like a brewer”. I’ve been doing a fair few technical articles recently so, wanted…
Calculating Brewery Capacity and Labor Costs
Calculating Brewery Capacity and Labor – Elements to Consider I often get asked about calculating brewery capacity from my clients. In fact, today the same guy Ryan who gave me…
Non-Alcoholic Malt Drink – Small African Producers
In Nigeria, the non-alcoholic malt drink category makes up a large percentage of volume and revenue of many breweries. Malt drinks are produced similar to beer, except it's not fermented.…
Me Helping Put On A Brewpub System in Wuxi, China
Craft Brewhouse Design Tips – 5 Considerations
I want to share with you some craft brewhouse design tips today, to ensure your money is well spent when opening a brewery. The biggest capital outlay of any brewery…
Contract Brewing Pros and Cons – Brewery Startup
I decided to write a post today looking contract brewing pros and cons after receiving an email from the UK. The writer was deciding if there was value to... “Contract…
Brewing Process Step-By-Step – With Pictures
Today, I wanted to discuss the different parts of brewing process step-by-step with a little explanation of each. I’ve added in some diagram and visuals in the hope of making…
Chinese Brewing Equipment Group Buying
I wanted to put out a post about Chinese brewing equipment group buying just to see if there’s any interest from brewers. I have brewers approach me from around the…
Small Affordable Skid-Mounted Brewhouse
I recently had a client approach me about sourcing a small affordable skid-mounted brewhouse. The idea was to add it to a property next door to an existing restaurant to…
Chinese Brewing Equipment Prices – Expectations
I wanted to put something together about Chinese brewing equipment prices. Believing it useful to those who visit my site. People around the world approach me. Asking for help sourcing…
Pasteurization Tunnels from China for Beer
I’ve started to get more enquiries regarding sourcing pasteurization tunnels from China for beer packaging lines. They’ve been from breweries looking to save some money on equipment which can be…
5 Building A Brewery Tips – What You Need To Know
Today, I want to share with you 5 building a brewery tips. Key points to consider when planning a brewery, to ensure it meets your needs now, plus can grow…
Brewhouse Installation Case – Humdinger Brewery
I wanted to highlight my favorite brewhouse installation case, completed recently in Kunming. I was approached by Humdinger Brewing, who wanted to expand their operations from their 5HL brewpub. The…
Brewing with Adjuncts – What, How, Pros and Cons
Today we’re going to look at brewing with adjuncts. A subject maybe not for our German brewing brethren with their Reinheitsgebot Laws. These laws are a series of regulations, limiting…
Strategic Planning Your Brewery – When Opening
As more brewery’s popup, the harder it becomes to enter the craft beer market, making strategic planning your brewery, key to a successful launch and long-term success. At a distance…