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Brewing, Distilling and Beverage Consultancy
Delivering measurable improvements in product quality, process efficiency, food safety and operational performance. Our expertise helps breweries, distilleries and beverage producers optimise production, reduce risk, maintain compliance and bring innovative products to market with confidence.
PRODUCT INNOVATION
Our team has extensive experience in the development, optimisation and quality management of no and low alcohol beers, spirits and other beverages. We have partnered with some of the world’s leading brewing and drinks brands, while also supporting small and medium-sized producers in bringing innovative products to market and improving existing formulations.
Our expertise spans product development, process optimisation, flavour stability, alcohol reduction technologies, quality assurance and food safety compliance. We understand the unique technical challenges associated with producing no and low alcohol beverages and provide practical, science-led solutions that deliver both product quality and commercial success.
As recognised industry experts in this field, we recently authored the joint BBPA / SALSA No and Low Alcohol Beer – Quality and Food Safety Guidance Note, helping to establish best practice standards for the sector.
NEW PRODUCT IDEAS
Bring your beverage concepts to life with our New Product Development services. Our team has extensive experience in creating innovative products and ensuring their successful production at commercial scale. From initial concept and recipe formulation through to process design, scale-up and market launch, we provide practical support at every stage of the development journey.
We work with breweries, distilleries and beverage producers to develop products that meet consumer expectations while delivering operational efficiency and consistent quality. Our expertise includes ingredient selection, flavour development, process optimisation, quality assurance and regulatory compliance, helping clients reduce development risk and accelerate time to market.
Whether you are launching a new brand, extending an existing range or entering emerging categories such as no and low alcohol beverages, we provide the technical expertise and industry insight needed to turn ideas into commercially successful products.
SAFETY & QUALITY
We offer comprehensive Quality and Food Safety services tailored to the needs of breweries, distilleries and beverage producers. Our team has extensive experience in developing, implementing and improving quality management systems that support regulatory compliance, operational excellence and customer confidence.
From designing HACCP plans and food safety management systems to conducting gap analyses, internal audits and risk assessments, we provide practical solutions that help businesses meet industry standards and certification requirements. We also support clients with food fraud vulnerability assessments, supplier assurance programmes, product recall planning and crisis management strategies.
Whether you are building a quality system from the ground up or enhancing existing processes, our expertise helps ensure your products are safe, compliant and consistently meet the highest standards of quality and food safety.
MICROBIAL CONTROL
Maintain the highest microbiological standards across your brewing, distilling or beverage production operations with our comprehensive microbiology and hygiene services. Our team provides expert guidance to help identify, assess and control microbiological risks that can impact product quality, shelf life and consumer safety.
We offer microbiological assessments, hygiene audits, environmental monitoring programmes, contamination investigations and tailored sampling plans designed to provide meaningful data and actionable insights. Our practical approach helps businesses strengthen quality controls, improve sanitation procedures and reduce the risk of spoilage organisms and product defects.
Through targeted training, technical support and ongoing performance review, we help clients build robust microbiological management programmes that support consistent product quality, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
FILTRATION EFFICIENCY
Optimise your filtration processes to improve product quality, increase operational efficiency and reduce production costs. Our team provides specialist expertise across a wide range of filtration technologies, helping breweries, distilleries and beverage producers achieve consistent performance and maximise process reliability.
We offer filtration system assessments, troubleshooting, process optimisation and practical training tailored to your operation. Whether addressing throughput challenges, product losses, filter performance issues or quality concerns, we work closely with production teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Through ongoing technical support and performance monitoring, we help clients improve filtration efficiency, extend filter life, reduce waste and ensure their systems continue to operate at peak performance.
RAW MATERIALS
Maximise brewhouse efficiency and unlock the full potential of your raw materials with our specialist process optimisation services. Our team works with breweries and distilleries to assess performance throughout the production cycle, identifying opportunities to improve yield, consistency and operational efficiency.
From raw material selection and milling through mashing, extraction and fermentation, we provide detailed technical assessments and practical recommendations that deliver measurable improvements. Our expertise helps businesses reduce losses, improve extract efficiency and optimise process control while maintaining product quality standards.
By combining technical knowledge with real-world operational experience, we help clients improve resource utilisation, reduce production costs and achieve more consistent and predictable production outcomes.
FERMENTATION OPTIMISATION
Achieve greater consistency, efficiency and product quality with our specialist yeast and fermentation services. Our team provides expert support across all aspects of fermentation management, helping breweries, distilleries and beverage producers optimise performance and maintain control of this critical production stage.
We offer guidance on yeast selection, propagation, handling and storage, alongside fermentation optimisation and troubleshooting services designed to improve process reliability and product consistency. Our expertise extends to molecular biology techniques and advanced analytical approaches that provide deeper insights into yeast health and fermentation performance.
Whether you are seeking to improve yield, enhance flavour development, reduce production variability or resolve complex fermentation challenges, we deliver practical, science-led solutions that support consistent, high-quality production.
PACKAGIN PERFORMANCE
Improve packaging line efficiency, product quality and operational performance with our specialist packaging consultancy services. Our team provides expert support across all aspects of packaging operations, helping breweries, distilleries and beverage producers maximise throughput while maintaining the highest quality standards.
We conduct detailed line audits and performance assessments to identify bottlenecks, reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness. Our expertise covers packaging materials, line operation, product quality, process control and defect reduction, ensuring that packaging systems perform reliably and consistently.
Through practical recommendations, targeted training and hands-on technical support, we help clients optimise packaging performance, reduce waste, improve quality outcomes and increase production efficiency across their operations.
DISTILLING EXCELLENCE
Our distilling consultancy services support producers working with grain, molasses and alternative substrates, helping to improve operational efficiency, process consistency and product quality. Drawing on extensive industry experience, we work directly with production teams to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver practical, measurable results.
We provide both short-term technical support for specific operational challenges and longer-term consultancy engagements focused on continuous improvement and business growth. Our expertise spans process optimisation, production performance, quality management and troubleshooting, ensuring that recommendations are both technically robust and commercially viable.
Whether you are seeking to improve yield, enhance spirit quality, optimise production processes or overcome technical challenges, we deliver hands-on support and practical solutions tailored to your operation.
We deliver:
- Short-term technical support
- Longer-term engagement
PROCESS OPTIMISATION
Our expertise spans process improvement, flavour optimisation, quality assurance and operational safety, helping distilleries achieve greater efficiency, consistency and product excellence. We work closely with production teams to optimise processes, enhance spirit character and implement robust quality controls that support regulatory compliance and reduce operational risk. Through practical, data-driven solutions, we help clients improve production performance, maintain product integrity and consistently deliver high-quality spirits to market.
- Process Improvement & Control
- Flavour Optimisation
- Quality & Safety
Distilling Technical Support
Our specialist technical capabilities extend beyond core distilling operations to support every stage of the production process. From yeast propagation and fermentation management to raw material intelligence, data analytics and process optimisation, we provide the expertise needed to improve performance and drive continuous improvement.
We work with distilleries to unlock greater value from production data, optimise the use of grain and molasses, improve process understanding and support informed decision-making. Whether delivering project-specific assistance or ongoing technical support, our practical and collaborative approach helps clients improve efficiency, product consistency and operational performance.
- Yeast Propagation for Distilleries
- Raw Material Intelligence (Molasses & Grain)
- Data Analytics & Process Insight
- Project & Technical Support
Technical Services
BBT have developed some important technical capabilities in partnership with a number of global brewers and key brand owners. We offer an “in market” technical services, including in- trade sampling, flavour, haze and ABV assessment for both standard and low ABV products.
We have a keg sampling service – allowing for expert independent test of keg cleaning efficacy.
We offer an expert loss and waste audit and have technical capabilities to assess and measure loss from Raw Materials to Packaging.
We have a proven track record of delivering technical microbiology projects, using scientifically guided assessment, providing expertise in difficult subject areas and new to world technology.
Technical Training
BBT provides focused, industry-relevant training for frontline production teams, supervisors and technical specialists across key areas of the brewing and beverage production process. Our programmes are designed to combine scientific understanding with practical application, ensuring that participants gain knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied within their own operations.
Many members of the BBT team are actively involved in industry education as visiting professors, university lecturers, technical advisors and subject matter experts for leading industry organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Brewing and Distilling (CIBD). This unique combination of academic expertise and hands-on industry experience enables us to deliver training that is both technically robust and commercially relevant.
Our training covers a wide range of topics including brewing science, fermentation, yeast management, microbiology, filtration, packaging, quality assurance, food safety and process optimisation. Courses can be tailored to the specific needs of individual organisations and delivered on-site, online or as part of structured development programmes. Training is available in multiple languages including English, Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese, helping businesses develop skills and knowledge across international teams.
When Clients Typically Bring Us In
When quality, process or production issues arise, expert external support can save time, money and reputational damage.