BRAUWELT International | Knowledge for the beverage industry

Fermentation/Maturation

Measuring the breath of beer

Yeast propagation | Sensors for measuring volatile components can be used, among other things, to precisely time for yeast propagation. In perspective, they offer potential for process optimization.
On tap

Dispensing into glass: sensory faults (Part 2)

Dispensing quality | In the second part of this three-part review on sensory errors in open dispensing, Dr. Johannes Tippmann looks at the key aspects of cleaning beverage dispensing systems.
Raw materials

Potential environmental contaminants in hops

Hop analysis | This overview presents and evaluates current results of residue studies on the environmental contaminants mentioned in hops from various European hop-growing countries.

Raw materials

Use of algae in breweries and maltings (Part 2)

Beverage made from algae | In Part 1 of this two-part series of articles about utilisation of physiologically produced CO₂ in breweries and maltings, basic concepts of algae production were discussed (BRAUWELT No. 5, 2024, pp. 270–276). This second part presents progress made in developing a beverage made from dried algae powder.

Raw materials

A critical look at malt analysis (Part 2)

describe the malt quality needed for trouble-free processing and thus are the common assessment factor to be met by malt producers and processing operations. The enormous breeding progress achieved in more than 100 years of intensive malting barley breeding introduced malting barley varieties with ever improving modification properties. This is something that should be and has to be taken into consideration when performing malt analyses.

Raw materials

An innovative approach to boosting hop drying efficiency

Predicting drying time | Hop drying is an essential process that initiates hop production, improving its efficiency is crucial for reducing the processing footprint. In this context, this work explores a new way to predict drying time using AI algorithms. The research reveals the potential for achieving greater accuracy in predictions with advanced algorithms such as K-Nearest Neighbor and Random Forest by incorporating key factors like air humidity.

The Americas

Prohibition 2.0? Review of dietary guidelines riles alcohol industry

USA | The US Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030 are being updated, and the alcohol industry fears that this edition could bring the first change in alcohol guidance since their inception in 1980 if it touts that there are “no safe levels”.

The Americas

Molson Coors closes historic Leinenkugel’s brewery after 157 years

USA | What a blow to Wisconsin’s brewing heritage. Molson Coors announced on 8 November that it will close the Leinenkugel’s brewery in Chippewa Falls on 17 January 2025, as well as Leinenkugel’s 10th Street brewery in Milwaukee. Beer production will now be consolidated at Molson Coors’s macro brewery in Milwaukee. A total of 90 jobs will be lost.

Current issue

BRAUWELT International 6

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BrauBeviale 2024

BRAUWELT on tour

109th International Brewing & Engineering Congress

25 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Trends in Brewing

06 Apr 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Craft Brewers Conference & Brew Expo America

28 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025

News from institutes and associations

Brewers Association announces reduction in force

USA | At the end of November 2024, the Brewers Association conducted an internal restructuring of the organization to maximize support to their members, realize greater efficiencies, adapt to rapidly evolving industry dynamics, and set up the association and its incoming CEO for success in 2025.

Reviews

BrauBeviale 2024: Positive signals from the market

Nuremberg | Following the conclusion of BrauBeviale 2024 in Nuremberg on Thursday, 28 November 2024, it is once again clear that the brewing and beverage industry continues to prioritise communication and information exchange. With 30,821 visitors, around 84 per cent of which from Germany and the European Union, BrauBeviale confirms its position as the leading European meeting point for the industry.

Reviews

European Beer Star 2024: Coveted awards went to 26 countries

Nuremberg | This year's European Beer Star winners were presented with their awards in front of several hundred guests at a festive awards ceremony at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg. The most successful brewery in the European Beer Star 2024 is Firestone Walker from the USA, while the best German brewery in this year's competition is Brauerei Riegele from Augsburg.

Company news

Ferrum and KHS take over H. F. Meyer

Germany | As of 1 January 2025, Ferrum Packaging AG, manufacturer of can seamers for the beverage industry, and KHS GmbH are to take over H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG.

Reviews

Brussels Beer Challenge 2024: Quality and diversity win

Ghent | This year, the prestigious Brussels Beer Challenge was held in Ghent, a city known for its historical charm and cultural richness. It took place from November 5th to 7th at the Saint Peter’s Abbey, a venue that underscored the rich cultural tradition of the region.

Market

UK brewery closure rate slows in Q3 2024

United Kingdom | For the first time in 2024 some regions of the UK have seen their overall brewery number rise, with the overall net closure rate across the UK also slowing, according to figures released last month by the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) UK Brewery Tracker.

Company news

Steinecker’s biomass conversion concept wins German Sustainability Award

Germany | Steinecker GmbH, a subsidiary of Krones, has been honoured with the 2025 German Sustainability Award (GSA) in the “Products” category, which is being presented for the first time this year to recognise standout projects offering sustainable solutions. Steinecker submitted its biomass conversion concept Phoenix BMC for the transformation field Climate and won first place.

People and Positions

Christian Schubert joins BrewingScience reviewers panel

Nuremberg | The scientific magazine BrewingScience is pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Schubert joins its reviewers team as an expert in the field of special analytics. His current research focuses on the ageing stability of beer and the importance of additives in the brewing process.