Brewers Congress | Meet your manufacturers and suppliers

Manufacturers and suppliers from the world of ingredients, packaging, capital equipment. software, measurement, analysis, branding and more are all taking part in the biggest Brewers Congress to date. So here is a glimpse of variety of innovation you can expect at the September event.

Anton Paar (Stand 517) develops, produces and distributes highly accurate laboratory instruments and process measuring systems, and provides custom-tailored automation and robotic solutions. It is the world leader in the measurement of density, concentration and CO2 and in the field of rheometry. At (Stand 915) Beer Box Shop are the U.K.’s leading supplier of off-the-shelf packaging for the brewing industry. Their ever-expanding range includes trade, shipping and retail solutions for bottles and cans of all sizes.

BeerWineLab (Stand 101) is your new partner in microbiological detection. With unmatched proficiency in PCR design and production, TAAG Technologies has developed, over two decades, cutting-edge technologies to enhance the affordability, accessibility, and precision of PCR like never before. On (Stand 315) Bevcraft Group is the European leader in craft can packaging, with operations in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway that handle 100m cans per year. They look forward to showcasing their comprehensive range of can decoration, filling, distribution, digital printing, wholesale depots and quality control labs for craft beverage producers.

Visit (Stand 605) for Bromhead Accounts. They put their clients at the centre of everything they do and their systems and processes are designed to help them look after you throughout your business journey. They advise ambitious and dynamic businesses, social enterprises, not for profit organisations, private individuals and families on all aspects of business, tax and growth. Breww (Stand 113) is cloud-based, allowing you to run your brewery from your computer, tablet or phone. Trusted by over 500 breweries, Breww understands the complexity of running your business. With over 30 integrations, from e-commerce and accounting platforms to marketing and fermentation monitoring, Breww puts you in control of your stock, sales, distribution, duty and profits. 

For over two decades the Carling Partnership (Stand 417) has been the leading name in recruitment, specialising in the drinks sector. They offer unrivalled access to the industry, a deep understanding of the sector’s demands and a thorough and personal approach. The result? Placements that are right for the job, right for the culture and right for the person. On (Stand 403) Charles Faram have one of the largest ranges of hop varieties available in nitrogen flushed leaf, T90 and T45 pellets, while their Hop Development Program continues to produce new aromas and flavours. They offer maximum diversity through ingredients for every type and style of beer, as well as free technical advice and educational events.

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For Chart Industries, (Stand 523) reducing carbon footprint by capturing and recycling carbon dioxide emissions from the fermentation process is at the heart of Earthly Labs’ CiCi technology. CiCi is a proven system that enables breweries, wineries and distilleries to capture, recycle and purify exhaust CO2 to 99.9% beverage-grade quality for re-use. CleanEarth (Stand 905) believe it is now obvious that the adoption of carbon-free energy generation is a necessity if we want to minimise the consequences of global warming for future generations. They work with businesses to find the solutions that meet their energy needs, their financial demands, and their environmental responsibilities.

Close Brothers Brewery Rentals (Stand 217) offers tailored solutions for kegs, casks and drinks equipment needs. Unlike traditional finance companies, they focus solely on the brewery, cider and distillery production industry. They understand the needs of their customers, the value of equipment, its production uses and expected life cycles. Collective Motion Brewing (Stand 903) are specialists in the supply, installation and maintance of brewery production facilities. The company provides a wide range of high performance machines including keg washer fillers, mini keg fillers, hygienic flowmeters, a full range of seal kits and bespoke equipment solutions. 

Croxsons (Stand 301) have been in the glass industry for over 150 years and after five generations of the Croxson family are, uniquely, still family owned and run. They believe that glass packaging is more than just a container for your product, but enhances the experience for the end consumer. Come down and speak to the team about your packaging journey. Draeger (Stand 525) manufactures medical and safety technology products. In so doing, they protect, support, and save people’s lives around the world in hospitals, with fire departments, the food and beverage industry and the defence sector.

At Eclipse Labels (Stand 817) their established printing plant in Swindon provides a complete design and printing service for long and short runs, security labels, promotional self adhesive stickers and specialist labels for customers in food and drink sectors. Entech Commercial (Stand 003) has been acting for commercial clients as a professional energy management company for over 30 years. Their core business is founded on providing a comprehensive energy management and consultancy service; they advise clients on their total energy package – price, consumption, efficiency and cost reduction.

Since 1977 Enterprise Tondelli (Stand 317) have been supplying bottling and canning solutions to the brewing and spirits industries. Whether you need a complete line or a single machine Enterprise Tondelli have the answer. From 1,500 bottles/cans per hour to 80,000 bottles/cans per hour. On (Stand 515) HIT Training is the market leading specialist apprenticeship and training provider for the UK’s hospitality, catering and retail industries. Working in partnership with sector employers, they improve employees’ skills, increasing their efficiency and productivity, enabling innovation whilst boosting your bottom line.

Fermentis (Stand 405) is a Business Unit of the Lesaffre Group working with everyone in the world of beer, wine, spirits and other fermented beverages. Its range of products and services covers almost all professional requirements: from safeguarding production to expressing sensory characteristics. Its mission? Become the obvious choice for brewers, winemakers and all producers of fermented beverages. At Figura Analytics (Stand 603) they count particles, of all shapes and sizes, to give you a ‘fingerprint’ of what your beer should look like at different stages of the production process. Using the Figura Analyser you can check that your beer is in spec and compare from batch to batch or brand to brand, as well as rapidly identifying abnormalities and potential contaminants, from bacteria to wild yeast. Seeing and understanding your brands like never before will help you do what you do best, brewing great beer.

At Stand 205 FlavorActiV is a trusted and vital partner to the global Food & Beverage industry. Today, the world’s largest beverage brand owners rely on FlavorActiV globally for their sensory QA/QC needs. Their multilingual team of sensory professionals train, support and validate sensory evaluation practices and train better tasters, helping to ensure quality and consistent beverages reach the market. Introducing Frigid, (Stand 307) the ultimate cloud-based control platform revolutionizing the beer industry. Brewers can now cut up to 25% of energy consumption, boost productivity and reduce stock loss risk with automated brew profiles, remote access and real time alerts. A subscription service paid for by energy savings and productivity gains

Gravity Systems (Stand 005) was formed to meet the growing demand in the craft beer market for a single source for all brewhouse, fermentation, services generation and distribution. It is their aim to deliver the best and be the most complete partner in the brewery industry by building long term partnerships with their customers. Hopsteiner (Stand 203)is a vertically integrated global hops supplier dedicated to delivering the finest hops and hop products available. Founded in 1845, Hopsteiner is a sixth-generation grower that continues to advance the industry as one of the foremost international hop growing, breeding, trading, and processing firms in the world.

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i-keg (Stand 501) is an innovative keg and cask range offering not only robust and safe beverage distribution but also optional IOT technology, providing location and beverage data 24/7. At Keg Logistics (Stand 001) they have the kegs you want and the flexibility you need. Startups & national brewers, there are mix and match keg programs to meet your brewery’s needs. Rent-to-Own – grow your fleet with flexible finance terms, ownership on your timetable, a custom-branded 30 year asset.

Kegstar (Stand 713) offers a stainless-steel keg solution to the beverage industry. Brewers leave keg maintenance, warehousing and return logistics to them, spending less time and capital on fleet management and more time on making great beers. Their scan-free option combined with fixed pricing, meets the needs of a business at any level of growth. Together with Microstar, they operate a fleet of 6 million kegs and are now capable of partnering with brewers ranging from startups to the largest, most sophisticated breweries in the world. They are built on the simple idea that sharing is better. Continual investment in technical innovation, biotechnology, digitalisation, sustainability, and support services ensures Kersia UK (Stand 505), part of the Kersia Global Group, leads the field in brewery & beverage, food processing, dairy, and foodservice & facilities. Kersia continues to deliver CIP and hygiene solutions through revolutionary technology and an unparalleled commitment to service levels.

KeyKeg (Stand 412) are a family business with headquarters in The Netherlands and several offices worldwide. They connect the interests and needs of the entire beverage industry, while investing in reuse of their materials to protect the planet and create a better future for its people. KeyKeg is all about connections. Just like our partners and customers, they are dedicated to doing things better. As an international manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for the beverage and liquid food industries, the KHS Group (Stand 415) is one of the market leaders in this industry. Its portfolio includes high-performance systems and equipment for lower capacities plus a wide spectrum of supplementary consultancy and service products. 

Konvoy (Stand 707) is the world’s leading keg tracking and keg pooling solution. They provide Internet of Things (IoT) enabled keg management solutions, connecting producers with venues and back again. They provide keg rental, keg tracking and keg services. They are here for your beer; enabling more efficiency, effectiveness, circularity and quality. They’re here to move beverages forward

When you brew with Lallemand Brewing (Stand 717) products, they like to think you are brewing with our R&D team, with support close by and 100 years of fermentation expertise at your side. Their team takes pride in offering more than products and services. At Lallemand Brewing, they believe in being a partner to brewers worldwide thanks to our focus on development, innovation, and continuous improvements. Muntons (Stand 703) is a UK-based manufacturer and global supplier of world-class malts and malted ingredients. It provides a full portfolio of sustainable brewing malts, from crushed malt in sacks to the whole malt in bulk. Muntons’ brewing technology experts help breweries wanting support with areas including recipe development.

As supporters of the brewing industry for more than 130 years Murphy & Son’s (Stand 303) team of scientists, tech experts and master brewers have contributed to crafting some of the world finest brews, increasing efficiency, stability, and quality. Specialists in liquor treatments, processing aids, refinements, and cleaning materials, they provide supplies and technical expertise to the brewing industry through our UKAS accredited laboratory. MyKegs (Stand 919) offer a wide range of high-quality brewery supplies awaits you in their shop: new and used beer barrels, kegs, fittings, entire bar systems and more. They supply business customers worldwide such as large and small breweries, beverage retailers and catering establishments.

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NOMOQ (Stand 013) stands for NO Minimum Order Quantity. They make ‘1’ the new minimum order to help you, whether you are a big or small brand, to pack your drink in state-of-the-art cans. They are no ordinary digital printing company. They love turning aluminum cans into works of art, so your great drink gets the packaging it deserves. They deserve more than average-looking cans.

Oxysystems (Stand 921) offers distinctive Oxygen & Nitrogen Generators, High Pressure Compressors, and comprehensive PSA systems. Moreover, they are revolutionizing the generator industry with eco-friendly and self-sufficient solutions. Furthermore, their commitment to technical innovation and unparalleled expertise allows them to provide PSA technology to diverse sectors and industries.

Polykeg (Stand 719) offer an exceptional range of recyclable, high quality, one way PET kegs. Designed for safety and ease of use whilst providing the ultimate protection for its contents. 12L, 16L, 20L, 24L & 30L kegs with or without inner bag and fitted with A,S,D,G,M or K valves. For more than 130 years, Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA) (Stand 513) has leveraged their expertise in high-speed canning to innovate in the design and development of filling and seaming solutions. But innovation doesn’t stop there. They’ve scaled our designs to meet the needs of craft brewers so you can innovate too, offering open air and counter-pressure systems in inline and rotary configurations that operate at variable speeds from 15 to 120 CPM.

Pneumatech (Stand 305) are specialists in industry-leading compressed air treatment and gas generation solutions. They offer a flexible range of nitrogen generator products tailored to meet the specific requirements of each brewery. Whether you’re a micro or national brewery, there is a solution for you to benefit from huge environmental and financial savings, with short paybacks. The Rawlings Group (Stand 911) is a multi-brand enterprise consisting of a collection of brands that share the same sustainable values and ethical approach to business. Specialising within the packaging and drink processing equipment industry, the Rawlings Group offers businesses a complete service from source to supply, along with renowned technical knowledge and support.

Founded in 1862, Simpsons Malt (Stand 425) is one of the largest independent, family-owned malting companies in the world with the capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of malt per year at its two malting sites. The company’s passion is a focus on making malts with taste, flavour and consistently high quality with the world’s best brewers and distillers in mind, helping them to craft the finest beers and whiskies. In November 2021, Simpsons Malt became a Certified B Corporation with a score of 89.6 points.

From tanks to full brewhouses SSV Limited (Stand 503) has got you covered. With over 10 years experience in the brewing industry SSV Limited have established themselves as the go to partner to help grow and launch breweries in the UK and Europe. Installing high quality tanks, parts, brewing kit and knowledge and experience to ensure your project runs smoothly from beginning to completion. The parts shop stocks well over 1,000 essential brewing parts to ensure the brewery is kept up and running.

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At Totally Natural Solutions (Stand 423)their 100% natural hop oil extracts are made from whole cone hops and offer a versatile, cost-effective, and efficient alternative to traditional hop pellets. The ultimate solution for brewers looking to enhance their brewing process and improve their bottom line. Trafalgar Scientific (Stand 909) are a laboratory supplies company that specialises in microbiology and analytical consumables aimed at the brewing industry. They provide services such as HAACP verification using ATP swabbing to setting up a full microbiology and QC lab. 

Brutos is a powerful, cloud-based all-in-one beverage management solution for breweries. Trusted by some of the most respected global brands, Brutos by Vision33 (Stand 701) harnesses the power of SAP solutions, uniting back-office and brewery functions for 360° visibility and control over your business. Robust features such as integration, automation, production management, mobile scheduling, and duty reporting streamline operations and take your business from grain to growth. 

WASE (Stand 819) helps breweries unlock the value of their wastewater, turning it into renewable energy. Instead of paying high costs for tankering or discharge fees you can now treat it onsite with our small modular plants. Their AI-automated operation allows you to focus on brewing great beer we can all enjoy after a hard day’s work.

White Labs (Stand 009) is the leading provider of yeast and fermentation solutions for all of your brewing needs. From the highest quality liquid and dry yeast to yeast nutrients and educational resources, they’ve got you covered.

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