Selected Case Studies
Recipe Development & Process Design
A desert brewery wanted a beer built around locally grown dates, but early trials were
inconsistent, overly sweet, and hard to repeat. We refined the extraction process, aligned
fermentation with the sugar profile, and documented a recipe that could hold up batch after batch.
- Reduced batch-to-batch variability in a challenging adjunct beer
- Improved date sugar extraction and clarified when/how to add it
- Built a stable process and recipe document for the production team
Brewery Start-Up & Layout
A new brewery in a repurposed building needed a layout that respected low ceilings,
limited drainage options, and a tight budget. We worked through tank placement, utilities,
and realistic growth paths without overbuilding on day one.
- Revised floor plan to simplify hose runs and tank access
- Clarified utilities requirements for engineers and contractors
- Built a phased plan for adding tanks and packaging later
Brewhouse Optimization
An operating brewery struggled with long days, tank conflicts, and last-minute packaging
scrambles. By mapping the actual brew/ferment/package flow, we reconfigured the schedule
and a few key processes to reduce drag without buying new equipment.
- Identified hidden bottlenecks between brewhouse, cellar, and packaging
- Simplified CIP patterns and transfer timing
- Reduced average brew day length and lowered staff stress
Layout & Drafting Support
A brewery expansion project needed clearer drawings to keep contractors, engineers, and
brewers on the same page. We translated the brewing plan into simple coordination drawings
that made sense in the field.
- Clarified drainage, power, and glycol runs around actual tank use
- Provided brewery-focused plan views and notes for contractors
- Helped avoid rework and change orders during construction
More case studies coming
Additional brewery projects in write-up
I'm currently drafting more case studies focused on different
brewery sizes, build-outs, and problem sets. Check back soon for
more examples.
Case Studies by Focus Area
Most projects touch more than one part of a brewery, but it can help to think in terms of where
the main change happened. Over time, this page can grow into a library that parallels the core
services: start-up, recipes, optimization, and layout.
Start-Up
Brewhouse planning, equipment sizing, and building a sane first layout.
View start-up services →
Recipes & Programs
Flagship beers, wild programs, Jun, and scaling pilot ideas to production.
View recipe services →
Optimization
Efficiency, scheduling, quality stability, and calmer brew days.
View optimization services →
Layout & Drafting
Drawings, utility planning, and build-out support for brewers and builders.
View layout services →
Want to Talk Through a Situation Like These?
If one of these scenarios feels close to what you're seeing in your own brewery,
we can start with a short conversation. No deck required—just an honest look at where
things stand and what might help.
