The craft beer industry is full of independent brewers developing their own unique flavors and blends. To achieve these precise results, brewers must control every element of the environment the beer and its ingredients are exposed to throughout the process. Temperature is a major concern for many, so cold storage can often be a major benefit to small breweries. Here are some ways this additional refrigerated space can help throughout the brewing and distribution process. 

3 Ways Cold Storage Can Help Your Craft Beer Operations

1. Brewing

Certain types of beer, like lagers, need to be brewed in cold temperatures. The cold allows lager yeast to ferment with less concentration, leading to a light, smooth taste. Other styles of beer also use cold storage after fermentation to maintain a hoppy flavor or develop balanced tasting notes. 

2. Maintaining Freshness

Once brewed, beer can easily become skunked, or lose its taste and freshness, if it is exposed to light. This happens when a chemical compound in the hops reacts with light molecules, and it can happen in as little as 30 seconds if beer is kept in clear glass. It takes longer in beer stored in dark glass. Cold storage keeps beer in a dark location with a consistent temperature to maintain optimal taste. Refrigeration can also limit the risk of bacterial contamination during transit and storage. 

3. Keeping Up With Inventory

Many craft brewers have small locations, and brewing equipment takes up significant room. Utilizing off-site cold storage can help brewers store their inventory, so they have the capacity to keep up with customer demand during busy seasons and special events, without the need for complicated construction projects or cramped on-site storage.

If you’re looking for cold storage for a craft beer operation, contact EuroFreezer Cold Storage. Based in Hialeah, FL, the company works with craft beer brands throughout the country and has warehouse space in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Visit the website to view a full range of services. To speak with a team member, call (305) 392-5555.