Gold Medal Beers Start Here

What stands in the way of winning the gold? You've brewed the perfect beer, and your signature flavor is what your customers love, but are you sure they're all experiencing it that way? Oxidation is every brewers nightmare, and trying to prevent it poses some serious challenges. Once your beer leaves your brewery, [...]

Gold Medal Beers Start Here2025-06-17T13:02:14+00:00

Going to CBC? Let’s chat about beer freshness!

Heading to the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis this April? If you've ever felt the struggle of staying fresh while traveling — your beer can relate. Let us introduce you to Brew Shield: a natural preservative and stabilizer that keeps beer fresher for longer. We’d love to hear about your process and share how Brew Shield [...]

Going to CBC? Let’s chat about beer freshness!2025-04-22T07:54:38+00:00
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Save Every Drop – Stop Oxidation Waste

Oxidation, the culprit of beer waste Breweries lose thousands of liters of beer every year – not from bad recipes, but from something they can’t see: oxidation. Oxidation leads to stale flavors, off-notes, and a loss of freshness customers expect. This not only results in wasted product, but it can also affect your brewery’s [...]

Save Every Drop – Stop Oxidation Waste2025-02-25T05:00:26+00:00

Top 8 beer freshness tips every brewer should know

Maintaining beer freshness requires careful management of brewing and storage conditions. Here are a few science-backed tips to help preserve flavor and extend shelf life. 1. Carbonation Higher CO₂ levels reduce oxygen solubility in beer, acting as a natural barrier against oxidation. By fine-tuning carbonation during the final stages of fermentation and packaging, [...]

Top 8 beer freshness tips every brewer should know2024-11-27T08:34:39+00:00

The science behind beer oxidation

Crafting exceptional beer is a delicate balance between brewing artistry and maintaining quality over time. For brewers, one of the biggest challenges is controlling oxidation, a biochemical process that can significantly impact both the flavor and stability of the beer long before it reaches the consumer. This is particularly important for craft brewers, where [...]

The science behind beer oxidation2024-10-03T08:29:16+00:00

Cheers tomorrow… Or next year!

Every brewer knows the delicate dance of timing. From the initial brew to the final pour, each step must be perfectly orchestrated. But even with the finest craft and care, there’s one foe that brewers can’t entirely control: time. As a brewer, you’ve already mastered the art of brewing. But what happens once your [...]

Cheers tomorrow… Or next year!2024-09-06T11:17:35+00:00

Brew Shield: Safeguarding the Soul of Your Brew

The Craftsmanship of Quality Beer Brewers understand that the essence of beer, from the hoppy bitterness to the rich aroma and color, tends to fade soon after packaging. Oxidation is a pesky challenge for all brewers in this regard. Crafting exceptional beer requires a substantial investment in high-quality ingredients and meticulous recipe refinement. [...]

Brew Shield: Safeguarding the Soul of Your Brew2024-08-23T07:17:12+00:00

Protecting beer during distribution

The risk of distribution Dating back centuries, beer was only produced on a domestic scale. It wasn’t until the 18th century that the art of brewing became an international craft. Nowadays long distribution networks exist to allow brewers to share their creations globally. These long networks contain a potential risk. The conditions surrounding [...]

Protecting beer during distribution2024-08-23T07:17:04+00:00

‘Tis the most wonderful time for fresh beer

A beer for every occasion As the year winds down, Christmas is in the air. Everyone is in the mood to celebrate and treat themselves. With the festive mood gradually building, we have reached the perfect time to launch special-edition beers that bring in the cash while capturing the festive vibes of Christmas. Winter [...]

‘Tis the most wonderful time for fresh beer2024-08-23T07:13:02+00:00

Brewers around the world

It is no simple task to present brewers with a new supplier, not to mention presenting them with an even newer approach. Since its creation, Brew Shield has received great feedback. At the top of every brewer’s mind is the goal to preserve beer quality, something Brew Shield undertook in 2012 to achieve. The [...]

Brewers around the world2024-08-23T07:05:45+00:00

Mikkeller Brewing Case Study (Pt 2)

Tasting beer from an exported keg, over a year later Over a year after it was shipped from San Diego to Copenhagen, an older keg of Mikkeller’s ‘Finger Guns’ was unexpectedly spotted in their Warpigs (Copenhagen) taproom. Coincidentally, Amir Behdarvand (formerly of Mikkeller SD) was working at the same establishment at the time. Amir [...]

Mikkeller Brewing Case Study (Pt 2)2024-09-02T07:07:54+00:00

Mikkeller Brewing Case Study (Pt 1)

The Brew Shield trial experience Mikkeller Brewing gained international repute over the years for its variety, quality, and inventiveness. But in 2022 (1), the company revealed plans to return to contract brewing in the USA. While this is an arrangement Mikkeller has historically been quite adept at, it unfortunately meant that [...]

Mikkeller Brewing Case Study (Pt 1)2024-09-02T07:06:49+00:00

Yuletide Yeasts and Hoppy Holidays

This holiday season, not all that sparkles is tinsel. Year-end presents brewers with a golden opportunity to craft limited releases that are not only lucrative, but also reflect Christmas spirit. The holidays are synonymous with celebration and indulgence, and the North Pole - perfect for introducing limited-edition Christmas beer styles with warm, inviting flavours. [...]

Yuletide Yeasts and Hoppy Holidays2024-04-03T12:19:05+00:00

Quality over quantity in beer this year

A crisp lager, a hoppy IPA, or a rich stout? With beer’s unequivocal history as a beloved beverage, regional and personal consumer preferences have evolved to vary greatly – allowing space for flavourful innovation in the beer industry over time. But as the industry faces a shifting landscape, brewers must adapt and innovation is [...]

Quality over quantity in beer this year2024-02-29T11:03:38+00:00

Major Delays in Craft Beer Delivery

The ongoing pandemic and economic instability are having significant effects on the beer supply chain issues and there is no end in sight. Craft beer delivery is taking months longer to get to retailers and customers. In fact, 80% of breweries are experiencing beer delivery delays. As soon as beer leaves the brewery, it [...]

Major Delays in Craft Beer Delivery2024-02-29T11:08:58+00:00

IN THE PRESS

Brewer Magazine writes about Brewshield BrewShield: New Natural Biotech Extract Extends Shelf Life of Beer Read the latest article in the Brewer Magazine here which covers an interview with our founding partner Andrew Planting and his outline of what Brewshield means for all brewers, its ability to assist the brewer in preserving essential hop [...]

IN THE PRESS2023-12-14T11:39:03+00:00

WINNING AWARDS

The Brewshield team is fuelled by passion and driven by results, we have a unique spirit of co-operation between out distributors John Fearless, our executives driving the business and our production and science staff, all of us have unique competencies neccessary to deliver a world class technology to a unique and discerning industry. One [...]

WINNING AWARDS2024-02-29T14:54:16+00:00

THE TEAM

The Brewshield team is fuelled by passion and driven by results, we have a unique spirit of co-operation between out distributors John Fearless, our executives driving the business and our production and science staff, all of us have unique competencies neccessary to deliver a world class technology to a unique and discerning industry. One [...]

THE TEAM2023-12-14T11:41:11+00:00

SCIENTIFIC PROOF

Beer oxidation and staling is an unfortunate part of brewing. After working with brewers and running through extensive tests we knew that the next step had to include quantifying the level of stabilization taking place when adding Brewshield, at this point we sourced the top Beer lab in Europe and one of the most [...]

SCIENTIFIC PROOF2023-12-14T11:42:25+00:00

The Brewer Mag talks flavor stability

Brewers know that very Hoppy IPAs, DIPAs, Hazies and fruity beers lose their flavor within the first 30-60 days of being brewed. Very often a brewery will make a judgment call weighing freshness against shelf life and ultimately the brewery’s bottom line. When brewers think shelf life, they are generally [...]

The Brewer Mag talks flavor stability2024-02-29T15:01:34+00:00

Beer freshness – Catch up on what the experts said

If you missed our webinar, click the link below to watch the recording of three resident experts with decades of brewing knowledge talk about their challenges in maintaining beer freshness and shelf life. Matt, Chris and Todd have each worked hands on with Brewshield protecting their beer and delivering real world solutions for a [...]

Beer freshness – Catch up on what the experts said2024-02-29T15:17:37+00:00

Beer Stability in Mexico – Webinar

Beer stability in hot climates is always going to challenge brewing, transporting and selling beer in its best condition. All brewers struggle with stability, no more than in Mexico with high ambient temperatures around the year and a cold chain that is largely absent, rates of staling are high and [...]

Beer Stability in Mexico – Webinar2024-04-03T12:46:55+00:00

Time to consider shelf life insurance ?

The impact of COVID19 is yet to be entirely understood, from a human cost all the way through to the ultimate impact on the broader economy, we may well end up having to deal with the fall out of this crisis for many months to come. At the same time the real impact on [...]

Time to consider shelf life insurance ?2024-04-03T12:51:44+00:00

COVID – Help with out of code beer

COVID - Can we help with out of code beer ? The Brewers Association (BA) made a recent submission to congress for support for brewers as a result of the Corona virus and its impact on the craft brewing industry. The Brewers Association together with the American Beverage Licensees, Beer Institute and the National [...]

COVID – Help with out of code beer2024-04-03T07:11:14+00:00

Flavor is most important to beer drinkers

Flavor is most important to beer drinkers as is being identified in a number of recent research articles on the Web. Much of this research is being driven by the need to understand consumer trends in the craft brewing industry given the increasing pressure faced by smaller and larger brewers alike. The hayday growth [...]

Flavor is most important to beer drinkers2024-04-03T07:23:39+00:00

Preserving IPA flavor for Master Brewers

Preserving IPA flavor for Master Brewers is critical to delivering quality beer, Brewshield was presented as a solution for extending the "fresh window". Many master brewers expressed concern around the shelf life and more importantly the short "fresh window" experienced in brewing and storing IPA's. As IPA's are the flagship [...]

Preserving IPA flavor for Master Brewers2024-04-03T07:24:08+00:00

Beer Connoisseur talks beer stability

More great press from the Craft industry with the Beer Connoisseur discussing beer stability with the founder of Brewshield Andrew Planting. Many examples of the challenges that are faced in the brewing industry where well made and great tasting beer no longer delivers the intended flavor profile. The blame lies squarely at the feet [...]

Beer Connoisseur talks beer stability2024-04-03T07:27:57+00:00

Brewer Magazine writes about Brewshield

Brewer Magazine writes about Brewshield BrewShield: New Natural Biotech Extract Extends Shelf Life of Beer Read the latest article in the Brewer Magazine here which covers an interview with our founding partner Andrew Planting and his outline of what Brewshield means for all brewers, its ability to assist the brewer in preserving essential hop [...]

Brewer Magazine writes about Brewshield2024-04-03T07:30:26+00:00

Brewshield in China – 2019 China Food & Drink fair

China’s large and rapidly growing middle class is boosting demand for craft beers that offer something different to national and international beer brands. At the moment the Chinese palate prefers more subtle, less hoppy craft beers than – for example – the average US consumer. Nevertheless, we have found that [...]

Brewshield in China – 2019 China Food & Drink fair2024-04-03T07:30:51+00:00

CBC 2019 – new brewers on board

The initial burst of very rapid, double-digit growth in the US craft beer industry has in recent years been settling out at around 4-6% growth per year, with a similar figure projected for 2019. The industry is maturing, with brewers refining their business models. This process will inevitably see some [...]

CBC 2019 – new brewers on board2024-04-03T12:57:01+00:00

Winning Awards with Brewshield

So the awards are beginning, whilst we are working with brewers to use Brewshield in their GABF entries to ensure that they are at peak quality, whe have recieved word from Arno on his recent entry to a major European beer competition. <blockquote>Dear fellow brewer, I recently I sent my [...]

Winning Awards with Brewshield2024-04-03T07:39:08+00:00

The Future – Brewshield

The future of beer quality and longevity is promising and enduring, with Brewshield at the forefront of protecting the flavour, aroma and colour of award winning beer our future is bright, stable and will hopefully have a long shelf life. We are committed to helping brewers around the globe to delivering the best possible freshest [...]

The Future – Brewshield2024-04-03T07:38:13+00:00

Our passion for fresh beer

Our passion at Brewshield is to produce the highest quality products that have a profound impact on the brewing process and that enhance the quality of the beer we work with. At Brewshield, our commitment to quality and sustainability drives us to consistently and diligently use the highest quality natural raw materials in our [...]

Our passion for fresh beer2024-04-08T06:32:54+00:00

The Team

The Brewshield team is fuelled by passion and driven by results, we have a unique spirit of co-operation between out distributors John Fearless, our executives driving the business and our production and science staff, all of us have unique competencies neccessary to deliver a world class technology to a unique and discerning industry. One [...]

The Team2024-04-03T07:43:56+00:00

Scientific proof

Beer oxidation and staling is an unfortunate part of brewing. After working with brewers and running through extensive tests we knew that the next step had to include quantifying the level of stabilization taking place when adding Brewshield, at this point we sourced the top Beer lab in Europe and one of the most [...]

Scientific proof2024-04-03T07:44:37+00:00

Strategic Partners

The Brewshield team concludes a strategic partnership with John Fearless a company focused on providing brewers in the USA and other countries with the highest quality raw materials ingredients including an exclusive range of international hops. We recognised that in order to be able to reach the right audience, to develop the market for [...]

Strategic Partners2024-04-03T07:50:07+00:00

Test Test Test

The hallmark of the finalisation of the Brewshield technology was a 8 month period of endless testing, whilst we had brewers happily using our product we needed to know more, what were the optimum conditions and results that we could expect from it ? We had to know more What dosage should be used [...]

Test Test Test2024-04-03T07:49:33+00:00

The word spreads

From this point forward the take up of Brewshield was largely organic and by word of mouth, breweries looking to solve their stability problems began to talk with one another and come directly to us for solutions, in some cases brewers were looking at purchasing expensive Pasteurisation equipment in an attempt to improve shelf [...]

The word spreads2024-04-03T07:48:06+00:00
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