Brewing & Distilling
Breweries and distilleries rely on accurate, reliable process data
Variations in flow, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen or ingredient handling can directly impact quality, yield and energy usage.
Process Networks supplies high-performance measurement instruments, monitoring systems and service agreements designed specifically for the brewing and distilling industry — ensuring stable processes, reduced losses and consistently high-quality product.
Why Breweries & Distilleries Work With Us
Environmental compliance monitoring
Effluent, emissions, water usage, wastewater discharges and more.
Industry-specific expertise
Experience across maltings, large-scale breweries, craft producers and high-volume distilleries.
Full project support
From instrumentation supply to installation, commissioning and ongoing calibration.
Cloud-based monitoring
Giving breweries and distilleries real-time visibility of critical production parameters.
Stable, accurate measurement
Sensors designed for harsh, hygienic, CIP/SIP environments.
Energy and resource optimisation
Helping producers reduce utilities usage and improve yield.
Typical Applications in Brewing & Distilling
Mash, Lauter & Fermentation Control
Accurate measurement is essential for achieving consistency and flavour profile.
We support:
- Mash tun flow & temperature control
- Lauter tun level monitoring
- Fermentation vessel temperature, pressure & CO₂
- Dissolved oxygen (DO) measurement
- Yeast management instrumentation
This improves batch repeatability and reduces process variation.
CIP, Hygiene & Utilities Monitoring
Hygiene is non-negotiable.
We provide:
- Conductivity sensors for CIP chemical concentration
- Flow & temperature measurement for CIP cycles
- Monitoring of steam, compressed air and chilled water
- Verification equipment for cleaning validation
These systems help ensure food safety, reduce chemical waste and prevent downtime.
Distillation & Spirit Quality Control
Precision control is essential during distillation to maintain quality and yield.
We support:
- Temperature profiling throughout stills
- Pressure monitoring
- Level control in wash charge vessels
- Cooling water temperature & flow
- Automated threshold alerts
These measurements ensure safe, efficient and consistent spirit production.
Environmental & Emissions Compliance
Breweries and distilleries have increasing environmental obligations.
We provide monitoring for:
- Effluent discharge
- pH, turbidity, TSS, ammonia, COD/TOC
- Trade effluent compliance
- Water abstraction
- Air quality & CO₂
- Wastewater treatment plant instrumentation
Our systems ensure compliance and provide traceability for audits.
Energy & Resource Efficiency
Producers are under pressure to reduce energy, water and raw material usage.
We help by monitoring:
- Steam usage
- Compressed air
- Hot and chilled water loops
- Heat exchanger performance
- Flow balancing between production stages
This data enables continuous improvement and operational cost savings.
Packaging & Bottling Line Monitoring
We support:
- Fill level control
- Pressure & temperature on packaging lines
- CO₂ & O₂ monitoring
- Utility consumption analysis
Helping increase uptime and reduce product losses.
Common Instrumentation We Supply to Breweries & Distilleries
- Flow meters (magnetic, Coriolis, ultrasonic)
- Temperature sensors & RTDs
- Level transmitters
- Pressure transmitters
- DO & CO₂ measurement
- Conductivity sensors
- Turbidity & TSS sensors
- Hygienic process connections (tri-clamp, Varivent, etc.)
- Cloud-connected data loggers and gateways
- Laboratory analysers for water and effluent
All products can be supported by calibration, maintenance and SLAs.
Our cloud systems allow breweries and distilleries to:
- Track critical parameters across the full process
- Receive alarms for deviations
- Compare batches
- Optimise utilities usage
- Produce audit-ready reports
This is especially valuable for multi-site operators or facilities scaling production.
Why It Matters
Consistency of taste, aroma and mouthfeel
Reduced product loss
Increased yield
Lower utility costs
Improved safety
Reduced environmental impact
Better compliance outcomes
Need a measurement or monitoring solution for your brewery or distillery?
Office
Process Networks Ltd,
Unit J1, Swords Business Park,
Swords, Co. Dublin
K67F793, Ireland
Call
(01) 211 8414
info@processnetworks.ie