If you’re new to the craft brewing business, you’ve likely discovered that there are quite a few companies that offer beer brewing equipment. It’s important that you choose your vendor wisely, as not all brewing equipment and equipment vendors are created equal. Here are some things to look for.
* High tech design – Like any other industry, the brewing industry has regular technology changes. Newer systems like beer centrifuge systems won’t be available from every vendor. To ensure you’re getting equipment that is state of the art, research your vendor extenively.
* High quality equipment – Brewing equipment comes in multiple levels of quality, just like many other items. Though you may pay more for higher end equipment with state of the art features like beer centrifuge systems, these will help your business be more productive, and will last longer, too. Even the quality of the stainless steel used for brewing equipment varies by company. Some tanks and other equipment will wear longer than others. In addition, some equipment will offer more automated processing, while other equipment will require more labor.
* Good reputation – Choose a vendor with a solid reputation in the industry. As you grow your business, you want to partner with an equipment vendor that can answer your questions, provide you with advice, and be a trusted resource for your company. Choosing a vendor that has been around for years and has developed a good reputation in the industry is a great benefit for your company.
With these three tips in mind, you should be able to choose the best equipment for your brewing business and the best vendor to help you with that equipment. Your brewing equipment is a big investment, so it’s important to choose it, and the vendor that supplies you with it, very carefully.
