Producing traditional Czech lager requires long, cold fermentation and precise control over every stage of the process. As the Budweiser Budvar brewery grew, manual monitoring became increasingly time-consuming. With Anton Paar fermentation monitors, the brewery automated fermentation control, gained real-time and historical insights, and can now detect issues earlier – ensuring consistent quality and efficient operations.
“We really enjoy cooperating with Anton Paar because we know their products are super reliable. We can really rely on the results that these products are giving us.”
Petr Košin - Beer Production Manager
Traditional brewing meets modern automation
The Budweiser Budvar brewery in České Budějovice is known for its traditional Czech lager, which relies on long, cold fermentation. Maintaining quality requires close monitoring of fermentation over extended periods – making process control a critical task.
From manual calculations to automated control
Before installing Anton Paar fermentation monitors, the brewing team reviewed up to 40 results per day and manually calculated temperatures. Today, this process is fully automated, significantly reducing workload while improving consistency and reliability.
Full fermentation insight in real time
The fermentation monitors provide not only real-time data but also complete historical fermentation data for each tank. Brewers can see how temperature adjustments support yeast performance and track fermentation development from start to finish.
Early detection for greater process security
The system has proven especially valuable in identifying issues early. When yeast performance drops, the brewery can react much sooner than before – protecting product quality and minimizing risks in production.
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