PLAATO Tracks the Beer Fermentation Process from Anywhere
Pål Ingebrigtsen — July 5, 2017 — Tech
References: plaato.io & kickstarter
PLAATO is the latest Norwegian invention within beer brewing. This digital tool lets beer brewers monitor and analyze the ongoing fermentation process. In other words, a "digital chemical engineer" that monitors ongoing fermentation just like in an industrial brewery.
The PLAATO Airlock knows how much CO2 the fermentation has generated, and uses that data to calculate the alcohol percentage, Specific Gravity (sugar content), the fermentation activity and temperature.
PLAATO is connected to the Internet via WiFi, so data can be accessed from wherever. Never go to bed without knowing how your beer is doing and never get enough sleep, because PLAATO will notify the brewer if something is happening -- or if the beer is ready.
PLAATO beer brewing is suitable for both home brewers and microbreweries that want to understand more of the brewing process.
The PLAATO Airlock knows how much CO2 the fermentation has generated, and uses that data to calculate the alcohol percentage, Specific Gravity (sugar content), the fermentation activity and temperature.
PLAATO is connected to the Internet via WiFi, so data can be accessed from wherever. Never go to bed without knowing how your beer is doing and never get enough sleep, because PLAATO will notify the brewer if something is happening -- or if the beer is ready.
PLAATO beer brewing is suitable for both home brewers and microbreweries that want to understand more of the brewing process.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Brewing Monitoring - The growing trend of using digital tools to monitor and optimize beer brewing processes could provide opportunities for new, innovative products and services.
2. Smart Fermentation Trackers - The emergence of smart fermentation trackers like PLAATO could disrupt the way that beer fermentation is monitored in both large and small breweries, leading to increased efficiency and consistency in production.
3. Remote Monitoring and Analysis - The increasing ability to remotely monitor and analyze beer fermentation processes could lead to new opportunities for improving quality control and reducing waste in the brewing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Brewing Equipment Manufacturing - Companies that manufacture brewing equipment could capitalize on the trend towards digital brewing monitoring tools and incorporate them into their existing product lines.
2. Brewing Software Development - The development of specialized software for monitoring and analyzing beer fermentation processes could create new opportunities for tech companies to enter the brewing industry.
3. Brewing Consulting Services - Consulting services that specialize in helping breweries optimize their fermentation processes could incorporate digital monitoring tools like PLAATO into their offerings, providing additional value to their clients.
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