Unsurpassed Quality
Meet Brian. Multi-award winning Brewmaster and renowned international beer judge.
He’s also your new best friend.
Because of the way this revolutionary system was designed, you benefit from mentorship from the very best. Where Brian and our Brewing Team create High Gravity Wort using nothing but the finest ingredients, you can then work with him and our expert Team to differentiate your beers through dry-hopping, finings additions and yeast selection. The end result is a truly world-class beer that’s all your own; marrying the expertise of one of the best BrewMasters on the globe with your passion and local unique touch.
Unsurpassed Humility
Award-winning brewmaster Brian Watson has been brewing the highest quality products for decades, and is one of the most highly respected and celebrated Brewmasters on the planet. As an international Brewmaster, Brian has won more than 100 international medals and set up breweries in North America, China, the UK, Ireland and Australasia. He is Chief Judge of the New Zealand International beer awards, and he judges at the Australian Beer Awards as well as the World Beer Cup in the United States.
And he’s all yours.
Quality & Consistency FAQ
How does SmartBrew ensure consistent beer quality across every batch without a full-time brewer?
SmartBrew's automated fermentation system controls time, temperature, and process parameters to the same specification every batch, eliminating the human error that causes inconsistency in traditional brewhouses. Remote monitoring and 24/7 expert support from SmartBrew's brewing team provide an additional quality layer that no single in-house brewer can replicate around the clock.
What is collaborative brewing and how does it apply to the SmartBrew model?
Collaborative brewing in the SmartBrew model means operators work directly with award-winning Brewmaster Brian Watson to develop their recipes, while the SmartBrew system handles fermentation and maturation onsite. The operator contributes local creativity and passion; SmartBrew contributes world-class ingredient expertise and automation.
Can a SmartBrew system produce beer that competes with established craft breweries?
Yes. SmartBrew customers have won medals at internationally recognized competitions including the World Beer Awards, International Beer Cup, and International Beer Challenge. The High Gravity Wort (HGW) base uses premium malted barley and hops from around the world, providing a quality foundation that competes at an international level.
Who is Brian Watson and why does his involvement matter for SmartBrew operators?
Brian Watson is an internationally recognized Brewmaster with over 100 international medals, brewery setups across North America, the UK, Ireland, China, and Australasia, and roles as Chief Judge at the New Zealand International Beer Awards and judge at the Australian Beer Awards and World Beer Cup. Every SmartBrew operator benefits from his recipe expertise and mentorship as part of the system.
Is SmartBrew suitable for operators with no brewing experience who are concerned about quality?
SmartBrew is specifically designed for hospitality operators with no brewing background. The combination of automated process controls, pre-prepared High Gravity Wort (HGW), and direct access to SmartBrew's expert brewing team means quality does not depend on the operator's prior experience.
How does SmartBrew's approach to quality compare to buying craft beer from a regional distributor?
Purchased craft beer arrives at an unknown age and has been handled by multiple parties, making freshness unpredictable. SmartBrew beer is fermented and served onsite, ensuring peak freshness at every pour while giving the operator full traceability and quality control over every batch.
What support does SmartBrew provide after installation to maintain ongoing beer quality?
SmartBrew provides 24/7 expert customer support, remote system monitoring, and ongoing collaborative recipe development with its brewing team. Operators are not left to manage quality independently after installation — continuous support is built into the SmartBrew model.