PLAATO INSIGHTS PLATFORM

The AI Platform
For Better Decisions in Brewing And Distilling

By automatically collecting and analyzing all your data in one place, PLAATO’s manufacturing intelligence layer enables facilities to improve quality, cut costs, reduce waste, and increase yield.

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350+ customers in 38 countries have
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  • Track recipe success range with PLAATO Pro fermentation monitoring for consistent quality assurance
  • Predictive analytics with PLAATO seasonality report
  • Automatic Clean in Place CIP detection on brewery timeline

Produce smarter with PLAATO

PLAATO’s brewing and distilling production software gives producers unparalleled analysis of their processes. This helps them improve consistency, experiment successfully, and scale their production with confidence.

PLAATO Insights elevates every stage of production from raw ingredient processing to final packaging. Powered by advanced AI, modern software, and the PLAATO Edge Gateway, PLAATO captures, connects, and analyzes all your operational data across past, present, and future performance.

Turn your data into results

With PLAATO, you can track, manage, and compare all your production data in one unified platform for every batch. This end-to-end visibility empowers you to improve product quality, increase efficiency, and maintain complete control across your entire operation.

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Unlocking savings: How PLAATO Insights supports production facilities – see our explainer video below

Learn how PLAATO Insights helps facilities get all their data in one place for AI-powered analytics and more.

Through one small device, PLAATO Insights collects all your data across your entire production facility. It then analyzes it and enables you to spot bottlenecks, identify equipment issues, meet sales demands, and more: 24/7, 365 days a year. With all your data visible on mobile, web, and more.

All your production data in one place

  • PLAATO Edge IOT complete box to install into brewery PLC

    PLAATO Insights

    Our industrial gateway can aggregate live and historical data across mashing, boiling, fermentation, conditioning, blending & bottling, and utilities, all in a unified dashboard.

    PLAATO Insights gives you real-time and historical data to trace every batch and become aware of issues before they happen. With everything in one place, you can easily compare batches and get the complete story from start to finish.

  • PLAATO Pro density and temperature fermentation monitoring sensor

    Smart Fermentation

    Convert every fermentation you do into insight. Monitor gravity, temperature, flow, and maturation metrics in real time. 

    Smart Fermentation helps you see potential problems in the fermentation process before they happen, so you can make informed decisions that prevent bad batches and save days or weeks. Real-time data lets you predict when to carry out key processes.

Common challenges and pain points for breweries and distilling producers

In the beverage production industry, certain issues are commonly faced, from costs and resources to fermentation and inconsistent batch quality. However, with PLAATO’s software, these pain points can be eased, and you can ensure continuous, quality batches through insights and data. Here are some common issues faced by beverage production facilities, and how we can help.

  • 1. Fermentation & Conditioning


    Pain Points

    • Limited real-time visibility during fermentation and conditioning can lead to inconsistent beer quality or potential spoilage.

    • Difficulty tracking gravity, temperature, and the progression of each fermentation and maturation phase.



    PLAATO Solutions

    • PLAATO sensors deliver continuous gravity, temperature, and flow data for every tank in real time.

    • Predictive analytics forecast fermentation timelines, helping you optimise each stage from primary fermentation through conditioning.

  • 2. Brewhouse Data Collection & Accessibility


    Pain Points

    • Inconsistent mash temperatures, lautering efficiency issues, or boil deviations can impact yield and flavour.

    • Limited data across brewhouse stages makes it difficult to identify inefficiencies or diagnose issues.


    PLAATO Solutions

    • PLAATO Edge connects to your brewhouse PLCs to collect temperature, flow, pressure, and timing data across mash, lauter, boil, and whirlpool steps.

    • Centralised insights help you improve brewhouse efficiency, reduce energy usage, and ensure repeatable results batch after batch.

  • 3. Cooling & Cold-Side Management


    Pain Points

    • Inefficient cooling can lead to wasted energy and variations in beer quality.

    • Manual adjustments to cooling systems create inconsistent temperatures during critical phases.


    PLAATO Solutions

    • Adaptive cooling control ensures precise, stable temperatures throughout fermentation, conditioning, and cold-side operations.

    • Seamless integration with existing cooling and PLC systems delivers consistent thermal management.

  • 4. Filtration & Packaging


    Pain Points

    • Lack of real-time monitoring during filtration or packaging can lead to product losses or quality deviations.

    • Difficult to spot inefficiencies in filtration flow, packaging speeds, or line interruptions.


    PLAATO Solutions

    • PLAATO monitors key parameters such as flow, pressure, and timing across filtration and packaging stages.

    • Centralised data helps identify bottlenecks and improve yield, consistency, and throughput.

  • 5. Data Integrity & Operational Visibility


    Pain Points

    • Production data is scattered across mash, cellar, filtration, and packaging stages, making it hard to analyse performance.

    • Missed opportunities for cost savings, process optimisation, and quality improvements.


    PLAATO Solutions

    • PLAATO Insights unifies all brewhouse, cellar, and packaging data into one platform.

    • A complete, end-to-end view of your brewery enables deeper analysis and continuous optimisation.

  • 6. Recipe & Batch Management


    Pain Points

    • Manual recipe tracking increases risks of inconsistencies or errors across brew days.

    • Scaling production while preserving recipe integrity is challenging.


    PLAATO Solutions

    • Digital recipe and batch management tools ensure consistency across all stages, from mash-in to packaging.

    • Streamlined controls support scaling while maintaining flavour, quality, and repeatability.

Technical requirements

If your facility is running multiple PLCs across the production line, the PLAATO Edge gateway connects seamlessly to each system, delivering all your process data into one unified Insights platform.

Our Pro Sensors monitor fermentation by tracking key metrics, and are compatible with standard industrial fermentation tanks.

For more information on brewery requirements or setup, please contact us today, and our friendly team will be happy to help.

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Key areas PLAATO can help with

Avoid issues before they grow, catch anomalies instantly, and reduce manual work through automated, intelligent data tracking.

Increase Throughput

PLAATO optimises production sequences, accelerates processing and cleaning, and identifies bottlenecks, idle time, and over-production ensuring smoother, faster workflows.

Maximize Yield and Minimise Waste

PLAATO pinpoints the optimal timing for each stage, detects process stalls or slowdowns, and continuously fine-tunes operations to improve yield and reduce losses.

Computer screen displaying a brewing schedule on the Plaato app with various beer names and production timelines.

Reduce Downtime

With early-warning analytics and predictive maintenance insights, PLAATO helps you address equipment issues before they disrupt production.

Benefits of PLAATO’s production software

With PLAATO’s software, you can enhance every stage of your process from mash-in to packaging, improving product quality, operational efficiency, and overall output.

  • Gain real-time visibility into critical stages such as mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpooling, fermentation, conditioning, and packaging. Track the development and efficiency of every batch, enabling proactive decisions that prevent costly issues before they escalate.

  • PLAATO continuously monitors key parameters across brewhouse and cellar operations, helping you detect anomalies early. By identifying deviations in temperature, gravity, flow, or timing, you can intervene quickly and avoid inconsistent or spoiled batches.

  • Automated data collection and analysis significantly reduce manual checks throughout the brewhouse, cellar, and packaging line. This decreases labor hours, minimizes human error, and improves batch-to-batch consistency.

  • PLAATO integrates seamlessly with major management systems to create a smooth, cohesive workflow. Whether you use brewhouse automation tools, fermentation control systems, or production planning platforms, PLAATO connects it all.
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  • PLAATO’s software integrates with most major PLCs and sensor systems, including those controlling brewhouse operations, fermentation tanks, filtration, and packaging lines.
    It also connects easily with ERP systems tailored for breweries.

    Custom integrations can be developed to match the unique configuration of your requirements, contact us for more information.

    Integration Steps

    1. Identify your ERP or automation system.

    2. Confirm API or data-sharing capabilities.

    3. Collaborate with PLAATO’s integration team to build a custom connector.

    Our flexible approach ensures your entire production pipeline flows into one unified platform.

  • PLAATO provides robust recipe management tools to ensure consistency, quality control, and scalable production.
    Monitor key variables throughout brewhouse and cellar stages, experiment confidently with new ingredients, and receive automated alerts for critical steps to support a smooth, structured workflow.

    Many production sites rely on PLAATO for recipe management, contact us to explore how we can support you.

  • PLAATO adheres to relevant data protection regulations to ensure your operational and product data is secure.

    Data is encrypted end-to-end, and regular penetration testing ensures industry-standard security practices across our infrastructure.

    You can operate with confidence knowing your data is fully protected. For more information on data storage and security, contact us anytime.

    This gives you complete confidence that when you use our products, your data is protected. For more information on how we collect, store, and protect your data, contact us today.

  • PLAATO meets industry regulations, standards, and quality frameworks so that, when you use our products and services, your compliance needs are met.

What customers are saying about PLAATO

  • Family run business Tessellar Brewing Sander Diks brewmaster states PLAATO has become our 24/7 surveillance system

    “PLAATO has become our 24/7 Surveillance System”

    Tessellar Brewing: Sander Diks - Brewmaster

    ★★★★★

  • Cheboygan Team Joshua Schiefer Production Manager with beers together taking action at the right time with PLAATO system

    “Taking the right actions at the right time means we can guarantee quality and consistency, and that makes it that bit better and more professional.”

    Cheboygan: Joshua Schiefer - Production Manager

    ★★★★★

  • Quantok Brewery Daniel Enticott Lead Brewer Happy face by using PLAATO platform in his brewery

    “This helps us reduce tank time and alerts us if a beer steps out of temperature range. The integration with Breww is also great.”

    Quantock Brewery: Daniel Enticott - Lead Brewer

    ★★★★★

  • "I knew what to expect from PLAATO but I'm still more than impressed by the ease of use. We still have a somewhat analogue cooling method but I managed to get the second batch exactly where I wanted it- admittedly I should have put more sugars into that ferment as it finished a day earlier”

    Jance Distillery: Lance Mizzi - Owner and Master Distiller

    ★★★★★

  • Trevor Hawman Head Brewer at Bridge 99 Brewery with hat and happy face by using PLAATO in his brewery

    “Having the visibility means I turn my tanks off sooner and i'm promoting a much more natural carbonation, resulting in a smoother tasting beer.”

    Bridge 99 Brewery: Trevor Hawman - Head Brewer

    ★★★★★

  • Gareth Burns Founder of Be Easy Brewing with drink looking happy with PLAATO in his brewery

    “Anyone in the company can open their phone and see if its time to dry hop or if diacetyl rest is done etc”

    Be Easy Brewing: Gareth Burns - Founder

    ★★★★★

"I knew what to expect from the PLAATO PRO but I'm still more than impressed by the ease of use. We still have a somewhat analogue cooling method but I managed to get the second batch exactly where I wanted it- admittedly I should have put more sugars into that ferment as it finished a day earlier

Case Studies

Jance Distillery, Lance Mizzi

Why choose PLAATO?

PLAATO gives beverage producers real-time visibility across every stage of production, from mash to packaging, helping you improve consistency, optimise every batch, reduce waste, and maintain the highest beer quality.

All your production data is collected, connected, and stored in one central platform, making it easy to compare batches, refine processes, and make informed decisions that strengthen future products.

We are experts in beverage production technology and automation. Contact us today to see how PLAATO can support your operation.

FAQs

  • PLAATO monitors key brewing metrics such as mash temperature, lautering efficiency, boil activity, whirlpool flow, gravity, fermentation temperature, tank pressure, cooling performance, filtration flow, and packaging line behaviour, giving you end-to-end visibility across your entire brewhouse and cellar.

  • Yes. PLAATO supports all brewery models from craft and microbreweries to large-scale production, across lagers, ales, sours, high-gravity brews, and specialty beers.

  • PLAATO monitors key process metrics such as gravity, temperature, flow, and maturation conditions across fermentation, distillation, and ageing stages.

  • Yes, PLAATO’s distillery software supports the production of any kind of spirit, including whisky, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, and more.

  • Absolutely. PLAATO integrates seamlessly with brewhouse PLCs, cellar automation, sensors, and existing control systems. If you use a specific platform, get in touch and we’ll confirm integration options.

  • Yes. PLAATO covers the full brewery workflow: mash, lauter, boil, whirlpool, cooling, fermentation, conditioning, filtration, and packaging giving you a complete overview no matter how many tanks or lines you operate.

  • PLAATO is built for breweries, distilleries, wineries and RTD production companies of all sizes, with flexible deployment designed to grow as your production does, whether you’re a small craft operation or a high-capacity facility.

  • No formal training is required. The dashboard is user-friendly, and PLAATO provides support and guides for installation, monitoring, and maintenance.

  • Installation for Smart Fermentation is plug-and-play. The sensor mounts to the tank via a 1.5” tri-clamp, and the Edge Gateway connects to your PLC network for automated data gathering and cloud access.

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