The Druery: Brewing sustainably with PLAATO
Brewing green: The Druery’s path to sustainable craft beer
The Druery is a brewery with sustainability at its core, committed to reducing its environmental impact while supporting its local community. Operating a 3-4 barrel system, they have ambitious plans to scale up to a 30-40 barrel operation in the next two years. We sat down with Drew, founder of The Druery, to learn how they’ve used PLAATO Pro to achieve substantial CO₂ savings, improve production efficiency, and elevate the quality of their beer.
“Cutting CO₂
costs by 75%”
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When The Druery first invested in PLAATO Pro, their goal was clear: tackle the high costs and environmental impact of CO₂ consumption. With PLAATO Pro installed on all 10 of their fermenters, they have managed to achieve significant savings.
Drew explains:
“The initial reason we bought PLAATO was specifically to reduce how much CO₂ we’re using. The feature we rely on most is the spunding alerts, which notify us at just the right time. We’re a small brewery, but we’re very conscious about CO₂ usage, and everything gets recycled from our tanks.”
The results speak for themselves
By using PLAATO Pro, The Druery has reduced its CO₂ costs by 75%, saving an estimated $400-500 per month.
Drew adds:
“We use 3/4 less CO2 than we used to, which is equivalent to $400-500 a month for us. So even just with that, PLAATO pays for itself not including man hours, testing, and wasted beer."
“PLAATO saves us $400-500 a month for us. So even with just that, PLAATO pays for itself”
Elevating beer quality with natural carbonation
Beyond sustainability, The Druery uses PLAATO Pro to refine its brewing process and enhance the quality of its brews. Drew is passionate about natural carbonation and its impact on taste. With PLAATO Pro’s precise monitoring, the team can perfect their carbonation process to ensure consistent, high-quality beer every time.
“We work with uni-tanks, and we don’t want to force carbonate our beers. From a quality perspective, beer tastes way better when it’s naturally carbonated. It’s also saved us a ton of money and time.”
Driving sustainability and growth
The Druery’s experience highlights how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. With PLAATO Pro, they’ve not only cut down on CO₂ usage and costs but also enhanced their beer quality and streamlined their operations. As they prepare for the next phase of growth, PLAATO Pro continues to play a central role in their journey toward efficient, sustainable brewing.
