Malting, Brewing, and Fermentation Industries

The fermentation sector requires stringent biochemical precision. Brewing and Food Laboratory a leading laboratory in Brussels, Meurice R&D acts as the link between academic excellence and the production requirements of brewers and maltsters. We support you from development to industrial validation thanks to our brewing equipment and our variable-scale pilot plants.

• Brewing Expertise: Over 70 years of experience in malting and fermentation processes.
• State-of-the-art Equipment: Laboratory fermenters and pilot hall for industrial scale-up.
• Quality Control: Comprehensive physico-chemical and organoleptic analysis of beer.
• R&D Funding: Approved center for technology vouchers and innovation grants.

Fermentation Engineering and Laboratory Fermenters

Mastering fermentation is the cornerstone of consistent product quality. Our infrastructure enables high-precision fermenter control to secure your productions:

• Laboratory Fermenters: Equipment suitable for kinetic studies, yeast propagation, and co-culture tests.
• Microbrewer and Pilot Fermenters: Transition from lab bench to semi-industrial production (scale-up) without immobilizing your production lines.
• Derivative Control: Extensive expertise in non-alcoholic fermented beverages, ciders, and metabolite production.

Malting Optimization and Beer Quality Control Equipment

Malt is the soul of beer. We intervene throughout the transformation cycle to guarantee optimal enzymatic yield and a flawless finished product:

• Malt Analysis: Germination test, diastatic power, and roasting cycle parameterization.
• Beer Quality Control Equipment: Mashing monitoring, bitterness profiles, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) measurement, and off-flavor detection.
• Cereal Valorization: Expertise in spelt, rye, and local cereals for differentiated productions.

Pilot Production: Test Before Large-Scale Production

One of Meurice R&D’s strengths is its recent pilot equipment. This brewing equipment allows SMEs and research centers to:

1. Test new processes without financial risk on large volumes.
2. Conduct secure scale-up trials.
3. Analyze physico-chemical stability under real production conditions.

Access to R&D Funding: Brussels and Wallonia

As an academic partner, our brewing research services can be significantly subsidized for Walloon and Brussels SMEs.

Important Note : Access to these aids is subject to your company’s eligibility criteria and the availability of regional budgets. If these mechanisms are not applicable, we carry out your projects through direct subcontracting with own funds with transparent intellectual property management. direct subcontracting with own funds with transparent intellectual property management.

Why Choose Meurice R&D?

• Direct Interactions: An agile structure of about ten experts for fluid communication.
• Versatile Equipment: From micro-brewery to industrial pilot, a fleet adapted to each stage of your growth.
• Total Confidentiality: When subcontracting, you retain full intellectual property rights.