Real-time tank monitoring
Monitor fermentation tanks, chillers, freezers, and other configured devices with live telemetry and historical trends.
Brewery fermentation temperature monitoring & control
Protect every batch with a brewery tank temperature control system built for craft fermentations
FermaStat is a modern cloud platform that gives small and mid-sized craft breweries real-time tank telemetry, smart alerts, cloud logs, and optional glycol and fermentation control—from anywhere in the cellar or off-site.
FermaStat (cloud platform) is not legacy Fermostat thermostat controllers. FermaStat was co-founded by brewer Dr. Philip Shaw of Obercreek Brewing and technologist Tor Miller.
Starts at $100/month per brewery, plus device-based monitoring or control pricing.
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Tank A
68.2°F
Glycol
28.0°F
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A missed temperature problem can cost more than the system.
Overnight glycol or chiller failure, fermentation temperature drift, and manual checks that miss early warning signs create preventable batch risk. Without reliable alerts and centralized logs, small problems can turn into expensive losses.
How FermaStat helps your brewery
FermaStat is the affordable batch-protection layer for craft brewery fermentation—designed by brewers who know what happens when a glycol loop fails at 2 a.m.
Catch glycol and chiller failures early
Monitor glycol supply and chiller performance with alerts before warm glycol or a failed compressor affects active fermentations.
Hold fermentation profiles consistently
Track tank telemetry across diacetyl rest, free-rise, and crash cooling so every batch follows the profile you intended—not what happened while nobody was watching.
Respond faster with smart alerts
Get notified when temperatures drift or equipment stops responding—whether your team is in the taproom, at home, or between cellar walk-throughs.
Review cloud logs after every batch
Centralized temperature history helps troubleshoot off-flavors, compare batches, and document what happened during fermentation.
Start with monitoring, add control later
Many breweries begin with tank and chiller visibility, then add active setpoint control on configured fermenters where it matters most.
Right-sized for small and mid-sized breweries
More practical than DIY sensor stacks or generic IoT platforms—and far less complex than full industrial automation.
Protect your fermentation program from anywhere.
Smart temperature alerts
Get notified when temperatures drift, equipment stops responding, or conditions create batch risk.
Optional active control
Maintain setpoints on configured controlled devices where supported by your brewery setup and hardware.
Cloud logs and batch history
Review centralized temperature history for troubleshooting, consistency, and operational records over time.
How FermaStat works
Step 1
Connect
Connect sensors and controllers to tanks, chillers, freezers, or cellar panels.
Step 2
Monitor
Stream telemetry to the FermaStat cloud dashboard for live remote visibility.
Step 3
Alert
Notify the team when temperatures drift or equipment stops responding.
Step 4
Control
Maintain setpoints on selected devices and profiles configured for your cellar.
Transparent pricing for visibility-first breweries
Platform: $100/month · Monitored devices: $10/month · Controlled devices: $20/month
Platform
$100/month
Per brewery. Dashboard, alerts, team access, and cloud logs.
Monitored
$10/month
Per device. Read-only telemetry with smart alerts.
Controlled
$20/month
Per device. Setpoints, profiles, and active temperature control.
Brewery monitoring use cases
Fermentation tank monitoring
Real-time fermentation temperature visibility with alerts and logs.
Learn more →Glycol chiller monitoring
Catch chiller failures before they affect active fermentations.
Learn more →Controlled fermentation profiles
Maintain setpoints on configured controlled fermentation devices.
Learn more →Brewery freezer and fridge alerts
Monitor cold storage and get alerts when temperatures drift.
Learn more →Remote brewery monitoring
Check tanks, chillers, and critical equipment from anywhere.
Learn more →All use cases
Explore monitoring and control scenarios for craft breweries.
Learn more →Built by brewers and technologists.
FermaStat was designed around real brewery operations and practical cellar needs. Co-founded by technologist Tor Miller and brewer Dr. Philip Shaw of Obercreek Brewing Company, FermaStat combines brewing craft with reliable monitoring and control tooling.
Frequently asked questions
- What does FermaStat monitor?
- FermaStat monitors fermentation tanks, glycol chillers, freezers, fridges, brite tanks, and other configured brewery equipment with real-time temperature telemetry and cloud logs.
- Can FermaStat control fermentation temperature?
- Yes, on configured controlled devices. FermaStat can maintain setpoints and support fermentation profiles where supported by your setup and hardware.
- Is FermaStat the same as Fermostat controllers?
- No. FermaStat is a modern cloud platform for brewery fermentation monitoring and control. It is not the same as legacy Fermostat thermostat controllers. FermaStat was co-founded by brewer Dr. Philip Shaw and technologist Tor Miller for craft brewery operations.
- Does FermaStat work with glycol systems?
- Yes. Many breweries use FermaStat to monitor glycol chillers and fermentation vessels connected to glycol loops, with alerts before chiller issues affect active batches.
- What happens if a tank temperature drifts?
- FermaStat sends smart alerts when temperatures drift or equipment stops responding, helping your team respond before drift becomes batch loss.
- How much does FermaStat cost?
- FermaStat starts at $100/month per brewery, plus $10/month per monitored device and $20/month per controlled device, plus one-time hardware. See pricing for examples and a calculator.
- Is FermaStat only for large breweries?
- No. FermaStat is designed for small to mid-sized craft breweries that need better visibility and control without full industrial automation.
- Can we start with monitoring before adding control?
- Yes. Many breweries start with tank and chiller monitoring, alerts, and cloud logs, then add active control where it matters most.
- Do you offer a pilot?
- Yes. Request a FermaStat pilot and we will recommend a practical starter setup based on your tanks, chillers, and control needs.
Ready to protect your next batch?
Tell us about your tanks, chillers, freezers, or control points. We’ll recommend a starter FermaStat pilot setup for your brewery.