About FermaStat

FermaStat is the flagship product of Obercreek Labs, LLC, co-founded in 2025 by technologist Tor Miller and brewer Dr. Philip Shaw of Obercreek Brewing Company. Together, we blend brewing craft and cutting-edge IoT to help craft breweries safeguard fermentation and deliver consistent, high-quality beer.

Our Mission

We believe every brewer deserves confidence in their fermentation. FermaStat was born to give craft breweries an affordable, reliable way to protect beer quality, prevent costly batch losses, and streamline operations with modern technology.

The Problem

Many small breweries still rely on manual checks or basic thermostats. A single overnight chiller failure can ruin thousands of dollars in beer. Inconsistent fermentation leads to inconsistent flavor, lost revenue, and wasted labor.

Our Solution

FermaStat combines smart hardware installed on each fermenter with a cloud-based platform. Brewers can monitor and control fermentation in real time from anywhere.

Real-Time Monitoring

Continuous temperature tracking with instant alerts when thresholds drift.

Automated Control

Integrated relays interface with glycol cooling systems to correct deviations automatically.

Cloud Logging

Every batch is logged and graphed, building a searchable brew journal.

Scalable & Affordable

Priced at $1,000 per tank plus $100/month, FermaStat scales from one tank to dozens.

Our Founders

A partnership of technology and brewing expertise.

Tor Miller

Co-Founder & Technology Lead

An experienced technologist with deep expertise in IoT and SaaS systems. Tor leads product development and cloud architecture, ensuring FermaStat is reliable and intuitive for brewers.

Dr. Philip Shaw

Co-Founder & Brewing Expert

Economist turned award-winning brewer at Obercreek Brewing Company. Philip invented the first FermaStat prototypes and ensures our product is designed by brewers, for brewers.

Our Vision

We’re building FermaStat into the always-on guardian of fermentation. By combining brewer insight with modern technology, Obercreek Labs is helping craft brewers achieve consistency, efficiency, and peace of mind—batch after batch.