What does controlled fermentation mean in FermaStat?

On configured controlled devices, FermaStat can maintain temperature setpoints and support fermentation profiles where supported by your hardware and cellar setup.

What hardware is needed for control?

Control typically uses monitor/controller units and relay hardware interfaced with your glycol or cooling setup. Final configuration depends on your brewery equipment.

Can we control some tanks and only monitor others?

Yes. Controlled devices are billed at $20/month each; monitored-only devices at $10/month. Many breweries control priority tanks and monitor the rest.

Is control required to use FermaStat?

No. Many breweries start with monitoring and alerts, then add control on selected tanks when ready.

Fermentation tank temperature control for breweries

The problem

Manual valve adjustments and basic controllers make it hard to maintain consistent fermentation profiles—especially across multiple tanks or when staff are off-site. Without remote visibility and logging, correcting drift takes longer than it should.

The FermaStat solution

FermaStat supports active temperature control on configured controlled devices, using relay hardware where appropriate for glycol-related control. Maintain setpoints from the cloud dashboard and review logs to see how control performed over the batch.

What you can monitor or control

Temperature setpoints on configured controlled tanks
Relay hardware for glycol-related control use cases
Fermentation profile support where configured
Combined monitoring, control, and alert history

Example setup

A growing brewery might run platform ($100/month) with six controlled fermentation devices ($120/month) plus monitor/controller and relay hardware. Devices billed as controlled include monitoring— they are not double-billed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does controlled fermentation mean in FermaStat?: On configured controlled devices, FermaStat can maintain temperature setpoints and support fermentation profiles where supported by your hardware and cellar setup.
What hardware is needed for control?: Control typically uses monitor/controller units and relay hardware interfaced with your glycol or cooling setup. Final configuration depends on your brewery equipment.
Can we control some tanks and only monitor others?: Yes. Controlled devices are billed at $20/month each; monitored-only devices at $10/month. Many breweries control priority tanks and monitor the rest.
Is control required to use FermaStat?: No. Many breweries start with monitoring and alerts, then add control on selected tanks when ready.

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