First Key was engaged by a 4-year old craft brewery experiencing strong growth, with the goal of helping to improve quality and consistency. Foam quality, as well as other factors such as yeast/fermentation health and flavor quality were a focus of the engagement. Through an on-site visit, First Key worked closely with brewery team members to assess their current state, then conducted an audit to comprehensively review and develop a specific set of recommendations relating to brewery raw materials, processes & procedures, and quality systems, especially as they related to foam generation and stability. The work positively impacted both the brewery team’s knowledge/understanding of foam quality and consistency, as well as provided the brewery team with a number of strong recommendations that would help to improve overall quality. The brewery continues to thrive and won a gold medal at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival.
