At First Key we take a long-range view of each client’s success providing fully integrated consulting services.

All too often a great idea or strategy never delivers on its full potential because of poor or unaligned implementation. Our industry foresight, knowledge and deep functional experience across brewing and malting operations are what set us apart from other consultants. We partner with our clients from idea and strategy development through to fully integrated implementation — where our clients receive the full value from their ideas and strategies.

New Breweries and Expansions

Let’s get it right the first time. With our team-partnering approach, we offer a one-stop integrated solution that brings a new brewing business or expansion to life.

Engineering Services

We integrate value, quality, innovation, and efficiency for your benefit.

Strategy and Finance

Deep industry knowledge is our point of difference. We provide insights, ideas and thought leadership on major industry issues.

Quality and Process Optimization

Turning your quality, operations and business processes into a competitive advantage.

Product Innovation

Fueling growth with innovative new products for your customers.

Marketing and Sales

How does your brand stand out in a crowded market? Developing relevant, unique and compelling customer experiences.

Agribusiness

Malt and hops from the ground up.

Supply Chain

Are your operating margins where they should be? We have an impressive track record for improving cash flow by optimizing procurement and increasing warehouse and transportation efficiencies.

Human Resources

Where talent meets opportunity in the brewing industry.