Intro
In the world of microbreweries, success often brings a new set of challenges. As demand for high-quality, unique craft beers increases, so does the need for efficient production processes. Indeex is at the forefront of helping breweries meet these demands by providing advanced digital solutions that optimize operations. Pineios Brewery, a pioneer in the Greek craft beer scene, has been one of the early adopters of Indeex solutions. Over the last 2+ years we managed to fully digitize brewing and packaging operations enabling Pineios to scale its production while maintaining the exceptional quality it’s known for.
Who is Pineios Brewery
Founded in 2018, Pineios Brewery is renowned for its craft beers, produced using top-quality raw materials and state-of-the-art equipment. Located on the 7th kilometer between Larissa and Sykourio, the brewery boasts a 2,000-liter automated brewhouse, numerous fermentation tanks, and a modern bottling and labeling unit capable of producing up to 400,000 liters of beer each month. As the first independent craft brewery in Larissa, Pineios has quickly gained recognition for its exceptional beer, securing 3rd place in the public vote for the “Independent Craft Breweries” category. Their commitment to using the best raw materials and brewing under optimal conditions has earned them a loyal customer base and a significant number of exclusive agreements for private label beer production.
Within one year, Pineios Brewery saw a 12% increase in production capacity—all achieved without the need for additional hardware investments.
To continue growing while maintaining the high standards their customers expected, Pineios Brewery needed a solution that would automate and digitize their workflows, ensuring seamless operations as they scaled.
Challenges
At first it was the increasing demand for Pineios Brewery’s, due to the brand’s recognition and award-winning beers. The quality of the beers produced also attracted numerous private label producers who recognized Pineios facilities for their meticulous brewing processes and the high attention to detail at all production steps. All the above, increased the strain on Pineios production processes. While their equipment is top-tier, manual tracking of production data, monitoring, and reporting created inefficiencies that limited their ability to scale effectively. The lack of real-time insights made it difficult to optimize processes, identify inefficiencies, or maintain complete traceability. To continue growing while maintaining the high standards their customers expected, Pineios Brewery needed a solution that would automate and digitize their workflows, ensuring seamless operations as they scaled.
"Indeex’s Digital Twin platform has completely transformed our operations, providing real-time insights and automating key processes that used to be manual and time-consuming. Within just a year, we increased production capacity up to 12% without needing new hardware, all while maintaining the high-quality standards our customers expect. Indeex has been instrumental in helping us scale efficiently and sustainably."
Impact & Benefits
The introduction of Indeex Digital Twin platform revolutionized Pineios Brewery’s operations, even in the software’s early stages. With Pineios’ staff valuable feedback dozens of new features have been developed incorporating real-time tracking of valves, thermometers, and PLCs throughout the brewing process. Indeex through seamless retrofitting procedures, provided Pineios with detailed insights into every aspect of production. Automated record-keeping eliminated the need for manual data entry, drastically reducing errors and ensuring full transparency for every batch produced.
Within one year, Pineios Brewery saw a 12% increase in production capacity—all achieved without the need for additional hardware investments. By automating routine monitoring and reporting tasks, staff were freed to focus on strategic improvements. Additionally, real-time data helped optimize energy consumption and improve overall production efficiency, allowing Pineios to meet growing demand while continuing to produce the high-quality craft beer their commercial and corporate customers expect.
Conclusion
Pineios Brewery’s partnership with Indeex demonstrates how digital transformation can empower breweries of all sizes to scale efficiently without sacrificing quality. By embracing automation and real-time data insights, Pineios Brewery optimized its production process, making optimal use of the capacity of their facilities. This success story highlights the importance of digital solutions in modern brewing, proving that with the right technology, even a small brewery can achieve large-scale efficiency and growth. With Indeex, Pineios Brewery is well-positioned to continue delivering its high-quality craft beers while navigating the complexities of scaling production.
