Innovation Center

Inspiring Global Innovation

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BetaTec Innovation Center

From our centers of research located strategically in both North America and Europe, our scientists are constantly adding to our core knowledge of hop functionality. We are also continuously evaluating the complementary effects of other naturally derived substances for the creation of new or improved functionality of our existing hop products.

Worldwide Research and Applications

The mission of BetaTec Hop Products is the development of novel applications for hop products outside of the traditional market – the brewing industry.

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Speed, flexibility and technical competence has made BetaTec Hop Products the world leader in the “beyond brewing” applications of hop products. We offer our global customers application development, technical support and consulting services. Our goal is to ensure your products and your production efficiency are the best they can be.

Research & Development

R&D at the BetaTec Innovation Center is driven by a team of experts who specialize in a wide range of scientific disciplines.

New knowledge and data to support BetaTec’s clients both current and potential is the focus of the daily agenda at BetaTec Innovation Center. Daily activities are managed by a R&D lab manager and a team passionate about the challenges they face.

Educational institutions and industrial partners also collaborate with BetaTec at their Innovation Center.

Scientific Experts

BetaTec’s research team operates at the intersection of hop science, microbiology, chemistry and application development, with a strong foundation in scientific discovery and translational research. Its work focuses on the identification, characterization and evaluation of hop-derived compounds and systems for new and existing uses. Through analytical and experimental methods supported by interdisciplinary scientific knowledge, the team addresses technical questions and application challenges that require a high level of specialization. In parallel, BetaTec’s innovation team advances products from initial concept through development, validation and commercialization. The result is a research and innovation program defined by rigor, precision and capabilities not readily replicated.

State-of-the-Art Resources

State of the art equipment at BetaTec Innovation Center allows us to work closely with our customers to optimize the use of hop acids within their Industrial process. Commercial science targeting real issues.

Laboratory equipment includes:

Microbiology and Chemistry Labs

The Center’s lab suites comfortably accommodate six full-time scientific researchers. Both suites are equipped with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems for chemistry and microbiology analytical determinations.