PLAATO Pro: 日本のブルワリーのための発酵モニタリング革命

プロのブルワリーにとって、 一貫性、効率、品質 は成功の鍵です。 PLAATO Pro は、これらの要素を簡単に実現するために設計された 発酵モニタリングシステム です。このデバイスは、 比重（密度）、温度、発酵の進行状況 をリアルタイムで測定し、クラウドプラットフォームと連携してデータを提供します。これにより、発酵の状態を常に監視しながら、適切なタイミングで介入できるようになります。

• リアルタイム発酵データ - 手作業不要で 毎日48回の測定 が可能。発酵の進行状況を詳細に把握できます。

• 24時間365日、どこからでもアクセス可能 - スマートフォンやPCから、いつでもどこでもデータを確認できます。

• クラウド分析 & アラート通知 - 発酵が完了に近づいたり、異常が発生した際に通知を受け取ることができます。

• 簡単な導入 & 既存システムとの統合 - 標準の1.5インチトライクランプポートに接続し、既存の発酵管理システムと統合可能。

• 耐久性 & CIP対応 - 食品グレードのステンレス鋼製で、CIP（定置洗浄）にも対応。バッテリー駆動または有線接続も可能。

これにより、ブルワーは発酵状態を継続的に監視しながら、醸造プロセスを最適化し、品質と生産性を向上させることができます。

PLAATO Proは、タンク内の発酵液に浸した チューニングフォークセンサー を使用して比重（Plato）と温度をリアルタイムで測定します。このデータは、クラウドに送信され、スマートフォンやPCで監視できるようになります。

主要な機能

1. リアルタイム発酵監視

   • 伝統的な手作業のサンプリング不要。

   • 完全に非侵襲で、酸化や汚染のリスクを軽減。

2. スマホやPCから24時間監視

   • 外出先や自宅でも、すべてのタンクの発酵状態をチェック可能。

   • アラート通知機能で、発酵トラブルの早期発見が可能。

3. データの統合と分析

   • Brewwや他の醸造管理ソフトウェアと統合可能。

   • 各バッチの発酵曲線を記録し、品質管理やレシピの最適化に活用。

4. 発酵スケジュールの最適化

   • 発酵が完了する正確なタイミングを把握し、タンクの回転率を向上。

   • 効率的なタンク管理により、より多くのバッチを醸造可能。

1. 時間とコストの削減

PLAATO Proは、1日48回の測定を自動で行うため、スタッフの手作業が大幅に削減されます。また、発酵完了のタイミングを正確に把握できるため、タンクの滞留時間を短縮し、冷却コストや労力を削減できます。

2. 発酵管理の一貫性向上

発酵データをリアルタイムで監視することで、 バッチごとのばらつきを最小限に抑え、品質を一定に保つことが可能 です。過去のバッチとの比較も簡単に行え、発酵異常の早期発見が可能になります。

3. タンク稼働率の向上

正確な比重データに基づいて、発酵終了後すぐに冷却や移送の判断が可能になります。これにより、タンクの回転率が向上し、年間生産量の増加が期待できます。

4. データを活用した意思決定

発酵データの蓄積により、最適な発酵条件を科学的に分析できるようになります。例えば、異なる酵母株の性能比較や、異なる温度条件での発酵テストなどに活用できます。

1. Hakko Supplyに問い合わせ

PLAATO Proの導入を検討している日本のブルワリーは、 Hakko Supply にお問い合わせください。日本語でのサポートが可能で、導入前の質問にも対応いたします。

2. デモ・相談の予約

Hakko Supplyでは、PLAATO Proのデモンストレーションや、専門家との相談をアレンジできます。機器の詳細な説明や、醸造工程への統合方法について話し合う機会を提供します。

3. 設置とトレーニング

PLAATO Proは、標準的なトライクランプポートに取り付けるだけの簡単な設計になっています。Wi-Fiに接続するだけで即座に使用開始できます。導入時には、Hakko Supplyが日本語でのトレーニングを提供し、スタッフがスムーズに活用できるようサポートします。

4. 継続的なサポートと拡張

導入後も、Hakko Supplyが技術サポートを提供し、必要に応じてトラブルシューティングを行います。また、複数のタンクへの導入拡張も可能で、スケールに合わせた最適な利用方法を提案します。

日本のプロフェッショナルブルワリーが、発酵管理をより効率的にし、ビールの品質を向上させるために、PLAATO Proは最適なソリューションです。

まずは Hakko Supply にご連絡ください。日本語でのサポートを受けながら、導入に向けた情報を得ることができます。世界中のブルワリーがすでに導入し、 生産効率の向上・品質の安定・労力の削減 を実現しているPLAATO Proを、日本の醸造シーンにも広めましょう。

発酵管理を次のレベルへ—— PLAATO Proで、よりスマートな醸造を実現しましょう！

Introduction to PLAATO Pro

Professional breweries thrive on consistency, efficiency, and quality. PLAATO Pro is an advanced fermentation monitoring system designed to help breweries achieve those goals with ease. It is a plug-and-play sensor and cloud platform that provides real-time, continuous monitoring of your beer’s fermentation by tracking specific gravity (density), temperature, and fermentation activity in the tank. Unlike traditional methods that require manual samples, PLAATO Pro’s non-invasive sensor sits in a standard 1.5” tri-clamp port on your fermenter and continuously collects data without disrupting your brew. All data is sent to a cloud-based app, giving your entire brewing team instant access to fermentation insights anytime.

Key features of PLAATO Pro include:

• Real-time Fermentation Data – Continuous gravity and temperature readings (up to 48 measurements per day) with no manual labor, so you get a complete picture of the fermentation curve rather than isolated daily samples.
• 24/7 Remote Access – Data is accessible through a web portal or mobile app (iOS/Android) from anywhere with an internet connection. Brewers can check tank status on the go or even from home.
• Cloud Analytics & Alerts – The platform analyzes trends and can send customizable alerts (for example, when to dry hop or when fermentation is nearing completion), enabling proactive interventions at just the right time.
• Easy Integration – PLAATO Pro integrates with many brewery management systems (like Breww ERP) to fit into your existing workflow. Data can be shared or exported to brewing software, spreadsheets, or quality control logs as needed.
• Brewery-Proof Design – Built with durable, food-grade stainless steel, the sensor is fully waterproof and CIP-compatible for cleaning. It operates on batteries (up to ~6 months) or wired power, and connects via Wi-Fi using the included PLAATO Connect module for seamless setup. In short, it’s designed to handle the rigors of a brewery while remaining maintenance-light.

By delivering continuous, high-precision data to brewers, PLAATO Pro acts as a “fermentation assistant” that ensures you’re always in control of each batch. Brewers around the world have already embraced this technology – with over 300 breweries across 6 continents monitoring 10,000+ batches and 5 million hours of fermentation with PLAATO devices – and now Japanese breweries can leverage the same advantages.

Real-time Fermentation Monitoring: PLAATO Pro employs an innovative tuning fork sensor inserted into the fermenting beer to measure liquid density and temperature in real time. Every few minutes, it records the specific gravity (or Plato) and temperature of the brew, effectively creating a live fermentation curve. This constant stream of data allows the system to detect subtle changes – for example, a slowing of gravity drop indicating fermentation is nearing completion – as they happen, rather than waiting for the next manual reading. Brewers get a “unique fingerprint” of each fermentation from start to finish, revealing insights like fermentation rate, peak activity times, and the precise endpoint of fermentation. All this happens without manual sampling or contact with the beer beyond the sensor’s presence , preserving sanitary conditions and reducing oxidation or contamination risks.

24/7 Cloud Access from Anywhere: The readings are transmitted wirelessly to the PLAATO cloud platform , where they are accessible on any device. Using PLAATO’s web dashboard or mobile app, brewers can monitor all their tanks in one place, whether they are in the office, at home, or even traveling abroad. In practice, this means you can check if today’s batch has hit terminal gravity from your smartphone on a Sunday morning. In fact, many brewers use PLAATO Pro to keep an eye on fermentation off-site – as one head brewer describes, having PLAATO Pro on all fermenters lets him “follow our fermentations at all times… on my phone or laptop… from home during the weekend when there is no staff on site.” This kind of remote visibility is a game-changer: fermentation doesn’t stop for weekends or holidays, and now you won’t need to physically be at the brewery to know exactly what’s happening in your tanks. The system can also send email/app alerts for any out-of-threshold conditions (e.g. temperature too high, or fermentation stalled), so you can address issues immediately and protect your beer.

Integration with Brewing Software and Workflow: PLAATO Pro is built to complement your existing brewing processes, not disrupt them. Installation is straightforward – the sensor fits a standard tri-clamp port in minutes and can even be installed via a T-connector if you need to keep your sample port free. Once installed, it quietly logs data and pushes it to the cloud via the brewery’s Wi-Fi (the provided PLAATO Connect module ensures a reliable link to your router). From there, the data can integrate into your brewery’s software ecosystem . PLAATO offers integrations with popular brewery management systems and ERPs, meaning fermentation data can automatically appear in the tools you use for scheduling, inventory, or QA. For example, breweries have integrated PLAATO Pro with software like Breww to unify fermentation stats with batch records. Even without a dedicated brewery software, you can easily export or review PLAATO data for record-keeping. The goal is to make fermentation monitoring hands-free and fully digital – instead of scribbling gravity readings on a sheet or whiteboard, your PLAATO Pro will log it all accurately and store it securely in the cloud. This frees up brewers to focus on other tasks while ensuring that no fermentation detail is missed.

By adopting PLAATO Pro, professional breweries can expect substantial improvements in their operations. Here are some of the key benefits and how they impact your brewery’s bottom line:

• Time and Cost Savings: Automated real-time monitoring translates to less time spent on manual gravity checks and fewer resources wasted. With PLAATO Pro taking 48 readings per day at zero labor cost, brewers no longer need to pull samples daily (or overnight) to see if fermentation is complete. This not only frees up staff hours, but also reduces beer losses from sampling. Additionally, knowing the precise moment fermentation is done avoids letting beer sit in tanks unnecessarily (which would incur extra cooling and tank occupancy costs). Brewers can confidently end fermentation and crash or transfer the beer at the optimal time, saving energy and improving tank turnover. Many PLAATO customers report that these efficiencies lead to a 5–10% increase in production capacity without adding any new tanks – effectively brewing more beer in the same time and space, which boosts revenue. All of this adds up to a fast return on investment for the PLAATO system.

  
  

• Reducing Manual Labor & Human Error: PLAATO Pro automates what was once a labor-intensive process. Instead of a brewer having to climb up to fermenters, draw samples, use a hydrometer or densitometer, record readings by hand, and repeat this daily (including late nights or early mornings to catch critical moments), the sensor does it continuously and accurately. This reduction in manual labor means your team can focus on more value-adding tasks like recipe development, cleaning, or packaging. It also minimizes the chance of human error – no more misreading a hydrometer or forgetting to log a datapoint. As one brewer noted, PLAATO allowed them to “dramatically reduce the number of samples taken from tank whilst having significantly more readings”. In other words, you get richer data with far less work. The system’s alerts and objective measurements ensure that nothing is left to guesswork or memory. By digitalizing fermentation logs, you also eliminate transcription errors and have reliable records for each batch.

  
  

• Improving Consistency and Beer Quality: Consistency is king in brewing, and PLAATO Pro provides the data needed to reproduce your best results every time. By monitoring the fermentation curve in detail, brewers can compare each batch against a “golden batch” profile – that perfect brew where everything went right – and spot any deviations early. For instance, if a current batch is fermenting slower than normal, you’ll see it immediately and can investigate (maybe the yeast pitch was under the usual rate or the temperature control had an issue). This level of insight helps in maintaining uniform flavor, aroma, and ABV from batch to batch , strengthening your brand’s reliability. Over multiple batches, PLAATO’s data history becomes a treasure trove for your quality control team: you can identify trends, optimize fermentation schedules, and refine recipes with science-backed evidence. One brewery leader mentioned that with PLAATO, they could align key actions like dry-hopping at the same specific gravity every time, leading to more predictable outcomes. In short, real-time data leads to data-driven adjustments that improve consistency. If you have ever struggled with variable attenuation or occasional off-flavors due to fermentation issues, PLAATO Pro gives you the oversight to catch and correct those issues proactively, before they affect the final beer.

  
  

• Enhanced Efficiency and Tank Utilization: Every tank day saved is a chance to brew another batch. A major benefit of PLAATO Pro is optimizing tank usage by eliminating idle time. With continuous monitoring, you know exactly when fermentation is complete (no more “just to be safe” extra days of waiting) and can turn over tanks faster. This efficiency means higher throughput for your brewery – you might schedule an additional batch each month because your fermenters are freed up sooner. For example, breweries like Fell Brewery (UK) saw dramatically improved tank turnover and higher production capacity after implementing PLAATO Pro plaato.io . Even a 5% gain in fermentation efficiency (which many users exceed) can translate to significant volume over a year. Moreover, by pinpointing the fermentation endpoint accurately, you avoid rushing or delaying processes like yeast harvesting, diacetyl rests, or dry hopping. Everything can be timed optimally, which keeps your brewing schedule tighter and more predictable. The overall brewery workflow becomes smoother – less waiting around for gravities to drop, and more confidence in planning the next steps. Some breweries also integrate PLAATO data into their production planning: knowing average fermentation times for each recipe helps in scheduling brew days and tank assignments more efficiently. In essence, PLAATO Pro helps you “produce more with the same equipment” through smarter fermentation management.

  
  

• Data-Driven Decision Making: In the era of smart brewing, having detailed data at your fingertips empowers better decisions. PLAATO Pro transforms fermentation from a black box into a transparent, data-rich process. All the information collected – gravity curves, temperature profiles, fermentation rate (Plato/hour) – can be analyzed to improve your brewing process. Brewers can experiment and immediately see the impact on fermentation (for instance, trying a different yeast nutrient and observing if the fermentation finishes faster or more completely). Over time, this leads to continuous improvement guided by hard data rather than hunches. Need to decide if a new yeast strain performs better? Compare the fermentation profiles side by side in PLAATO’s app. Wondering if fermentation is lagging? Set an alert for when gravity drop per hour falls below a threshold. Decisions like when to crash cool, when to transfer, or whether a batch is ready for packaging can be made with confidence backed by live data rather than just the clock or calendar. Many breweries also use PLAATO’s data for reporting and accountability– sharing fermentation progress with stakeholders or brewing teams to keep everyone informed. In short, PLAATO Pro helps foster a data-driven culture in the brewery, where intuition is supported by information. This not only improves the beer in the tank today but also helps guide strategic decisions (like expansion or process changes) using accumulated fermentation analytics.

  
  

Each of these benefits contributes to a more streamlined, modern brewing operation. For Japanese breweries facing rising competition and demand for consistency, leveraging PLAATO Pro can provide a significant edge – saving labor hours, improving quality, and increasing output, all while reducing the stress of managing fermentations.

Integrating PLAATO Pro into a Japanese brewery is a straightforward process, and many of the concerns brewery owners might have can be readily addressed:

Easy Installation & Integration: PLAATO Pro is designed to work with standard equipment. Most Japanese breweries use fermenters with tri-clamp ports (common in the industry), so installing the sensor is as simple as attaching a tri-clamp fitting – a task that takes about 5 minutes. There’s no complex wiring; the device runs on batteries and connects via Wi-Fi, meaning you don’t need to hire an electrician or modify your fermenter beyond that port. If your fermenter’s sample port is the only available opening, PLAATO offers T-connector adapters so you can piggyback the sensor while still retaining the ability to draw samples traditionally. The sensor is fully CIP (Clean-In-Place) compatible, so it can remain in place during cleaning cycles, or you can easily remove it before CIP and place it back afterward – whatever fits your current SOPs. Brewers in other countries have noted that PLAATO Pro was “very easy to get started with, and it has been easy to use to make new recipes and start batches”, with one brewer saying they appreciate getting readings several times a day and the accuracy matching their manual samples. This ease of setup means minimal disruption to your brewing schedule – you can install PLAATO Pro on a tank in between brews and immediately start collecting data from the next fermentation.

Language and Support: While the PLAATO Pro app and dashboard interface are currently in English, the system uses universal brewing parameters (SG, °P, °C/°F) and simple graphs, which are intuitive for any skilled brewer. Many Japanese brewers are familiar with these English terms, but to further ease adoption, Hakko Supply (the local partner in Japan) provides support and guidance in Japanese. Your team can receive training and documentation so they know how to interpret the graphs and set up alerts without language barriers. The key numbers – like specific gravity or temperature – are clearly displayed, and settings can be learned quickly with a short demo. Hakko Supply can also help translate any specific technical info or facilitate communication with PLAATO’s team if deeper support is needed. In practice, once it’s set up, brewers mostly monitor the trend lines and values, which speak for themselves. Japanese breweries can rest assured that they will have a local support network to get the most out of PLAATO Pro.

Internet Connectivity: A common concern might be whether a brewery’s network environment can handle cloud-connected devices. PLAATO Pro was built with this in mind – it uses the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band, which has excellent range and penetration (up to ~50m line-of-sight). In Japan, where internet infrastructure is generally reliable, most breweries will already have Wi-Fi in the brewhouse or office that the PLAATO Connect module can tie into. Hakko Supply can assist in ensuring your network is properly set up for the devices. The data usage is minimal (just sending sensor readings), so it won’t strain your bandwidth. If your brewery is in a location with spotty internet, PLAATO can also be configured with a more robust network setup (or even wired Ethernet via the PLAATO Connect if needed). The system is designed to automatically reconnect and backfill data if a connection drops temporarily, so you won’t lose fermentation data due to a short Wi-Fi hiccup. In short, connectivity is typically plug-and-play – you turn on PLAATO Pro, it links to the Connect hub, and your readings start appearing on the app.

Scalability for Breweries of All Sizes: Whether you’re a small craft brewery in Tokyo with two fermenters or a mid-sized regional brewery with dozens of tanks, PLAATO Pro can scale to your needs. You can start with a single sensor on one tank as a trial and then expand to all fermenters once you see the benefits. The cloud platform is capable of monitoring numerous tanks simultaneously, and you can name each sensor by tank or batch for easy identification. Breweries worldwide, from local brewpubs to larger facilities, are using PLAATO Pro successfully – for example, a brewery in Canada installed PLAATO sensors in 24 fermenters to monitor all their brews centrally. Japanese breweries can take confidence from these global use cases: the technology is proven to handle multiple concurrent fermentations, different beer styles, and various tank sizes (minimum tank volume ~100L, which covers virtually all professional brewing setups). Moreover, PLAATO’s cloud is continuously updated, meaning Japanese users get the same feature improvements as everyone else (like new analytics or integration capabilities) as soon as they’re released.

Real-World Use Cases & Improvements: Once implemented, PLAATO Pro can drive several improvements in day-to-day operations for Japanese breweries. For instance, brewing schedule optimization – you might discover that a certain ale consistently ferments out in 4.5 days instead of the 5+ days you had allotted, allowing you to confidently schedule the next brew half a day earlier. Or consider quality troubleshooting – if a batch develops an off-flavor, you can look back at the detailed fermentation data to pinpoint if there was an abnormal lag phase or temperature spike that might have contributed. Some brewers use PLAATO data as a training tool for new staff, illustrating how fermentation progresses and how interventions like temperature changes affect the yeast activity. Over time, your brewery will accumulate a valuable database of fermentation curves for each recipe, which is incredibly useful for R&D. For example, before tweaking a recipe’s malt bill or hopping rate, you can check how past similar batches attenuated to ensure the change won’t cause a stall or over-attenuation. In Japan’s beer market, where consistency and quality control are highly valued (especially if you’re seeking JBA or craft beer competition accolades), such data-driven refinement is a competitive advantage. Essentially, PLAATO Pro turns fermentation into a science-backed process, giving Japanese brewers a high-tech tool to elevate their craft while preserving the artistry of brewing.

By addressing the typical concerns – from setup to language to connectivity – PLAATO Pro integration becomes a smooth process. Hakko Supply will work closely with breweries to tailor the implementation so that it complements existing workflows. The result is that Japanese breweries can enjoy the same benefits that brewers in the US, Europe, and elsewhere are already experiencing: more peace of mind during fermentation and more control over brewing outcomes .