We are the Research Institute of Brewing and Malting, Inc., an organization focused on research and knowledge dissemination, in compliance with the regulations of the European Union (Commission Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014, Article 2, point 83). We successfully carry out research, development, and innovation projects supported by public funding, while also collaborating with industrial partners on contractual (commissioned, collaborative) research. We are also involved in a number of international projects.
Our long-standing tradition and strong ties to industry enable us to effectively transfer new technologies from the laboratory into practical application.
RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT
INNOVATION
The formulation and evaluation of research and development strategies are overseen by our Scientific Council, which serves as an advisory body to the Director of the Institute. The Council is composed of respected experts, including representatives from academia, research institutions, and industry. The main focus areas of our activities also include topics related to Czech beer and its specific characteristics.
Our research activities are managed and coordinated by the Research and Development Manager,
under whom the Scientific Secretary operates.
Research and Development Manager
Public Research
Contract research
Contract research refers to research and development services provided to businesses based on their specific requests. We conduct targeted research tailored to the individual needs of the customer, with costs and a reasonable profit margin covered by the client.
Our areas of focus?
Our contract research covers a wide range of areas, primarily in brewing, malting, and other sectors of the food industry.
We are equipped with modern laboratories and pilot-scale technological facilities, where we can simulate real production conditions—for example, in our experimental malt house or quarter-/semi-industrial scale brewery.
- optimization of production technologies,
- analysis of raw material composition and processing,
- development of new methods to ensure product quality and shelf life,
- analysis of aging processes in beverages and food products,
- physical and chemical factors affecting product quality
- development of new products tailored to customer requirements.
Confidentiality and Cooperation
All information entrusted to us by our clients is treated with the utmost care and confidentiality. When necessary, we enter into non-disclosure agreements that clearly define the handling of both technical and commercial information.
Our services are used primarily by breweries and malt houses from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as by wineries and other food industry enterprises. Thanks to our long-standing experience and state-of-the-art facilities, we offer high value-added research that helps businesses innovate and optimize their production.
Technology transfer
We have a long-standing tradition of close cooperation with the beverage industry, particularly in the fields of brewing and malting. Thanks to our extensive experience, we are able to quickly and efficiently translate research and development results into practice and respond flexibly to the needs of our industrial partners.
Our expertise in technology transfer was strengthened through our involvement in the project Support for Innovation Transfer in Agriculture, Food Production, and Bioenergy under the Operational Programme Education for Competitiveness. In 2010, we co-founded the Technology Transfer Centre for Agriculture, Food Production, and Bioenergy (CTT ZPB), where we closely cooperate with leading research institutions.
Together, we strive to commercialize research results, and by sharing professional services in legal, marketing, and strategic areas, we increase efficiency and reduce the costs associated with technology transfer.
Our experts in specific areas of technology transfer:
- Brewing and Malting: Tomáš Brányik
- Barley and Malt: Vratislav Psota
- Beer, hop: Martin Slabý, Aleš Mikyška
- Microbiology of the Beverage Industry:
Petra Kubizniaková - Laboratory Analyses in the Beverage Industry: Tomáš Vrzal, Jana Olšovská
- Contaminants in Beverages: Sylvie Běláková
One of our key strengths is the effective implementation of various forms of knowledge transfer, which deliver added value not only to our partners but to the entire industry.
International Cooperation
We collaborate with a number of international research and industrial organizations, both formally through joint projects and informally through the personal networks of our experts.
Research in the Field of Malting Barley
INTERREG V-A SK-CZ
We focus on selecting spring barley varieties suitable for regions frequently affected by drought. The aim is to ensure high malting quality for the production of malt and beer.
Projekt: 304011P506
Multi Sensor Technology for management of food processes
7th EU Framework Programme – MUSE-Tech
We developed a multifunctional sensor system (MSD) combining optical and photoacoustic sensors. The Research Institute of Brewing and Malting played a key role in testing and calibrating the system under real brewery conditions. Project partners came from six EU countries.
Projekt: č. 613665
Organic Farming and Traditional Crops
ERASMUS+
We participated in an educational project focused on the organic cultivation of einkorn wheat, an ancient yet innovative crop.
Projekt:
2014-1-BG1-KA202-001570
Quality of Traditional Beverages
Visegrad Fund
A project supporting the quality and tradition of beverages in the V4 countries.
Projekt: 21520100
Rapid Methods for Starch Analysis
4th EU Framework Programme
We focused on developing methods for estimating the quality of starch granules in cereals.
Projekt: IC15980909