Siebel Institute of Technology and Lallemand Brewing are proud to announce their successful collaboration with BERO, a premium non-alcoholic beer brand created by actor Tom Holland.
This partnership has resulted in the development of three unique beer styles: Kingston Golden Pils, Edge Hill Hazy IPA, and Noon Wheat, all brewed using the innovative LalBrew® LoNa™ yeast.
The collaboration began with pilot batches brewed at the Siebel Institute of Technology, a renowned brewing school based in Chicago, IL and recognized for its research brewing facilities and expertise. Grant Wood, BERO’s Chief Brewmaster, chose Siebel for these trials due to his long-standing connection with the institute.
“I thought of Siebel to do our pilot batches because I did my initial brewing training their way back in 1987. It was a great fit for BERO because we were focused on using the LalBrew® LoNa™ yeast and Siebel is a part of that Lallemand team.” Grant Wood, Chief Brewmaster at BERO
The LalBrew® LoNa™, developed by Lallemand Brewing, plays a crucial role in creating BERO’s distinctive non-alcoholic beers. This yeast allows for the production of flavorful and clean beers with less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, maintaining the rich taste and complexity that beer enthusiasts desire.
“The project challenged us positively on a number of levels while working closely with Grant, from arriving at the proper mashing regime needed, through to the end packaging stage to ensure product stability. It was a great learning experience for all involved, especially in utilizing LalBrew® LoNa™ to arrive at the outcomes which pleased Grant and the Bero team’s expectations.” John Hannafan, General Manager of the Siebel Institute
Since its launch in October, BERO is off to a great start and has set the groundwork for significant distribution expansion in 2025. This will make BERO’s premium non-alcoholic beers available to a wider audience, offering an alternative for those who seek the taste and experience of traditional beer without alcohol.
