Cigar Factors

Having a small operation means you’re agile, correct?

You can respond swiftly without corporate hurdles.

However, sales can fluctuate – seasons change, tastes evolve, and suddenly your main product isn’t selling as quickly.

Here’s where extra earnings for small breweries using existing equipment comes in.

Aromhuset’s concentrates allow you to create still drinks (imagine flat, refreshing sodas without bubbles) that are sugar-free, delicious, and distinctive.

This has not been offered in concentrate form by anyone else on the market – until now.

Envision this: your microbrewery’s bottling line, usually in operation with beer or cider, is now manufacturing bottles of zesty grapefruit still drink or exotic fruit explosion

Enthusiastic customers are drawn to the healthy aspect of the drink – zero sugar, with sweetness derived from a natural-tasting sucralose that is 600 times sweeter, resulting in a sugar-free drink that goes unnoticed

We’ve tried them ourselves: just a few millimetres in the bottom of a glass, topped with still water, and boom – incredibly refreshing, no weird aftertaste

A satisfying and well-balanced soda is achieved with the delicate sweetness contrasting with the tangy notes

Designed for micro distilleries, breweries, and small bottlers by Gert Strand AB in Sweden, Aromhuset crafts these products

Key perks that make this a no-brainer:…Sweetened with high-purity sucralose – made from sugar but insanely sweet, so tiny amounts do the trick. No acesulfame or aspartame, which can leave a bitter edge. Tastes clean and real.

Mix and match flavours: All varieties blend seamlessly. Create your own signatures, like a grapefruit-passionfruit twist or banana-rhubarb fusion.

Yield king: Achieve massive output from minimal input with a 1:33 dilution ratio. Cost-effective solution for high-volume bottling.1

No off-tastes: Aromhuset mastered the formula, creating pure, natural flavor bursts without any artificial ingredients.

The most popular sorts? Grapefruit, Pineapple, Rhubarb, Grapefruit-Passionfruit, Banana, Blood Orange, Fruit Explosion, Grapefruit-Blood Orange, Gooseberry, Lemon-Lime, Raspberry, Strawberry, and Passionfruit

The beauty of it is, there’s no need for new equipment

Here’s a basic rundown of the process

Grab your concentrate: Get it from Aromhuset. Begin with a small amount for testing – like a 500ml bottle of Grapefruit to experiment with.

Mix things up: In your tank, combine 1 part concentrate with 32 parts of filtered still water. Gently stir – finished within minutes. No need for heat, no trouble.

Bottle away: Process it along your production line just like any other item. Glass or PET bottles are excellent choices; consider reusing your suppliers.

Label smart: Apply the label “Zero Sugar Still Drink – Grapefruit Burst by Your Brewery Name”. Showcase the local, sugar-free, and carefully crafted.

Sell it: Stock up your taproom, local stores, markets, online platforms. Set the pricing at 1.50-2.50 per 330ml – solid margins because concentrate is cheap per bottle.

How much does it cost? A 500ml concentrate could be priced at £3, leading to 16.5L – approximately 50 x 330ml bottles

Health trends are massive – folks want sugar-free without sacrificing taste

With no competition in concentrate form, you have the opportunity to be the first mover

Non-alcoholic drink sales in the UK surged by 20% last year, driven by the popularity of zero-sugar options

Target markets:

Events & festivals: Specialty tastes for brand exposure.

Export potential: Originating in Sweden makes it EU-conducive.

Managing Typical Obstacles: Important Considerations

Let’s be practical – there are a few points to keep in mind:

Regulations: Food labeling in the UK is straightforward for sugar-free drinks. Specify ingredients (water, concentrate with sucralose, natural flavors). Check for allergens – nut-free, vegan-friendly.5

Shelf life: The shelf life of mixed still drinks when chilled is 6-12 months. How long does unopened concentrate last? It can last for years. Make sure to bottle fresh to maximize the lifespan.

Testing: Do small batches first. Taste-test dilutions – nail that 1:33 for perfection.

Packaging: If carbonation lines are free, consider PET bottles; for a more upscale impression, go for glass bottles. Using eco-labels can increase the product’s appeal.

Marketing: Optimize your site for search engines by including phrases like “sugar-free still drinks in your area”. Generate hype by posting social media images of the mixing and bottling procedures.

The quality of water is important – opt for filtered or spring water for the best taste

Immerse yourself in flavors: Grapefruit is a sharp, wake-up call

Pineapple provides a tropical escape

Rhubarb tangy nostalgia

Mix Grapefruit-Passionfruit for a tangy adult sip

All mixable – create “Brewer’s Berry Blast” or any blend that suits your brand

Ready to get started?

Run a 10L test batch on quiet day.

Mark with a label, sell locally, and gather feedback.

Grow in size, put online, and pitch to pubs.

This is extra income for small breweries using existing equipment at its finest – low risk, high reward, fun flavours.

Your equipment is ready; Aromhuset offers the secret ingredient.

Try it out and see your earnings bubble up (well, figuratively) increase.

Congratulations on that!