A brewhouse that makes brewing fun
For fifteen years, COMPACT‑STAR® has been the playful, creative heart of craft breweries around the world - bringing bold ideas to life through its flexible layout options, easily expandable design, and reliable performance across brewhouse sizes from 50 to 120 hl, inspiring unforgettable flavors and countless joyful brew days. With customers around the globe brewing their stories on COMPACT‑STAR®, this modular brewhouse continues to spark big moments of magic.
GEA COMPACT‑STAR® entered the brewing world fifteen years ago with a clear objective: to offer craft breweries a modular, efficient, and highly flexible brewhouse capable of supporting both consistent production and creative recipe development. Built with advanced automation, state‑of‑the‑art features, precise lautering technology, and a design that delivers high yields with excellent raw‑material utilization, COMPACT‑STAR® provides professional brewing performance in a small footprint. Engineered for maximum versatility, the system accommodates flexible layout concepts, supports easy expansion, and covers plant sizes ranging from 50 to 120 hl. This allows breweries to scale operations seamlessly while maintaining full control over diverse beer styles - from traditional lagers to modern specialty brews.
Designed for craft breweries that value efficiency without compromising on flavor or process control, COMPACT‑STAR® has become a trusted system for modern craft beer production. Its intuitive operation and modular configuration make it suitable for established breweries looking to expand their portfolios and stay agile in a dynamic market.
Today, craft breweries worldwide brew with COMPACT‑STAR® - from hop‑forward innovators in the USA to bold flavor pioneers in Chile and Denmark, traditional Brasseurs in Belgium and France, and even the unexpected brewing landscapes of Turkmenistan and the sun‑soaked Solomon Islands. Wherever it is installed, COMPACT‑STAR® brings the same promise: enabling brewers to turn creative ideas into outstanding beers and proving that big ambition fits perfectly inside a compact brewhouse.
Brewers appreciate COMPACT‑STAR® for the freedom it provides in developing new beer concepts. The system supports a wide range of mash profiles, enabling experimentation while maintaining repeatability from batch to batch. From early‑stage pilot recipes to regular production, COMPACT‑STAR® helps transform ideas into reliable brewing processes.
As craft breweries continue to push the boundaries of innovation, COMPACT‑STAR® remains a brewhouse tailored for modern workflows - easy to install, simple to operate, and engineered for consistently high wort quality. It is built for brewers who demand flexibility, control, and dependable performance in every brew.
Designed for craft breweries that value efficiency without compromising on flavor or process control, COMPACT‑STAR® has become a trusted system for modern craft beer production. Its intuitive operation and modular configuration make it suitable for established breweries looking to expand their portfolios and stay agile in a dynamic market.
Today, craft breweries worldwide brew with COMPACT‑STAR® - from hop‑forward innovators in the USA to bold flavor pioneers in Chile and Denmark, traditional Brasseurs in Belgium and France, and even the unexpected brewing landscapes of Turkmenistan and the sun‑soaked Solomon Islands. Wherever it is installed, COMPACT‑STAR® brings the same promise: enabling brewers to turn creative ideas into outstanding beers and proving that big ambition fits perfectly inside a compact brewhouse.
Brewers appreciate COMPACT‑STAR® for the freedom it provides in developing new beer concepts. The system supports a wide range of mash profiles, enabling experimentation while maintaining repeatability from batch to batch. From early‑stage pilot recipes to regular production, COMPACT‑STAR® helps transform ideas into reliable brewing processes.
As craft breweries continue to push the boundaries of innovation, COMPACT‑STAR® remains a brewhouse tailored for modern workflows - easy to install, simple to operate, and engineered for consistently high wort quality. It is built for brewers who demand flexibility, control, and dependable performance in every brew.
