Engineering World-Class Brewing & Beverage Systems
From Concept to Commercial Scale
Helping breweries, beverage brands, and distilleries develop, scale, optimize, and launch high-performance products — from beer and malt drinks to energy beverages and ethanol fermentation systems.
30+ Years of Craft, Science, and Commercial Success
Oladapo Loto is an experienced brewing and beverage production consultant with over 30 years in the industry, specializing in product development, large-scale production, and process optimization.
He has led the creation and improvement of beer, malt drinks, carbonated beverages, and functional beverages like energy and sports drinks.
A start-up specialist, he has helped breweries and distilleries launch new products and optimize production processes, including ethanol fermentation operations.
His expertise spans renovation of existing products, quality improvement initiatives, and overseeing complex distillery operations across Africa and international markets.
How We Can Help
Comprehensive consulting services designed for breweries, distilleries, and beverage businesses at every stage of growth.
International Beverage Consulting
Expert guidance for breweries, beverage brands, and distilleries on strategy, operations, and global standards.
- Market and product feasibility studies
- Beverage plant sourcing & setup advice
- Technical process audits
- International best practices and compliance
New Product Development
Development of beer, malt drinks, carbonated beverages, functional drinks, and more.
- Product formulation and testing
- Flavor and ingredient sourcing
- Prototype and pilot production
- Product renovation / improvement
Capital & Project Management
Management of distillery and brewery capital projects from planning to execution.
- Capital project planning and oversight
- Equipment sourcing and installation
- Budgeting and cost optimization
- Timeline and team management
Ethanol Fermentation & Distillation
Expertise in ethanol production from molasses and cassava, and distillery process optimization.
- Ethanol process optimization
- Cassava and molasses fermentation
- Distillation process management
- Technical training for operators
Technical Training & Process Auditing
Training staff and auditing beverage production processes for efficiency and compliance.
- On-site process training
- Quality control audits
- Production efficiency assessments
- Compliance with GMP, HACCP standards
Distillery & Brewery Start-up Support
Supporting new distilleries and breweries from concept to commercial launch.
- Business planning & strategy
- Facility setup & workflow design
- Staff recruitment & training
- Operational optimization for start-ups
Projects Completed
A track record of successful brewing, distilling, and beverage projects across Nigeria and West Africa.
Food Basket Brewery Limited
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
End-to-end brewery setup and commissioning for a commercial production facility in Benue State. Scope covered site assessment, equipment specification and procurement, process and layout design, regulatory compliance guidance, and full commissioning through to production-ready handover.
Food Basket Brewery Limited
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
End-to-end brewery setup and commissioning for a commercial production facility in Benue State. Scope covered site assessment, equipment specification and procurement, process and layout design, regulatory compliance guidance, and full commissioning through to production-ready handover.
Quench Beverages Limited
Alagbado, Lagos
Consulting engagement covering craft distilling setup, beverage processing operations, and new product development. Work included process design, production workflow optimisation, and formulation of beverage products tailored for the Nigerian consumer market.
Sparklight Industries Limited
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Full-scope ethanol distillery setup for an industrial production facility in Lagos. Delivered process design, equipment selection, distillation column specification, fermentation system setup, and commissioning support — from greenfield to operational plant.
Union Camerounaise de Brasseries
Douala, Cameroon
Professional brewing training engagement delivered to technical staff at one of Cameroun\'s leading commercial breweries. The programme covered brewing science fundamentals, fermentation management, quality control practices, and process standardisation — extending Applied Brewing Solutions' reach across West and Central Africa.
Various Clients
Nigeria & West Africa
A range of advisory and development projects spanning agro-industrial processing and beverage innovation. Includes feasibility studies on cassava-based processing — covering starch, flour, ethanol, carbon dioxide, and glucose syrup production — as well as liquid product development work on malt drinks, energy drinks, and other non-alcoholic beverages for the Nigerian and West African market.
Ready to Elevate Your Beverage Business?
Whether you're building a new facility, optimising an existing operation, or developing a winning product — we're here to help. Let's start with a conversation.