meet the engine room

Delivering thoughtful solutions at the intersection of technology, engineering, and design.

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expertise and services

Engineering

We take a multi-disciplinary approach to engineering. Blending, rather than siloing, disciplines allows us to find creative solutions in unusual places.

Consulting

Don’t let the unknowns send you down the wrong road. We utilize first-hand experience to help avoid pitfalls and find the quickest path to success.

Research + Development

We help bring new ideas to life. From system scale-ups to mathematical process modeling to envelope pushing sustainability – we’ve got you covered.

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about us

The Engine Room takes a creative approach to engineering. By looking at a project wholistically and utilizing cross-disciplinary innovation, we can bring new perspectives to age-old problems.

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industries we serve

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Alcohol Distillation

As distillers and engineers – we’ve called cuts, built stills from scratch, and pursued the fine line between art and science. This duality gives us unique insight and allows us to speak both languages fluently.

Fermentation

Beer, biotech, and beyond. From anaerobic to zwickel, fermentation is a blend of meticulous technique and creative experimentation. Utilizing thoughtfully considered engineering, we unify them.

Sustainability

We champion practical, feasible, and fiscally responsible sustainability efforts while simultaneously identifying and incorporating the emerging and cutting edge technologies of this dynamic field.

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insights and news

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Innovation
September 6, 2024

The Future of Fire at World Brewing Congress 2024

We presented "The Future of Fire" at the 2024 World Brewing Congress in Minneapolis. Check out some of our congress highlights and download our poster for free.

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A small lab-scale bioreactor being used to grow yeast cells during a fed-batch experiment

Engineering
July 12, 2024

Bioreactors: From Beer to Biogas

Bioreactor Basics When you hear the term “bioreactor,” most picture a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, complete with bubbling vats and mysterious liquids. However, bioreactors are not just the stuff of futuristic fantasies—these containers of goo are the…

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News
July 9, 2024

Reinventing Fire

We were invited to speak at the James B. Beam Institute's 5th Industry conference at the University of Kentucky. Check out this YouTube recording of our founder presenting it live.

distilling heat pumps innovation sustainability

Innovation
September 6, 2024

The Future of Fire at World Brewing Congress 2024

We presented "The Future of Fire" at the 2024 World Brewing Congress in Minneapolis. Check out some of our congress highlights and download our poster for free.

brewing heat pumps innovation sustainability

Engineering
July 12, 2024

Bioreactors: From Beer to Biogas

biology brewing science sustainability waste water

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Let’s talk about your project

Upgrading a facility or starting from a clean slate? New idea keeping you up at night? Sustainability initiatives on the horizon? We’re always happy to talk shop.