What ABV Technology does

ABV Technology is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based private company founded in 2017 that builds proprietary dealcoholization equipment and operates contract manufacturing services for the craft beverage industry. Its core technology, the patented Equalizer (EQ1100), is a dual-stage vacuum separation system that processes fermented beer, wine, and cider at low temperature and low pressure to produce non-alcoholic output at 0.5% ABV or less while preserving flavor, color, and aroma, and generates a clear hard seltzer base as a simultaneous byproduct. The company also markets the Analyzer for ABV measurement and is developing the Pasteurizer for shelf-stable packaging, scheduled for 2025 rollout.

ABV Technology monetizes through a hybrid B2B model: direct sale of Equalizer equipment to producers that prefer in-house production; per-gallon dealcoholization tolling at regional service centers across North America (minimum 30 gallons per batch); a full-service white label offering that covers beverage procurement, dealcoholization, THC addition, finishing, label design, can packaging, pasteurization, and QA; an e-commerce storefront selling discrete lab tests (ABV, pH, gluten, turbidity, SO2, and microbial plating packages); and sale of hard seltzer base at 5%, 10%, and 15% ABV with a 1 BBL minimum. Customers include mid-market craft breweries such as Talea, Bean & Skiff, Fulton Beer, Scotto's, and Aslin Beer, with marketing conducted via the company website, an educational blog and newsletter, a Wefunder crowdfunding campaign, and direct sales engagement including quote requests and calendar-based sales calls.

The company is privately held and founder-led. According to first-party Wefunder materials, Ben Jordan serves as Founder & CEO, though third-party scraping surfaces a different founder attribution that the analyst has deprioritized per first-party precedence. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, with disclosed funding totaling approximately $1.675M across 2018 and 2021 rounds and an active Wefunder raise launched October 2024 earmarked for service center expansion, R&D, and team build-out.

Name

ABV Technology

Legal name

ABV Technology

Website

https://abvtechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABV Technology, founded in 2017 in St. Paul, Minnesota, manufactures the patented Equalizer dealcoholization system and operates a North American service center network that enables craft breweries, wineries, and cideries to produce non-alcoholic and hard seltzer products from existing recipes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Dealcoholization Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Beer/Wine/Spirits Production (AFAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Dealcoholization equipment
• Craft beverage services
• Non-alcoholic manufacturing
• Vacuum separation technology
• Beverage lab testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dealcoholization Processing Services: Contract manufacturing services where beverage producers pay on a per-gallon basis to have their fermented beverages processed through the Equalizer technology. Beverages are transferred in bond and processed with a minimum of 30 gallons. This service allows producers to create NA beverages without investing in equipment.
2. Equalizer Equipment Sales: Direct sales of the Equalizer (EQ1100) dealcoholization equipment to craft beverage producers who prefer to own the technology for in-house production. Equipment is industrial grade stainless steel designed for existing production environments.
3. Lab Testing Services: A la carte and package lab testing services sold through the online store including ABV testing ($50), microbial testing packages ($125-$250), pH testing ($25), turbidity ($50), SO2 testing ($150), and gluten testing ($75). Simple process: customers send packaged samples and receive lab results by email within 24 hours.
4. White Label & Packaging Services: Contract manufacturing partnership offering beverage procurement, dealcoholization, THC addition, finishing, label design, can packaging, pasteurization, and quality assurance services for brands wanting to bring NA products to market under their own label.
5. Hard Seltzer Base Sales: Sale of crystal clear, neutral hard seltzer base as a byproduct of the dealcoholization process. Available in standard 5%, 10%, and 15% ABV options with custom ABV quoting available. Sold in 1/2 BBL Keg, 10 BBL Tote, or 8 BBL Bag-in-a-Tote vessels with 1 BBL minimum order quantity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABV Technology manufactures the patented Equalizer (EQ1100) dual-stage vacuum separation equipment that removes alcohol from fermented craft beverages while preserving flavor, color, and aroma. In addition to direct equipment sales, the company operates service centers across North America offering per-gallon dealcoholization toll processing, full white label packaging services, hard seltzer base distribution, and a suite of beverage lab testing services sold through its online store.

Product overview

ABV Technology operates as both an equipment manufacturer and contract manufacturing service provider for the craft beverage industry. Their core proprietary technology is the Equalizer (EQ1100), a patented dual-stage vacuum separation dealcoholization system that processes fermented beverages into non-alcoholic alternatives while retaining flavor, color, and aroma. They also manufacture the Analyzer for ABV measurement and the Pasteurizer for shelf-stable packaging. Complementing equipment sales, ABV Technology offers toll processing dealcoholization services at regional service centers, comprehensive lab testing services (covering ABV, pH, gluten, turbidity, SO2, and microbial plating), and white label packaging services. The dealcoholization process produces hard seltzer base as a valuable byproduct. Their service center model enables beverage producers to access the technology without large capital investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing rate up to 1.2 bbl/h with cloud-based unattended operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild (MNCBG)minorOthersMember organization of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, a trade association supporting and promoting craft breweries in Minnesota. ABV Technology participates as a member supporting the craft beverage community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Global industrial separation and heat transfer equipment maker serving beverage, food, and pharma. Alfa Laval offers dealcoholization technologies (including membrane and vacuum systems) for large breweries and beverage producers, making it a broad incumbent that overlaps with ABV's core equipment focus at the high end of the market.
• GEA Group: Large industrial equipment supplier with separation and beverage processing lines used by major breweries and dairies worldwide. GEA's dealcoholization and beverage processing systems compete with ABV's Equalizer at the enterprise/customer scale, though GEA serves a much broader portfolio of food and beverage customers.
• Krones: Global leader in beverage packaging and processing equipment, including dealcoholization solutions for breweries. Krones is a broad incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps with ABV's at the larger end of craft and mainstream customers.
• Tetra Pak: Global food and beverage processing giant offering pasteurization, separation, and packaging solutions. While not craft-focused, Tetra Pak's processing portfolio and installed base among large beverage producers overlap with adjacent ABV product lines like the upcoming Pasteurizer.

Direct peers

• SPX FLOW: Provides process engineering and separation technologies including dealcoholization equipment for breweries and beverage producers. SPX FLOW directly competes with ABV in the dealcoholization equipment category, serving both craft and large-scale beverage manufacturers.
• BevZero (formerly Della Toffola USA): Specializes in dealcoholization services and equipment for wine, beer, and cider producers, including toll processing and craft-focused solutions. BevZero is a direct peer in the craft dealcoholization services market, mirroring ABV's service-center-driven model.
• Centec: German manufacturer of process systems for the beverage industry, including dealcoholization columns and craft brewing equipment. Centec directly competes with ABV's Equalizer line for craft brewers seeking in-house NA production capability.
• Total Beverage Solution: US-based beverage equipment and ingredient supplier including dealcoholization technology offerings for craft brewers and wineries. TBS is a direct peer in the NA craft beverage equipment market with overlapping customer segments to ABV.

Emerging players

• Meura: Belgian dealcoholization technology company offering membrane-based systems for craft brewers. Meura is an emerging player with partial overlap to ABV's craft-focused, flavor-preservation value proposition, though using a different technical approach (membranes vs vacuum separation).
• Flavourtech: Australian company offering spinning cone column dealcoholization technology for premium beverages including coffee, tea, wine, and beer. Flavourtech is an emerging player with overlapping craft and premium beverage focus, but a distinct technical platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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