One of the largest expenses in winemaking is energy consumption, especially during fermentation and storage when temperature control is critical. PolarClad insulation provides superior thermal efficiency, minimizing the energy required to keep tanks at optimal temperatures. By reducing the need for constant cooling, wineries can significantly lower energy costs, helping winemakers save on energy bills while keeping their production eco-friendly. As climate conditions become more extreme, protecting wine from heat exposure is critical to preserving its quality, aroma, and structure. PolarClad provides a durable, energy-efficient insulation layer that helps stabilize tank temperatures, reducing the load on cooling systems and preventing costly temperature fluctuations. By improving energy efficiency and ensuring consistent fermentation and storage conditions, PolarClad not only enhances wine quality but also supports sustainability efforts—making it a smart investment for modern wi

PolarClad Tank insulation is an essential solution for wineries looking to maintain precise temperature control throughout the winemaking process.  As climate conditions become more extreme, protecting wine from heat exposure is critical to preserving its quality, aroma, and structure. PolarClad provides a durable, energy-efficient insulation layer that helps stabilize tank temperatures, reducing the load on cooling systems and preventing costly temperature fluctuations. By improving energy efficiency and ensuring consistent fermentation and storage conditions, PolarClad not only enhances wine quality but also supports sustainability efforts—making it a smart investment for modern wineries.  Contact us today to learn more: info@bevzero.com or (707) 577-7823.

In the competitive world of winemaking, preserving quality, reducing costs, and optimizing energy efficiency are top priorities. PolarClad, a highly specialized tank insulation solution, offers winemakers three distinct advantages, making it a valuable addition to wineries striving for excellence. Here’s how PolarClad can support winemakers in achieving their goals. 1. Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings One of the largest expenses in winemaking is energy consumption, especially during fermentation and storage when temperature control is critical. PolarClad insulation provides superior thermal efficiency, minimizing the energy required to keep tanks at optimal temperatures. By reducing the need for constant cooling, wineries can significantly lower energy costs, helping winemakers save on energy bills while keeping their production eco-friendly. 2. Enhanced Wine Quality Temperature fluctuations are the enemy of wine quality. Precise temperature control during fermentation and stor

The PolarClad® System tank insulation installed at Stuhlmuller Vineyards saves the winery over $6,000 per year due to the enormous reduction in energy use. “From a winemaking perspective, it has been great to have our tanks insulated with PolarClad Tank Insulation. I didn’t realize how much I had been relying on my glycol heater to control the temperature of my tanks. Once I figured out how much the insulation stabilized the temperature inside the tanks, it was easy.  Now I don’t necessarily use the glycol heater anymore. We are in the process of adding more tanks, and the expansion will be more than covered with our current refrigeration unit.” “After three years of using and bumping into our tanks, they still look really good. They are easy to sanitize – a bucket of water and a brush, and they’re clean.” - Leo Hansen, Winemaker – Stuhlmuller Vineyards

February 26th – With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Royden Keeley, the esteemed General Manager of PolarClad (subsidiary of BevZero), who passed away on February 2, 2024 at the age of 58 after a 20-month battle with brain cancer. Royden’s departure has left a profound void in the BevZero family and the industry as a whole. A lifetime Sonoma County resident, Royden was born and raised in Santa Rosa and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1983. He spent the latter half of his life residing in Windsor. Royden joined PolarClad in 2006 and quickly moved to the position of general manager which he held for over 16 years. Royden was more than a General Manager; he was the cornerstone of the PolarClad success story. His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication propelled the company to new heights during his tenure. Under his guidance, PolarClad flourished, emerging as a leader of high-quality tank insulation and mixers within the wine industry. Beyond his professi

Thirty years ago a company called ConeTech perfected a process known as alcohol removal using thin film vacuum distillation to assist wineries with alcohol level management for tax purposes and “sweet spotting.” Today, ConeTech has morphed into BevZero, an international leader for low, non-alcoholic and infused beverage innovations across the entire spectrum of the wine, beer, cider and spirits industry to address growing consumer preferences in the drinks business. “There is a global movement towards the reduction in daily alcohol consumption, as a result of lifestyle changes, governmental regulations and continued medical warnings, and consumers are responding,” confirms Debbie Novograd, BevZero’s CEO. “BevZero was created in 2018 to provide product development, base product sourcing and advisory services to our clients in recognition of this critical trend.” BevZero has recently announced the consolidation of its services, service locations

Leading alcohol and flavor management services company ConeTech, Advanced Beverage Technologies (ABT) and its family of companies realign under BevZero. SANTA ROSA, Calif., September 1, 2021: Leading alcohol and flavor management services company ConeTech, who in 1991 pioneered the use of vacuum distillation for alcohol removal in wine, along with Advanced Beverage Technologies (ABT) and its family of companies, will merge with and under the brand name BevZero.  BevZero Holdings includes BevZero Services and BevZero Equipment. BevZero Equipment comprises PolarClad, Vinfoil mixers and GoLo dealcoholization technologies. BevZero will be the beverage industry advisory, service and equipment provider leading the future of beverage innovation.  For over 30 years, ConeTech has made the removal of excessive alcohol from traditional alcoholic beverages possible without the slightest loss of aroma or flavor. As lower alcohol and no alcohol beverages reach new heights, includ

Another installation underway - Stainless steel cladding - with R12 rated thermal barrier and Vinfoil Tank Mixers in Cordelia California.