The craft brewing and distilling boom has created hundreds of new premises with significant fire and explosion risks.. Craft Beverage Fire Safety Microbreweries and distilleries handle flammable liquids (ethanol), use heat sources (boilers, stills), and often occupy converted industrial premises. Key Risks Ethanol vapour explosion risk (DSEAR assessment required) Grain dust explosion in malt handling areas Hot process equipment near combustible materials High alcohol content spirit storage Public facing taprooms adjacent to production areas For brewery/distillery fire safety, contact us.