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Breweries & Distilleries LED Lights

Certified Lighting for Every Area

For over 20 years, LED & Power has designed and supplied lighting for breweries and distilleries across the UK. These sites combine hot, wet production areas with hazardous spirit stores, so each zone needs the right certified, sealed fitting. Our range covers ATEX explosion-proof fittings for hazardous areas, IP-rated tri-proof for wash-down and production, high bays for warehousing and decorative fittings for tasting spaces. Upgrading can cut energy costs by up to 80%.

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Why Choose LED & Power for your Brewery Lighting

With years of experience supplying and designing industrial lighting across the UK, we help breweries and distilleries get the lighting right first time. These sites combine hot, wet production areas with hazardous spirit stores and cask warehouses where ethanol vapour is present, so we understand the certified, sealed fittings each area needs. We specify only proven, premium fittings, the best lights in the industry, and design a compliant scheme for the whole site, from the still house to the bonded warehouse and the visitor centre.

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Lighting standards

Recommended Lux Levels for Breweries & Distilleries

The table below shows recommended lighting levels for the main areas of a brewery or distillery, based on BS EN 12464-1 (light and lighting of workplaces). Hazardous area fittings must also be certified for their DSEAR zone classification. Our lighting designers use these values when producing your free photometric design.

Maintained Illuminance (Em) by Application

CIBSE SLL Code for Lighting – recommended values for brewery & distillery led lights environments

  • Brewhouse / Still House (production) 200–300
  • Fermentation / Tank Areas 200
  • Spirit Store / Cask Warehouse (hazardous) 100–150
  • Cask Filling / Bottling of Spirits (hazardous) 200–300
  • Bottling & Packaging Line 300–500
  • Quality Control / Laboratory 500–750
  • Visitor Centre / Tasting Room / Shop 200–300
  • Storage / Circulation 100–150
0 lux 750 lux max shown
Application area Em lux Uo min UGR max CCT LPD W/m² IP rating
Brewhouse / Still House (production) 200–300 0.6 ≤22 4000K ≤10 IP65
Fermentation / Tank Areas 200 0.4 ≤25 4000K ≤8 IP65
Spirit Store / Cask Warehouse (hazardous) 100–150 0.4 ≤25 4000K ≤6 ATEX Zone 1, IP66
Cask Filling / Bottling of Spirits (hazardous) 200–300 0.6 ≤22 4000K ≤10 ATEX Zone 1/2, IP66
Bottling & Packaging Line 300–500 0.6 ≤22 4000–5000K ≤12 IP65
Quality Control / Laboratory 500–750 0.7 ≤19 5000–6500K site dependent IP20
Visitor Centre / Tasting Room / Shop 200–300 0.4 ≤22 2700–3000K ≤8 IP20
Storage / Circulation 100–150 0.4 ≤25 4000K ≤5 IP20

Source: BS EN 12464-1 (Light and lighting of workplaces, indoor). Areas where flammable vapour, gas or dust may be present must be classified under DSEAR and fitted with ATEX-certified explosion-proof luminaires suited to the zone, gas group and temperature class. Production and washdown areas need sealed IP65 or higher fittings. Quality control benefits from a high colour rendering index, while visitor areas suit warmer, lower-glare light. Values are a guide only. Speak to our lighting designers for site-specific calculations.

Our Service

Brewery Lighting Design Service

From first site survey to final installation, our specialists design and deliver a lighting scheme tailored to your site and the way it operates. We balance light quality, uniformity and compliance with your energy and budget targets, so every area is lit safely and costs less to run.

  • Free, no-obligation lighting design
  • Lux and layout calculations to BS EN 12464-1
  • Correct IP and ATEX ratings matched to each zone
  • Sensor, dimming and control options
  • Nationwide supply
  1. 1

    Site Survey & Requirements

    We assess your layout and the demands of each area, from hot, wet production to hazardous spirit stores, and note any DSEAR zone classifications.

  2. 2

    Free Lighting Design

    We produce a lux plan with fitting positions, wattages and predicted light levels for the whole site.

  3. 3

    Lux, Layout & Compliance

    We confirm maintained illuminance and uniformity, and match the correct IP and ATEX rating to each zone.

  4. 4

    Clear, Itemised Quote

    A transparent, no-obligation quote with trade pricing applied where relevant.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LED lighting for your brewery & distillery led lights.

Why are LED lights ideal for distilleries?

LED suits distilleries because it combines high efficiency and long life with the certified, sealed fittings these sites need. Production and washdown areas call for IP65 or higher tri-proof fittings that cope with heat, steam and cleaning, while spirit stores and cask warehouses need ATEX-certified explosion-proof fittings because of the ethanol vapour present. LED also runs cooler than older lamps, reaches full brightness instantly and gives clean, accurate light for quality checks. We supply the right fitting for every area, from the still house to the visitor centre.

How much energy can a distillery save by switching to LED lighting?

Switching to LED can cut lighting energy costs by up to 80% against metal halide, sodium or fluorescent, and adding sensors and controls in stores and ancillary areas saves more still. For a distillery running long hours across production, storage and warehousing, that often means a significant annual reduction, with the investment usually recovered within two to three years. Our free design models the likely savings for your site.

Can existing distillery lighting be upgraded to LED?

Yes. In most cases, older fittings can be replaced with modern LED equivalents, and we match the correct IP and ATEX ratings for each area so the upgrade stays compliant. Whether it is a straightforward swap in ancillary areas or certified explosion-proof fittings for hazardous zones, we design the upgrade around your existing layout and wiring where possible. A free lighting design confirms the best approach before you commit.

Can LED lights be used throughout a distillery?

Yes, but each area needs the right type of fitting. Production and washdown areas need sealed IP65 or higher tri-proof fittings, hazardous areas such as spirit stores and filling rooms need ATEX-certified explosion-proof fittings, and general, warehouse and visitor areas can use standard high bays, battens or decorative fittings. Using the correct fitting for each zone keeps the site safe and compliant, and we specify the whole scheme for you.

How often do LED lights need replacing in a distillery?

Quality LED fittings last 50,000 to 100,000 hours, often 10 years or more, so replacements are rare compared with the older lamps they replace. That is a real benefit in a distillery, where access to tall warehouses and hazardous areas is often restricted or permit-controlled. Fewer changes mean lower cost, less disruption to production and reduced risk to staff.

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