J.A.Beira produces a variety of stoppers adapted to different types of beverages and packaging needs: natural cork stoppers, B-TOP® standard bartops and Premium Series®. Each solution combines quality, performance and customisation options.

 J.A.Beira’s natural cork stoppers are straight cork stoppers, made from a single piece of cork and ideal for wines that value tradition and micro-oxygenation, without any additional capsule or top.

Premium Series® is a luxury line of bartop closures that combines cork with noble materials such as wood, metal, glass or silver, offering exclusive and highly customisable solutions, ideal for premium packaging projects.

B-TOP® stoppers are bartop closure solutions with a synthetic body or a body made from natural, microgranulated or colmated cork, and a top made from wood — beech, ash, hornbeam or oak — or plastic, such as PP and PS. They are versatile and recommended for spirits or products that value brand identity and functionality in packaging.

 The main difference lies in the materials used. B-TOP® stoppers combine cork with a wooden capsule — beech, ash, hornbeam or oak — or a plastic capsule, such as PP or PS, offering technical performance and visual identity for spirits. Premium Series® is a luxury solution that uses noble materials, such as selected wood, metals, glass or silver, creating a premium and exclusive impact on the end consumer.

Yes. J.A.Beira offers multiple customisation options, including colours, engravings and finishes in different materials, adapting each project to the customer’s needs and brand identity.

 Premium Series® uses materials such as wood — beech, ash, hornbeam and oak — metals, glass and even silver. Each material is selected to enhance the design, performance and sensory experience of the beverage.

Yes. Each Premium Series® stopper is developed as an exclusive solution, combining J.A.Beira’s technical know-how with creativity and full customisation, ensuring that every project reflects the customer’s identity and positioning.

B-TOP® and Premium Series® stoppers can receive a variety of finishes, ensuring a unique visual result and a premium consumer experience. While the cork body can be customised through ink or fire branding, the capsule can be varnished or painted, with decorative techniques such as laser engraving, embossing or debossing, pad printing and foil.

Yes. The body of the stopper can be synthetic or made from natural, microgranulated or colmated cork, while the capsule can be made from wood — beech, ash, hornbeam or oak — or plastic, such as PP and PS, ensuring versatility and adaptation to each project.

Premium Series® elevates the stopper into a unique design element, combining noble materials, performance and aesthetics. Each stopper becomes a standout feature within the packaging, reinforcing the perception of luxury and product quality.

J.A.Beira combines rigorous raw material selection, controlled production processes and advanced technology with consolidated know-how. Every stopper is analysed to ensure consistent performance, preserving the authenticity and quality of the beverage.

 J.A.Beira holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and BRCGS Packaging Materials certifications, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality, sustainability and safety across all processes.

ISO 9001: ensures that J.A.Beira’s management systems guarantee consistent quality across all processes

ISO 14001: certifies that J.A.Beira adopts responsible environmental management practices, reducing impacts and promoting sustainability.

 BRCGS certification ensures that the packaging materials produced by J.A.Beira meet global requirements for safety, quality and legality, strengthening customer trust.

J.A.Beira has maintained a Grade A rating since 2024, recognising excellence in its processes and compliance with the highest international standards.

B-100® is J.A.Beira’s Individual Sensory Analysis, in which each stopper is examined by a panel of highly qualified tasters to detect TCA and other sensory deviations, ensuring maximum preservation of the quality and integrity of the beverage

 Each stopper undergoes sensory and laboratory testing. The process combines human expertise with validation through advanced technology, making it possible to identify and eliminate any stopper that is not perfect for consumption.

The GC/MS method, or Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, is used to quantify TCA and other compounds that may affect the flavour of the beverage, ensuring that every stopper meets J.A.Beira’s quality standards.

The Bottle Buy Back guarantee ensures that, if TCA above 0.5 ppt is detected in a stopper, J.A.Beira offers replacement or compensation, reinforcing its commitment to the highest quality. Please contact us for more information.

B-100® combines stopper-by-stopper testing with laboratory validation, allowing any contamination or sensory deviation to be identified before the stopper reaches the customer, ensuring safe and consistent products.

Through continuous controls at every stage of production, laboratory testing and rigorous sensory analyses, J.A.Beira maintains high performance standards, regardless of the batch or type of stopper.

 Throughout the entire production process, from the reception of raw materials to final packaging, J.A.Beira carries out a range of tests to ensure the performance, uniformity and quality of its stoppers. These include capillarity testing, residue determination, sealing tests, extraction force, apparent density, bonding tests and more.

J.A.Beira also uses advanced equipment, such as FTIR, to validate the homogeneity of the stopper surface treatment, ensuring consistency and excellence in every batch produced.

J.A.Beira integrates sustainable practices at every stage of production, from cork selection to the forwarding and reuse of waste generated by its activity, ensuring efficiency, waste reduction and environmental responsibility. Its 370 photovoltaic solar panels also contribute to cleaner production.

Yes. Cork oaks capture CO₂ as they grow, and the cork used by J.A.Beira keeps this carbon stored, helping to reduce environmental impact.

 Stoppers without capsules can be deposited in a cork recycling bin or in organic waste, as cork is a biodegradable material.

For bartop closures with capsules, watch this video to find out how to recycle them correctly.

 J.A.Beira cork stoppers are 100% natural, biodegradable and recyclable, with a low environmental impact. Their production contributes to an industry with an overall negative carbon footprint when the CO₂ sequestration provided by cork oak forests is considered throughout the product life cycle. Sustainable production also protects cork oaks and promotes the circular economy.

 Cork is 100% natural, lightweight, compressible, elastic and impermeable, making it ideal for sealing wines and spirits. It is also a renewable and biodegradable resource.

 A cork oak can live between 150 and 250 years, but cork can only begin to be harvested without damaging the tree from around 25 years of age.

Cork is harvested approximately every 9 years, allowing the tree to regenerate the removed layer sustainably.

 Cork combines elasticity and impermeability, creating an airtight seal that protects the wine while allowing natural micro-oxygenation, which is essential for the product’s evolution.

No. Natural cork stoppers are selected by length, diameter and density to ensure consistent sealing and performance, while bartop closures such as B-TOP® or Premium Series® can be customised with different materials and finishes.

 Yes. Stoppers without capsules can be recycled in cork recycling bins or deposited in organic waste, while bartop closures with capsules can be recycled through specific processes, as shown here.

Yes. Cork oaks capture CO₂ as they grow, and the cork used in stoppers keeps part of this carbon stored, contributing to a positive environmental footprint for the industry.

Yes. Each cork oak has unique characteristics, such as grain, colour and porosity, making every stopper slightly different.

Yes. Cork is harvested without cutting down the cork oak, allowing the tree to continue growing and producing new layers of cork for decades.

Cork has a natural elastic memory that allows it to recover its shape even after years inside the bottle, ensuring an effective and long-lasting seal.

Cork is made up of millions of gas-filled cells, which are responsible for its lightness, elasticity, insulating capacity and excellent performance as a sealing material.

No. Only cork with specific physical and structural characteristics is selected for the production of high-performance stoppers, undergoing rigorous selection and control processes.

Yes. Cork density is a critical factor in ensuring consistent sealing, preventing leaks and ensuring the beverage is properly protected.

 Yes. Cork is naturally resistant to liquids and gases, making it an effective solution for wines and spirits.

Through technical tests and sensory analyses that make it possible to predict the stopper’s performance during storage and ageing of the beverage.

Yes. Cork stoppers are widely associated with authenticity, tradition and premium positioning, positively influencing the end consumer’s perception.

Yes. Stoppers can be adjusted in terms of dimensions, treatments and technical requirements according to the target market and intended application.

When properly treated and tested, cork is sensorially neutral, preserving the beverage’s original aromas and flavours.

Yes. Through customisation, finishes and distinctive materials, the stopper can become a strategic branding and storytelling element for the brand.

 Cork is harvested in several stages, known as “strippings”: virgin cork, the first harvest; secondary cork, the second harvest; and amadia cork, the third and subsequent harvests. Only from the amadia stage onwards does cork reach the ideal density, uniformity and quality for the production of high-performance stoppers, ensuring durability and protection for wine or spirits.

Yes. While the body of natural cork stoppers can be marked by laser, ink or fire branding, bartop closures — B-TOP® and Premium Series® — can only be customised on the cork body through ink or fire branding. When a capsule is used, it can be varnished or painted, with decorative techniques such as laser engraving, embossing or debossing, pad printing and foil.

Our B-TOP® and Premium Series® bartops offer greater customisation flexibility. Natural cork stoppers allow more limited customisation, while preserving the authenticity of the material.

 Yes. The top of B-TOP® and Premium Series® stoppers can be produced in wood, metal, glass, plastic or silver, depending on the range, making it possible to create unique and sophisticated packaging.

 Yes. J.A.Beira ensures that all customised stoppers maintain ideal sealing, beverage performance and safety, combining aesthetics and functionality with an ongoing commitment to Quality.

The minimum order quantity at J.A.Beira is 1,000 units.

 Yes. J.A.Beira has a New Product Development Department, led by a Product Designer, which works directly with the customer throughout the cork stopper design process. This approach enables the development of customised solutions aligned with the brand identity, technical requirements and goals of each project.

Yes. Premium Series® is ideal for limited or collectible editions, using noble materials and unique finishes that make each stopper a standout feature in the packaging of your beverage.

You can order our customised stoppers by sending an email or filling in our contact form. To access this information, please visit the Contact page on our website.

 For a more accurate quotation, we recommend providing the type and dimensions of the stopper required, the technical drawing of the bottle, the type of application or beverage, estimated quantities, target market and any technical or customisation requirements.

Should you have any questions, our team is available to support you and help define the most suitable solution for your bottle and beverage.

After the quotation request, we send the corresponding quotation and initial draft within 48 hours.

Yes. Samples can be requested before the final order is placed. Additional costs may apply for the preparation and shipping of samples, depending on the type of project.

 All J.A.Beira projects are developed on a customised basis and adapted to each customer’s needs, so there is no standard production lead time. However, we aim to be flexible and align production timings with the customer’s schedule. For more information, please contact us.

Yes. J.A.Beira has a specialised team with extensive experience in the sector, supporting customers in choosing the stopper solution best suited to their bottle, beverage and brand positioning.

Yes. J.A.Beira currently exports its products to more than 15 countries, providing support and solutions adapted to different markets.