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Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)
Each week, thousands of brewers download The Master Brewers Podcast to hear interviews with the industry's best & brightest in brewing science, technology, and operations. The show is known for featuring technical deep dives, a bit of brewing history, cutting edge research, hard lessons learned, important industry contributors, and no fluff. If you make beer for a living, this show is for you.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 49min
Episode 200: Reconsidering the Congress Mash
Should the numbers on your malt COA be produced from a mash that's more similar to your brewery mashes? Did you know that's already happening when you buy UK malt? Listen up, then join the conversation.Special Guests: Glen Fox and Mary-Jane Maurice.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Join the Congress Mash discussion — MBAA Ask The Brewmasters discussion threadUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

Jul 28, 2025 • 43min
Episode 339: Alternative Grains and Sugars
Millet, canary seed, amaranth, chia, einkorn, farro, fonio, teff, purple corn, agave, birch sap, and more. Special Guest: Aaron Hyde.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

Jul 21, 2025 • 47min
Episode 214: Analysis of Commercial NEIPAs
Our friends at Hopsteiner continue to unlock the secrets of New England IPA Special Guests: Christina Schmidt and Martin Biendl.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:New England IPA: The Hop Aroma Champion of Beers — 2021 MBAA TQHidden Secrets of the New England IPA — 2018 MBAA TQThe Hidden Secrets of New England IPA — Master Brewers Podcast - EP104Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

Jul 14, 2025 • 50min
Episode 338: Cost Savings Through Analysis
Analytical strategies for craft brewers.Special Guest: Spencer Grimm.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Cost Savings Through Analysis — District NY presentationDistrict Presentation Archive — District Presentation ArchiveUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

Jul 7, 2025 • 46min
Episode 049: Breathe, Breathe, Breathe, Scream
Kerry Caldwell suffered severe injuries from an accident in the brewhouse. She was airlifted and overcame the 34% chance of survival calculated by the hospital. This episode is both the story of her accident and a description of a simple, inexpensive device that should be installed in your brewery to prevent similar accidents. Special Guests: Kerry Bloxham (Caldwell) and Scott Zetterstrom.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Links:Boil-Over ProtectionBrewery Safety — Master Brewers Brewery Safety WebsiteBoil-Over Safety at Goose Island — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 251Brewery Configuration for Craft Brewing Optimization — 1997 MBAA TQUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

Jun 30, 2025 • 37min
Episode 337: CIP Flow Rates – when “rules of thumb” break
What’s your optimal flow rate during CIP and what happens if you don’t hit it?Special Guest: Travis Audet.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Links:CIP Flow Rates – when “rules of thumb” break — 2021 Master Brewers ConferenceUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

Jun 23, 2025 • 52min
Episode 220: Consistent Fermentations
How to keep your brewery from becoming condominiums.Special Guest: Bill Maca.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Links:Pragmatic Aspects to Consistent Fermentation Quality — 2021 MBAA TQPragmatic Aspects to Consistent Fermentation Quality — 2019 Master Brewers ConferenceReducing Error in Cell Counts — Master Brewers Podcast EP113Counting Yeast Cells — MBAA Tech TipUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

Jun 16, 2025 • 48min
Episode 336: Financial Literacy for Brewers
Could open-book management transform your brewery?Special Guest: Audra Gaiziunas.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Links:Forging Financials From Beskar: Protecting Our Breweries From Financial Distress — District New England presentationBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Episode 210: Benchmarking Sustainability
3 different perspectives from breweries large & small. You'll hear about the BA's Benchmarking tool, other resources to support your sustainability journey, and how to take some baby steps if you haven't made any progress yet.Special Guests: Charlie Hoxmeier, Hannah Johnson, and Lizzy Waters.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Links:Lessons Learned Implementing a Sustainability Program in a Craft Brewery — 2020 MBAA TQA Case Study in Small Brewery Sustainability — 2020 MBAA TQThe Value of the Brewers Association's Benchmarking Tool — 2020 MBAA TQFocus Issue: Sustainability — 2020 MBAA TQSustainability Benchmarking Tool — Brewers AssociationTechnical Quarterly Author Guidelines — Submit Your Own TQ Article!Join Master BrewersUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAA Message From John Mallet

Jun 2, 2025 • 32min
Episode 335: RVA
Should you be paying more attention to fermentable sugars instead of total extract?Special Guest: Trevor Cowley.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: Links:Brewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers