

Master Brewers Podcast
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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Sep 4, 2023 • 46min
Episode 289: HZY1
The identification of the gene that determines whether or not a yeast strain is haze-positive.Special Guest: Laura Burns.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Identification of the yeast mannoprotein gene HZY1 as a key genetic determinant for yeast-derived haze in beerUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers

Aug 28, 2023 • 40min
Episode 288: Sensory for Mixed Fermentations
A discussion of flavors found in mixed fermentations.Special Guest: Jen Blair.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Flavors in Mixed Fermentation — 2023 District Eastern Canada presentationDistrict Presentation Archive — 1157 presentations & counting.Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin Seattle

Aug 21, 2023 • 28min
Episode 104: The Hidden Secrets of New England IPA
John Paul Maye discusses results from the analysis of haze in a dozen New England IPAs, including the trapping of non-polar hop compounds to create unique flavors. Also explores foam stability, grain bill and hop usage, and the use of beta acids to create a stable haze in beer.

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 287: 100% Adjunct, Gluten-Free Brewing
How things work in a dedicated, certified gluten-free brewerySpecial Guest: Alan Windhausen.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:100% Adjunct Brewing — 2023 District Rocky Mountain PresentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers

Aug 7, 2023 • 60min
Episode 286: Fluid for Thought
Fluid dynamics experts Allen Young and Ashton Lewis discuss various principles in fluid dynamics with practical applications in the brewery. They explore topics such as the Bernoulli equation, settling process of yeast in Seltzer, and practical application of Bernoulli in pump sizing. They also touch on topics like vacuum failure in brewery tanks and the risks of tank overflow. Sponsored by Hopsteiner, Proximity Malt, BSG, and more.

Jul 31, 2023 • 26min
Episode 099: Cask Beer
Marcus Cox talks ingredients, process, best practices, and authenticity.Special Guest: Marcus Cox.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:An Introduction to the Science and Techniques involved with cask beer preparation — 2018 District PresentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers

Jul 24, 2023 • 30min
Episode 093: Active Dry Yeast
Shelf-life, performance, and consistency of Active Dry Yeast (ADY) vs Freshly Propagated Yeast (FPY). We also explore the application of ADY for bottle conditioning and more.Special Guests: Kevin Lane and Marcelo Cerdan.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Review of active dry yeast and its real shelf life and consistency for breweries — 2017 Master Brewers ConferenceUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers

Jul 17, 2023 • 47min
Episode 285: Bottles vs Cans
New insights into the question of whether bottles or cans will keep your beer fresh longer.Special Guest: Katie Fromuth.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:CHARACTERIZING THE IMPACT OF PACKAGE TYPE ON BEER STABILITY THROUGH A METABOLOMICS APPROACH UTILIZING GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROMETRY TOOLS - Details — 2022 Brewing SummitCharacterizing the Impact of Package Type on Beer Stability | ACS Food Science & Technology — ACS PublicationsUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers

Jul 10, 2023 • 36min
Episode 136: Birra Nursia
During the 2016 World Brewing Congress, MBP host John Bryce met a couple of beer-brewing monks from Italy. Fr. Martin and Br. Augustine join us to talk about monastic brewing, their brewery, and their beers.Special Guest: Brewmonks of Norcia.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Birra NursiaThe Brewmonks' Club2016 WBC Conference ProceedingsUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers

Jul 3, 2023 • 29min
Episode 284: Hop Grower and Pellet Mill Audits
Hop Quality Group audits & things to look for during your next farm visitSpecial Guests: Ben Bailey and Patrick Chavanelle.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:From Bine to Beer: The Fundamentals for Ensuring Hop Quality — 2023 MBAA ETCUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers