Master Brewers Podcast

Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)
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Sep 19, 2022 • 52min

Episode 260: Beer & Health

You and I both know that beer has a lot of nutritional value, but are we prepared to speak intelligently about that? How do we get consumers to look past beer's stereotypes and click-bait headlines?Special Guest: Glen Fox.Sponsored By:Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:BEER SAFETY: Practical Guides for Beer Quality — By Charles W. BamforthBeer: Health and Nutrition — By Charles W. Bamforth Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Sep 12, 2022 • 41min

Episode 259: Cannabaceae Creep

The quest to determine the origin of hop creep takes an interesting twist.Special Guest: Matt Cottrell.Sponsored By:Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:A search for diastatic enzymes endogenous to Humulus lupulus and produced by microbes associated with pellet hops driving “hop creep” of dry hopped beer - Details — 2022 Brewing Summit presentationSearch for Diastatic Enzymes Endogenous to Humulus lupulus and Produced by Microbes Associated with Pellet Hops Driving “Hop Creep” of Dry Hopped Beer — Journal of the ASBCUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 24min

Episode 258: Sustainability of the American Hop Industry

The popularity of heavily-hopped beer styles has put USA hops front and center, but threats are looming; wildfire, climate change, water availability, the loss of hop farming families, and the ongoing shift from public to private hops. Hop growers Darren Gamache (VGF) and John Segal (Segal Ranch), master brewer Karl Ockert, and hop consultant Eric Sannerud joined John Bryce on stage during the 2022 Brewing Summit to discuss these topics and more.Special Guests: Darren Gamache, Eric Sannerud, John Segal, and Karl Ockert.Sponsored By:Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing and Malting Science CourseJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Aug 29, 2022 • 25min

Episode 107: Troubleshooting Acetaldehyde

When Madtree Brewing Co. expanded from a 15 bbl brewhouse to a 100 bbl brewhouse, they experienced intermittent acetaldehyde spikes in one of their brands. Becca Ransohof & Trent Leslie walk us through the troubleshooting process that resolved the issue.Special Guests: Becca Ransohoff and Trent Leslie.Sponsored By:Kegshoe: Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Get the Fishbone diagramsA practice in problem solving - Managing acetaldehyde in a 100 bbl brewhouse — 2018 Brewing Summit2018 Brewing Summit ProceedingsUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing and Malting Science CourseJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Aug 22, 2022 • 27min

Episode 257: ISTT

What is ISTT water and what can it do for us?Special Guests: Carl Halterman and Jeff Gunn.Sponsored By:Kegshoe: Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Ionized Surface Tension Technology (ISTT) — 2022 District SoCal presentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing and Malting Science CourseJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Aug 15, 2022 • 27min

Episode 256: Eureka!

The discovery of new alpha and beta acids.Special Guest: John Paul Maye.Sponsored By:Kegshoe: Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Discovery of Acetohumulone & Acetolupulone A New Hop Alpha Acid and Beta Acid — 2022 Brewing Summit PosterUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing and Malting Science CourseJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Aug 8, 2022 • 25min

Episode 255: Yeast Stress

Graham Stewart discusses the mechanics of yeast stress during the 2019 Master Brewers Conference in CalgarySpecial Guest: Graham Stewart.Sponsored By:Kegshoe: Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Brewing Summit 2022 — Providence, Rhode Island | August 14-16, 2022Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing and Malting Science CourseJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Jul 25, 2022 • 53min

Episode 254: Sustainability of Hops

OSU probes the sustainability of hops, from kiln cycles to double dry hopping.Special Guests: Lindsey Rubottom and Tom Shellhammer.Sponsored By:Kegshoe: Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Sustainability in brewing: A raw material perspective — 2022 District NW presentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2022 — Providence, Rhode Island | August 14-16, 2022 Brewing and Malting Science CourseJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Jul 18, 2022 • 53min

Episode 253: CIP Fundamentals

Oliver Meinhold takes us back to the basics of cleaning & sanitation in the brewery.Special Guest: Oliver Meinhold.Sponsored By:Kegshoe: Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Volunteer Opportunity — Master Brewers Podcast Working GroupCIP Theory and Practical Insights — 2022 District TX presentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar​​​​​​​​​​Brewery Maintenance Systems CourseBrewing Summit 2022 — Providence, Rhode Island | August 14-16, 2022Brewing and Malting Science CourseMaster Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues
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Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 10min

Episode 252: Wastewater at Mother Road & pFriem

Like it or not, you're in the wastewater business.Special Guest: Campbell Morrissy.Sponsored By:Kegshoe: Alfa Laval: Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Volunteer Opportunity — Master Brewers Podcast Working GroupBrewery Wastewater Pre-treatment: Practical strategies using brewery case studies — 2022 District NW Presentation​​The Effect of Waste Side-Streaming on Brewery Effluent Strength​ — 2020 MBAA TQPractical Wastewater Pretreatment Strategies for Small Breweries — 2002 MBAA TQUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar​​​​​​​​​​Brewery Maintenance Systems CourseBrewing Summit 2022 — Providence, Rhode Island | August 14-16, 2022Brewing and Malting Science CourseJoin Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2022 to save 20% on dues

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