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Understanding the enzymes that drive hop creep and a novel potential control strategy.Special Guest: Matt Cottrell.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: Links:Controlling Hop Creep of Dry Hopped Beer Using Exogenous Enzyme Addition to Forestall the Endogenous Dextrin Degrading Enzymes of Humulus Lupulus (Hop) — WBC RewindUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master BrewersBrewing Summit 2025

Remember learning about Kveik back on episode 102? This time, we catch up with the man who tracked down these yeasts and reinvigorated a traditional farmhouse brewing culture that nearly died out. You'll also hear about a time when it was illegal NOT to brew Christmas beer.Special Guest: Lars Marius Garshol.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links:The F​armhouse Yeast Registry — 2020 MBAA TQKveik — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 102Historical Brewing Techniques - The Forgotten Art of Farmhouse Brewing — by Lars Marius Garshol (Save 15% until Jan 31st 2021 by using the promo code mentioned in this episode)LarsblogUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

The guy who explained how we narrowly avoided an American Reinheitsgebot on episode 174 is back with more surprises. This time you'll hear about the widespread use of malt substitutes in Germany, a beer war, and the birthplace of America's most popular beer style.Special Guest: Greg Casey.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links:The Inspiring History and Legacies of American Lager, Vol. 1 — "It is unlike anything else ever written on our industry…. It will stand the testament of time." —Ken Grossman (Founder, Owner, and President of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company)Germany's Extensive History of Brewing with Malt Substitutes: Birthplace of America's Adjunct Lager Beer — 2020 MBAA TQWHAT IS BEER? — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 174Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

How mousey off-flavor is formed in beer and how it can be measured.Special Guests: Glen Fox and Paulina Streimikyte.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links:N-heterocycles in beer: mousy-off flavor — District Northern California presentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

The story of how Bell's brewery reduced its electrical consumption 5% while growing production more than 3%.Special Guests: Kate Martini and Walker Modic.Sponsored By:Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Case Studies in Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Through Electrical Efficiency in Brewing Operations — 2020 MBAA TQFocus Issue: Sustainability — 2020 MBAA TQTechnical Quarterly Author Guidelines — Submit Your Own TQ Article!Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master BrewersA Message From John Mallet

Practical strategies for controlling trans-2 nonenal in your brewery.Special Guest: Eric Samp.Sponsored By:Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:District Presentation ArchivesImportant Aspects of Controlling Sulfur Dioxide in Brewing — 2017 MBAA TQUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

The father of the gluten-removed beer category joins us to discuss recently updated federal regulations that may affect your gluten-free or gluten-reduced claims. That's the first part of today's show. After the break, stay tuned to hear the story of how the first commercial gluten-removed barley brew came to life.Special Guest: Joe Casey.Sponsored By:Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Recent FDA and TTB Rulings Governing the Gluten Label Claims of Fermented Beverages — 2020 District Northwest PresentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

Join Dan Carey, Brewmaster at New Glarus Brewing Company, as he dives into the art of flavor stability in brewing. Discover how dry hopping affects free amino nitrogen levels and the critical importance of metal testing for flavor integrity. Learn about innovative techniques New Glarus employs, including yeast health and oxygen management, to maintain taste over time. Carey also fondly reminisces about barley memories while emphasizing how mashing decisions and malt quality shape the entire brewing experience. Perfect listen for beer enthusiasts!

Charlie Bamforth, Senior Quality Advisor at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and brewing author, delves into 70 years of brewing innovation. He shares captivating anecdotes about the evolution of techniques like the mash filter and whirlpool, while examining the role of enzymes versus traditional methods. The rise of condiment brewing and the impact of AI on barley breeding spark intriguing discussions. Bamforth also reflects on the industry's shifting quality standards, from hazy beers to foam chemistry, shaping the future of brewing.

Why Brewers Should Consider Alternatives to Tri-ClampSpecial Guest: Travis Audet.Sponsored By:Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Brewing Fittings - Why Brewers Should Consider Alternatives to Tri-Clamp and What are the Alternatives? — District PresentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers