Master Brewers Podcast

A team of Master Brewers discusses best practices for container rinsing with water in breweries. They highlight the importance of real-time data analysis, rinse water specifications, and monitoring rinse nozzles and valves. The podcast also emphasizes the significance of product safety, routine cleaning, and monitoring programs for water quality.

We thought we'd celebrate our 300th episode by giving John Bryce they day off...kind of.Special Guest: John Bryce.Sponsored By:Chr. Hansen: Berkeley Yeast: Grist: BSI: The Lupulin Exchange: Precision Fermentation: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Rolando Random & The Young Soul Rebels — The music!“Ich bin kein Berliner.” — John's brewing school blogMaster Brewers Podcast Working Group — Help make the podcast awesome!Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

We take a look at spirit barrel aging techniques from the perspective of Julian Shrago at Beachwood BrewingSpecial Guest: Julian Shrago.Sponsored By:Chr. Hansen: Berkeley Yeast: Grist: BSI: The Lupulin Exchange: Precision Fermentation: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Spirit Barrel Aging: Processes, Procedures, and Techniques for Small-Scale Programs — 2019 MBAA Technical QuarterlyUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

A case study at New Belgium to understand the impact of can coatings on beer volatiles.Special Guests: Brooke Gushen and Nate Burns.Sponsored By:Chr. Hansen: Berkeley Yeast: Grist: BSI: The Lupulin Exchange: Precision Fermentation: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Case Study: Impact of Can Coatings on Beer Volatiles — 2023 ASBC MeetingUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

Presenters from the Juicy Dry Hopping workshop discuss maximizing flavor and aroma in heavily dry hopped beers, exploring different dry hopping methods, challenges in balancing hopload, and achieving 'juicy' flavors. They also discuss new yeast strains, dry hopping techniques, and the impact on beer quality.

Guests: Curtis Davenport, Harmonie Bettenhausen, and Xiang Yin. They discuss the impact of climate change on the malt supply chain and the need for brewers to adapt their sourcing strategies. They also explore the possibility of combining old and new world approaches in setting malt COA parameters and highlight the importance of communication and collaboration in the brewing industry.

Guests Brooke Bell and Mike Kania from Goose Island talk about reducing TPO on small scale canning lines. They discuss managing oxygen ingress, foam quality, and troubleshooting for better beer quality.

Different paths of evolution and answers to questions about the genetic identity of commercially available yeast strains.Special Guest: Fabio Faria-Oliveira.Sponsored By:Berkeley Yeast: Grist: BSI: The Lupulin Exchange: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Identifying Lager vs Ale StrainsUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

Dry hop geyser survivors share experiences and system changes, including injuries sustained by one survivor. Brewers discuss dry hopping during active fermentation and preventing accidents. The fabrication and use of a dry-hop dosing device is discussed, as well as securing ladders and proper brewery setup.

Travis Audet discusses mechanisms and strategies to manage temperature stratification in brewery vessels. The podcast covers tank stratification in brewing, factors contributing to stratification, and practical tips to address the issue.