Master Brewers Podcast

Brewery safety experts, Brian Godfrey and David Gonzalez, discuss the importance of electrical safety in breweries, sharing personal accounts of accidents. They emphasize the need for arc flash assessments and infrared studies, as well as precautions for water intrusion and flooding. The chapter also raises questions about brewery investigation and corrective actions.

Barley breeder Patrick Hayes discusses exciting new releases, retirement plans, his journey to barley breeding, field experience, and the role of teaching. The chapter also covers sponsorships, events, and memberships by Master Brewers. The flexibility and adaptability of new barley varieties, including Naked Barley, are explored. Hayes shares future plans, including consulting and upcoming keynote talk on barley, beers, and addressing climate change.

Has your brewery put off building a sensory program because it seems overwhelming? Lindsay Barr is here with the tips and baby steps you need to make immediate progress. We also take a peek under the hood of the ASBC Sensory Subcommittee and hear about some of the awesome new tools they've produced. Whether your brewery needs to start from scratch or already has a functional sensory program, this interview with Lindsay is sure to help you take things to the next level.Special Guest: Lindsay Barr.Sponsored By:Grist: Fermentis: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:ASBC Sensory Analysis MethodsUpcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar2023 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 6-8 | The Westin SeattleJoin Master Brewers

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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