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Hendo From The Rockstar Brewer Academy
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Welcome to Quality-Focused Pro Brewers, the podcast dedicated to helping professional brewers master the art and science of brewing high-quality beer. Every fortnight, we delve into essential topics like brewery quality systems, maximising beer shelf life, dissolved oxygen, brewing water chemistry, CIP, Yeast Husbandry, lab and more. Designed for those planning, building, or running a craft brewery, our episodes provide actionable insights to enhance your brewing processes. Join us as we share expert knowledge and practical tips to ensure your beer is always at its best.

  1. 3 FEB

    The Most Dangerous Lie Home Brewers Believe Before Opening a Brewery | QFPB E038

    Homebrewer planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, I break down the single most dangerous lie in the craft beer industry — and the five delusions home brewers fall for when trying to go pro. This isn't a story about bad beer. It's a story about mindset, systems, and the brutal gap between a hobby and a sustainable business. You'll learn: Why praise from friends drinking free beer is not market validationHow complex "genius" recipes become a nightmare at commercial scaleWhy breweries fail by ignoring everyday drinkersThe danger of chasing hype styles instead of building flagshipsWhy talent without systems quietly kills breweriesHow consistency, not creativity, builds brand loyalty and repeat salesIf you're planning a brewery, building one, or already operating — this episode will save you from learning these lessons the expensive way. CHAPTER MARKERS:00:00 Introduction: The Dream Brewery That Failed01:01 The Most Dangerous Lie in Craft Beer02:23 Delusion #105:43 Delusion #208:50 Delusion #312:19 Delusion #415:05 Delusion #518:39 How To Win The Pro Brewing Game 🎯Want my 8-point Beer Quality System checklist? Visit https://rockstarbrewer.com/qualitysystem SOCIALS:YouTube: https://youtube.com/rockstarbrewerFacebook: https://facebook.com/rockstarbrewerInstagram: https://instagram.com/rockstarbrewerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations which means that if you click on one of the product links I'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    19 min

  2. 20 JAN

    Ditch The Chaos And Brew With CONTROL Using The Sacred Trilogy | QFPBE037

    Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI If your brew days feel chaotic and your beer never turns out as expected, this episode is for you. Discover how to achieve pro-level consistency by mastering the Sacred Trilogy of brew day measurements. Learn how to take control of these three critical numbers to ensure your beer turns out exactly as planned, every time. From avoiding common brew day pitfalls to using practical tools like the Lauter Cheat Sheet, this episode arms you with everything you need for the perfect brew day. Don't settle for hoping your beer turns out great—take control and brew with intent. Watch till the end for exclusive tips and tools that will revolutionize your brewing process. Cheers! CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction: The Chaos of Brew Day00:32 The Secret to Pro-Level Beer01:06 Common Brew Day Mistakes03:58 Introducing "The Sacred Trilogy" of Brew Day measurements04:40 First Measurement07:50 Second Measurement09:59 Third Measurement11:51 Putting It All Together: The Perfect Brew Day14:26 Conclusion: Brew with Intent🎯 Want the Free 5-Step Brewery Quality Checklist? Visit https://rockstarbrewer.com/guide SOCIALS: YouTube: https://youtube.com/rockstarbrewerFacebook: https://facebook.com/rockstarbrewerInstagram: https://instagram.com/rockstarbrewerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations which means that if you click on one of the product links I'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    15 min

  3. 6 JAN

    Acid Under Pressure CIP In Your Brewery - Should You Be Using It?

    Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI Most breweries still vent clean and repurge bright tanks, and it burns cash, risks oxidation, and slows production. Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy shows a smarter way to acid under pressure CIP, keep the tank sealed under CO2, clean with acid, not caustic, and get back to packaging faster, protect hop aroma, cut utility spend, and speed up tank turns 📌 In this video, you'll learn ✅ Cut CO2 usage for bright tank cleaning by up to 70 percent✅ Why venting and repurging only dilutes oxygen instead of removing it✅ The key safety rule that’ll stop your tanks from imploding✅Level up your CIP and protect your brand quality todayCHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Cost in Your Brewery00:50 The Traditional Method and Its Drawbacks02:27 The Cost of CO2 and Its Impact on Beer Quality05:55 Efficiency Bottlenecks in Traditional CIP06:52 Introducing Acid Under Pressure CIP aka AUPCIP08:58 Principles of Acid Under Pressure CIP12:03 Results and Benefits of AUPCIP13:54 Common Pitfalls and Misconceptions15:34 Conclusion and Further Learning🎯 Want the Free 5-Step Brewery Quality Checklist? Comment GUIDE below or visit https://rockstarbrewer.com/guide SOCIALS: YouTube: https://youtube.com/rockstarbrewer Facebook: https://facebook.com/rockstarbrewer Instagram: https://instagram.com/rockstarbrewer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer -------------------- DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations which means that if you click on one of the product links I'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    16 min

  4. 09/12/2025

    Formulate a Killer Sour Beer

    Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI Brewing sour beers can be immensely frustrating due to their unpredictable nature. In this episode of Quality Focus Pro Brewers, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy offers a comprehensive guide to mastering kettle sour beers. Covering key areas, including the foundation of malt, hops, and water, controlling variables, selecting the right microorganisms, and perfecting your process. Hendo reveals how to achieve clean, balanced, and repeatable sour beers every time. This episode is essential for home brewers and commercial brewers who want to move from guesswork to professional-quality control and take the anxiety out of brewing. Learn how to make vibrant, stable, and safe sour beers with techniques that will save you time, money, and effort. 📌 In this video, you will learn ✅ Why sour beers can feel unpredictable and frustrating ✅ The essential building blocks of kettle sours: malt, hops, and water ✅ How to control key variables for consistent results ✅ How to choose the right microorganisms for clean, reliable souring** ✅ Step-by-step process improvements that boost repeatability ✅ How to achieve clean, balanced, and professional-quality sour beers ✅ Tips for both home brewers and commercial brewers to move from guesswork to control ✅ Techniques to create vibrant, stable, and safe sour beers while saving time, money, and effort CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction: The Nightmare of Brewing Sour Beer 01:02 Understanding the Challenges of Sour Beer 04:27 The Key to Consistency: Process Over Guesswork 06:10 Building the Foundation: Malt, Hops, and Water 09:03 Mastering the Souring Process 11:38 Advanced Techniques for Pro-Level Control 14:28 Finishing Touches: Fruit and Head Retention 17:12 Conclusion: The Power of Control in Brewing 🎯 Want the Free 5-Step Brewery Quality Checklist? Comment GUIDE below or visithttps://rockstarbrewer.com/guide SOCIALS: YouTube:https://youtube.com/rockstarbrewer Facebook:https://facebook.com/rockstarbrewer Instagram:https://instagram.com/rockstarbrewer TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer -------------------- DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations which means that if you click on one of the product links I'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    19 min

  5. 25/11/2025

    5 Brewing Rules You Need to Unlearn | QFPB E034

    Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI In this episode of Quality Focus Pro Brewers, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy explains why your beer might lack that professional polish, even if you follow conventional wisdom. Hendo reveals that sticking with outdated rules and oversimplifications from traditional brewing guidance might be holding your beer back. Dive in to learn about the modern approach to brewing, including debunking myths around mash and boil times, sparge water temperatures, yeast handling, lager fermentation temperatures, and the obsession with IBUs. This episode is a must-watch if you want to elevate your brewing skills from following recipes to understanding the 'why' behind the process, making decisions like a seasoned brewer, and ultimately creating unforgettable beer. 📌 In this video you will learn ✅ Why the classic 60 minute mash and 60 minute boil are often unnecessary with modern highly modified malt and how to mash a little hotter a little shorter until conversion is done ✅ How to control DMS through proper wort pH around 5.4 and open boiling rather than extending boil time by default ✅ Why pH and gravity at the end of lautering drive tannin extraction more than sparge temperature and how to use a pH meter and stop runnings at safe cutoffs ✅ How simple yeast harvesting and repitching can slash costs from about 20 dollars per keg to about 50 cents per keg without a full micro lab by using solid sanitation a microscope and a hemocytometer ✅ How to ferment clean lagers faster with 34 70 at warmer temps around 15 C to 17 C to finish in weeks not months ✅ Why IBUs are a lab number not a flavor target and how water profile sulfate to chloride hop timing and dry hop rates shape perceived bitterness better than chasing a single IBU value CHAPTER MARKERS:00:00 Introduction: Unlearning Brewing Rules01:24 The 60-Minute Mash and Boil Myth04:47 Debunking Sparge Temperature Rules07:16 Yeast Re-Pitching: Save Money and Improve Quality09:52 Fermenting Lagers at Warmer Temperatures12:03 Rethinking IBUs and Bitterness15:08 Conclusion: Think Like a Brewer 🎯 Want the Free 5-Step Brewery Quality Checklist? Comment GUIDE below or visit https://rockstarbrewer.com/guide SOCIALS:YouTube: https://youtube.com/rockstarbrewerFacebook: https://facebook.com/rockstarbrewerInstagram: https://instagram.com/rockstarbrewerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations which means that if you click on one of the product links I'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    16 min

  6. 11/11/2025

    Why Do WORLD CLASS Brewers Use This Water Profile Number? | QFPB E033

    Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI Discover the secret to brewing exceptional beers with this secret water profile number. In this video, we'll dive into the world of world-class brewers and explore the one water profile number they swear by. From the science behind water chemistry to the impact on flavour and quality, we'll reveal the reasons why top brewers rely on this specific number in their water profile to create award-winning beers. Whether you're a home brewer, pro-brewer or somewhere in between, this video will give you the inside scoop on how to take your brewing to the next level. Get ready to elevate your brewing game and learn the secrets of the world's best brewers. 00:00 Introduction: The Missing Element in Your Beer 01:45 The Hidden Secret Number Of Beer Flavour 02:43 Understanding pH and Its Limitations 05:08 The Role of Alkalinity and Buffering Capacity 07:50 The Importance of Titrable Acidity in Beer Flavor 11:00 Practical Application: Measuring Titrable Acidity 14:25 Real-World Examples of Why pH Is Not The Same As TA 16:20 Conclusion: Upgrading Your Water Profile For Your Next Brew 18:12 Final Thoughts and Next Steps 🎯 Want the Free 5-Step Brewery Quality Checklist? Comment "GUIDE" below or visit https://rockstarbrewer.com/guide SOCIALS: YouTube: https://youtube.com/rockstarbrewer Facebook: https://facebook.com/rockstarbrewer Instagram: https://instagram.com/rockstarbrewer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer —----------- DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    18 min

  7. 28/10/2025

    Toxic Brewing Advice Is Ruining Your Beer | QFPB E032

    Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 The Rockstar Beer Quality System (Explained Step-by-Step) Tired of arrogant, conflicting brewing advice that crushes your confidence? Online brewing forums and Facebook groups are drowning in dogmatic gatekeeping that actively harms the craft. As a professional brewer, I’ve watched countless brewers get their enthusiasm destroyed by toxic advice culture that prioritizes ego over education. 📌 In this video you’ll learn: ✅ Why the “my way or the highway” mentality is killing creativity in brewing ✅ How equipment gatekeeping discourages new brewers and disrespects brewing history ✅ Why hostility toward DIY innovation creates stagnant echo chambers ✅ How treating recipes as holy scripture stops you from truly understanding ingredients ✅ Why shaming beginners is the most destructive form of brewing toxicity ✅ How to build your unique brewing process with confidence regardless of your equipment or experience level The truth is, you are the boss of your brewery and there’s no right or wrong way to brew — there’s only your way. Great beer can be made with basic equipment when you understand core principles like sanitation, temperature control, and yeast health. Your brain is the most important brewing equipment you’ll ever own. Join me as we expose the worst toxic advice plaguing brewing communities and discover how to reclaim the creativity, experimentation, and joy that should be at the heart of this craft. Share your worst toxic brewing advice experiences in the comments below. CHAPTERS00:00 Exposing Toxic Brewing Advice00:56 Introduction to the Rockstar Brewer Academy01:06 The 'My Way or the Highway' Mentality03:43 Debunking Equipment Gatekeeping06:16 Championing Innovation and DIY Solutions09:31 The Problem with Treating Recipes as Holy Scripture12:06 Shaming Beginners: The Most Fundamental Toxicity13:51 Building a Positive Brewing Community15:20 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 🎯 Want the Free 5-Step Brewery Quality Checklist?Comment GUIDE below or visit https://rockstarbrewer.com/guide SOCIALS:YouTube: https://youtube.com/rockstarbrewerFacebook: https://facebook.com/rockstarbrewerInstagram: https://instagram.com/rockstarbrewerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    17 min

  8. 14/10/2025

    Most Brewers IGNORE These Fermentation Mistakes | QFPB E031

    Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 Watch the free video here Stop treating fermentation like a black box and start engineering world-class beer with complete control. If your beer tastes different batch after batch despite following the same recipe, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t your ingredients or equipment — it’s a lack of fermentation process control. This video reveals the exact 5-step system professional breweries use to achieve perfect consistency every single time. 📍 In this video, you will learn: ✅ Why the “black box” mentality causes inconsistent fermentation and off-flavours like diacetyl✅ How to separate fermentation and maturation into two distinct, controlled phases✅ The power of simplifying to 2–3 house yeast strains for maximum consistency✅ How to build a repeatable blueprint with actions, parameters, and go/no-go tests✅ Why documenting your process in a Wall of Wisdom transforms your brewery culture Whether you’re a home brewer planning your first commercial system or already running a brewery, this professional approach will eliminate guesswork and give you total control over your fermentation process. Transform your brewing from hope-based to science-based manufacturing. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction: The Brewing Dilemma00:27 — Understanding the Black Box Mentality01:43 — Common Fermentation Issues04:03 — Breaking Open the Black Box04:29 — Defining Fermentation and Maturation06:35 — Simplify to Amplify: Choosing Your Yeast Strains09:44 — Building a Repeatable Blueprint14:24 — The Importance of Quality Checks16:20 — The Wall of Wisdom: Documenting Your Process18:24 — Conclusion: From Black Box to Glass House Want the Free 5-Step Brewery Quality Checklist? Comment GUIDE below or visit rockstarbrewer.com/checklist SOCIALS YouTube: youtube.com/rockstarbrewerFacebook: facebook.com/rockstarbrewerInstagram: instagram.com/rockstarbrewerTikTok: tiktok.com/@rockstarbrewer DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links or product recommendations, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!

    19 min
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Welcome to Quality-Focused Pro Brewers, the podcast dedicated to helping professional brewers master the art and science of brewing high-quality beer. Every fortnight, we delve into essential topics like brewery quality systems, maximising beer shelf life, dissolved oxygen, brewing water chemistry, CIP, Yeast Husbandry, lab and more. Designed for those planning, building, or running a craft brewery, our episodes provide actionable insights to enhance your brewing processes. Join us as we share expert knowledge and practical tips to ensure your beer is always at its best.

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  • Creator
    Hendo From The Rockstar Brewer Academy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hendo From The Rockstar Brewer Academy
  • Show Website
    Quality-focused Pro Brewers

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