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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. 09/12/2025

    Formulate a Killer Sour Beer

    VIDEO DESCRIPTION: 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 30/09/2025

    Most Breweries DON'T SELL BEER - They Sell This Instead | QFPB E030

    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 now on Youtube https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI WHY CONSISTENCY MATTERS MORE THAN RECIPES FOR BREWERY SUCCESS Most breweries don't actually sell beer - they sell wort. And that's a problem because your customers aren't buying ingredients or your mash temperature - they're buying a promise that must be fulfilled with every single pour. In this comprehensive guide to brewery quality systems you'll discover the crucial difference between making good wort and delivering consistently excellent beer. Drawing from the catastrophic New Coke failure and real-world brewery examples we'll explore why the trust bond with your customers is your most valuable asset. 📌 In this video, you'll learn: ✅ Why the "New Coke" disaster holds critical lessons for every brewery owner ✅ The fundamental difference between beer quality (technical excellence) and beer value (customer perception) ✅ Why even "boring" macro lagers represent masterclass examples of technical brewing excellence ✅ How to build your brewing "freeway" with standardized operating procedures ✅ Why instrument calibration and measurement accuracy make or break your beer quality ✅ The essential components of a professional product specification system ✅ How to create a brewery-wide culture of quality ownership ✅ Implementing continuous improvement cycles to protect your brand's reputation Stop rolling the dice with inconsistent brewing. This practical guide shows you exactly how to transform your brewery from recipe-focused to process-driven using proven systems that establish reliable quality and build customer trust. Learn why hype is a short-term game but quality builds lasting brewery legacies. 00:00 Introduction: The Hard Truth About Brewing00:36 The Importance of Consistency in Brewing01:17 Learning from Coca-Cola's Mistake03:29 Building Trust with Your Customers05:13 The Difference Between Beer Quality and Beer Value07:52 Steps to Professional Brewing13:09 Conclusion: Building a Rock-Solid Brand 🎯 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!

    14 min
  7. Discover the 5 Secrets to Brewing WORLD CLASS Hazy IPAs! | QFPB E029

    17/09/2025

    Discover the 5 Secrets to Brewing WORLD CLASS Hazy IPAs! | QFPB E029

    Want to build a brewery-quality system in just 60 days that actually works? Brew consistent, world-class beer - start with my free Crash Course 👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourse Stop chasing the perfect hop combination or endlessly tweaking your grain bill. The key to brewing consistently exceptional hazy IPAs lies in mastering five critical process elements that professional brewers control with precision. If your hazies look like muddy dishwater after packaging or lose their vibrant hop aroma within days these five professional brewing secrets will transform your results. This comprehensive guide goes beyond recipes to reveal the chemistry and biology behind truly world-class New England IPAs. 📌 In this advanced brewing tutorial you'll discover: The exact water chemistry parameters for creating that soft pillowy mouthfeel (including the ideal sulfate-to-chloride ratio)How to engineer a stable protein-polyphenol haze matrix using specific grain combinationsThe strategic multi-stage hopping approach that maximizes biotransformation and minimizes hop burnWhy specific yeast strains with the IRC7 gene are essential for juicy tropical flavorsThe cold-side trinity for preventing oxidation hop creep and pH drift after packaging Learn how these principles helped create the Champion Beer at the Royal Adelaide Beer Insider Awards against 2400 competitors. This isn't just about following a recipe - it's about understanding the science behind creating hazy IPAs that remain vibrant and stable for weeks while delivering that explosive juicy hop character customers crave. 00:00 Introduction: The Secret to a Killer Hazy IPA 02:31 Understanding Water Chemistry 05:39 Modern Grist Engineering 08:06 Intelligent Hopping Techniques 12:44 Yeast: The Flavor Engine 15:31 Cold Side Pitfalls and Final Tips 🎯 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!

    19 min

  8. 02/09/2025

    Pasteurization: The Dirty Word That Will Save Your Craft Brewery | QFPB E028

    Want to build a brewery-quality system in just 60 days that actually works?Brew consistent, world-class beer – start with my free Crash Course 👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourse Discover why the stigma against pasteurization is putting your brewery at risk and how embracing this scientific tool can protect your brand from exploding cans, product recalls, and potentially devastating lawsuits. The craft beer industry has long demonized pasteurization as the enemy of flavor and authenticity, but this dangerous myth is causing real problems – especially with the booming non-alcoholic beer market (projected to hit $35 billion by 2033) and trendy fruited sours that are literally exploding in consumers’ fridges. In this comprehensive guide you’ll learn: Why the fear of pasteurization is putting craft breweries at financial risk The science of pasteurization units (PUs) and why it's not "cooking" your beer How hop creep in your IPAs can lead to diacetyl bombs and over-carbonation Three affordable pasteurization methods for craft breweries of all sizes Practical brewing adjustments to maintain perfect flavor with pasteurization Why non-alcoholic beer without pasteurization is a serious food safety hazardThis isn't about "selling out" – it's about professional brewing practices that guarantee consistency, shelf stability, and brand reputation. Learn how modern pasteurization technology can be implemented affordably even in small craft breweries without compromising your beer's character. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Exploding Can Crisis 00:30 The Dangerous Myth of Pasteurization 01:31 The Real Risks of Avoiding Pasteurization 03:15 Debunking Common Myths 06:24 Understanding Pasteurization 07:38 Implementing Pasteurization in Your Brewery 09:41 Brewing for Pasteurization: Best Practices 11:54 The Benefits of Embracing Pasteurization 13:20 Conclusion: Embrace the Science🎯 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!

    15 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hendo From The Rockstar Brewer Academy
  • Show Website
    Quality-focused Pro Brewers

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