Master Brewers Podcast

Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)
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Master Brewers Podcast Podcast

Each week, thousands of brewers download The Master Brewers Podcast to hear interviews with the industry's best & brightest in brewing science, technology, and operations. The show is known for featuring technical deep dives, a bit of brewing history, cutting edge research, hard lessons learned, important industry contributors, and no fluff. If you make beer for a living, this show is for you. Thank you, sponsors!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 192: PPE in the Brewery

    Employer responsibilities, hazard assessments, finding the right safety glasses, the pitfalls of respiratory protection, employee buy-in, and more. Special Guests: Andrew Dagnan, Corey Martin, and Jim Kuhr. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: PPE in the Brewery: Key Considerations for Selection and Policy Implementation — MBAA TQPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessments — MBAA Safety Toolbox TalkBrewery Safety ResourcesJohn Bryce's go-to brewery safety googlesDad Suggests Arriving At Airport 14 Hours Early — The OnionUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    46 min

  2. SEP 9

    Episode 316: Consumer Testing

    How to tap into the power of consumer testing for even the smallest of breweries. Special Guest: Tessa Schilaty. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: Brewing Community Engagement Through Consumer Testing: A Sensory Science Approach — MBAA TQUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    41 min

  3. SEP 2

    Episode 186: CO2 Systems & Quality

    A Master Brewers member requested an episode about CO2 systems, CO2 quality, and best practices. Here it is. Special Guests: Dave Thomas, Eric Meyer, Gabriel Dominguez, Jeff Carter, and Mark Fischer. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: Master Brewers CoursesUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    1h 14m

  4. AUG 26

    Episode 315: Hop Gene Editing at OSU

    An update from the fast-moving world of gene editing, as it relates to hops. Special Guest: Chris Willig. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: Using next-generation hop breeding tools to develop more flavorful and sustainable cultivarsPodcast Working Group — volunteer today!Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    46 min

  5. AUG 19

    Episode 189: Long Term Yeast Storage

    For smaller brewers, yeast management can be a challenging prospect. Many mid-size to small breweries attempt to make a wide range of beer styles that require a plethora of yeast strains. Due to production limitations, brewers are often forced to stretch yeast pitching windows or purchase brand new yeast pitches at a dramatically high cost. A study was performed to evaluate potential media that would allow for adequate dormancy and viability of harvested yeast slurries for long term re-pitching opportunity. Various media were added to decanted yeast slurry and viability was measured over determined time periods to track health of the stored yeast. Results indicate that monopotassium phosphate, standard distilled water, alkaline mineral water, and a solution with sunflower oil all provide varying degrees of health preservation of long storage periods up to one month. Minimal changes were observed with adequate dilutions and these results will be discussed. Special Guest: Matt Couch. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: Poster 155 - Long Term Yeast Storage: Novel Approaches — 2020 World Brewing CongressOlive Oil Addition to Yeast as an Alternative to Wort Aeration — 2008 MBAA TQBrewing Fundamentals, Part 2: Fundamentals of Yeast Nutrition — 2016 MBAA TQUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    25 min

  6. AUG 12

    Episode 314: Pasteurization At Goose Island

    An overview of the options for pasteurizing beer, and how pasteurization works at Goose Island. Special Guests: Gus Grosenbaugh and Michael Owens. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: Beer Stabilization: An Introduction to Pasteurization for Craft Breweries — ICBG X MBAA Annual Conference, March 2023Effect of pasteurization on bright and hazy IPAs — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 267Bourbon Barrel Terror: A New Threat to Beer Aged in Bourbon CasksWorld Brewing Congress 2024 — Register Now!Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    39 min

  7. AUG 5

    Episode 185: Filler Cleaning Meets Quality at Surly

    Filling equipment within a brewery is ironically one of the best places for microbial growth to thrive. There are nooks, crannies, and blind spots that beer can sneak into, which are also challenging to clean. Beer filling equipment is also constructed using a variety of different materials that require specifically tailored cleaning chemicals to prevent corrosion while working effectively to remove soil. Every brewery has a different filling operation including equipment, surrounding space, and utilities, therefore different needs for chemicals and cleaning practices. As a brewery optimizes its filler cleaning practices and chemicals, it is also essential to validate that the chemicals and method of cleaning are both working effectively. To avoid having every brewery reinvent the wheel with filler cleaning practices and save the time and money it takes to trial new processes, this presentation will share one brewery’s story of developing a robust cleaning program on both of its canning lines. We will discuss how we worked directly with our chemical supplier and equipment manufacturers to find the best compatible chemicals for effective cleaning on both of our lines. We will also discuss the microbiological and chemical quality checks that were put in place to validate filler cleaning process and chemicals to ensure product integrity, and share the improvements that were made from a quality management lens to empower employees to make informed quality decisions. Special Guests: Levi Bainum and Riley Seitz. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: Presentation 27 - Validating and Improving Filler Cleaning Practices and Chemicals with Environmental Sampling — WBC Connect 2020World Brewing Congress 2024 — Register Now!Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    40 min

  8. JUL 29

    Episode 313: Omics

    What's the buzz in omics all about and how can it help you make better beer? Special Guests: Glen Fox, Harmonie Bettenhausen, and Laura Burns. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: The Lupulin Exchange: Berkeley Yeast: Links: World Brewing Congress 2024 — Register Now!Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers

    1h 1m
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Each week, thousands of brewers download The Master Brewers Podcast to hear interviews with the industry's best & brightest in brewing science, technology, and operations. The show is known for featuring technical deep dives, a bit of brewing history, cutting edge research, hard lessons learned, important industry contributors, and no fluff. If you make beer for a living, this show is for you. Thank you, sponsors!

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  • Creator
    Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    296
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Master Brewers Association of the Americas
  • Show Website
    Master Brewers Podcast

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