Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast 91: Outer Range Brewing’s Lee Cleghorn: Troubleshooting Cross-Contamination in the Brewhouse and Designing Progressive IPAs
Jul 12, 2019
Lee Cleghorn, cofounder and head brewer of Outer Range Brewing, shares his exciting journey from the military to the craft brewing world. He discusses a recent challenge of cross-contamination that led to a massive beer recall and the brewery's rapid response to regain customer trust. Cleghorn dives into the creative process behind their innovative IPAs, focusing on yeast selection and unique hop blends. The conversation also touches on experimental flavors and the importance of rigorous cleaning protocols in brewing.
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Outer Range Origin Story
- Lee Cleghorn's brewing journey started with a Chimay Blue in Brussels, sparking a passion for craft beer.
- Homebrewing became a constant throughout his military career, eventually leading to Outer Range Brewery.
Diastaticus Crisis
- Outer Range faced a diastaticus contamination issue in their IPAs, discovered through customer feedback.
- They dumped 4,000 gallons, offered refunds, and focused on transparency and customer trust.
Contamination Investigation
- Thoroughly investigate all potential contamination points, including dry hopping and CIP processes.
- Triangulate by checking unaffected beers to pinpoint the source.