Master Brewers Podcast

Kevin McCabe talks about how PCR works, how he uses it at Full Sail, the different types of instruments available, their cost, and more.Sponsored By:BSG: White Labs: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner: Links:Is PCR Right For Your Brewery QC Program? | Master Brewers Webinar98 (and counting) PCR articles, presentations, and related resources at MBAA.com

Industry veteran, Joe Hertrich, talks about malt flavor development, why lower color expectations are the enemy of malt flavor, and why the standard base malt used by lots of US craft brewers isn't the best choice for all-malt beers.LINKS: MBAA Brewing & Malting Science Course Become a Master Brewers Member 2019 Master Brewers Conference Special Guest: Joe Hertrich.Sponsored By:Malteurop: BSG: White Labs: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

Back in January, Wade Begrow gave a great presentation during the annual conference District Michigan puts on together with the Michigan Brewers Guild. Master Brewers members can download Wade's Yeast 101 presentation (both slides & audio) or any of the other 781 (and counting) files in the District Presentations Archive at MBAA.com. Thanks to the efforts of volunteer district officers (like Debbie Neustifter-Smith) members have ongoing access to presentations given at Master Brewers District meetings, both near and far. LINKS: Yeast 101 (slides & audio) District Presentations Archive Become a Master Brewers Member 2019 Master Brewers Conference Special Guest: Wade Begrow.Sponsored By:BSG: White Labs: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

Dave Baughman talks about boiler safety, mistakes many brewers make when purchasing steam boilers, the pros and cons of atmospheric vs forced draft boilers, and more. LINKS: MBAA TQ: Steam Boilers in the Craft Brewing Industry and the Need for Proper Training 2019 Master Brewers Conference Sponsored By:WSM Law: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

Pattie Aron and Xiang Yin join us (live from CBC19) to talk about beer staling mechanisms and preventative measures that are important in malting and brewing. LINKS: 2018 MBAA ETC: FAN and Flavor Impacts - The Fundamentals of a Brewers Dilemma 2019 Master Brewers Conference Special Guests: Patricia Aron and Xiang Yin.Sponsored By:WSM Law: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

This week on the show, we take a break from technical brewing to chat with current Master Brewers president, Toby Eppard, live from the CBC in Denver. Toby talks about recent changes at MB, where the organization is headed, and the importance of partnering with the BA and other organizations.LINKS: Executive Committee Board of Governors Strategic Review Working Group Strategic Implementation Task Force Sponsored By:WSM Law: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

Tom Shellhammer is back (This time, live from CBC in Denver) to talk about the latest findings regarding varietal differences in hop creep. Jeff Clawson also joins us to talk about the new brewery at OSU.Special Guest: Tom Shellhammer.Sponsored By:WSM Law: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

David Oldenburg & Krystina Engebos talk about the commitments and resources required to leverage freshness as a competitive advantage.Links:  MBAA District Presentations Archive Master Brewers Mobile App Special Guest: David Oldenburg.Sponsored By:WSM Law: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

Cassie Liscomb and Bob Hansen of Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. explain the various methods of production of caramel malts, as well as some fast/easy/affordable sensory methods for evaluating caramel malts in the brewery for QA and R&D.Links:  MBAA TQ: Kilned vs. Roasted: A Differentiation of Caramelized Specialty Malts Master Brewers Mobile App Sponsored By:WSM Law: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner:

Founders is known for using a lot of CO2 extract in the brewhouse. Alec Mull talks about how Founders uses hop extract to yield more bbl of higher quality beer.Links:  MBAA District Presentations Archive Master Brewers Mobile App Special Guest: Alec Mull.Sponsored By:WSM Law: Proximity Malt: ABS: Hopsteiner: