Master Brewers Podcast

Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)
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Sep 8, 2025 • 49min

Episode 342: Canning Essentials

Filling, seaming, and hygiene for your canning line.Special Guests: Grant Smith and Kyron Zawodny.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Craft Beverage Filling, Seaming, and Hygiene — District NW presentationUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers
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Sep 1, 2025 • 30min

Episode 217: Dry Hopping & Yeast Health

Why dry hopping & yeast health are at odds with each other, what to look out for, and how to make the best of this challenging combination.Special Guest: John Giarratano.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Dry Hopping and Yeast Health — 2020 WBC WorkshopUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers
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Aug 25, 2025 • 40min

Episode 341: So, You Want To Open A Kitchen?

12 years of lessons learned, trials & tribulations, points to consider if you're thinking about opening/adding a kitchen.Special Guest: Abby George.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Krispy King Lager Competition 2025Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers
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Aug 18, 2025 • 37min

Episode 215: Hops & Foam

Have you ever noticed that the more you dry-hop, the worse your foam is?Special Guest: John Paul Maye.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Advanced Hop Products — 2020 WBC On-DemandUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers
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Aug 11, 2025 • 41min

Episode 340: Communicating How Genetic Engineering Works to Consumers

Worried about how consumers will react to your GMO beer?Special Guest: Nick Harris.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:How Education and Communication Shapes the Future of Beer — District NW Spring 2025 MeetingUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers
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Aug 4, 2025 • 49min

Episode 200: Reconsidering the Congress Mash

Should the numbers on your malt COA be produced from a mash that's more similar to your brewery mashes? Did you know that's already happening when you buy UK malt? Listen up, then join the conversation.Special Guests: Glen Fox and Mary-Jane Maurice.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Join the Congress Mash discussion — MBAA Ask The Brewmasters discussion threadUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers
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Jul 28, 2025 • 43min

Episode 339: Alternative Grains and Sugars

Millet, canary seed, amaranth, chia, einkorn, farro, fonio, teff, purple corn, agave, birch sap, and more. Special Guest: Aaron Hyde.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers
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Jul 21, 2025 • 47min

Episode 214: Analysis of Commercial NEIPAs

Our friends at Hopsteiner continue to unlock the secrets of New England IPA Special Guests: Christina Schmidt and Martin Biendl.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:New England IPA: The Hop Aroma Champion of Beers — 2021 MBAA TQHidden Secrets of the New England IPA — 2018 MBAA TQThe Hidden Secrets of New England IPA — Master Brewers Podcast - EP104Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers
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Jul 14, 2025 • 50min

Episode 338: Cost Savings Through Analysis

Analytical strategies for craft brewers.Special Guest: Spencer Grimm.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Root Shoot Malting: Links:Cost Savings Through Analysis — District NY presentationDistrict Presentation Archive — District Presentation Archive​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Upcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers
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Jul 7, 2025 • 46min

Episode 049: Breathe, Breathe, Breathe, Scream

Kerry Caldwell suffered severe injuries from an accident in the brewhouse. She was airlifted and overcame the 34% chance of survival calculated by the hospital. This episode is both the story of her accident and a description of a simple, inexpensive device that should be installed in your brewery to prevent similar accidents. Special Guests: Kerry Bloxham (Caldwell) and Scott Zetterstrom.Sponsored By:Hopsteiner: Proximity Malt: BSG: Berkeley Yeast: The Lupulin Exchange: PLAATO: Links:Boil-Over ProtectionBrewery Safety — Master Brewers Brewery Safety WebsiteBoil-Over Safety at Goose Island — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 251Brewery Configuration for Craft Brewing Optimization — 1997 MBAA TQUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarBrewing Summit 2025 — August 13-15 Palm Desert, CAJoin Master Brewers

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