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In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo talks with Lindsy Greig from The Fifth Ingredient/Beer30 about the importance of data management in brewing. They discuss the limitations of paper logs and spreadsheets for breweries, the benefits of using brewery management software like Beer30, and how it can improve beer quality, efficiency, and […]

In this episode of the Quality Focused Pro Brewers Podcast, Hendo and Adsy tackle a brewing issue that often gets overlooked but can make or break beer quality: dissolved oxygen (DO). They explore why DO management is essential for maintaining hop aroma, preventing off-flavors, and ensuring shelf stability, especially in delicate beer styles like IPAs

In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers Podcast, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy and Adsy delve into the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of brewing – water chemistry. They aim to demystify how water, which constitutes 95% of beer, influences beer flavor and quality. The discussion highlights common mistakes brewers make by focusing too

Brewery CIP and Cleaning Essentials with Kyle Smith In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo interviews Kyle Smith from Gorman Smith about Brewery CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems and practices. They discuss the importance of cleaning and sanitizing processes, the differentiation between the two, and share insights on effective cleaning techniques. Hendo and Kyle

In this episode of the Quality Focused Pro Brewers Podcast, Hendo and Adsy dive deep into a critical aspect of brewing that many professional brewers overlook: defining beer quality. They discuss the two lenses of beer quality—Fit for Use and True to Brand—and explain why tweaking recipes won’t deliver the consistency brewers crave. Instead, they

Maximizing Brewhouse Efficiency: Tips and Techniques for Pro Brewers In this episode of the Quality Focused Pro Brewers Podcast, hosts Hendo from Rockstar Brewery Academy and Adsy discuss the critical importance of achieving a consistent 90% brewhouse efficiency in a commercial brewery. They delve into the significance of monitoring the mill gap, calculating brewhouse efficiency,

In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers Podcast, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy discusses the cost and benefits of yeast repitching with Derek Lacey from Bluestone Yeast. They delve into why liquid yeast is relatively new to the Australian market and how it is cost-effective when repitched multiple times in commercial breweries. Derek explains

Understanding Beer Carbonation in Pro Brewing In this episode of the Quality Focus Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo and Adsy delve into the nuances of beer carbonation. Highlighting both practical tips and scientific principles like Henry’s Law, they discuss common problems brewers face, the use of carbonation stones, and various methods to measure CO2 levels. The

Introducing Quality Focused Pro Brewers Podcast In the pilot episode of Quality Focus Pro Brewers, hosts Hendo, founder of Rockstar Brewer Academy, and Adsy from Hiker Brewing Co introduce their new podcast aimed at providing deep insights into the brewing process for Professional Brewers. They emphasize a focus on beer quality and process over marketing