Master Brewers Podcast

Episode 140: Think Twice Before You Dump: A Journey to Wastewater Compliance (August 2019)

Ann Spevacek & Eric Ritchson from Pizza Port Brewing discuss water usage and their journey to wastewater compliance. Special Guests: Ann Spevacek and Eric Ritchson. Sponsored By: * Hopsteiner [http://www.hopsteiner.com/]: hopsteiner 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png] http://www.hopsteiner.com/ * Proximity Malt [http://www.proximitymalt.com/]: proximity malt 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg] http://www.proximitymalt.com/ * BSG [https://bsgcraft.com/]: Untitled [https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png] https://bsgcraft.com/ * Berkeley Yeast [https://berkeleyyeast.com/]: BerkYeast [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/gFdfSI36.png] https://berkeleyyeast.com/ * The Lupulin Exchange [https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast]: Untitled [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/v8Qkx_h_.jpg] https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast * Hedessent [https://hedessent.ca/]: Hedessent [https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/AoycVoxa.png] https://hedessent.ca/ Links: * Think Twice Before You Dump: A Journey to Wastewater Complian [https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/MBAA/bd4ef5d0-e931-403e-b4ce-019c8d5c2376_file.pdf?X-Amz-Expires=3600&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEPv%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJIMEYCIQCGtWlaiPINUa%2BkE28oMfSQ7UQBIgJoCVfjhDyy%2Bwqd0QIhAJJJULYK55fp4WA23WR2I68N3pa%2FJHVEWJbYvKMeKhMmKrkFCMT%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEQABoMMzgwMzM3MzQwNzA2Igz6%2FHypM%2FaCsdIAYzEqjQUEW8Qov7wlGfw%2F7Mir0aguTLytGT3JYs6Y4X%2FaaFtFKn%2BuHZDRBzyW%2FXkVrvzobbGDCriqCU4ceZzjReehOUzEdXzZrmDSAnHyPkqTT2Ecm2fQQcvhpJWMkTT5x%2F3GLEHX0%2BCUFIQNUYI3%2Fec5exJsd18aoDpodPblpuMszBoz18E4%2Bo%2Bj%2BPGFRWkGXjXdKGj1pX7k5BtzphxQdbCSw7KoImpuYyj1%2BPA1yaJ5Gpao51%2F90tBJVYbko9Oha4mXEZeUgFKPdVSbCHKOu8%2F93Ejst4HA9YJTF8xePstA1xb0WXCTPjfiKWH3rq5b%2FnnpHKGB8NQ9VvOfsMcaGdOtcwv4VbVtKXe33r1znj0Vx%2FuRRre8hvU1MrgjEXvasaVFp3nks8X%2FeGbDU%2FTbTLxqOs%2Fpz%2FksfPTsPQ5D07haoQuGudroHYVJ6yVqz0kO9jNoeMXauDBBuSRAz1g8WoZ%2Blq5FycOEmO4Fg05XyCYJ3sJmFIwNxCdOg7ND%2F2g%2FAPDAht8LQn10LWePmgLvHTIR13phtXOAIgRypy%2BM0EjKs4j2P84tBXoSRbuo5T41j0R%2B3TDibhwjzL5ZYDI0ETuB82o6OLmpA2SLKH67WE%2BPWeoYoK1yvMPWWWn09mbiVYRGc2t66jnneMm52Zxqstvj%2BtPBbZszbfTHgvBgsoIb%2Bw365EfQGwxtQ9o%2BTHgti45IKyH%2BiTBsh1Yh76lHmcyQqiT8yFwnHb5oB3RkxdSCjZEDuyYzKuhAlG3FGazF7Aap%2B2bIEC3NtKJd6r7dbf9N%2BN0O2nkY0FJvtdcspFvJ3OXAtGKUuoi%2BAkH1awa1xO2DOEdvsfcUQEgcl8HWEiaHK1iRg5vIC0t9rxYcTaDCZjDko9bRBjqwAbyUKH7NaMbCbLhqHmORrESaB7mu3AJHGtRRPUpvwzKNy%2FwjCo89XoUgdx76ioBzrFPJ0cKb7SNLnFLdunx1wa8DIt%2BrZLh4Uf16N7gN7QpXVsU9rDPsuT2IjbYqptzFwVQyzuowq%2FCpffB69usPi5BDBiZmqpBU88UtEY%2FI7NetwG8nkbtry01xW6BGLxYamKN6xLZYp2fQczNvJGHTtbWkODUk98KdlvGPd%2FJwaeKX&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAVRDO7IERHUMU4QRK%2F20260619%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260619T190421Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=fd80c6f2dcde96ec4c1af08a11cac4bfa1b931f3bba5f1166aed491efb355899] — 2019 District Presentation * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — Register by June 30 for the lowest rate * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 362: Aroma Hop Shelf Life

A recent OSU study of aroma hop shelf life under commercial storage conditions. Special Guests: Cécile Chenot and Tom Shellhammer. Sponsored By: * Hopsteiner [http://www.hopsteiner.com/]: hopsteiner 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png] http://www.hopsteiner.com/ * Proximity Malt [http://www.proximitymalt.com/]: proximity malt 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg] http://www.proximitymalt.com/ * BSG [https://bsgcraft.com/]: Untitled [https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png] https://bsgcraft.com/ * Berkeley Yeast [https://berkeleyyeast.com/]: BerkYeast [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/gFdfSI36.png] https://berkeleyyeast.com/ * The Lupulin Exchange [https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast]: Untitled [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/v8Qkx_h_.jpg] https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast * Hedessent [https://hedessent.ca/]: Hedessent [https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/AoycVoxa.png] https://hedessent.ca/ Links: * Aging of Citra®, Cascade, and Centennial hops under commercial storage and the discrepancies between sensory quality and HSI classification [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814626000282?dgcid=coauthor] — ScienceDirect * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — Register by June 30 for the lowest rate * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 075: How Isinglass Works

How isinglass works, how to optimize results, when and why to use auxiliary finings (such as silica solutions), and more. Special Guest: Andrew Fratianni. Sponsored By: * Hopsteiner [http://www.hopsteiner.com/]: hopsteiner 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png] http://www.hopsteiner.com/ * Proximity Malt [http://www.proximitymalt.com/]: proximity malt 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg] http://www.proximitymalt.com/ * BSG [https://bsgcraft.com/]: Untitled [https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png] https://bsgcraft.com/ * Berkeley Yeast [https://berkeleyyeast.com/]: BerkYeast [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/gFdfSI36.png] https://berkeleyyeast.com/ * The Lupulin Exchange [https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast]: Untitled [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/v8Qkx_h_.jpg] https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast Links: * Isinglass and Its Brewing Application [https://www.mbaa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=146:technical-quarterly-2017&catid=20:site-content] — 2017 MBAA TQ * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — Register by June 30 for the lowest rate * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 361: How SHREDDER™ works

It’s not pasteurization. It’s not sterile filtration. So how exactly does the Shredder achieve microbiological stabilization? Special Guests: Jesse Kremenak and Matt Burkhardt. Sponsored By: * Hopsteiner [http://www.hopsteiner.com/]: hopsteiner 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png] http://www.hopsteiner.com/ * Proximity Malt [http://www.proximitymalt.com/]: proximity malt 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg] http://www.proximitymalt.com/ * BSG [https://bsgcraft.com/]: Untitled [https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png] https://bsgcraft.com/ * Berkeley Yeast [https://berkeleyyeast.com/]: BerkYeast [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/gFdfSI36.png] https://berkeleyyeast.com/ * The Lupulin Exchange [https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast]: Untitled [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/v8Qkx_h_.jpg] https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast Links: * Shredder: instant, zero-energy pasteurization [https://masterbrew.mclms.net/en/profile/my-courses/34850/lesson/156253/view] — Brewing Summit 2025 * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — Register by June 30 for the lowest rate * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 054: Stuff You Should Know About Keg Valves

Steve Bradt from Micro Matic joins us to talk about keg valve design, function, maintenance, and safety. If you work with kegs, this episode is for you, regardless of your experience level. Special Guest: Steve Bradt. Sponsored By: * Hopsteiner [http://www.hopsteiner.com/]: hopsteiner 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png] http://www.hopsteiner.com/ * Proximity Malt [http://www.proximitymalt.com/]: proximity malt 100 [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg] http://www.proximitymalt.com/ * BSG [https://bsgcraft.com/]: Untitled [https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png] https://bsgcraft.com/ * Berkeley Yeast [https://berkeleyyeast.com/]: BerkYeast [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/gFdfSI36.png] https://berkeleyyeast.com/ * The Lupulin Exchange [https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast]: Untitled [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/v8Qkx_h_.jpg] https://lupulinexchange.com/?utm_source=masterbrewerspodcast Links: * Ask The Brewmasters [https://community.mbaa.com/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=cb7fc054-5008-4b01-87f3-588d3c711e07] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — Register by June 30 for the lowest rate * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]