Master Brewers Podcast

Episode 253: CIP Fundamentals (July 2022)

Oliver Meinhold takes us back to the basics of cleaning & sanitation in the brewery. Special Guest: Oliver Meinhold. 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: * CIP Theory and Practical Insights [https://community.mbaa.com/viewdocument/pending-ai-cip-theory-and-practic?CommunityKey=f5b3a6ef-44c0-48e3-bcf5-019c8bc4ed8b&tab=librarydocuments] — 2022 District TX Presentation * Volunteer Opportunity [https://www.masterbrewerspodcast.com/workinggroup] — Master Brewers Podcast Working Group * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — October 22-24 | Virginia Beach, VA * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 364: pH Fundamentals

The fundamentals of pH and why your mash pH might not be what you think it is. Special Guest: Ashton Lewis. 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: * A Practical Brewer’s View of pH [https://community.mbaa.com/viewdocument/michigan-guild-ph-ashton-lewis-pdf-pdf?CommunityKey=f5b3a6ef-44c0-48e3-bcf5-019c8bc4ed8b&tab=librarydocuments] — District Presentation * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24 [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — Virginia Beach, VA * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 049: Breathe, Breathe, Breathe, Scream (August 2017)

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 [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: * Kettle Boil Over Sensors [https://community.mbaa.com/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=37&MessageKey=5facdd8d-adfe-4d29-81e2-941ef47bb3c8&CommunityKey=cb7fc054-5008-4b01-87f3-588d3c711e07&tab=digestviewer] — Ask The Brewmasters * Brewery configuration for craft brewing optimization [https://tq.mbaa.com/?article=1266] — MBAA Technical Quarterly * Boil-Over Safety at Goose Island [https://www.masterbrewerspodcast.com/251] — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 251 * Boil-Over Safety in the Brewery [https://www.mbaa.com/assets/docs/BoilOver_Safety.pdf] — MBAA Safety Toolbox Talk * Brewery Safety [https://www.mbaa.com/brewery-safety] — Master Brewers Brewery Safety Website * 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 now for the lowest rate! * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 363: Sensomics

What it is, and what it has done/can do for beer. Special Guests: Klaas Reglitz and Martin Steinhaus. 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: * Sensomics – Make Beer Aroma Great Again! [https://masterbrew.mclms.net/en/profile/my-courses/34862/lesson/156306/view] — Brewing Summit 2025 poster * 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 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#!/]