Master Brewers Podcast

Episode 356: Carlsberg's New Barleys

How serious innovation at Carlsberg is changing the outlook and timeline for barley breeding. Special Guest: Birgitte Skadhauge. 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: * Postdomestication selection of MKK3 shaped seed dormancy and end-use traits in barley [https://www.science.org/stoken/author-tokens/ST-3031/full] — Science * FIND-IT: Accelerated trait development for a green evolution [https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abq2266] — Science Advances * 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 230: Under Pressure

Using the dissolved CO2 content of active fermentations to control your process. Special Guests: Andrew MacIntosh and Karen Fortmann. 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: * The Theory and Effect of Positive and Negative Pressure on Brewing Fermentations: Pressure Effects on Beer Fermentation [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/assets/TQ-Archives/2021/TQ-58-3-0913-01.pdf] — 2021 MBAA Technical Quarterly * TQ Author Guidelines [https://www.mbaa.com/author-guidelines] — Submit Your Own TQ Article! * 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 355: Micro Stabilization with Chitosan Fiber

An option for microbiological stabilization that might not be on your radar. Special Guests: Audrey Carpenter and David Brown. 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: * The Antimicrobial Efficacy of Chitosan Fiber from Mushrooms for Stabilization and Its Beneficial Impact on Brewing Sustainability for Low and Nonalcoholic Beers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/assets/TQ-Archives/2024/TQ-61-2-0701-01.pdf] — Master Brewers Technical Quarterly * 2026 Master Brewers Conference [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 260: Beer & Health

You and I both know that beer has a lot of nutritional value, but are we prepared to speak intelligently about that? How do we get consumers to look past beer's stereotypes and click-bait headlines? Special Guest: Glen Fox. 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: * Master Brewers Book Store [https://www.mbaa.com/store] * 2026 Master Brewers Conference [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]

Episode 354: Hop Selection

Behind the scenes at hop selection with insights from Russian River, Breakside, Ghost Town, Haas, and Yakima Chief Hops. Special Guests: Ben Edmunds, Bridget Gates, Jeff Dailey, Justin Burdt, and Vinnie Cilurzo. 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: * 2026 Master Brewers Conference [https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference] — October 22-24, Virginia Beach, VA * Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar [https://community.mbaa.com/events/calendar] * Join Master Brewers [https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/membership-join#!/]