Quality-focused Pro Brewers
Quality-Focused Pro Brewers is a podcast for professional brewers, covering topics like brewery quality systems, beer shelf life, dissolved oxygen, water chemistry, CIP, yeast husbandry, and lab practices. Each episode offers actionable insights to enhance brewing processes and ensure high-quality beer.
Episodes
Stop Tweaking Your Recipe: The Real Reason Your Beer Tastes Different Every Batch | QFPB E047
If you want the Golden Batch Recipe Tweak Sheet PDF, comment “tweak sheet” below and I’ll send it over.You brewed a batch of beer, and it came out amazing. The aroma was on point, the clarity was there, and the flavor hit exactly where you wanted it.But you can’t help yourself, so naturally, you started tweaking the recipe.Then the next batch wasn't quite the same.The problem isn't that yo
Your Beer Got Judged. Here's How To Decode What They're Actually Telling You | QFPB E046
If you want the Judge Feedback Fix PDF so you can integrate meaning improvements to your next batch of beer, comment “judge feedback fix” below and I’ll send it over.Beer competition feedback can feel brutal.You spend weeks dialing in your recipe, obsessing over water chemistry, fermentation, and dry hopping… only to get score sheets filled with confusing comments like “astringent,” “oxidized,” or
Why Most Brewers Don't Win Awards and How To Fix It | QFPB E045
If you want a copy of my Beer Competition Readiness Checklist, comment “COMP READY” below, and I’ll send it over.You spend weeks brewing the perfect beer. You obsess over your recipe, your fermentation, and your process. Your mates tell you it’s incredible.Then you enter it into a beer competition… and come home empty handed.The frustrating truth is that brewing a great tasting beer and brewing an
5 Brewing Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner | QFPB E044
If you want the perfect, comment “perfect” below and I’ll send it over.Ever feel like you're chasing the perfect brew… but your beer is inconsistent batch to batch?In this episode, we break down the real reason your beer isn’t repeatable — and it’s not your ingredients.The difference between average brewers and world-class brewers comes down to process, measurement, and control.You’ll learn 5
The Truth About Brewing Water Chemistry: Why pH Matters | QFPB E043
If you want the 10 minute check, comment “10 minute check” below and I’ll send it over.For hundreds of years, brewing was a gamble. Same recipe, same ingredients… completely different results.What changed everything wasn’t better ingredients or better brewers.It was a single number: pH.In this episode, we break down how the invention of the pH scale transformed brewing from guesswork into a precis
5 Hop Secrets For Brewing a Better IPA | QFPB E042
If you want my IPA Water Profile Guide, comment “IPA Water Profile” below and I’ll send it over.You brew your favourite IPA recipe. Everything looks dialed in. Brew day went well and you hit your numbers. Fermentation looks clean. Then you take that first sip… And something’s off.Maybe it’s lacking the hop aroma you desired. Maybe it’s harsh. Maybe there’s even a weird… cheesy or sweaty sock note.
The Brewery “Black Box” Problem (And How to Fix It) | QFPB E041
Homebrewer, planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIYou finish brew day. The numbers are perfect. Two weeks later… you package the beer. Then you taste it and think: “There’s something’s wrong with this.” And by that point, it’s already too late to fix it.In this episode
The Secret Science Behind Lagering Explained
Homebrewer, planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEITying up a fermentation tank for 2… 3… even 4 months for one single batch of lager? That’s not tradition. That’s a bottleneck.In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, I break down one of the biggest myths in brewi
Cracking the Code: Creating a Successful Brewery Beer Lineup | QFPB E039
Homebrewer, planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIWhat if the thing you love most about your brewery — creating exciting new beers — is the exact reason your brewery is so challenging to manage?In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, Hendo from the Rockstar Brew
The Most Dangerous Lie Home Brewers Believe Before Opening a Brewery | QFPB E038
Homebrewer planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIIn this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, I break down the single most dangerous lie in the craft beer industry — and the five delusions home brewers fall for when trying to go pro.This isn't a story about bad b
Ditch The Chaos And Brew With CONTROL Using The Sacred Trilogy | QFPBE037
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIIf your brew days feel chaotic and your beer never turns out as expected, this episode is for you.Discover how to achieve pro-level consistency by mastering the Sacred Trilogy of brew day measurements. Learn how to take control
Acid Under Pressure CIP In Your Brewery - Should You Be Using It?
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIMost breweries still vent clean and repurge bright tanks, and it burns cash, risks oxidation, and slows production.Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy shows a smarter way to acid under pressure CIP, keep the tank sealed under CO2,
Formulate a Killer Sour Beer
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIBrewing sour beers can be immensely frustrating due to their unpredictable nature.In this episode of Quality Focus Pro Brewers, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy offers a comprehensive guide to mastering kettle sour beers. Coveri
5 Brewing Rules You Need to Unlearn | QFPB E034
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIIn this episode of Quality Focus Pro Brewers, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy explains why your beer might lack that professional polish, even if you follow conventional wisdom. Hendo reveals that sticking with outdated rules
Why Do WORLD CLASS Brewers Use This Water Profile Number? | QFPB E033
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIDiscover the secret to brewing exceptional beers with this secret water profile number. In this video, we'll dive into the world of world-class brewers and explore the one water profile number they swear by. From the scie
Toxic Brewing Advice Is Ruining Your Beer | QFPB E032
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer.👉 The Rockstar Beer Quality System (Explained Step-by-Step)Tired of arrogant, conflicting brewing advice that crushes your confidence? Online brewing forums and Facebook groups are drowning in dogmatic gatekeeping that actively harms the craft. As a profe
Most Brewers IGNORE These Fermentation Mistakes | QFPB E031
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer.👉 Watch the free video hereStop treating fermentation like a black box and start engineering world-class beer with complete control. If your beer tastes different batch after batch despite following the same recipe, you’re not alone.The problem isn’t your
Most Breweries DON'T SELL BEER - They Sell This Instead | QFPB E030
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 Watch now on Youtube https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEIWHY CONSISTENCY MATTERS MORE THAN RECIPES FOR BREWERY SUCCESSMost breweries don't actually sell beer - they sell wort. And that's a problem because your customers aren't buying ingredients or
Discover the 5 Secrets to Brewing WORLD CLASS Hazy IPAs! | QFPB E029
Want to build a brewery-quality system in just 60 days that actually works? Brew consistent, world-class beer - start with my free Crash Course👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourseStop chasing the perfect hop combination or endlessly tweaking your grain bill. The key to brewing consistently exceptional hazy IPAs lies in mastering five critical process elements that professional brewers control
Pasteurization: The Dirty Word That Will Save Your Craft Brewery | QFPB E028
Want to build a brewery-quality system in just 60 days that actually works?Brew consistent, world-class beer – start with my free Crash Course 👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourseDiscover why the stigma against pasteurization is putting your brewery at risk and how embracing this scientific tool can protect your brand from exploding cans, product recalls, and potentially devastating lawsuits.T
I've Helped 500+ Pro-Brewers - These Are The 10 Non-Negotiables | QFPB E027
🔥 Want to brew consistent, world-class beer without the chaos? Start with my free Crash Course 👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourseIf Moses was a brewer, these are the rules he’d carve in stainless steel.After 15+ years helping thousands of pro brewers in 47 countries, I’ve seen what separates average beer from absolute bangers.In this episode of the Quality-Focused Pro Brewers Podcast, I’m la
The Brite Tank Explosion Story Every Pro Brewer Needs to Hear | QFPB E026
Want to build a brewery quality system in just 60 days that actually works? Brew consistent, world-class beer – start with my free Crash Course 👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourseOn the ninth day of my first pro brewing job, a 1200L bright beer tank exploded right in front of me — and everything changed. In this deeply personal and practical episode, I break down what happened, the human and
3 Beer Packaging Mistakes KILLING Your Brand | QFPB E025
Want to build a brewery quality system in just 60 days that actually works? Brew consistent, world-class beer – start with my free Crash Course 👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcoursePackaging might be the final step of the beer production process, but it’s also the most critical. One misstep, one refermentation incident or exploding can complaint, and all the hard work you poured into raw materi
Brew Like a Pro: The SECRET CIP Systems For Consistent Beer | QFPB E024
Want to build a brewery quality system in just 60 days that actually works? Brew consistent, world-class beer - start with my free Crash Course 👉 https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourseMost brewers think more caustic = more clean. But what if I told you that's a myth?In this episode, I’ll show you how CIP isn’t just a cleaning task—it’s a critical system for producing consistent, world-class beer.
How to Win a Commercial Beer Competition (Tips from an International Beer Judge) | QFPB E023
In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers, discover exactly how to win big at commercial beer competitions like the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), World Beer Cup, and European Beer Star. Hendo breaks down how professional brewers can use judge feedback to dial in process improvements and not just tweak recipes blindly.Learn the secrets behind selecting the right styles, pres
Pressure Fermentation: Homebrewer Gimmick or Pro Brewer Game-Changer? | QFPB E022
Is pressure fermentation the secret weapon for faster, cleaner beer—or just a homebrewer gimmick?In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers Podcast, we dig deep into the real science, risks, and rewards of pressure fermentation in a commercial brewery.You’ll learn: What pressure fermentation actually does (and doesn’t do) The yeast physiology behind it Styles and strains it works for (and
Brew Day Variability = Bad Beer. Here’s How to Fix Wort Production Once & For All! | QFPB E021
You’re tracking the wrong numbers on brew day.If you’ve ever missed gravity, oversparged, or blindly followed BeerSmith and wondered why your beer turns out inconsistent, this episode will change how you brew forever.In this episode, I introduce The Sacred Trilogy — the three measurements that truly matter for wort production: OG, pH, and temperature. You’ll learn how to ignore the noise, stop cha
Why The Beer You Brew Isn’t Consistent – And How to Fix It! | QFPB E020
In this episode of the Quality Focused Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy discusses how professional brewers can gain control over their brewing process and make consistent, high-quality beer. Hendo emphasizes the importance of setting clear targets and tolerances throughout the brewing process rather than constantly tweaking recipes. He explains the concepts of ‘fit for use’
How to Brew a Killer West Coast Pale Ale or IPA – My Step-by-Step Guide | QFPB E019
Reviving the Classic West Coast Pale Ale and IPA Style – Brewing with Precision and Passion.Join me as I dive deep into the art of brewing a classic West Coast Pale Ale or IPA. Remember when these beers were clear, crisp, and had that firm, piney bitterness? Somewhere along the line, we lost that iconic style, but today we’ll bring it back. I’ll guide you through the five key principles of craftin
Unlock MASSIVE Hop Aroma, Flavour & Cost Savings With Enzymes: Brew Better Beer with Less | QFPB E018
A Deep Dive into Brewing Enzymes. In this episode, Hendo & Adsy explore how enzymes can enhance hop aroma, reduce chill haze, and improve brewhouse efficiency without altering the beer recipe. They cover the science behind different enzymes like Amyloglucosidase and Bioglucanase, common misconceptions, and their practical applications in brewing. This detailed discussion provides professional
The Smart Pro-Brewer’s Guide to Learning: Consultant, Course, or Coaching? | QFPB E017
In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, Hendo from the Rockstar Brewer Academy discusses the best ways for professional brewers to improve their skills and knowledge, including hiring a brewery consultant, obtaining a formal brewing education, or participating in a coaching program. Hendo outlines the pros and cons of each method, emphasizing the importance of urgency, budget, and learning
How This Pro Brewer Won Gold In A Commercial Beer Competition – And You Can Too! | QFPB E016
In this episode of the Quality Focused Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo from the Rockstar Brewer Academy and Dean from Psycho Suzie’s Brewing dive into judge feedback from a recent commercial beer competition in Brisbane, Australia. They explore how understanding and utilizing feedback can vastly improve beer quality and consistency. They also discuss the importance of entering beer into the correct sty
How to Build Brewery SOPs That Actually Work. Enhance Safety, Quality & Efficiency NOW! | QFPB E015
In this episode of Quality-focused Pro Brewers, Hendo and Adsy discuss the importance and challenges of implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in breweries. They explore the pitfalls and best practices of creating, using, and maintaining SOPs, emphasizing their significance for safety, consistency, and quality in brewing operations. The duo also shares insights into structuring SOPs, pr
Beer Recipe Development: Why Your Pilot Batches Don’t Scale Properly – FIX THIS NOW! | QFPB E014
Scaling Up: From Pilot Brewing to Commercial Success. In this episode of the Quality Focused Pro Brewers, Hendo delves into the intricacies of scaling up beer recipes from pilot brewing to commercial production. Discussing common challenges and solutions, he emphasises the importance of professional approaches, such as documenting detailed processes and maintaining consistent quality. Hendo introd
Achieving Consistent Brewery Quality: Targets, Tolerances, Accuracy and Precision | QFPB E013
In this episode of the Quality Focus Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo, a pro brewer coach at the Rockstar Brewer Academy, delves into the essential practices needed for maintaining brewery quality. He emphasizes the importance of setting quality targets and tolerances, ensuring accurate and precise measurements, and having effective standard operating procedures (SOPs). Special attention is given to pH
Pro Brewers’ Guide to Beer Haze: Perfect Hazy or Bright Beer EVERY TIME! | QFPB E012
In this episode of Quality-focused Pro Brewers, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy discusses the topic of beer haze, including permanent and temporary haze. They explore the causes of chill haze, notably over sparging, and the role of biofine in combating haze. The conversation touches on a notable case of a hazy IPA becoming clear, consumer reactions, and how social media aesthetics influence bee
How to Craft a Killer Flagship Lager – Secrets from an Award Winning Head Brewer | QFPB E011
How to Craft a Killer Flagship Lager – Secrets from an Award Winning Head BrewerIn this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers podcast, Hendo discusses the significance of having a stellar lager, or ‘crispy boy’ in your brewery’s core-range beer line up, with special guest Matthew Cuthbert, Award-winning Head Brewer of Revel Brewing Company in Brisbane, Australia.They delve into the challenges
The Secret Science Behind PERFECT Beer Foam (Brew Instagram-worthy Beer!) | QFPB E010
Mastering Beer Foam: The Key to Instagram-Worthy Beer.In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, Hendo from the Rockstar Brewer Academy shares invaluable insights into the importance of beer foam. Joined by guest Adsy, they delve into why good foam is essential for the visual appeal of beer, influencing both taste and consumer perception. They discuss the science of foam formation, factors in
Why Spreadsheets & Paper Logs Are KILLING Your Brewery’s Quality & Efficiency! (Upgrade Now) | QFPB E009
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 cost tracking.Lindsy shares her jo
Dissolved Oxygen In Beer: Just 50 Parts Per BILLION Can RUIN Your Batch! | QFPB E008
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 and NEPAs. From understanding the intricacies
Brewing Water Chemistry DEMYSTIFIED! | QFPB E007
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 much on malt, hops, and yeast while neglecti
CIP Secrets Every Brewery Needs (This One Mistake Could RUIN Your Equipment!) | QFPB E006
Brewery CIP and Cleaning Essentials with Kyle SmithIn 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 delve into the
Brewing Success: Why Process Matters More Than Your Beer Recipe | QFPB E005
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 show how focusing on process improvement and clear
Maximizing Brewhouse Efficiency: Tips and Techniques for Pro Brewers To Get Yours To a Consistent 90% | QFPB E004
Maximizing Brewhouse Efficiency: Tips and Techniques for Pro BrewersIn 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, and differentiatin
How To Start Repitching Yeast To Save Money & Make Better Beer With Derek Lacey of Bluestone Yeast | QFPB E003
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 the benefits of reusing yeast including
Achieving Consistent Beer Carbonation With Henry’s Law | QFPB E002
Understanding Beer Carbonation in Pro BrewingIn 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 conversation also touches on natural car
Quality-focused Pro Brewers Podcast – Trailer | QFPB E001
Introducing Quality Focused Pro Brewers PodcastIn 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 and sales. They discuss the key to making gr
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