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Most 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. I’ll share a real story from one of our Rockstar Brewer Academy members whose beer kept getting contaminated even after blasting tanks with chemicals—until we fixed one key thing.

You'll learn:

- Why your tanks might look clean but still harbour microbe risks.

- The 5 levers of effective CIP.

- How to turn your brewery’s cleaning into a repeatable, bulletproof process.

Whether you’re brewing on a 100hL system or in a garage, if you don’t have a CIP register or an approved chemicals list… this episode’s a must.👇 CHAPTERS 👇

00:00 – Intro & importance of CIP

01:42 – The myth of "more chemical = more clean"

03:00 – Simon’s story: Contamination despite heavy dosing

06:00 – Built caustic vs. pearl caustic

10:26 – The 4 battles of CIP

11:13 – The 5 dials of effective CIP

13:16 – GMP, ATP meters & brewery accountability

15:26 – Tools: Wall of Wisdom & CIP register

17:11 – Wrap-up & Rockstar Brewer Academy invitation

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