Quality-focused Pro Brewers

Formulate a Killer Sour Beer


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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/NZy7pdDhyEI

Brewing 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. Covering key areas, including the foundation of malt, hops, and water, controlling variables, selecting the right microorganisms, and perfecting your process.

Hendo reveals how to achieve clean, balanced, and repeatable sour beers every time.

This episode is essential for home brewers and commercial brewers who want to move from guesswork to professional-quality control and take the anxiety out of brewing.

Learn how to make vibrant, stable, and safe sour beers with techniques that will save you time, money, and effort.

📌 In this video, you will learn

  • ✅ Why sour beers can feel unpredictable and frustrating
  • ✅ The essential building blocks of kettle sours: malt, hops, and water
  • ✅ How to control key variables for consistent results
  • ✅ How to choose the right microorganisms for clean, reliable souring**
  • ✅ Step-by-step process improvements that boost repeatability
  • ✅ How to achieve clean, balanced, and professional-quality sour beers
  • ✅ Tips for both home brewers and commercial brewers to move from guesswork to control
  • ✅ Techniques to create vibrant, stable, and safe sour beers while saving time, money, and effort

CHAPTER MARKERS:

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Nightmare of Brewing Sour Beer
  • 01:02 Understanding the Challenges of Sour Beer
  • 04:27 The Key to Consistency: Process Over Guesswork
  • 06:10 Building the Foundation: Malt, Hops, and Water
  • 09:03 Mastering the Souring Process
  • 11:38 Advanced Techniques for Pro-Level Control
  • 14:28 Finishing Touches: Fruit and Head Retention
  • 17:12 Conclusion: The Power of Control in Brewing

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Quality-focused Pro BrewersBy Hendo From The Rockstar Brewer Academy