By Chris Lewington
We all know how to make great beer right? But how do we become great brewers?
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Is pulse cooling the game-changer that we’ve all been waiting for?
In this episode of The Modern Brewer Podcast I, Chris Lewington, chat with Jassa Amir-Lang and Alex Marschall about the future of cooling beer and its impact on sustainability.
From energy efficiency to environmental impact, this episode delves into the factors that could make pulse cooling the next truly implementable innovation in brewing.
Take a chill and listen to this brrrilllll-iant episode and its genuinely implementable change 🥶
00:00 - Intro
02:43 - Modern Brewer Podcast Merch Giveaway
04:51 - Brewing Trade Brewers Congress Giveaway
07:39 - Jassa & Alex Intros
08:54 - What are the theoretical principals of pulse cooling how does it differ from continuous?
12:53 - Is there a time increase with pulse cooling?
17:53 - Where did everyone hear about pulse cooling?
20:52 - The benefits of pulse cooling
25:24 - Does it effect your control of temperature compared to contineous? How does that impact quality?
27:37 - How can you automate pulse cooling?
33:39 - How is monitoring and maintainence effected?
35:22 - Energy savings with pulse cooling
43:35 - What are the options available to start pulse cooling?
46:34 - How can pulse cooling integrate with software?
48:42 - Alex's amazing sustainable beer made at his brewery!
55:33 - Outro
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Ever looked East?
The Asian beer market has been in many breweries expansion plan for years…but should it?
In this episode of The Modern Brewer Podcast, join me, Chris Lewington as I’m joined by with brewing veteran Neil Playfoot to explore the ins and outs of the Asian beer market.
From China's “booming” beer market to the rise of IPAs, Neil shares his insights on everything East of Europe.
Whether you're considering brewing in Asia, distributing or sourcing equipment - this episode is your answer.
00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Fifth Column Advert
06:48 - Neil Playfoot's Life and Career
10:58 - China's Beer Market Overview
16:57 - What are the Growth Markets in Asia?
20:49 - Are IPAs the most popular beer style in Asia?
25:30 - How to get your beer into China, does the distributor model work?
31:04 - Can you get your beer brewed in China? Should you?
34:03 - How can you get a career in brewing in Asia?
44:12 - What should breweries know before sourcing equipment from Asia/China?
52:34 - How does Neil see the Asian Beer Market evolving over the next 5-10 years?
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Keeping history alive, the Burton Union
Join me, Chris Lewington and Thornbridge’s Rob & Ben as we discuss how they keep an old brewing system alive as part of their brewery’s future.
We get into the nitty-gritty of how they acquired such an amazing piece of brewing history, what brewing on this system is actually like and how it affects the final beer!
This is a groundbreaking project that I’m so privileged to discuss with the team.
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00:00: Introduction
02:22: Fifth Column Advert
06:45 History of The Burton Union System
12:35 - How did Thornbridge come to acquire the brewery
14:52 - Technically and operationally how do the unions set work
23:54 The first brew
36:13 What modifications and innovations have they done to them and plan to do to them
39:54 Can you dry hop in a Union Set?
43:42 How the unions affected the flavours of their beers
47:59 The microbiological impact of union systems
50:53 New recipe development with the union set
54:45 How important is it for us to maintain our traditions
01:02:01 Outro
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I'm bringing you cutting-edge research conducted by myself (Chris Lewington), Gipsy Hill Brewery, Pneumatech & H&M Compressors & Pumps.
We set to see if nitrogen at 99.5% purity is fit for purpose in a craft brewery set-up.
This is the first of its kind research and it is being first aired on the Modern Brewer Podcast.
This episode will also divulge the optimum usage of Nitrogen as found by Gipsy Hill and recommended best practises.
Here are the episode chapters:
Pre-Trial Key Information and Discussion points
6:15 - Why is purity in Nitrogen Generation important
8:06 - Gipsy Hill Processes
13:52 - Methods of Purging
24:42 - Dissolved Oxygen Specifications in Craft Breweries (Anton Paar Vs Haffmans)
29:40 - Henry's Law and How It Affects Beer
Trial Results
32:52 - The Trial Results Overview
34:50 - Tank Purging with Nitrogen
37:57 - BBT head pressures with Nitrogen
41:56 - Removing the need to purge entirely
Next Steps
46:55 - Next Steps
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Purity Trial Questions
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💃🎉🎈 Happy 1 Year Anniversary Everyone!!!
With me is Alix Blease from Lallemand, this episode is targeted at brewers looking to repitch their yeast.
We will cover everything from start to finish and by the end you should have the confidence, understanding and know-how to stop the dreaded pitch and ditch and start maximising the yeast you purchase. If you are already repitching your yeast, don’t drop out just yet, I am sure you will want to confirm that you are repitching your yeast correctly and that there might be a more efficient way to do it.
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Is AI at the forefront of the next industrial revolution? And how does that affect the brewing industry?
With me is Ankur Napa who has worked for ABInBev, SABMiller & United Breweries as a brewer and senior data analyst.
In this episode we go cover:
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Commissioning is one of the most intense, stressful and rewarding aspects of brewery management. And it is a poorly covered subject, which this episode is going to end.
In this blockbuster episode, Chris Lewington (host) and the amazing Edina Bálint (Commissioning brewer at SSV) discuss everything you need to know about commissioning.
Including but not limited to:
By the end of the episode, you will be ready for your first commissioning. Good luck, and if you enjoy the episode, please share it with your brewing pals, colleagues and associates.
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Refrigeration is a part we all rely on, but how well do you know your refrigeration plant?
Do you know what refrigerant it uses? Some refrigerators contain chemicals that have a global warming potential 2500 times higher than the same weight of CO2.
And are you aware of upcoming legislation changes that will impact the craft brewing industry?
In this episode we will cover:
- Why this topic is important
- Types of refrigerant used in breweries
- Upcoming legislative changes
- Low GWP refrigerants and refrigeration
- Demand for thermal energy in breweries
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In part 2 we deep dive into 6 essential flavours and taints commonly found in beer. After this episode, you will be able to:
- Know what they are
- How to describe them
- Where they originate from
- How to remove them (if desired)
Key flavours and taints covered:
🧀 Isovaleric
🗑️ Mercaptan
🧈 Diacetyl
🖌️ Acetaldehyde
🩹 Phenolic 4EP (Honourable mention of 4VG)
👶 Butyric Acid
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Everything you need to know on how perform sensory analysis on your beer, how to set up a sensory program and who should be involved.
Key topics covered
- A high-level view of what sensory is, what it aims to do and why is it so effective
- What are the key aspects and/or rules of sensory
- Who should be involved in sensory?
- How do you train people in sensory?
- Types of Test
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🧈 VDK Testing
🧪 ASBC Method
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