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 meter calibration and the significance of consistent brewing processes over mere recipe tweaking. The episode also offers insights into creating standard brewery tolerances and the concept of ‘fit for use’ and ‘true to brand’ quality metrics. Brewers are encouraged to document and regularly calibrate their equipment to maintain beer consistency and avoid wasting resources.
00:00 Introduction to Quality Brewing
01:12 Setting Quality Targets & Consistency in Brewing
04:44 Defining Quality Metrics
05:58 Measurement Tools and Challenges
10:14 Regulatory Requirements and Tolerances Around ABV
18:24 Standard Tolerances and Brewery Practices
25:20 On-Spec Brewing and Troubleshooting
28:28 Understanding Accuracy and Precision
29:14 Exact vs. Estimated Measurements
30:34 Types of Errors in Brewing Measurements
31:33 Accuracy vs. Precision Explained & Practical Examples of Accuracy and Precision
37:10 Importance of Calibration Instruments in Brewing & Common Calibration Mistakes
40:38 Proper pH Meter Calibration Techniques
50:26 Setting Quality Standards in Brewing
53:01 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement
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2. Download “The Pro Brewer Quality & Consistency Checklist” If you’re stuggling to cut through the noise from Internet “research” and want to fast-track improvements to your beer quality, this 5-Step Guide is for you – https://rockstarbrewer.com/download-guide
3. Get the 30 minute Crash Course In how to build beer quality and consistency just like your favourite brewery. In just 30 minutes, I’ll show you how to implement a brewery quality system, create consistent beer outcomes and drive passionate and creative brewing – https://rockstarbrewer.com/crashcourse
4. Chat With Me 1:1 Over Zoom And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on a quick “Calibration Call”, and brainstorm how to get you to cut through the noise and brew more consistent and high-quality beer – https://rockstarbrewer.com/calibration
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