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Each week, thousands of brewers download The Master Brewers Podcast to hear interviews with the industry's best & brightest in brewing science, technology, and operations. The show is known for featuring technical deep dives, a bit of brewing history, cutting edge research, hard lessons learned, important industry contributors, and no fluff. If you make beer for a living, this show is for you.

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Ryan Fields
Co-owner, Wild Fields Brew House
Wild Fields Brew House (Atascadero, CA)
Episode: Episode 357: Dark Beer
John Henning
Research geneticist at USDA ARS Hop Breeding Program
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Episode: Episode 232: 074 (US Vista)
Birgitte Skadhauge
Researcher at Carlsberg Research Laboratory
Carlsberg Research Laboratory
Episode: Episode 356: Carlsberg's New Barleys
Karen Fortmann
Former head of research and development at White Labs
White Labs
Episode: Episode 230: Under Pressure
Andrew MacIntosh
Assistant professor at the University of Florida, fermentation researcher
University of Florida
Episode: Episode 230: Under Pressure
Audrey Carpenter
Account Manager at Kynova Bioworks
Kynova Bioworks
Episode: Episode 355: Micro Stabilization with Chitosan Fiber
David Brown
Co-Founder and COO at Kynova Bioworks
Kynova Bioworks
Episode: Episode 355: Micro Stabilization with Chitosan Fiber
Joe Hertrich
Industry expert with over 50 years of experience, former group director of brewing raw materials at Anheuser-Busch, and lecturer in brewing and malting science.
Episode: Episode 015: Simplifying the Understanding of Malt COAs
Ben Edmunds
Brewmaster at Breakside Brewery
Breakside Brewery
Episode: Episode 352: Modern West Coast IPA at Breakside

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 414 ratings
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    5
    Sully
    4 years ago
  • Brewing Science Heaven!

    I’ve been listening to beer podcasts for well over a decade now, and MBAA's podcast is by far the best for getting the most succinct brewing industry technical knowledge! This podcast sold me on finally getting a membership with the MBAA too. Yeah, the audio/production quality for the first several episodes were garbage (when not being a brewer, I’m a broadcast journalist with the Air National Guard), but it’s much better now. Keep that in mind for the first several if you find your face conform... more

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    wakeele
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!

    Can’t do anything without listening this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IskandarBass
    Italy5 years ago
  • The best beer education out there

    I love attending CBC and watching BA, ASBC and MB webcast seminars, but IMHO, this is the most educational 30 - 40 minute investment a pro brewer can make. Episode after episode is packed with valuable information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beerphoto
    United States6 years ago
  • Sound quality

    An informative technical brewing podcast but the sound quality makes it unlistenable.

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    JHara226
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its technical depth and practical insights, making it a go-to resource for both professional and aspiring brewers.
There is a general appreciation for the quality of content and the caliber of guests featured on the show; episodes are often seen as informative and well-structured.
The podcast is frequently recommended for its unique blend of brewing science and practical advice, making complex topics accessible to a wider audience.
Some feedback mentions initial audio quality issues, though these have improved over time, and listeners are now able to focus entirely on the enriching discussions.

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Episode 232: 074 (US Vista)
Q: What are the funding dynamics for public hop breeding and how have they evolved?
Funding has shifted from underfunded to fully funded for core scientists, with ongoing supplemental grants; collaborations with industry and universities, plus a Brewers Association initiative, have expanded resources and capability for public programs.
Episode 260: Beer & Health
Q: If someone needs to increase ferulic acid in their diet, should they eat more tomatoes or just have a beer?
Glen humorously suggests maybe have a Bloody Mary and explains that ferulic acid is higher in wheat beers.
Episode 260: Beer & Health
Q: What are some of the other alleged or proven health benefits of beer?
Some health benefits include reducing cholesterol, the risk of heart attacks, the risk of kidney stones, and bone strength improvement.
Episode 260: Beer & Health
Q: Is non-alcoholic beer a health drink?
Glen says yes, it could easily be considered a health drink due to its broad groups of vitamins and antioxidants.
Episode 260: Beer & Health
Q: Glen, when did humans first recognize beer as healthy?
Glen explains that humans have probably understood health benefits from fermented beverages since they began producing them, likely because water was often unhealthy at that time.

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