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Quality-focused Pro Brewers

by Hendo From The Rockstar Brewer Academy

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How a Pro Brewer Clones A Beer Recipe (It’s Not What You Think)

October 13, 2026 · 15 min

Comment CLONE RECIPE GUIDE below or scan the QR code to get the guide. Most clone recipes start with an ingredient list: likely malts, likely hops, likely yeast. Then the first batch misses the target, and the brewer changes everything at…
Wheat Beer Myths: Stop Chasing the Wrong Knobs | QFPB E054

September 29, 2026 · 14 min

Want a hand identifying the key levers for your next Hefeweizen? Comment HEFEWEIZEN CHEAT SHEET below or scan the QR code to grab the Hefeweizen Flavour Cheat Sheet. You can tick every classic Hefeweizen box—ferulic acid rest, warmer…
Fizzy But Flat: The Surprising Reason Your Hazy IPA Loses Its Head | QFPB E053

September 1, 2026 · 13 min

If you want a copy of the Beer Foam Fault Finder, comment FOAM FAULT FINDER below and I'll send it to you. A hazy IPA can pour with plenty of fizz—and still lose its head fast. In this episode, Hendo unpacks the difference between foam…
The Truth About Beer Oxidation: Hot Side vs Cold Side | QFPB E052

August 18, 2026 · 19 min

If you want the Dry Hopping SOP, comment DRY HOP SOP below and I’ll send it over. Your hazy IPA smells incredible after dry hopping… then just a few days later the aroma is gone. Most brewers assume they need more hops, a different…
Your Hazy IPA Aroma Is Gone in 24 Hours - Here’s Why | QFPB E051

August 4, 2026 · 17 min

If you want the Dry Hopping SOP, comment DRY HOP SOP below and I’ll send it over. Your hazy IPA smells incredible after dry hopping… then just a few days later the aroma is gone. Most brewers assume they need more hops, a different…

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5 All-Grain Brewing Mistakes Every Home Brewer Makes…From A Pro Brewer | QFPB E050

July 21, 2026 · 15 min

If you want the Sacred Trilogy Guide so you nail the numbers on your next brew day, comment “Sacred Trilogy” below and I’ll send it over. Making the jump from extract brewing to all-grain brewing is exciting—but it doesn't automatically…
Your Beer is Taking 4 Days to Carbonate Because You're Doing This Wrong | QFPB E049

July 7, 2026 · 12 min

If you want the Hendo’s Carbonation Analyzer, comment “carbonation analyzer” below and I’ll send it over. Most brewers think that setting the correct head pressure is all it takes to carbonate beer. But if you're relying on head pressure…
Most Brewery Sensory Programs Fail. Here's Why | QFPB E048

June 23, 2026 · 19 min

If you want the sensory program guide, comment “sensory program guide” below and I’ll send it over. Most brewery sensory programs fail before they ever create value. Not because brewers aren't committed. Not because teams aren't capable…
Stop Tweaking Your Recipe: The Real Reason Your Beer Tastes Different Every Batch | QFPB E047

June 9, 2026 · 14 min

If you want the Golden Batch Recipe Tweak Sheet PDF, comment “tweak sheet” below and I’ll send it over. You brewed a batch of beer, and it came out amazing. The aroma was on point, the clarity was there, and the flavor hit exactly where…
Your Beer Got Judged. Here's How To Decode What They're Actually Telling You | QFPB E046

May 26, 2026 · 17 min

If you want the Judge Feedback Fix PDF so you can integrate meaning improvements to your next batch of beer, comment “judge feedback fix” below and I’ll send it over. Beer competition feedback can feel brutal. You spend weeks dialing in…
Why Most Brewers Don't Win Awards and How To Fix It | QFPB E045

May 12, 2026 · 22 min

If you want a copy of my Beer Competition Readiness Checklist, comment “COMP READY” below, and I’ll send it over. You spend weeks brewing the perfect beer. You obsess over your recipe, your fermentation, and your process. Your mates tell…
5 Brewing Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner | QFPB E044

April 28, 2026 · 17 min

If you want the perfect, comment “perfect” below and I’ll send it over. Ever feel like you're chasing the perfect brew… but your beer is inconsistent batch to batch? In this episode, we break down the real reason your beer isn’t…

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About the show

Welcome to Quality-Focused Pro Brewers, the podcast dedicated to helping professional brewers master the art and science of brewing high-quality beer. Every fortnight, we delve into essential topics like brewery quality systems, maximising beer shelf life, dissolved oxygen, brewing water chemistry, CIP, Yeast Husbandry, lab and more. Designed for those planning, building, or running a craft brewery, our episodes provide actionable insights to enhance your brewing processes. Join us as we share expert knowledge and practical tips to ensure your beer is always at its best.