Beer Recipe Development: Why Your Pilot Batches Don’t Scale Properly – FIX THIS NOW! | QFPB E014

Scaling Up: From Pilot Brewing to Commercial Success. In this episode of the Quality Focused Pro Brewers, Hendo delves into the intricacies of scaling up beer recipes from pilot brewing to commercial production. Discussing common challenges and solutions, he emphasises the importance of professional approaches, such as documenting detailed processes and maintaining consistent quality. Hendo introduces the concept of a product specification, advocating its use for clear communication and achieving consistent, high-quality results.

This episode offers valuable insights for both brewers in the planning stages of opening a brewery and established brewers aiming to maintain consistency in their products.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling Up Brewing & Meet Hendo and Adsy

01:17 Challenges in Pilot Brewing

01:34 Scaling Up: Real-World Issues With Beer Recipes

04:17 Understanding Equipment Differences

06:15 The Importance of Water Chemistry in Recipe Scaling

07:04 Why Software Tools Like Beersmith, Brewfather and Brewer’s Friend Aren’t Enough

14:37 Creating a Product Specification & Importance of Product Specifications as a Pro Brewer

24:04 Beer Recipe Development and Scaling Up

25:17 True to Brand Descriptions & Why They’re So Important

27:33 Beer Consistency and Customer Loyalty

29:03 Adjusting Product Specifications & Annual Review/Process Tweaks

34:33 Rockstar Brewer Academy Programs

43:55 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you brew consistent, world-class beer that you’re proud of whether you’re planning a brewery build or it’s already up and running:

1. Join the Quality-focused Pro Brewers Podcast Facebook group

I post loads of new content especially for pro-brewers in my Facebook group called “Quality-focussed Pro Brewers”.  There’s no stainless steel sellers and no home brewers – https://qualityfocusedprobrewers.com

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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