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Read more about the article Brewery Equipment Cost Saving Tips

Brewery Equipment Cost Saving Tips

This article on brewery equipment cost saving tips, was inspired by a conversation I had yesterday with potential client. The person I was chatting with, was in a similar position…

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Read more about the article Brewery Chemical Cleaning Quick Guide

Brewery Chemical Cleaning Quick Guide

In this brewery chemical cleaning quick guide, I wanted to get away from my usual long form articles. Instead putting together, a quick guide to the chemicals most used in…

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Read more about the article Why Do I Have Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in My Beer?

Why Do I Have Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in My Beer?

We’re going to answer the question “why do I have Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in my beer?”, today. My recent off-flavors in beer content, has been well received So, I decided…

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Why Do I Have Acetaldehyde in My Beer?

The heading of this article “why do I have acetaldehyde in my beer”, is self-explanatory. The off-flavor acetaldehyde, which presents as “green apples” in beer, was a suggested by a…

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Read more about the article Brewery Tri-Clamp Spare Parts – Brewing Hacks
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Brewery Tri-Clamp Spare Parts – Brewing Hacks

I wanted to write a quick article about “brewery tri-clamp spare parts”, because their value to a brewer, is often over-looked. Whenever I’m working on a new brewery project, I…

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Read more about the article Treating My Business Like I’m Playing a Game

Treating My Business Like I’m Playing a Game

When I say “treating my business like I’m playing game”, it feels a wee bit cringe to write. However, if you give me time to explain, I hope it’ll all…

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Read more about the article Putting A Brewery Equipment List Together

Putting A Brewery Equipment List Together

It feels like I spend my half my life putting a brewery equipment list together. Just this week I’ve been working on a 150-liter system (1.3 US Bbl.), for a…

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What Beers to Brew in the Summer - Kölsch Served in a Stange

What Beers To Brew in the Summer & Brewing Tips

I decided to write a post on “what beers to brew in the summer”, after having a debate about stouts. There seems to be two camps, when it comes to…

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Read more about the article Dealing With Chinese Brewing Equipment Manufacturers

Dealing With Chinese Brewing Equipment Manufacturers

My job every day is dealing with Chinese brewing equipment manufacturers . I help clients connect and communicate with suppliers Plus, work through the quotation and buying process, as a…

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Read more about the article Considerations When Planning a Brewery

Considerations When Planning a Brewery

We are going to explore some considerations when planning a brewery. Not your typical “5 things to think about” style of article; cookie-cutter posts with nothing new to learn. In…

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Read more about the article Making A Brewery in A Shipping Container
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Making A Brewery in A Shipping Container

I wanted to write about making a brewery in a shipping container, as the subject is gaining a lot of interest. Plus, I’m currently working on such a project, for…

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Reasons to Use a Dry Hop Doser – Cheap Upgrade

I wanted to explore the reasons to use a dry hop doser in today’s article. As I’m noticing more people contacting me about such a device. I’m also recommend them…

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Brewery Heat Exchanger Maintenance and Upkeep

I wanted to write about brewery heat exchanger maintenance, because the importance of upkeeping this critical piece of brewing equipment, is often overlooked. For example, the brewery in Shanghai I…

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Read more about the article Being a Brewing Consultant – What I’ve Learnt

Being a Brewing Consultant – What I’ve Learnt

I’m currently in lockdown and so, had some time to reflect about “being a brewing consultant”. I find myself in annual contemplation every year, when I renew services, I use…

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Read more about the article Brewery Equipment List Options – A Deep Dive

Brewery Equipment List Options – A Deep Dive

I wanted to write an article exploring brewery equipment list options. So, visitors to the site could explore the possibilities are open to them, when putting together a brewery project.…

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Read more about the article Commercial Brewing Cost Saving Tips

Commercial Brewing Cost Saving Tips

I wanted to write an article covering some commercial brewing cost saving tips I’ve picked up over the years. As I think it could be valuable right now. Across the…

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Read more about the article Malt Cost Saving Tips – From Sven Of SBI
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Malt Cost Saving Tips – From Sven Of SBI

I asked Sven van Rooijen of SBI Shanghai (Selected Brew Ingredients) to share with us some malt cost saving tips. Sven supplies malt from The Swaen (Netherlands), Gladfield (New Zealand)…

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How To Make a Good Commercial Beer

What I really want to discuss today, is beer quality versus value, which is at the heart of “how to make a good commercial beer”? I’m going to be straight…

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Read more about the article Why Hire a Brewing Consultant

Why Hire a Brewing Consultant

For me to write a post covering “why hire a brewing consultant?” might seem like I’m just trying to promote my services… I admit there’s a grain of truth in…

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Read more about the article How Do I Scale Up My Beer Recipes?
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How Do I Scale Up My Beer Recipes?

I get asked by people regularly, “how do I scale up my beer recipes?” I see the question on forums too. People looking to open brewery in the near future,…

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  • Why Do I Have Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in My Beer?
    Why Do I Have Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in My Beer?
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  • Why Do I Have Acetaldehyde in My Beer?
    Why Do I Have Acetaldehyde in My Beer?
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