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…
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…
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…
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…
1.5-inch Tri-Clamp Sight Glass
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A shipping container prepped ready adding brewing equipment
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…
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…
This is a Heat Exchanger Used In A Brewery
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Malt Being Milled Ready For Brewing
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)…
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…
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…
An example of a small manual pilot system
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,…