Hendo From The Rockstar Brewer Academy
Quality-focused Pro Brewers
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.
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Wheat Beer Myths: Stop Chasing the Wrong Knobs | QFPB E054 29.09.2026 13:57
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 fermentation, yeast stress, copied water profile—and still end up with a beer that is technically fine but just doesn’t belong together. Maybe it is a clove bomb. May...
Fizzy But Flat: The Surprising Reason Your Hazy IPA Loses Its Head | QFPB E053 01.09.2026 12:48
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 formation and foam stability . Carbonation and serving conditions are worth checking, but they are only the starting point. Durable foam is a systems outcome, s...
The Truth About Beer Oxidation: Hot Side vs Cold Side | QFPB E052 18.08.2026 19:20
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 variety, or another dry hop charge. But the real problem usually isn't the amount of hops—it's understanding how hop aroma actually works. In this episode of Qu...
Your Hazy IPA Aroma Is Gone in 24 Hours - Here’s Why | QFPB E051 04.08.2026 16:34
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 variety, or another dry hop charge. But the real problem usually isn't the amount of hops—it's understanding how hop aroma actually works. In this episode of Qu...
5 All-Grain Brewing Mistakes Every Home Brewer Makes…From A Pro Brewer | QFPB E050 21.07.2026 15:23
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 make you a better brewer. In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, Hendo breaks down the five biggest all-grain brewing mistakes that quietly sabotage b...
Carbonation Stones: The Science Behind Perfect Beer Carbonation | QFPB E049 07.07.2026 12:00
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 alone, you're probably waiting anywhere from two to seven days—and still guessing whether you've actually hit your carbonation target. In this episode...
Most Brewery Sensory Programs Fail. Here's Why | QFPB E048 23.06.2026 18:38
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. And not because they don't care about beer quality. They fail because they start in the wrong place. In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, Hendo breaks...
Stop Tweaking Your Recipe: The Real Reason Your Beer Tastes Different Every Batch | QFPB E047 09.06.2026 13:32
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 you wanted it. But you can’t help yourself, so naturally, you started tweaking the recipe. Then the next batch wasn't quite the same. The problem isn't tha...
Your Beer Got Judged. Here's How To Decode What They're Actually Telling You | QFPB E046 26.05.2026 16:37
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 your recipe, obsessing over water chemistry, fermentation, and dry hopping… only to get score sheets filled with confusing comments like “astringent,” “oxidized,”...
Why Most Brewers Don't Win Awards and How To Fix It | QFPB E045 12.05.2026 21:48
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 you it’s incredible. Then you enter it into a beer competition… and come home empty handed. The frustrating truth is that brewing a great tasting beer and brewing...
5 Brewing Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner | QFPB E044 28.04.2026 16:32
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 repeatable — and it’s not your ingredients. The difference between average brewers and world-class brewers comes down to process, measurement, and control. You’ll lear...
The Truth About Brewing Water Chemistry: Why pH Matters | QFPB E043 14.04.2026 19:41
If you want the 10 minute check, comment “10 minute check” below and I’ll send it over. For hundreds of years, brewing was a gamble. Same recipe, same ingredients… completely different results. What changed everything wasn’t better ingredients or better brewers. It was a single number: pH. In this episode, we break down how the invention of the pH scale transformed brewing from guesswork into a pr...
5 Hop Secrets For Brewing a Better IPA | QFPB E042 31.03.2026 18:44
If you want my IPA Water Profile Guide, comment “IPA Water Profile” below and I’ll send it over. You brew your favourite IPA recipe. Everything looks dialed in. Brew day went well and you hit your numbers. Fermentation looks clean. Then you take that first sip… And something’s off. Maybe it’s lacking the hop aroma you desired. Maybe it’s harsh. Maybe there’s even a weird… cheesy or sweaty sock not...
The Brewery “Black Box” Problem (And How to Fix It) | QFPB E041 17.03.2026 13:28
Homebrewer, planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI You finish brew day. The numbers are perfect. Two weeks later… you package the beer. Then you taste it and think: “There’s something’s wrong with this.” And by that point, it’s already too late to fix it. In this episo...
The Secret Science Behind Lagering Explained 03.03.2026 19:26
Homebrewer, planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI Tying up a fermentation tank for 2… 3… even 4 months for one single batch of lager? That’s not tradition. That’s a bottleneck. In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, I break down one of the biggest myths in br...
Cracking the Code: Creating a Successful Brewery Beer Lineup | QFPB E039 17.02.2026 16:23
Homebrewer, planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI What if the thing you love most about your brewery — creating exciting new beers — is the exact reason your brewery is so challenging to manage? In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers , Hendo from the Rockstar...
The Most Dangerous Lie Home Brewers Believe Before Opening a Brewery | QFPB E038 03.02.2026 19:26
Homebrewer planning to open a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI In this episode of Quality Focused Pro Brewers, I break down the single most dangerous lie in the craft beer industry — and the five delusions home brewers fall for when trying to go pro. This isn't a story about ba...
Ditch The Chaos And Brew With CONTROL Using The Sacred Trilogy | QFPBE037 20.01.2026 15:04
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI If your brew days feel chaotic and your beer never turns out as expected, this episode is for you. Discover how to achieve pro-level consistency by mastering the Sacred Trilogy of brew day measurements. Learn how to take contr...
Acid Under Pressure CIP In Your Brewery - Should You Be Using It? 06.01.2026 15:53
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI Most breweries still vent clean and repurge bright tanks, and it burns cash, risks oxidation, and slows production. Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy shows a smarter way to acid under pressure CIP, keep the tank sealed under C...
Formulate a Killer Sour Beer 09.12.2025 18:53
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI Brewing sour beers can be immensely frustrating due to their unpredictable nature. In this episode of Quality Focus Pro Brewers, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy offers a comprehensive guide to mastering kettle sour beers. Co...
5 Brewing Rules You Need to Unlearn | QFPB E034 25.11.2025 15:52
Home brewer planning a brewery or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent world-class beer 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI In this episode of Quality Focus Pro Brewers, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy explains why your beer might lack that professional polish, even if you follow conventional wisdom. Hendo reveals that sticking with outdated rule...
Why Do WORLD CLASS Brewers Use This Water Profile Number? | QFPB E033 11.11.2025 18:25
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI Discover the secret to brewing exceptional beers with this secret water profile number. In this video, we'll dive into the world of world-class brewers and explore the one water profile number they swear by. From the sc...
Toxic Brewing Advice Is Ruining Your Beer | QFPB E032 28.10.2025 16:31
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 The Rockstar Beer Quality System (Explained Step-by-Step) Tired of arrogant, conflicting brewing advice that crushes your confidence? Online brewing forums and Facebook groups are drowning in dogmatic gatekeeping that actively harms the craft. As a pr...
Most Brewers IGNORE These Fermentation Mistakes | QFPB E031 14.10.2025 18:58
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days, you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 Watch the free video here Stop treating fermentation like a black box and start engineering world-class beer with complete control. If your beer tastes different batch after batch despite following the same recipe, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t...
Most Breweries DON'T SELL BEER - They Sell This Instead | QFPB E030 30.09.2025 14:08
Home brewer, planning a brewery, or already running one? In just 60 days you can build a quality system that brews consistent, world-class beer. 👉 Watch now on Youtube https://youtu.be/NZy7pdDhyEI WHY CONSISTENCY MATTERS MORE THAN RECIPES FOR BREWERY SUCCESS Most breweries don't actually sell beer - they sell wort. And that's a problem because your customers aren't buying ingredients...
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