418: Faster, More Reliable, More Consistent—Dialing In Hot-Side Process Improvement and Optimization

418: Faster, More Reliable, More Consistent—Dialing In Hot-Side Process Improvement and Optimization

The focus of this spotlight episode is hot-side process improvements that will make your brew day quicker, more reliable, and more consistent. We get into the nitty-gritty of tank jackets, grist hydration, lauter-tun geometry, pressure differentials, kettle heating, and more, with a clear focus on lean manufacturing, reducing variability with Six Sigma DMAIC models, optimizing systems for the chemical and physical processes of brewing, workflow improvement for efficiency with provable ROI, and more. Joining for this conversation are:

Kevan McCrummen: owner and head brewer of Vantage Point Brewing in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho

Matthew Whitaker: sales engineer for Boiler Technologies Unlimited

Vernon Spaulding: president and owner of Providence Process Solutions

This in-depth discussion about hot-side process is brought to you interruption-free by Miura, the global leader in modular on-demand steam solutions. Miura’s boiler solutions are efficient, safe, and reliable, with flexible fuel options, compact footprints that fit today’s breweries, modular expandable systems that grow with your brewery, and monitoring technology that gives you peace of mind. Their boilers are backed by the industry’s only pressure-vessel guarantee against corrosion, and they offer a full lineup of equipment that integrates with your boiler, from water softening to de-aeration, reverse osmosis, and more. Learn more or contact them at Miuraboiler.com.

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145: Stephen Kirby of Hogshead Has Some Strong Opinions on Cask Ale

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144: Cellarmaker’s Tim Sciascia and Connor Casey Discuss Evaluating Hops, Brewing Hazy West Coast IPA, and More

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143: New Anthem's Aaron Skiles on Learning Through Problem Solving with Hazy IPA

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