Many brewers who started out very small and are now rapidly expanding are finding a need to achieve better control over their processes. In order to achieve consistency, brewers must understand the intricacies of their operations and manage their brewing and packaging processes so that they are mastering the brew instead of the other way around. A solid first step is to write up a Standard Procedures manual including each critical process in the brewery. Read more...

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Spent Yeast

I’ve been doing some research regarding inactivating yeast so that it can be used as animal feed, and I’ve basically come up with two possible methods that could work for us: heat inactivation (though we don’t really have a good way to do this at this point) and chemical inactivation using formic acid.

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DISTRICT NEWS

District St. Louis

The District St. Louis April meeting was all about the style….literally. Our technical speaker, Mitch Steele, brewmaster at Stone Brewing Company in San Diego, CA, provided an interesting history and evolution of the IPA style from the neighborhoods of London to modern times. Thanks to our host, Kirkwood Station Brewery, who also took the extra step of sponsoring the meeting for a great evening and a good crowd of members!

WHAT'S BREWING

President's Message

All of us live in the era of "engagement," both as individuals and others as organizations. Our districts are like the vibrant yeast cells that ferment beers that are both the best technically and customer approved. We individuals are the subcellular operators and we all are striving to make MBAA the absolute best we can be.

Read the President's Message in the most recent Communicator

Mark Your Calendar for the MBAA Annual Conference

The 2013 MBAA Annual Conference, taking place October 23–26 in Austin, Texas, will provide practical and cutting-edge technical talks; hands-on workshops; sessions and posters that cover all major aspects of brewing, packaging, and raw materials; a trade show featuring exhibits from suppliers; and a great networking environment.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Beer Steward Certificate Program

August 16, 2013

Bend, Oregon

September 24, 2013
Cleveland, OH

October 23, 2013
Austin Hilton, Austin, TX

MBAA Annual Conference

October 23–26, 2013

Austin, Texas

NEWS ON TAP

MBAA Mission Statement

To assist the brewing industry in continually improving their processes and products by providing and communicating technical information and innovation through the provision of professional development and support.

TECH TIPS

Building Standard Operating Procedures