The Modern Brewer Podcast
Episodes
BREW-DO Ep 02 - The Whodunnit? Show - The Head Brewer’s Headache
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to BREW-DO 🕵🏻♂️New Issue. New clues. New culprit.Your job is to figure out Whodunnit?This week, first the answers and then -...
BREW-DO Ep 01 - The Whodunnit? Show - Disinfectant Flavours
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BREW-DO - The Whodunnit? Show.Welcome to the first episode of BREW DO, a brand new brewing mystery series from the Modern Brewer Podcast.Think brewing...
Ep 46 - Can You Solve This Issue #2 - BIG REVEAL - With Tuur Mertens
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oh the excitement!! Last episode Tuur shared one of the most challenging brewing problems I've heard. In this episode, he reveals the root cause...
Ep 45 - Can You Solve This Issue #2 - With Tuur Martens
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you solve a real brewery issue?Tuur Martens brought us a real life “gushing” problem faced in a historic brewery. We share the symptoms and co...
Ep 44 - Is This The Future of CO2 in Breweries - Dr Alla Silkina Swansea University & Emily Hutchinson Bluestone Brewery
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is This The Future of CO2 in Breweries?Can algae capture your fermentation CO2 and turn it into useful biomass?Dr Alla Silkina and Emily Hutchinson wa...
Ep 43 - The Real Dangers of Non-Alcoholic Beer - Dr Grzegorz Rachon - CO HOST - Sean Knight Siren
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are Non Alcoholic Beers Safe?With demand for no and low alcohol beer BOOMING, more and more breweries are brewing their own.But when you remove alcoho...
Ep 42 - Chillers, Heat Recovery & OpEx: What Every Brewer Needs to Know - Jon Keyte
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year alone, I’ve seen multiple breweries unknowingly bleed cash through their refrigeration systems. Why?Because chillers are often misundersto...
Ep 41 - Learning & Development - Georgina Young - St. Austell Brewery
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do you actually become a great brewer?” this episode is for you.We’re joined by the brilliant Georgina You...
Ep40 - Brewing Efficiency and Growth Management - Mark Gammons - Tiny Rebel
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a brewery grows really fast…but still wants to make world-class beer? In this episode, I sit down with Mark Gammons, Head of Oper...
Ep 39 - Southwold Square Fermenters™️ at Adnams – Fergus and Dan
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it’s like to brew at one of the countries most historic and respected breweries? Or have you ever wondered what it would be like ...
Ep 38 - New Product Development - Gareth Moore - DEYA Brewing
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation and NPD in Beer 🍻New Product Development - Something DEYA are industry leading in without question!When brewers from outside the UK ask ...
Ep 37 - Is Craft Beer Doomed? - Luca Lorenzoni - PATH
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Craft Beer Doomed? ☠️Is it f*%k. I'm sure, like most, you are sick to death of the relentless doom and gloom surrounding the craft beer i...
2024 Reflections & 2025 Predictions
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2024 was a year to remember in brewing! 🍺 From sustainability wins to industry shake-ups, join me, Chris as I share:🖐️ My top 5 brewing highli...
The Best of 2024: My top 5
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Best of 2024: My top 5This year has been crazy! 🎙️ From hitting 10k downloads to ranking in the top 10% of podcasts globally, the show couldn...
Ep 36 - Brewery Branding - Nick Dwyer - Beavertown
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the art and evolution of Beavertown’s branding with none other than Nick Dwyer, the creative mind behind Beavertown’...
Ep 35 - The World of Non-Alcoholic Beer with Mash Gang's Jordan Childs
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Modern Brewer podcast, we focus on the growth of non-alcoholic beer, featuring an in-depth discussion with Jordan Childs, found...
Ep 34 - How to Get To Net Zero - George Wade - Zevero
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 33 - How to Get to Net Zero: George Wade - ZeveroEvery brewery wants to be more Sustainable — but what does it really take to get there?In this e...
Ep 33 - Turning Wastewater Into Biogas - Dr. Thomas Fudge - WASE
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wastewater: Craft Beer’s Dirty Secret 💧🤐The topic that no brewer wants to talk about. Wastewater. But what if that “waste” could power you...
Ep 32 - How To Get Industry Leading Water Efficiency - Felix James of Small Beer
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Modern Brewer Podcast, we sit down with Felix James, the mastermind behind Small Beer’s world-class water efficiency. Disco...
Ep 31 - Interviewing an Icon: Chris White - White Labs
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Modern Brewer Podcast, I sit down with Chris White, the founder of White Labs and a true G.O.A.T in the brewing industry. From...
Ep 30 - Hop Harvest 2024 - with Douglas Mackinnon
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get exclusive early access to the 2024 hop harvest insights from both America 🇺🇸 and Germany 🇩🇪 in this episode of The Modern Brewer Podca...
Ep 29 - Is Pulse Cooling the Future? with Jassa Amir-Lang & Alex Marschall
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is pulse cooling the game-changer that we’ve all been waiting for? In this episode of The Modern Brewer Podcast I, Chris Lewington, chat with Jassa ...
Ep 28 - Global Brewing - Making the Move to Asia with Neil Playfoot
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever looked East?The Asian beer market has been in many breweries expansion plan for years…but should it? In this episode of The Modern Brewer Podca...
Ep 27 - Burton Union Set - Keeping History Alive - Thornbridge Brewery
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping history alive, the Burton UnionJoin me, Chris Lewington and Thornbridge’s Rob & Ben as we discuss how they keep an old brewing system al...
Ep 26 - Mastering Nitrogen: Purity, Process & Best Practises - Gipsy Hill
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm bringing you cutting-edge research conducted by myself (Chris Lewington), Gipsy Hill Brewery, Pneumatech & H&M Compressors & Pump...
Ep 25 - Repitch Your Yeast - Alix Blease
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
💃🎉🎈 Happy 1 Year Anniversary Everyone!!!With me is Alix Blease from Lallemand, this episode is targeted at brewers looking to repitch their y...
Ep 24 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Brewing - Ankur Napa
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI at the forefront of the next industrial revolution? And how does that affect the brewing industry? With me is Ankur Napa who has worked for ABI...
Ep 23 - Everything About Commissioning Beer - Edina Bálint
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commissioning is one of the most intense, stressful and rewarding aspects of brewery management. And it is a poorly covered subject, which this episod...
Ep 22 - Sustainable Refrigeration in Brewing - Jan Paul & Max Buchner
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Refrigeration is a part we all rely on, but how well do you know your refrigeration plant?Do you know what refrigerant it uses? Some refrigerators con...
Ep 21 - Sensory Part 2 - Key Flavours & Taints - Jethro Duarte-Holman
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 we deep dive into 6 essential flavours and taints commonly found in beer. After this episode, you will be able to: - Know what they are- How...
Ep 20 - Sensory Part 1 - How To Assess Your Beer - Jethro Duarte-Holman
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know on how perform sensory analysis on your beer, how to set up a sensory program and who should be involved. Key topics cover...
Ep 19 - How To Progress Your Career - Adam Mills
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We deep dive into key ways to progress your career both in brewing and if you want to move industry. Adam Mills is the host of 'Adam Makes Beer&...
Ep 18 - Can You Solve This Issue??
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a new one-off format, I go solo on the show and share with you all the details of a real world brewing problem to see if you can solve it. You will...
Ep 17 - CO2 Recapture - Kim & Frederik Dalum & Jan Paul
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need to STOP purchasing CO2 for our breweries. The technology exists and for the first time ever is affordable to the craft brewer.In this episode,...
Ep 16 - Hoponomics - Douglas MacKinnon
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the hop surplus, hop contracting and how to navigate the hop market as any sized brewer. My guest this week is Douglas MacKinnon, he'...
Ep 15 - Nitrogen Generation - Alex Redpath & Craig Smith
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need to STOP purchasing CO2 for our breweries. The technology exists and for the first time ever is affordable to the craft brewer. In this episode...
Ep 14 - Brewing Aids & Treatments - Adam Johnson
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has guest Adam Johnson talking us through key topics in brewing and how you can help your brewery save time, money and the environment. T...
Ep 13 - Understanding Malt - Part 3 - Jamie Ramshaw & Dan Cooper
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Jamie Ramshaw and Dan Cooper of Simpsons Malt, this is part 3 of a 3-part mini-series on understanding one of the most important ingredients...
Ep 12 - Understanding Malt - Part 2 - Jamie Ramshaw & Dan Cooper
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Jamie Ramshaw and Dan Cooper of Simpsons Malt, this is part 2 of a 3 part mini series on understanding one of the most important ingredients...
Ep 11 - Understanding Malt - Part 1 - Jamie Ramshaw & Dan Cooper
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Jamie Ramshaw and Dan Cooper of Simpsons Malt, this is part 1 of a 3 part mini series on understanding one of the most important ingredients...
Ep 10 - How to Treat Your Incoming Water - Josh Summers
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has guest Josh Summers a water treatment expert talk us through these subjects: - What aspects of water do we need to treat in breweries...
Ep 09 - Know Your Suppliers - Andrew Patteson
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Andrew Patteson of Lallemand to discuss how getting to know your suppliers will make you a better brewer, run a better brewery and ...
Ep 08 - Building a Lab from Nothing - Tanya Kondratyuk
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest Tanya Kondratyuk who is the quality manager for Northern Monk Brew Co, Tanya is going to guide us through everything you need to know...
Ep 07 - Contract Brewing - Francesco Lo Bue
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do breweries contract brew? What should you look for in a contract brewery partner? What is a service level agreement and should you have one?Is...
Ep 06 - Should I Leave My Job? - Horatio Colombo
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should I leave my job? It’s a question many brewers face, and in this episode of The Modern Brewer Podcast, we dive deep into it. Myself, Chris Lewi...
Ep 05 - How To Manage Brewery Data - Tristan Mobbs
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We learn from expert data analyst Tristan Mobbs why, how and when we should collect data to better our brewery's processes.We also learn:• ...
Ep 04 - Sustainability Fundamentals - Chris Terry
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the hottest topic in the brewing industry right now. But how many of us can recite all the fundamentals right now? In this episode we have ...
Ep 03 - Beyond the Rub & Sniff - Henry Smith
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rub & sniff is the staple of every hop assessment we do. But are there questions we can ask our hop farmer or merchant as well as the rub and...
Ep 02 - How to Build & Optimise a CIP Programme - Belinda Jennings
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cleaning in place (CIP) is one of the most important aspects of craft brewing. With CIP expert Belinda Jennings we hit every key aspect you must know...
Ep 01 - How to Contract Hops For Your Brewery - Zoltan Sivo
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know about contracting hops with Zoltan Sivo from Yakima Chief Hops. What is hop contracting? Why do we do it? How do we nail i...
Episode 000 - The Modern Brewer Podcast Is Coming!
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast dedicated to making you a great brewer rather than getting you to make great beer! In this super short episode, you get to know why the pod...