At the recent Virginia Brewers Conference, I met the met the Queen of Quality Control and founder of Charlottesville-based Imbibe Solutions, Audrey Skinner. She's a food scientist, a beer & whiskey judge and is here to make sure your beverages remain delicious.

She was kind enough to join us and school us on the topic of Quality Control in the wine, beer and cider industries.

She walks us through the best time to harvest, how to collect your sample grapes, store them, ship them, and what you can expect when working with Imbibe Solutions.

Be sure to check out their website for great blog posts and case studies.

www.imbibe-solutions.com and follow on IG @imbibesolutions

Enjoy this episode! Cheers!

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We're welcoming in Michael Tonsmeire, author, mad fermentationist, and co-founder of Sapwood Cellars in Maryland.

We're diving into the operational complexities of managing beer releases and brewing up bubbly gems. Michael's background lends him the skills of breaking down every detail and documenting them for constant improvement across all facets of the brewery.

Sapwood's commitment to empowering its team and fostering a culture of experimentation is paramount.

We hit on the brewery's diverse beer options, the use of local ingredients, and the unique appeal of their beers to the local community.

We also discussed the challenges and benefits of outsourcing canning, as well as the significance of the barrel program in filling production gaps and maintaining a premium product.

Michael emphasized the importance of specialization, particularly in the context of the Tasting Room's focus. He discussed the brewery's meticulous approach to preventing oxygen exposure and ensuring healthy fermentation, as well as the impact of minor recipe tweaks on beer quality. Additionally, he emphasized the value of sensory collaborations and the dynamic nature of learning through collaborative brewing.

Dive in and enjoy!

Visit Michael & crew at sapwoodcellars.com/ and on IG: @sapwoodcellars

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Jen and Mike Onofray, owners of Two Frays Brewery in Pittsburgh PA pop by to brighten up Yinz day with their focus on community and their exciting"Mod Monday" innovations within the NA Craft Beer scene.

They've created Mod Mondays to create a safe space for those who thought they'd never step foot in a brewery again - and they're crushing it!

Tune in, follow them (@twofraysbrewery) and see how they're daring mighty things!

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