Ep 23 - Everything About Commissioning Beer - Edina Bálint

Commissioning is one of the most intense, stressful and rewarding aspects of brewery management. And it is a poorly covered subject, which this episode is going to end. In this blockbuster episode, Chris Lewington (host) and the amazing Edina Bálint (Commissioning brewer at SSV) discuss everything you need to know about commissioning. Topics we coverProject steps of a typical craft brewery turn-key projectWhere to get your tanks manufactured Steps of CommissioningWho from the business should be involved in commissioning brews? Safety and TrainingIs there any optimisation during commissioning?By the end of the episode, you will be ready for your first commissioning. Good luck, and if you enjoy the episode, please share it with your brewing pals, colleagues and associates.Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:32 The Importance of Commissioning00:37 Chris's Major Project Experience02:20 Call to Action for Listeners03:05 Introduction to Brewing Trade04:14 Guest Introduction: Edina Ballant04:46 Edina's Brewing Journey07:13 SSV and Commissioning Brewer Role12:16 Turnkey Projects Explained22:39 Commissioning Steps and Processes32:59 The Mysterious Black Dust in Brewing Tanks35:14 Challenges and Pressure in Brewery Projects36:08 First Brew: Quality Specs and Commissioning38:49 Training Brewers on New Equipment42:02 Importance of SOPs and Customization54:04 Optimisation and Efficiency in Brewing59:43 Maintenance and Service Contracts01:02:24 Final Thoughts and Reflections🔗 Edina's LinkedIn🔗 Chris' LinkedIn🔁 Brewing Trade 🎵 Horacio Colombo