Ep40 - Brewing Efficiency and Growth Management - Mark Gammons - Tiny Rebel

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 Operations at Tiny Rebel, to talk about what it actually takes to scale production without sacrificing flavour, brand or quality.We dive deep into the balance between efficiency and volume, how Mark manages production, expansion and quality and why your brew team might be more important than the brewery itself.Expect honest reflections, tried-and-tested formulas for managing production and plenty of practical gems as we cover:⚖️ Scaling up while staying true to your roots🍻 How Tiny Rebel’s brewhouse has evolved over time🧪 Why fermentation and yeast management are still an art🏭 The not-so-glamorous side of infrastructure and planning👥 Why team culture matters more than stainless steel🥴 And what happens when something goes slightly...offMark’s been through it all! From small batch brews to running a serious production machine. This episode is a playbook in keeping things real while growing big.📚 Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview02:15 Guest Introduction: Mark Gammons03:45 Discussing Yeast and Fermentation - AEB05:28 Mark Gammons' Brewing Journey06:51 Tiny Rebel Brewery's Growth and Expansion10:33 Balancing Efficiency and Quality in Brewing13:57 Challenges and Strategies in Brewery Management15:01 The Importance of Community and Collaboration19:37 Infrastructure and Design Considerations23:12 Scaling Up: Utilities and Capacity Planning30:26 Maintaining Quality Amidst Growth40:33 Managing Brewing Deviations41:48 Volume Consistency in Brewing42:42 Brewhouse Volume Management45:08 Manual vs. Automated Brewing53:38 Team Management and Growth58:42 The Importance of Taste Panels01:09:47 Expanding Brewery Production01:15:29 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell🎧 Proudly sponsored by AEB – the go-to for Bio-Tech solutions in beer. Check out their brewing yeasts and products here https://www.aeb-group.com/uk📈 Want to see where sustainability is heading? Check out the 2024 Craft Beer Report: brewresourceful.com/craftbrewerysustainability2024Chris LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lewington/