Episode 107: Troubleshooting Acetaldehyde

When Madtree Brewing Co. expanded from a 15 bbl brewhouse to a 100 bbl brewhouse, they experienced intermittent acetaldehyde spikes in one of their brands. Becca Ransohof & Trent Leslie walk us through the troubleshooting process that resolved the issue.

Special Guests: Becca Ransohoff and Trent Leslie.

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