About this episode

Kerry Caldwell shares her harrowing experience of surviving a severe brewhouse accident and discusses safety measures to prevent such incidents.

Kerry Caldwell suffered severe injuries from an accident in the brewhouse. She was airlifted and overcame the 34% chance of survival calculated by the hospital. This episode is both the story of her accident and a description of a simple, inexpensive device that should be installed in your brewery to prevent similar accidents.  Special Guests: Kerry Bloxham (Caldwell) and Scott Zetterstrom. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Hedessent : Links: Kettle Boil Over Sensors — Ask The Brewmasters Brewery configuration for craft brewing optimization — MBAA Technical Quarterly Boil-Over Safety at Goose Island — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 251 Boil-Over Safety in the Brewery — MBAA Safety Toolbox Talk Brewery Safety — Master Brewers Brewery Safety Website Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA — Register now for the lowest rate! Join Master Brewers

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Hopsteiner, Proximity Malt, BSG, Berkeley Yeast, The Lupulin Exchange, Hedessent

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