Episode 054: Stuff You Should Know About Keg Valves

About this episode

Steve Bradt discusses keg valve design, function, maintenance, and safety for all experience levels.

Steve Bradt from Micro Matic joins us to talk about keg valve design, function, maintenance, and safety. If you work with kegs, this episode is for you, regardless of your experience level. Special Guest: Steve Bradt. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Links: Ask The Brewmasters 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA — Register by June 30 for the lowest rate Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar Join Master Brewers

People in this episode

Guest: Steve Bradt

Topics covered

• keg valve design
• keg maintenance
• safety
• brewing equipment
• beer industry

Keywords

• keg valves
• maintenance
• safety
• brewing
• beer

Sponsors

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

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Micro Matic

Places: Virginia Beach, VA

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