Episode 361: How SHREDDER™ works

About this episode

The episode discusses the Shredder technology for microbiological stabilization in brewing.

It’s not pasteurization. It’s not sterile filtration. So how exactly does the Shredder achieve microbiological stabilization? Special Guests: Jesse Kremenak and Matt Burkhardt. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Links: Shredder: instant, zero-energy pasteurization — Brewing Summit 2025 Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar 2026 Master Brewers Conference October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA — Register by June 30 for the lowest rate Join Master Brewers

People in this episode

Guests: Jesse Kremenak, Matt Burkhardt

Topics covered

• microbiological stabilization
• brewing technology
• pasteurization alternatives
• beer production
• food science

Keywords

• Shredder
• microbiological stabilization
• brewing technology
• pasteurization
• sterile filtration

Sponsors

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

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Virginia Beach, VA

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