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On the ninth day of my first pro brewing job, a 1200L bright beer tank exploded right in front of me — and everything changed. In this deeply personal and practical episode, I break down what happened, the human and operational cost of that accident, and the exact safety system I now teach brewers to make sure no one else goes through what I did.If you care more about people than just the beer, this episode is for you.
⚠️ Learn how to:
- Spot the real risks hiding in plain sight in your brewery
- Build a proactive safety system based on 5 proven principles
- Use safety to improve not just protection — but beer quality, efficiency, and profitability
0:00 My First Job as a Pro Brewer – The Rookie Mindset
0:30 Carbonating the Bright Tank – A Routine Task That Went Horribly Wrong
3:30 The Real Danger: Pressure Vessels
4:00 How Accidents Really Happen – Swiss Cheese Theory
4:25 The Human Cost of Brewery Accidents
5:00 Safety Always Beats Quality
5:20 3 Real Brewery Accidents I’ve Witnessed
5:48 Safety Isn’t PPE – It’s a System
6:01 The 5 Principles of Brewery Safety
9:12 Involve the Team & Review Often
10:09 Safety Culture Improves Quality & Profitability
11:26 Why I Tell This Story — And My Mission
12:20 Share This Message — The Life You Save Might Be Your Own🎯
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