Carolinas District

The presentation by John Stewart, Director of Brewing Operations at Perrin Brewing Company, underscores the critical role of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in the brewing industry. Stewart discusses the necessity of rigorous testing and oversight from raw materials to packaging, emphasizing the importance of conducting various QC checks on water, malt, hops, and brewing processes. He shares anecdotes illustrating the risks of over-reliance on vendors and machinery, advocating for a culture of questioning procedures and maintaining strict quality standards to prevent costly errors.