How to Build Brewery SOPs That Actually Work. Enhance Safety, Quality & Efficiency NOW! | QFPB E015

In this episode of Quality-focused Pro Brewers, Hendo and Adsy discuss the importance and challenges of implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in breweries. They explore the pitfalls and best practices of creating, using, and maintaining SOPs, emphasizing their significance for safety, consistency, and quality in brewing operations. The duo also shares insights into structuring SOPs, prioritizing them, and utilizing tools and templates for efficient SOP management. Listeners are encouraged to start breaking down SOP tasks and are offered resources like the SOP Swipe File Library from the Rockstar Brewer Academy Members-only community.

00:00 Introduction to SOPs in Breweries

01:18 Challenges in Implementing SOPs

04:57 The Importance of SOPs for Safety and Consistency

08:18 Real-World Examples and Risks

11:54 An Example of Poor SOP Knowledge Transfer: Making a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDA3_5982h8

15:10 Steps to Create Effective SOPs

22:37 Diving into SOP Details

23:18 Writing SOPs in a Typical Brewery

25:08 Lessons Learned from Detailed SOPs

26:33 Different Learning Styles and SOPs

27:52 Tools for Creating Effective SOPs

28:14 The Wall of Wisdom: Your Key To Consistency

30:10 Modern Tools for SOP Management

35:56 The Importance of SOPs

37:56 Starting with SOPs in a New Brewery

41:26 Final Thoughts on Brewery SOPs

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