Brewing Quality: A Conversation with Michelle McHugh

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Truth in This Art" with your host, Rob Lee! Join us as we delve into the world of beer brewing with our expert guest, Michelle. In this podcast, we discuss Michelle's experience as a quality assurance and quality control manager for a local brewery.  We learn about the science and process that goes into developing a good craft beer. Additionally, we discuss Michelle's background as a classically trained singer and how surprisingly her day job has helped her book singing gigs. Lastly, we discuss Michelle's love of wrestling and break down her top WWE wrestlers.

In this episode, we explore:

• The critical role of quality assurance and quality control in the brewing process, ensuring consistent and high-quality brewed products.
• The fascinating world of sensory analysis and how it influences the taste and overall quality of beer.
• The innovative brewing technologies that lead to the creation of exciting new beer styles and flavors.
• The challenges faced by small-scale breweries in implementing effective quality control measures due to limited resources.
• The universal importance of passion and dedication in the success of professionals, drawing parallels between wrestlers and individuals in any industry.

Join us, raise a glass, and explore the art of beer brewery! Discover the secrets of quality assurance, sensory analysis, and the passion behind brewing some of the finest beers with Michelle McHugh, a local and regional brewing quality assurance expert. She discusses her role in ensuring the quality and consistency of brewed products. She explains the importance of quality control and the various steps involved in the brewing process. Michelle also highlights the role of sensory analysis in determining the taste and quality of beer. She shares her favorite beer styles, including traditional Belgian whites, Mexican lagers, and black lagers. In addition to her career in brewing, Michelle is a talented musician and shares her passion for music and singing.

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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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