How the Vibes Beer Project Is Empowering Women in Brewing and Transforming Craft Beer
Trailblazing women in craft beer discuss the impact of the Vibes Beer Project and how they became innovators in the brewing industry.In a hilarious and candid conversation, Solemn Oath Brewery Directo...
27 Mar 20251h 28min
Why Guinness Chose Chicago: Brewing Beyond Stouts at the Open Gate Brewery (with Great Water!)
Learn about Guinness’ Chicago location, their beer styles—including Czech lagers and Kentucky Commons—and how Chicago’s water influences their brewing.Guinness Open Gate Brewery (OGB) Chicago Senior B...
13 Mar 202558min
Reviving Forgotten Beers and Brewing with Wild Yeasts: The Science and History of Off Color Brewing
Learn how Off Color Brewing's yeast-first focus makes its beers distinct from the more common hops-focused breweries in the craft beer industry.Off Color Brewing co-founder and head brewer John Laffle...
27 Feb 202554min
Malt Liquor, Award-Winning Lagers, and the Magic of Tank Time at Piece Brewery: Beer So Good, Even the Foo Fighters Stop By
Chicago's most award-winning brewpub reveals the secrets of its medal-winning Lagers and a bold malt liquor revival.Keil Weimer, head brewer at Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, discusses brewing award-winn...
13 Feb 202556min
The Best Grodziskie in the World? Soundgrowler Brewing’s Unique Mix of Beer, Doom, and Tacos (Plus: Metal Yoga)
Learn how Soundgrowler’s beers draw inspiration from a variety of art forms, resulting in a blend of rare styles, death metal, and yoga. Head Brewer Jacob Hutcheson and Brewing Operations Manager John...
30 Jan 202553min
ERIS Cider Science: Crafting Balanced Flavors with Fruit, Peppers, Hops, Vanilla, Malört and More
What makes a cider a cider? Explore the fruits and chaos-inspired ingredients behind ERIS’ biggest hits in this cider science deep dive. Michelle Foik, co-owner of ERIS Brewery and Cider House, shares...
16 Jan 20251h 11min
Master Brewer Hagen Dost on Dovetail Brewery’s Traditional Brewing Techniques: Coolships, Open Fermentation, Decoction and More
Master Brewer Hagen Dost delves into Dovetail Brewery’s traditional brewing techniques, from open fermentation to coolships. Hagen starts by sharing his journey of getting into brewing, with an emphas...
2 Jan 20251h 3min
Cheers to 2024: Big Laughs, Huge News & Our Last Episode of the Year! (Next Episode January 2!)
Hop up your spirits with a barrel of laughs as we close out 2024. Plus: a major announcement that you don’t want to miss! Brian, Katherine, and Cody get together via the internet to have some fun to c...
5 Des 202447min
