
The Session | True North Ale Company
On this episode of The Session we are joined by True North Ale Company from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Head Brewer Seth Barnum and Director of Taproom & Events, Tim Griggs log in to tell us all about their wonderful Northeast brews. Learn about some new lagering techniques they're experimenting with as well as some unique IPA's, like one brewed with spruce tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Des 20231h 14min

The Session | Early Alert Canines
In this episode of The Session, we change things up a little and bring in the wonderful people from Early Alert Canines. Executive Director Carol Edwards and Puppy-Rasier Suzie Scher, along with puppy-in-training, Sheldon, join us in the studio to talk about their wonderful program. Sheldon is training to be an early alert Medical Detection Dog, specializing in diabetes. Suzie also consults restaurants, breweries and bars on how to improve accessibility to all people in their spaces through her company Scher Spaces. Tune in and learn all about these amazing dogs (and people)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Des 20231h 18min

The Session | Russian River Brewing On Hop Creep
Vinnie Cilurzo and Jessica Young join The Session to discuss the nuances of hop creep and what you can do about it in your brewery. Jessica is a grad student studying hop creep while working for Russian River and contributes a ton of science to Vinnie's real world applications on the subject. We are also joined by our good friend Nate Smith to help on the homebrew side of things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Nov 20231h 51min

The Session | New Spring Brewing and the Fall of Flat Tail
Dave Marilave returns to The Session after a long hiatus and the fall of his beloved brewery, Flat Tail. Turns out there is a lot more to the story than we thought and Dave is here to spill the beans. This is a story of lies, embezzlement and treachery, and Dave doesn't leave out a gritty detail. Tune in and take head the warnings and learn about persevereance as Dave finally found some sense of closure and opened his newest project, New Spring Brewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Nov 20232h 27min

The Session | Oak Park Brewing
In this episode of The Session we are joined by Rodg Little and Geoff Scott from Sacramento's Oak Park Brewing. Rodg and Geoff have a great story, bringing their special brand of community oriented beer to the Oak Park neighborhood and beyond. The team at Oak Park has worked tirelessly to build out their brand within the community, while also advocating for and supporting the black brewing community. Listen in as they describe the special events and collaborations they have cultivated to serve their neighbors, as well as helping to establish the National Black Brewers Association. The beer is great and the story is even better with this talented and passionate team of brewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Nov 20232h 6min

The Session | Blind Enthusiasm Brewing
All the way from Edmonton, Canada, Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company joins us on The Session to discuss mixed fermentation and more. Founder Greg Zeschuk fills us in on his journey as a video game engineer turned brewer and how mixed fermentation beers captured his passion. Now Blind Enthusiasm has one of the largest barrel programs in all of Canada and produces world class, Belgian inspired beer for all to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Okt 20231h 26min

The Session | 21st Amendment and the State of the Industry
Shaun O'Sullivan from the 21st Amendment Brewery is back on The Session to discuss the latest at 21A and the state of the industry. Shaun and his business partner Nico Freccia have grown 21A from its beginnings as a neighborhood brewpub in San Francisco to a regional brewery with national distribution. Along the way Shaun has seen many changes in the industry and gives his insight here into where things are headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Sep 20231h 31min

The Session | AI Beer & The Future!
On this episode of The Session, Justin is joined by Dick Cantwell, Denham DSilva of Deep Liquid, and Teresa Psuty from Crooked Lane to talk about how AI can converge with craft beer and help brewers connect with consumers. Rather than let our data be used against us just as a marketing tool, Deep Liquid seeks to democratize data, and AI, and let consumers and brewers consult on beer recipes, flavor profiles and more. As a start, we gathered together five of our favorite breweries and asked them to participate in one of the first AI beer projects in the U.S. Tune in and find out how! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Aug 20232h 16min