254: Direct Fire! Weldwerks Founder Neil Fisher Takes Listener Brewing Questions
In this first-ever “Direct Fire” episode of the podcast, listeners from around the globe heat things up with spicy brewing questions for Weldwerks founder Neil Fisher. From IPA to hefeweizen, pastry s...
16 Aug 20221h 5min
253: Matt Van Wyk and Brian Coombs of Alesong Stay Focused on the Barrel
Science teacher turns brewer. On paper, it makes sense. But Alesong’s Matt Van Wyk made the career transition long before many in the current generation of brewery owners made similar leaps. With two ...
13 Aug 20221h 26min
252: 10 Barrel’s Tonya Cornett Takes a Layered Approach to Fruit Beer
Tonya Cornett marks her brewing experience in decades, but the head of R&D for 10 Barrel in Bend, Oregon, isn't resting on any laurels. She’s earned every right to cruise, with many GABF and World Bee...
5 Aug 20221h 12min
251: Nick Panchamé of HOMES and Smooj Applies His Chef’s Training to Fruited Hard Seltzer and More
Smooj, the heavily-fruited smoothie-like hard seltzer produced by the brewing team at HOMES brewery in Ann Arbor, Michigan, may draw the ire of certain brewing purists, but its approach is captivating...
29 Juli 20221h 7min
250: Breakside’s Ben Edmunds, Great Notion’s James Dugan, and Von Ebert’s Sam Pecoraro Dissect Trendy Beers and Innovation
How do you as a brewer identify trends, evaluate their potential resonance with your customers, then develop and deploy your own beers in response? This panel discussion with leading Portland brewers ...
26 Juli 20221h 15min
249: Andy Hooper, Former Seismic Brewmaster, is Taking Light Lager Back for Craft
Light lager may not be the style most brewers are passionate about, but it’s one that many people drink. Long dominated by macro brewers and beers lightened by corn and rice adjuncts, it’s a competiti...
22 Juli 20221h 8min
248: This episode is nuts. Bob Slack and Justin Teff of Pulpit Rock Share Their Adjunct Experience
Pulpit Rock co-head brewers Bob Slack and Justin Teff have built a reputation for creative “pastry” beers in both the stout and quick sour realms. In this episode, they discuss in depth their process ...
15 Juli 20221h 11min
247: Allagash, Cantillon, and Russian River Weigh in at the Spontaneous Brewing Roundtable
This roundtable discussion with Allagash, Cantillon, and Russian River kicks off a new series of Tuesday episodes to be released every other week—in different formats, including roundtables and Q&As f...
12 Juli 20221h 2min
