463: Dan Brouillette of Lumen Crunches the Data to Find the Best Hops
Dan Brouillette has always worked in creative fields—he was a professional photographer before launching Lumen in the waning days of the pandemic—but he’s always been particularly attracted to the tec...
6 Mars 1h 17min
462: Bierstadt, New Belgium, Wayfinder, and the Anatomy of a Lager Collaboration
Beer collaborations are a particularly effective way for brewers to share and learn, but what if you could take that experience and share it with a wider audience? That's the idea behind this episode,...
28 Feb 1h 20min
461: Von Ebert and Zero Gravity Save Money and Make Better Beer with Process Aids
In this episode, produced in partnership with RahrBSG, we’re taking a close look at process aids in the brewhouse and cellar, from anti-foaming agents and finings to enzymes and more. Whether you’re t...
24 Feb 1h 8min
460: How Notch and Halfway Crooks Formulate Recipes for Tasty (and Convincing) Nonalcoholic Beer
Last week, we hosted a series of three webinars focused on different aspects of nonalcoholic brewing. In this episode of the podcast, we share an excerpt from the first session—focused on formulation—...
21 Feb 59min
459: Zach Typinksi of Urbanrest Brews Gold Medal Pilsner Without Pilsner Malt
Generally speaking, there’s some correlation between brewery scale and lager quality—and while there are plenty of exceptions to that rule, there’s no denying that honing lagers into the best versions...
13 Feb 1h 9min
458: Tom Nielsen of Emberside Redraws the Boundaries between the Science and the Art of Beer
Through his decades of work in the brewing industry, many spent in R&D and quality at Sierra Nevada, Tom Nielsen has played a critical role in getting craft beer a seat at the broader brewing table. W...
6 Feb 1h 18min
457: Cory Buenning of Fritz Family Focuses on Highly Attenuated Lagers With Perfect Proteins
Fritz Family founder Cory Buenning brewed from the mid-90’s through the mid 20-teens for Wyoming craft beer pioneers Snake River, but the itch to do his own thing was strong, and after returning to Co...
30 Jan 1h 8min
456: Jaron Anderson of Helper Beer Applies Modern Techniques to Classic Styles with Winning Results
For Jaron Anderson of Helper Beer, listening to the beer itself, rather than following prescribed rules, is the only way to improve it. He’s well-versed in the theory, but not a slavish adherent to do...
23 Jan 1h 15min
