
Jamie Bogner
Podcast Episode 455: Doug Veliky of Beer Crunchers Offers His Predictions for Craft in 2026By Jamie BognerThe former CMO and CFO of Revolution and social media commentator looks into the future to share meaningful movements and trends that he expects to gain steam in the coming year.
Podcast Episode 454: Ronald Mengerink of Dochter van de Korenaar is Still Hoping to Make the Perfect BeerBy Jamie BognerThis Dutch brewer—in a small Belgian enclave surrounded the Netherlands—gives elegant French names to his English barleywines and IPAs after aging them in Italian wine barrels. The results are far from any stereotypes you might have about Belgian beer.
Podcast Episode 453: Gert Christiaens of Oud Beersel Is Preserving Oude Gueuze Heritage by Building New Flavor BridgesBy Jamie BognerHistorical preservation is a funny thing—to save the past, often we need to connect it to the present and find new ways to make it relevant or interesting to modern audiences. That’s the core approach for Oud Beersel, where localized and familiar ingredients bring new drinkers into the world of lambic, oude gueuze, and oude kriek.
Podcast Episode 452: Counting Down Your Favorite Episodes of 2025By Jamie BognerAn end-of-the-year look at the most-downloaded episodes, with highlights, insights, and soundbites.
Podcast Episode 451: Dimitri Staelens of Adept Throws out the Rule Book in Brewing Distinctive Belgian AlesBy Jamie BognerThe longtime quality director of Duvel Moortgat has scaled way, way down with a community-focused brewery just outside Leuven, but his creative approach to Belgian beer pulls flavors and inspiration from Scandinavia, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.
Podcast Episode 450: Stephen Boardman of 450 North Builds Intense Flavor and Nostalgic Connection With FruitBy Jamie BognerWhether or not fruit-smoothie sours are your thing, there’s no denying that Indiana’s 450 North has carved out a reputation for making great ones that tend to be highly sought by beer traders. Sales director (and recipe writer) Stephen Boardman shares their approach to these playful crowd-pleasers that appeal to a nostalgic sense of whimsy.
Understanding the Microbiome of Your Brewery: Metagenomics 101 | Deep DiveBy Jamie BognerQuality control professionals and brewmasters know that consistency and safety are the backbone of exceptional beer. But what if the key to mastering both lies in understanding the unseen world inside your brewery?
Podcast Episode 449: Christopher Lackner of the Hemp Beverage Alliance Is Fighting for the Loophole that Became an IndustryBy Jamie BognerA federal ban on hemp-derived THC products will take effect in months unless this young, $30 billion industry can find a way forward. Christopher Lackner, meanwhile, is making the case for common-sense rules that build trust in a product that—if properly regulated and produced—is “no big deal.”
Critic’s List: Jamie Bogner’s Best in 2025By Jamie BognerThe cofounder, editorial director, and podcast host shares his most memorable beers and experiences from a busy year of events, recordings, and travels.
Podcast Episode 448: West Coast Pils Panel Discussion Live from the Brewer’s RetreatBy Jamie BognerKhristopher Johnson of Green Bench, Bob Kunz of Highland Park, and Evan Price of Green Cheek share thoughts on building texture and body, controlling sulfur character, and maximizing hops in West Coast pils.
Podcast Episode 446: In Which Kate Bernot, Stan Hieronymus, and Joe Stange Glimpse the Future Through Their Favorite Beers of the YearBy Jamie BognerIn our annual Best in Beer 2025 critics’ roundtable episode, our editorial team goes beyond the unabashed popularity contest and thorough blind-judging process to share their own personal favorites of the year, connecting the dots to suss out the contours of craft beer’s today and possible tomorrows.
Inside the New Science of Hop Quality | Deep DiveBy Jamie BognerJoin Craft Beer & Brewing and the experts at John I. Haas, along with Ryan Bruchey from TailGate Brewery and Jeremy Moynier from Sapporo-Stone Brewing, for a panel discussion on the evolving science of hops where sensory meets data, and innovation meets reliability.