
Jamie Bogner
Podcast Episode 478: Bart Watson of the Brewers Association Unpacks the State of the Craft Beer IndustryBy Jamie BognerIn this episode recorded at the Brewers Association headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, we dive into the data with the BA president and CEO, and we consider how the industry might be able to correct the prevailing narratives that have grabbed popular attention.
Source Material: A Podcast Series in Partnership with Firestone Walker, Episode 3By Jamie BognerAs Firestone Walker celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, we’ve teamed up to share stories around a theme they’re incredibly passionate about and proud of—the deep relationships they’ve built with hop growers, hop brokers, and hop-industry organizations.
Podcast Episode 476: Matt Topping of COVA Finds Fruit Beer Gold with a Focus on Fresh Flavor and DrinkabilityBy Jamie BognerSome beers win so many medals that they become institutions—and with three World Beer Cup gold medals in five years, COVA’s Aloha State of Mind is making its claim. Brewmaster Matt Topping shares his secrets.
Podcast Episode 475: CB&B Podcast Live!By Jamie BognerVinnie Cilurzo of Russian River, Kelsey McNair of North Park, Evan Price of Green Cheek, Ben Edmunds of Breakside, and brewing scientist Tom Shellhammer of Oregon State University discuss dry hops, sulfur, and thiols, plus they answer audience questions during this special episode recorded live at the Craft Brewers Conference.
Podcast Episode 474: Brian Hink of Wander Back Beerworks Breaks Down Their WBC Gold Medal-Winning HellesBy Jamie BognerRoughly 18 hours after winning gold for their helles—Wander Back Lager—cofounder and head brewer Brian Hink shares their keys to winning, from fresh and locally sourced craft malt to mash-out decoction and careful attention to pH throughout the process.
Podcast Episode 472: XPA Sensei Scotty Hargrave and Medal-Winning Grasshopper Blake Masoner of Craft Coast Go Extra Deep on Extra Pale AleBy Jamie BognerIn this sneak peek at our upcoming, hop-saturated Summer 2026 issue, we join executive editor Joe Stange for a trans-Pacific dive into XPA with Scotty Hargrave, the style’s progenitor, and student-turned-master Blake Masoner of Craft Coast Beer and Tacos.
Podcast Episode 470: Ryan Allen of Soul & Spirits Summons Unusual Flavors with Traditional MethodsBy Jamie BognerFrom cereal-mashed rice and Riwaka in “Southern pilsner” to barrel-aged stout that’s a dead-ringer for a well-known cola, Tennessee’s Soul & Spirits takes a methodical approach to even the most outlandish ideas.
Podcast Episode 469: How Indeed Uses Data to Make Better Brewery Decisions, in Partnership With EncompassBy Jamie BognerDespite the challenging headwinds in the beer market, Minnesota and Wisconsin's Indeed Brewing has found ways to grow distribution sales by using data to make better decisions. This conversation, produced in partnership with Encompass, looks at the systems and processes they've put in place over the past few years to fuel that growth.
Podcast Episode 468: Chris O’Connor of Prost and the Quest for Undeniable Helles and PilsBy Jamie BognerColorado’s Prost is no stranger to medal-winning lager. Despite that success, the team went back to the drawing board six months ago, rebuilding its pale lagers with Augustiner yeast and a totally different approach to fermentation.
Podcast Episode 467: Adjusting the Thiol Dial with ISM, Ology, and Berkeley YeastBy Jamie BognerGene Wagoner of ISM and Nick Walker of Ology join Tim Sciascia and Nick Harris of Berkeley Yeast for this special episode that explores new research and evolving techniques for creating the right balance of thiols in hoppy beers.
Podcast Episode 466: Ryan McCay of Living Waters Finds His Flow in Barrel-Aged Stout and BarleywineBy Jamie BognerThis Nashville brewery’s Barrel-Aged Dyson Sphere stout earned a top score in our malt-focused Spring issue—evidence of the team’s nuanced approach to blending, using a variety of whiskey barrels and with numerous complex recipes designed for specific casks.
Editors’ Picks: Beer Hikes, Beer-Barrel Whiskey, and a New Pump to KnowBy Jamie BognerFrom beer-barreled whiskey to brewery hikes and your new favorite player in the transfer portal, here are a few things we’re stoked on, now.