From the corner of the family farm in rural Columbus, Indiana, surrounded by corn fields, 450 North has built a worldwide reputation for intensely flavored fruit beers and supersaturated smoothie sours. Stephen Boardman—now sales director as well as recipe creator and ingredient-sourcing whiz—joins the podcast to share the brewery’s unique perspective on these unapologetically assertive fruit beers.
In this episode, Boardman discusses:
- bring a culinary background to the craft-beer space
- the evolution of line culture and a look back at the brewery’s earlier days
- managing scarcity with “rare” releases
- finding inspiration through a variety of creative modes
- the impact of salt, fat, and acid on flavor and sweetness
- reverse-engineering food flavors with natural ingredients
- building compelling base beers for smoothie sours
- designing beers to hit all the senses
- building memorable festival experiences
And more.
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Berkeley Yeast just launched Dry Tropics London! Our best-selling liquid yeast strain, now with all the ease-of-use benefits of dry yeast. Dry Tropics London delivers the soft, pillowy mouthfeel and juicy character you’d expect from a top-tier London Ale strain, but with a serious upgrade: a burst of thiols that unleashes vibrant, layered notes of grapefruit and passion fruit. A lot of brewers love the clean passion fruit you get from Tropics, but they don’t want every IPA to be a tropical-fruit bomb. At the dry-yeast price point, you can pitch and ditch without breaking the bank. Or, you can co-pitch with your house strain to adjust the intensity of the notes. And with nationwide free shipping, there’s never been a better time to try Dry Tropics. Order now at berkeleyyeast.com and experience the ease and impact of Dry Tropics London Yeast.
As breweries expand beyond beer into other segments such as mocktails and CBD beverages, Old Orchard is here to help. We can formulate custom blends featuring specialty ingredients. Whether trending flavor additions or nostalgic favorites, the next best thing is around the corner at Old Orchard. More information and free samples are waiting at oldorchard.com/brewer.
Give your customers a pleasant surprise with Audacia in your next IPA. Brought to you by Indie Hops, this descendant of Strata brings her own flare of catchy lilac/lavender aroma and flavors of sweet-tart berries with tangy lychee. Audacia loves family reunions with Strata and has even more fun when Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo, and others join the party. Let Audacia loose and watch the smiles spread. Indie Hops — Life is short. Let’s make it flavorful!
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The combination of a beer tradition stretching back over centuries, passion displayed by today’s brewers, and unparalleled brewing science and technology make Belgium the home of exceptional beers. Famous for its extensive range of beer styles, Flanders boasts a brewing heritage dating back to the Middle Ages. Many of its top brewmasters still use the same recipes and brewing methods that have been passed down from generation to generation. At the same time, a new wave of innovative craft brewers is embracing the Belgian tradition of brewing for flavor rather than rules, while exploring new ingredients, recipes, and brewing methods. These exciting vibes make Flanders’s beer scene more dynamic than ever. Come to Flanders in 2026 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition and drink in this inspiring Belgian beer culture.