Podcast Episode 213: The Best in Beer 2021
You have spoken! And so have we. In this once-a-year special episode, Joe Stange and Jamie Bogner share Craft Beer & Brewing’s Best 20 Beers in 2021 and the results of the annual reader survey.
Nov 14, 2021
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Podcast Episode 212: Primitive Beer’s Lisa and Brandon Boldt Apply Science to the Romance of Spontaneous Fermentation
In Longmont, Colorado, this small passion project devoted solely to spontaneously fermented beers trusts in data and science to better understand and guide their fermentation, aging, and blending.
Nov 8, 2021
Podcast Episode 211: Central Standard’s Ian Crane and Nathan Jackel Create Big Flavor in Small Farmhouse Beers
From the rolling hills of Kansas, Central Standard has embarked on an ambitious program to explore everything from mixed-culture grisette to Norwegian-inspired farmhouse ales, including a range of styles brewed with kveik.
Oct 29, 2021
Podcast Episode 210: Lacie Bray and Andy Coates of Ozark Beer Prove that Accessibility Doesn’t Mean Sacrificing Character
This Northwest Arkansas brewery strives for a threefold balance, focusing on agreeable beer for those new to craft as well as distinct character and technical function.
Oct 23, 2021
Podcast Episode 209: Kelvin Kolheim of Beale Street Connects Through Flavor
Beale Street Brewing in Memphis has a focus on culinary- and cocktail-inspired beers that evoke poignant flavor memories while connecting with drinkers through the city’s rich musical and cultural history.
Oct 17, 2021
Podcast Episode 208: Scratch’s Marika Josephson and Aaron Kleidon Brew with the Seasons
In rural southern Illinois, Scratch may be America’s most compelling example of farmhouse brewing. In this episode, the cofounders explain their methods for adding natural, foraged ingredients, as well as the work-intensive process of wood-fired brewing.
Oct 10, 2021
Podcast Episode 207: Nick Mader of Alma Mader Balances Lager with Two Sides of Hazy IPA
Simultaneously pursuing great lagers alongside a two-pronged approach to hazy IPA—with both sweeter and drier iterations—has established this Kansas City brewery as a creative force in the Midwest.
Oct 2, 2021
Podcast Episode 206: Shaun Berns of Phase Three Brewing Prefers the Pragmatic to the Romantic
The cofounder and brewer for the suburban Chicago powerhouse of progressive styles makes coveted beers with a workmanlike, no-nonsense approach.
Sep 28, 2021
Podcast Episode 205: Jeremy Grinkey of The Bruery Puts His Faith in the Blend
For the director of brewing operations at California’s The Bruery, sensory evaluation is what drives decisions, and beers earn their shot at becoming bigger releases by working their way up the tiers.
Sep 17, 2021
Podcast Episode 204: For Julian Shrago of Beachwood Brewing, There Are No Additives, Only Ingredients
The co-owner and brewmaster of the Southern California brewery shares strong opinions on developing beers where nothing is added and everything—from hops to coffee and spices—is considered a recipe ingredient.
Sep 11, 2021
Podcast Episode 203: Sam Tierney of Firestone Walker Takes the Dynamic Approach to Flavor
Firestone Walker’s Propagator brewhouse manager discusses the R&D process for popular beer families such as Luponic Distortion and Mind Haze, as they follow the path of subtle but continual evolution.
Sep 7, 2021
Podcast Episode 202: Brandon Capps of New Image Brews Better IPAs Through Chemistry
Are you getting the most you can out of the hops you use? Could you get even more? Brandon Capps thinks so. He’s been exploring the limits and potential of brewing with extracted terpenes.
Sep 1, 2021
Podcast Episode 201: Michael Messenie of Dutchess Ales Loves to Keep Ale Real
It’s hard work to keep things simple, and this New York brewery proves that maxim with complex fermentations for their core beers and an ongoing focus on ales served on cask.
Aug 23, 2021
Podcast Episode 200: Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Is Obsessed with Innovation and Quality
Sierra Nevada’s founder discusses the process of creative and technical innovation that drives the brewery today, as well as their fanatical, industry-leading approach to beer quality.
Aug 13, 2021
Podcast Episode 199: Alex Flores of Urban South Kettle-Sours the Hard Way
For the head brewer of Urban South in New Orleans, focusing on tight process, healthy lactic fermentation, and quality fruit is the difference between dull and delicious quick-soured beers.
Aug 7, 2021
Podcast Episode 198: Lisa Allen of Heater Allen Takes the Patient Approach to Lager and Business
For Oregon’s Heater Allen, slow growth and focused experimentation allowed them to dial in quality long before craft lager caught on. They learned to brew the beers they want with the equipment they have—but there’s one thing they won’t sacrifice.
Aug 3, 2021
Podcast Episode 197: Nick Gislason of Hanabi Lager and Screaming Eagle Wines Admires the Beauty of Grains Through the Canvas of Lager
The maker of some of California’s most coveted wines discusses what drove him back to beer, and to a particular focus on lager as a way to explore the vibrant flavors of barley varieties.
Jul 25, 2021
Podcast Episode 196: Kevin Ashford of Figueroa Mountain Does More by Using Less
Over the past decade, Figueroa Mountain has won 25 GABF medals by focusing on exquisitely crafted, broadly traditional ales and lagers. Brewmaster Kevin Ashford spares no beer in the push for further improvement—even those that’ve won multiple medals.
Jul 18, 2021
Podcast Episode 195: East Brother’s Paul Liszewski Has a License Plate that Says “LAGER”
The head brewer of Northern California’s East Brother Beer shares details on their successful lager program—including the award-winning Bo Pils—and much more.
Jul 15, 2021
Podcast Episode 194: Ryan Crisp of Alesmith is Wired on Coffee Stout
Ryan Crisp, Alesmith’s director of brewing operations, shares the behind-the-scenes design and technique that make their Speedway imperial coffee stout so iconic.
Jul 3, 2021
Podcast Episode 193: Adam Cieslak of Maplewood Puts a Gentle Spin on Classic Styles
While Chicago’s Maplewood brews their share of hazy IPAs and pastry stouts, it’s their nuanced take on classics such as American pale ale and oatmeal stout that truly set them apart.
Jun 29, 2021
Podcast Episode 192: Burke-Gilman Brewing is Your Friendly Neighborhood Alpha King Winner
Cofounder Kenneth Trease, head brewer Phil Pesheck, and brewer Julia Astrid Davis of Seattle’s Burke-Gilman discuss their calculated approach to hoppy beers, and how they extend their welcome by brewing and embracing diverse styles.
Jun 18, 2021
Podcast Episode 191: The Good Society’s Nick Berger & Phil Camarano Emerge Victorious from the Whirlwind of 2020
Last year was a roller coaster for most breweries, but especially for Seattle’s Good Society. COVID slammed their doors shut just weeks after opening. But they persevered—and won a gold medal at GABF, plus Small Brewpub of the Year honors. So, what’s next?
Jun 14, 2021
Podcast Episode 190: Brian Thiel and Greg Reichel of Ghostfish Make Great Beer Without Barley
Ghostfish Brewing started with an audacious goal: to brew compelling beer with grains that don’t contain gluten. Here, they share some of the core tenets of brewing with non-gluten grains.
Jun 4, 2021