70: Hudson Valley Brewing's Jason Synan and Mike Renganeschi: Acidity, Hops, and Botanicals

Feb 15, 2019

In this engaging discussion, Jason Synan and Mike Renganeschi, co-owners and brewers at Hudson Valley Brewery, dive into the unique triangle of acidity, hops, and botanicals that defines their innovative beers. They reveal how they balance these elements to craft flavorful IPAs, focusing on non-traditional roles of each characteristic. The duo shares their journey from home brewing to professional craft, highlighting the importance of nostalgia and creative experimentation in brewing. Join them as they explore the art of flavor balance and the joy of teamwork.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Brewing Beginnings: From Porch to Brewery

01:49 • 11min

The Art of Balance in Brewing: Flavor, Ingredients, and Innovation

12:30 • 5min

Nostalgia and Innovation in Craft Beer

17:52 • 26min

Exploring Botanicals and Reflecting on Brewing Journeys

43:39 • 4min

The Power of Teamwork in Brewing

47:21 • 2min

Thinking about most of their beers as a triangle, Jason Synan and Mike Renganeschi the brewers behind Hudson Valley Brewery, want to focus on acidity, hops, and botanicals. However, each characteristic doesn’t play the traditional role in their beers that one might expect, and that’s exactly how the brewers want it. Here they discuss their IPAs and how they blend down from an acidic beer base, going strong with botanicals, and using hops that convey more than just bitterness.

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