All About Beer

In this conversation, Dick Cantwell, a brewing expert known for his collaborations with various breweries, shares his journey from writer to brewer, highlighting the community spirit of the 1990s craft beer scene. He discusses how local and foraged ingredients influence brewing styles today, particularly in different cultures around the globe. Cantwell also addresses the challenges faced by veteran brewers amid increasing competition, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and creativity in the evolving craft beer landscape.

Discover the fascinating evolution of hopping techniques in craft beer. From traditional methods to the innovative dip hopping technique, brewers are constantly experimenting to elevate flavors. Explore the debate around mash and first wort hopping, challenging long-held beliefs. Excitement for the unique brewing equipment used, like the hot back, is palpable. Dive into the rising popularity of non-alcoholic beers and how they’re reshaping the market. Enjoy a flavorful journey through the hoppy world of brewing!

Christopher Schooley of Troubadour Maltings interviews Kelly McKnight of New Belgium Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is your source for chamomile, hibiscus, ginger and a whole host of herbs and botanicals. Whether you are working on a new experience, or want to give your existing brews a boost, contact Firsd Tea for the botanicals you need. Email info@firsdtea.com for support in choosing the right botanicals and the optimal ways to use them.Beer Law CenterFor more than a decade The Beer Law Center has been dedicated to the craft beverage industry, meeting the legal needs of breweries, wineries, distilleries, and all manner of alcohol producers and sellers around the country. From company formation to federal and state licensing, trademarks, regulations, and compliance or if you are buying or selling an alcohol business, the Beer Law Center should be your first call.  The firm never charges for an initial consultation and if they can't help you, they'll help you find someone that can.Have a legal question? Contact the Beer Law Center. On social media @beerlawcenter and online at beerlawcenter.com.Malteurop Malting CompanyMalteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.Host: Zach ColemanGuest: Christopher SchooleySponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Beer Law Center, Malt Europ, Iron Heart CanningTags: Brewing, Malt, Colorado, Coffee, Photo Credits:  Nathan Hill and TKThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Explore the unique Pacific ale beer style from Australia, its flavors, history, and limited global recognition. Learn from Australian beer educator Briony Liebich and Head Brewer Caolan Vaughan about the brewing process, sensory experience, and growing popularity of this refreshing and sessionable beer. Discover the distinctive qualities of Pacific Ale, its origins at Stone and Wood Brewing Co., and how it differs from classic Pale Ales. Dive into the brewing techniques, ingredients, and unique characteristics that make Pacific Ale a standout beer style in Australia.

Zach Coleman of TRVE Brewing interviews Christopher Schooley of Troubadour Maltings.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaUnlock iced tea flavor with Firsd Tea's instant black tea. Quick-dissolving and easy to dose, instant black tea makes it convenient to create that refreshing iced tea flavor. Use instant black tea with lemon, peach, or raspberry for a line of fruity iced tea beers or hard teas. Try it with botanicals like lemon myrtle, lemon balm, and lemongrass. Email info@firsdtea.com for support in choosing the right botanicals and the optimal ways to use them.Beer Law CenterFor more than a decade The Beer Law Center has been dedicated to the craft beverage industry, meeting the legal needs of breweries, wineries, distilleries, and all manner of alcohol producers and sellers around the country. From company formation to federal and state licensing, trademarks, regulations, and compliance or if you are buying or selling an alcohol business, the Beer Law Center should be your first call.  The firm never charges for an initial consultation and if they can't help you, they'll help you find someone that can.Have a legal question? Contact the Beer Law Center. On social media @beerlawcenter and online at beerlawcenter.com.Malteurop Malting CompanyMalteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.Iron Heart CanningIron Heart Canning is the quality leader in mobile canning and much more. With a decade of packaging experience, Iron Heart is your turnkey solution for your all your canning needs. Are you looking for a unique can size or nitro dosing? Iron Heart offers filling sizes from 6oz up to 19.2, dedicated equipment for mixed culture products and nitro dosing capabilities for still beverages and beer. Looking to break into other beverage segments? Look no further, Iron Heart also provides a robust network of co-packing solutions to get a variety of beverages in cans both alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike. Iron Heart Canning. You have the capability because Iron Heart can do it for you. Visit them at IronHeartCanning.com or email at info@ironheartcanning.com.Host: Zach ColemanGuest: Christopher SchooleySponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Beer Law Center, Malt Europ, Iron Heart CanningTags: Brewing, Malt, Colorado, Coffee, Photo Credits:  Nathan Hill and TKThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

At the 2024 World Beer Cup, Oregon's 10 Barrel Brewing swept the German sour ale category. For those who got to witness the surprising and exciting achievement, it was exhilarating not just for the audience but but for Tonya Cornett, the senior innovation brewer who has been working at the Bend, Oregon based brewery since 2012. How does 10 Barrel brew these award winning beers and what’s the secret to their success? This episode gets into process and flavors with Cornett and 10 Barrel brewer Ian Larkin, whose formulated two of the three medal winning beers. This Episode is Sponsored by:Estrella GaliciaEstrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”Hosts:  Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Tonya Cornett, Ian LarkinSponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Gose, Berliner Weisse, German Sour Ale, Winning, Brewing, FruitsPhoto: Don Tse The following music was used for this media project:Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tim Gormley of Burial Beer Co. interviews Zach Coleman of TRVE Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaUnlock iced tea flavor with Firsd Tea's instant black tea. Quick-dissolving and easy to dose, instant black tea makes it convenient to create that refreshing iced tea flavor. Use instant black tea with lemon, peach, or raspberry for a line of fruity iced tea beers or hard teas. Try it with botanicals like lemon myrtle, lemon balm, and lemongrass. Email info@firsdtea.com for support in choosing the right botanicals and the optimal ways to use them.Beer Law CenterFor more than a decade The Beer Law Center has been dedicated to the craft beverage industry, meeting the legal needs of breweries, wineries, distilleries, and all manner of alcohol producers and sellers around the country. From company formation to federal and state licensing, trademarks, regulations, and compliance or if you are buying or selling an alcohol business, the Beer Law Center should be your first call.  The firm never charges for an initial consultation and if they can't help you, they'll help you find someone that can.Have a legal question? Contact the Beer Law Center. On social media @beerlawcenter and online at beerlawcenter.com.Malteurop Malting CompanyMalteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.Iron Heart CanningIron Heart Canning is the quality leader in mobile canning and much more. With a decade of packaging experience, Iron Heart is your turnkey solution for your all your canning needs. Are you looking for a unique can size or nitro dosing? Iron Heart offers filling sizes from 6oz up to 19.2, dedicated equipment for mixed culture products and nitro dosing capabilities for still beverages and beer. Looking to break into other beverage segments? Look no further, Iron Heart also provides a robust network of co-packing solutions to get a variety of beverages in cans both alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike. Iron Heart Canning. You have the capability because Iron Heart can do it for you. Visit them at IronHeartCanning.com or email at info@ironheartcanning.com.Host: Tim GormleyGuest: Zach ColemanSponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Beer Law Center, Malt Europ, Iron Heart CanningTags: Brewing, Music, Taproom, Moving, CommunityPhoto Credits: Phil Cassella and Nathan HillThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For a time, all beer was made from foraged ingredients.  Gruits were made from herbs and spices growing nearby and reflected the land around the home of the brewer.  As hops skyrocketed in popularity and as standard, industrial lager took over the world, beer from interesting plants have been all but forgotten.  Thankfully, there are breweries and beer lovers re-discovering the joys of beers made from foraged ingredients.  Foraged beer offers culinary surprises, reflect terroir and paint a unique liquid portrait of the land from which they came.This Episode is Sponsored by:Estrella GaliciaEstrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”Hosts:  Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Missy Begay, Marika JosephsonSponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Hops, Plants, Foraging, Brewing, IngredientsPhoto: Missy BegayThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Vasilios Gletsos of Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur interviews Tim Gormley of Burial Beer Co.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaUnlock iced tea flavor with Firsd Tea's instant black tea. Quick-dissolving and easy to dose, instant black tea makes it convenient to create that refreshing iced tea flavor. Use instant black tea with lemon, peach, or raspberry for a line of fruity iced tea beers or hard teas. Try it with botanicals like lemon myrtle, lemon balm, and lemongrass. Email info@firsdtea.com for support in choosing the right botanicals and the optimal ways to use them.Beer Law CenterFor more than a decade The Beer Law Center has been dedicated to the craft beverage industry, meeting the legal needs of breweries, wineries, distilleries, and all manner of alcohol producers and sellers around the country. From company formation to federal and state licensing, trademarks, regulations, and compliance or if you are buying or selling an alcohol business, the Beer Law Center should be your first call.  The firm never charges for an initial consultation and if they can't help you, they'll help you find someone that can.Have a legal question? Contact the Beer Law Center. On social media @beerlawcenter and online at beerlawcenter.com.Malteurop Malting CompanyMalteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.Iron Heart CanningIron Heart Canning is the quality leader in mobile canning and much more. With a decade of packaging experience, Iron Heart is your turnkey solution for your all your canning needs. Are you looking for a unique can size or nitro dosing? Iron Heart offers filling sizes from 6oz up to 19.2, dedicated equipment for mixed culture products and nitro dosing capabilities for still beverages and beer. Looking to break into other beverage segments? Look no further, Iron Heart also provides a robust network of co-packing solutions to get a variety of beverages in cans both alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike. Iron Heart Canning. You have the capability because Iron Heart can do it for you. Visit them at IronHeartCanning.com or email at info@ironheartcanning.com.Host: Vasilios GletsosGuest: Tim GormleySponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Beer Law Center, Malt Europ, Iron Heart CanningTags: Brewing, Music, Growth, Saison, Tom SelleckPhoto Credits:  Vasilios Gletsos and Phil CassellaThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Shaun O'Sullivan of 21st Amendment Brewery interviews Chuck Silva of Silva Brewing on this bonus episode of Brewer to Brewer. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the Brewer to Brewer podcast. Firsd Tea has been working with brewers on a wide range of teas and botanicals in popular and successful beers. Firsd Tea combines flexible order sizes with the experience you need to create innovative and successful craft brews. They get you the most direct-to-farm tea selection so you are working with flavorful and consistent products. You can find out more about Firsd Tea’s collaborations with brewers and tea ingredients by visiting firsdtea.com or email info@firsdtea.comHost: Shaun O'SullivanGuest: Chuck SilvaSponsor: Firsd Tea, All About BeerTags: Brewing, IPA, California, IngredientsThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★