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James Priest of The Referend interviews Marika Josephson of Scratch Brewing.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer.  follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaOsmanthus radiates fresh floral Spring like no other flower. Add osmanthus to lambics, lagers, pilsners, witbiers, or other Belgian styles. Firsd Tea is your source for osmanthus and teas that fit the unique flavor profiles you're looking for. Email info@firsdtea.com to discover the perfect teas and botanicals for your next project.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: James PriestGuest:  Marika JosephsonSponsor: Firsd Tea, All About BeerTags: Brewing, Illinois, Spontaneous, Ingredients, Community, EquipmentPhoto Credits: Demond Meek and Tom Frenchu.The 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 ★

Learn about the laborious yet rewarding process of decoction mashing in brewing. Hear from guest brewers on the benefits and flavor profiles of this traditional method. Explore the challenges and rewards of adopting decoction mashing in crafting exceptional beers.

Alex Helms of Troon Brewing interviews James Priest of The Referend.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer.  follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaOsmanthus radiates fresh floral Spring like no other flower. Add osmanthus to lambics, lagers, pilsners, witbiers, or other Belgian styles. Firsd Tea is your source for osmanthus and teas that fit the unique flavor profiles you're looking for. Email info@firsdtea.com to discover the perfect teas and botanicals for your next project.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: Alex HelmsGuest:  James PriestSponsor: Firsd Tea, All About BeerTags: Brewing, New Jersey, Spontaneous, IPA, MovingThe 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 ★

Once a darling of the craft beer scene, Black IPAs or Cascadian dark ales, can be difficult to find today. History shows that Greg Noonan brewed Blackwatch IPA at the Vermont Pub and Brewery in Burlington, VT in the 1990’s and the style would become part of the “IPAs of many colors movement” in the early 2010s. That time also saw interest in making and consuming white IPA and red IPAs. The success of Black IPA was short-lived and it fell to relative obscurity in the 2020’s. While most breweries now are brewing hazy or west coast IPAs, some are giving the black IPA a chance. On this episode, we talk to two breweries still brewing this style and their reasons why, as well as brewing approach, history, and thoughts about this almost forgotten style.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: Paul Philipon, Matt White Sponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Black IPA, Hops, IPA, Oregon, Cascadian Dark 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 ★

Sam Zermeño interviews Alex Helms, the owner and brewer at Troon Brewing, known for his hoppy ales inspired by music and photography. They discuss Alex's transition from a line cook to a brewery owner, sharing the adventure and challenges in the craft beer industry. The duo reminisces about the vibrant music culture in New Jersey, juxtaposing physical album collecting with the rise of digital streaming. Innovative brewing techniques and the significance of audience preferences also take center stage, enriching their conversation on craftsmanship.

Biotransformation are flavor- and aroma-releasing reactions during brewery fermentation.  Lately, there has been much discussion of biotransformation in hoppy beers like IPAs where bound thiols are released when yeast interacts with them.  So hops provide not only bittering acids and flavorful oils, and yeast provides not only alcohol and esters, but the combination of yeast interacting with hop chemicals (and sometimes malt chemicals) produces new flavors.  New research into biotransformation is causing brewers to reexamine how they use hops, how they choose malts and how they ferment.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.”The Best of Craft Beer AwardsAttention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned event judged by fellow brewers, professional judges, and industry leaders. Judged in Oregon, it’s the third largest professional brewing competition in North America and is a chance to have your hard work evaluated and rewarded. In addition to traditional styles, new this year is the smoothie sour style category, and the collaboration competition. Learn more and register your beers by visiting www.BestofCraftBeerAwards.com/registerHosts:  Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Scott Janish, Eric AbbottSponsors: The Best of Craft Beer Awards, Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Biotransformation, Hops, IPA, SaisonThe 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 ★

Henok Fentie of Omnipollo AB interviews Sam Zermeño of Brujos Brewing.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer.  follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaNot all green teas are created equal, and using the wrong green tea in your brew can yield dull, flat flavors. Enter Firsd Tea's hyson green tea with spring green tea character and soft sweetness. Find out more about hyson tea and other botanicals for beer by emailing info@firsdtea.com The Best of Craft Beer AwardsAttention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned event judged by fellow brewers, professional judges, and industry leaders. Judged in Oregon, it’s the third largest professional brewing competition in North America and is a chance to have your hard work evaluated and rewarded. In addition to traditional styles, new this year is the smoothie sour style category, and the collaboration competition. Learn more and register your beers by visiting www.BestofCraftBeerAwards.com/registerHost: Henok FentieGuest:  Sam ZermeñoSponsor: Firsd Tea, The Best of Craft Beer Awards, All About BeerTags: Brewing, Tradition, Oregon, IPA, Lager, Recipe DevelopmentThe 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 ★

In this podcast, they discuss the development of Kernza, a new regenerative grain for brewing beer. They delve into the benefits of regenerative agriculture practices, the process of designing a beer with Kernza grain, and even share social media handles for sustainability information. They also mention the Best of Craft Beer Awards and talk about the advantages of drinking a nutty Pilsner beer.

Berith Karlsson of Närke Kulturbryggeri interviews Henok Fentie of Omnipollo AB.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer.  follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaWith winter chill setting in, now is the time to take advantage of the toasted rice and fresh green character of genmaicha tea in saisons, lagers, and cream ales. Looking for other new ideas? Email info@firsdtea.com to find the right teas and botanicals for your next project. You can find out more about Firsd Tea’s collaborations with brewers and tea ingredients by visiting firsdtea.com/blog.The Best of Craft Beer AwardsAttention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned event judged by fellow brewers, professional judges, and industry leaders. Judged in Oregon, it’s the third largest professional brewing competition in North America and is a chance to have your hard work evaluated and rewarded. In addition to traditional styles, new this year is the smoothie sour style category, and the collaboration competition. Learn more and register your beers through January 31, 2024 by visiting www.BestofCraftBeerAwards.com/registerHost: Berith KarlssonGuest:  Henok FentieSponsor: Firsd Tea, The Best of Craft Beer Awards, All About BeerTags: Brewing, Tradition, Growth, Ingredients, History, Recipe DevelopmentThe 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 ★

The Ukrainian Golden ale is a newish beer style from the Donetsk region of Ukraine, a region you have heard about in the news. Its creator, Dmytro Nekrasov, fled his home to the capital of Kyiv and started brewing the golden ale there where it has become a popular addition to craft brewing. But what is the golden ale and what makes it special to Ukraine? How is beer tied to the location of where it is brewed? We talk to Ukrainian beer sommelier Lana Svitankova about her mission to spread the style throughout the world and with Cameron Compton, who owns Chicago based Midwest Coast Brewing and who brews Ukrainian Golden ale at his brewery, which raises money for the war effort.Guests: Lana Svitankova is a Ukrainian beer author, translator, educator, avid traveller, and foodie, currently based in Zurich, Switzerland. Writing about beer is her way of sharing love and knowledge about the drink in her homeland, and letting the world discover the young Ukrainian beer scene. "Beer is for all" and "All styles are beautiful" are her catch-phrases. Being a Certified BJCP Judge, Certified Cicerone™, and Certified (AF)icionado™, she judges both homebrewing and commercial competitions of all sizes locally and around the world. Cameron Compton is the founder, owner, and Head Brewer at Midwest Coast Brewing Company. Founded in 2019 in Chicago, Midwest Coast strives to create a great place for people to gather over classic beer styles. Cameron and his wife Suzie, who was born in Ukraine, were introduced to the Ukrainian Golden Ale project through Lana shortly *before* the war started in February 2022. Midwest Coast continues to brew its Ukrainian Golden Ale, Peremoha (meaning "victory"), to help raise money for the Ukrainian war relief effort. To date, the brewery has raised over $13,000 for a variety of organizations aimed at improving the lives of Ukrainians impacted by the war.This Episode is Sponsored by:The Best of Craft Beer AwardsAttention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned event judged by fellow brewers, professional judges, and industry leaders. Judged in Oregon, it’s the third largest professional brewing competition in North America and is a chance to have your hard work evaluated and rewarded. In addition to traditional styles, new this year is the smoothie sour style category, and the collaboration competition. Learn more and register your beers through January 31, 2024 by visiting www.BestofCraftBeerAwards.com/registerEstrella 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: Lana Svitankova, Cameron ComptonSponsors: The Best of Craft Beer Awards, Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Pasteurization, Non-alcoholic beerThe 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 ★