All About Beer

Cory King interviews Henry Nguyen about owning and operating Monkish Brewing, the impact of weather on brewing, packaging methods, creativity and balance in brewing, the challenges of COVID-19, and future plans in the beer industry.

Over the past decade you’ve seen them in tasting rooms, those usually high ABV stouts that mimic your favorite treats from donuts to cake to cookies and more. This is the pastry stout. So how are they made; what do brewers do to get those flavors infused into beers, and what is the pastry stout’s future? On this episode of the All About Beer podcast Em Sauter and Don Tse  talk to two breweries who are on the cutting edge of pastry and discuss all things dessert–the perfect episode right before Halloween!Listen in as Lindsay Langton of Bottle Logic and Robert Olson of Bolero Snort talk about barrels, adjuncts, and making the most of boozy dark ale. This Episode is Sponsored by: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.Hosts:  Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Lindsay Langton, Bob OlsonSponsors: Malteurop Malting Company, All About BeerTags: Brewing, Stouts, Barrels, Vanilla, Chocolate, Sensory, Equipment, Jersey, CaliforniaThe 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 ★

Brewer to Brewer: Brad Clark and Cory King. Two brewers reflect on their journey in the beverage industry, discuss past collaborations and memories, explore barrel aging and blending, talk about accurate labeling and experimentation, and celebrate 10 years at Side Project. They also recognize the role of teamwork in brewing.

What’s in a style name? On this episode of the All About Beer Podcast Em Sauter and Don Tse talk to three breweries who are pushing the boundaries of what people think of when they think of style. First, the brewer of Ecliptic brewing and Ravenna Brewing who created a “juicy lager.” Then the show pivots into a discussion with Bob Kunz of Highland Park Brewery to the new big style of the moment: West Coast Pilsner, which has taken off lately throughout the Western states. This Episode is Sponsored by: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.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 A Coruna. Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”Hosts:  Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: John Harris, Audra Johansen, Bob KunzSponsors: Malteurop Malting Company, Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Brewing, Hops, Oregon, California, Washington, Juicy Lager, West Coast Pilsner, Sensory, FlavorThe 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 ★

Blake Tyers interviews Brad Clark, discussing their love for music and the influence of private press records on their brewery. They explore the importance of oxidation in barrel-aged beers and the challenges of managing finances in a brewery. They also talk about their fascination with jazz fusion, their love for barley wine and Munich malt, and balancing work and home life.

Discussion on the popularity of fresh hop beers during the season, sensory experience of fresh hop beers and decline in hop quality, introduction to Jeff Daly and his role in managing sensory panels, significance of Single Hill Brewing and hop breeding, unique fresh hop beer program and pelletizing process, lively atmosphere of brewery during hot purpose, evolution of a Spanish brewery

Averie Swanson of Keeping Together interviews Blake Tyers of Creature Comforts Brewing Company. They discuss the importance of beer journalism, personal journeys in the industry, creating value and growth within a brewery, transitioning and artistic pursuits, brewing as a symphonic expression, the state of the brewing industry, Gen Z drinking habits and innovation, types of beers, and finding joy in connecting with others.

There’s no denying when “spooky season” comes around that pumpkin beers will be available. A popular autumnal seasonal, pumpkin beers are still a dominant force in “seasonality” in beer. Today we talk to two breweries who brew pumpkin beers with an eye to how they’re made, why they are a conversation starter and their lasting impact in the world of craft beer.Guests Chad Henderson is a NC native and original team member of NoDa Brewing Company.  He has been the head brewer for the Charlotte based brewery for the company's 12 year existence and is also Co-owner.  Chad's focus through the NoDa Brewing Company beers and products is to deliver a diverse array of exciting beers that range from traditional to experimental with an emphasis on quality and consistency.  The brewery releases new beers every week and has evolved to operate out of a 35,000 sq ft facility (that will soon be expanded to 50,000 sq ft) and a 60 bbl production system and a 5 bbl RnD system.  The brewery has won multiple major awards between World Beer Cup, GABF, US Open and many other local and national competitions.  Chad prides himself and team on being both a dependable brewery and one that is constantly looking for a new expression through beer while staying involved with the community through various charities and events.Tyson Arp is Overlord of Brewing for Nebraska Brewing Company (NBC), overseeing operations at their production brewery.  His journey into craft beer began as a homebrewer in the early 2000’s and eventually he volunteered his way into an assistant brewer position at NBC in 2007.  Upon becoming Head Brewer in 2009, his focus on quality and process documentation quickly put NBC on the map as the most awarded brewery in the state.  Success of Tyson’s barrel aged products and expanding markets led NBC to open a packaging brewery in 2014 where Tyson was integral in the design, engineering, and implementation of the new facility.  Since then, continued focus on team building and process standardization has allowed Tyson more time to focus on product development and streamlining procedures throughout the brewery operations. 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 A Coruna. Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”Hosts:  Em Sauter and Don TseGuests: Tyson Arp, Chad HendersonSponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Brewing, Pumpkin, Gourd, Hops, Water, Malt, FlavorThe 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 ★

Lindsay Barr interviews Averie Swanson, a master cicerone and brewer of Keeping Together. They discuss collaborative brewing, the power of words, challenges of financing, their love for the Southwest, and their fascination with roadrunners.

Ron Pattinson, British beer writer and historian, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution and history of India Pale Ale (IPA). He debunks the myth about its strength and explores the brewing process of early IPAs. The chapter also touches on the popularity of milk stouts, the oversaturation of IPAs in the market, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in modern brewing.