Beer Ladies Podcast
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin Lisa, Thandi, Christina and Katie in talking about beer history, style guides, beer culture, and all the fun in between. New episodes each Friday during Aug-June.
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Gimmicky Beers
April 26, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBThis week we’re talking about all the weird and whacky beers out there! Are they gimmicky or marketing genius? What sort of novelties do we all fall for? From the punny, to the pure nasty, we have examples for you of the strangest beers out there. Links: Reddit thread on weird beers: https://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comments/s5uook/whats_the_weirdest_beer_youve_ever_had/ The world’s wildest beer ingredients: https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/13-strangest-beers-earth Beer gimmicks and preteti...
Beer & Running
April 19, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBThis week we’re delving into the mish-mash of cultures: beer and running. Turns out they’re not far removed from each other, with all sorts of events incorporating both and the rise of isotonic beers. Listen as Lisa, Katie and Christina share their own running (and walking!) journeys and views on how the two cultures marry or collide. Links: 🍻 Mikkeller Beer Running club: https://www.mikkeller.com/msc/mikkeller-running-club 🍻 Galway Beer run: https://galwaybeerrun.ie/ 🍻 Alcohol-free beer...
How beer competitions work
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBAfter a short catchup on what’s been keeping us busy, we’re chatting about beer competitions! Especially as our Irish National Competition is coming up on 18 May - and beyond giving you all a taste of what a competition looks like, how it's put together, this is also a big ol’ shout out to the homebrewers, judges and volunteers near and far to come and join us for Nationals. If you’d like to sponsor any sort of prize, get in touch with Thandi on Instagram at @craftgeeeksa Links: 🍻Enter or...
Ulrike from Schneeeule (replay)
March 29, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBWe’re rounding off our Women’s Month special replays with Ulrike from Schneeeule in Germany. Did you know that the style of Berliner Weisse nearly died out? Meet one of the brewers who are keeping it - in its most historically accurate form -alive: Ulrike Genz from Schneeeule brewery in Berlin. She tells Lisa, Katie, and Thandi all about how Berliner Weisse should actually contain Brettanomyces, why kettle souring isn’t “the way” and takes us through her own fascinating journey from Civil En...
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela (replay)
March 22, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWelcome back to another Women’s Month replay - and this week we’re rebroadcasting our chat with Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela, one of South Africa’s best known brewers. Apiwe was the first black woman in South Africa to own a brewery, and boasts a CV that would make almost any brewer look like an amateur. She’s had a very interesting journey into and through the beer world, with loads of ups and downs - today we talk about her brand Tolokazi, her NPO Brew4Change as well as her personal adventures all...
Aine from Connemara Brewing (replay)
March 15, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBContinuing our theme of Women's Month replays - we’re going back all the way to Season 1 (with Covid references even!) where we chatted with Aine from Connemara Brewing. Aine has a rich history in brewing that’s taken her all over the world and has vast experience in both small and macro breweries. She now runs Connemara Brewing (with a great team!) and is employing some very interesting techniques. We loved having Aine on the pod and hope you appreciate the replay! What we’re drinking: 🍻C...
Beer & Chocolate Pairing with Joanne Love (replay)
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis week we’re replaying one of our favourite episodes for you: beer and chocolate pairing with Joanne Love. It’s Women’s Month and while we have a bunch of new episodes coming, it felt only right to do a throwback to a wonderful beer lady. If you’re new here or haven’t listened to the whole back catalogue, we’ve gotcha covered. Enjoy! What we’re drinking: Whiplash ‘Elektrobank’ IPA 6.8% Whiplash ‘I Feel Space’ Farmhouse Ale 4.4% White Hag ‘Púca Berry Hibiscus & Ginger’ Dry-Hopped...
Christina wrote a book!
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBFriends, the long-awaited and much-anticipated arrival of Christina’s book is here! It’s officially being launched on 7 March but is available already (see below). In this episode, we turn Christina from host into guest and grill her on what the book is about, the process of writing it, and what to look forward to from her. Do support her, this is important work that tells the stories of women and their role in beer brewing from Medieval times until now in the UK. What we’re drinking: Ras...
Pear Cider (Perry) with Barry Masterson
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThis week Lisa and Christina chat with Barry Masterson; an Irish-born, German-based cider and perry maker. Listen to Barry’s journey to Perry through the world of homebrewing and farming. We chat about what Perry tastes like, the challenges with making it, and why it may have the most interesting history of all the alcohols! Thanks for joining us, Barry! You can find his links below. What we’re drinking: The Cider Mill: Poirai (x2) Links: Three Irish perry producers: Killahora Orchards ...
Norwegian Farmhouse Beer with Lars Marius Garshol
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBThis week Lisa and Christina chat with Lars Marius Garshol, a Norwegian beer history writer. He has a special interest and has written several books on Farmhouse brewing in Europe. Listen as we learn about how Farmhouse brewing was done, the way it evolved, and why it’s still current and relevant; a few myths are busted along the way. What we’re drinking: Bygland Bryggeri: Framgarden Farmhouse ale Ballykilcavan: Clancy’s Cans 12 IPA Links: Lars’ blog with book links: https://www.garsho...
Re-Turn: Can Deposit Scheme
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBOn 1 February 2024, Ireland launched the new return deposit scheme called Re-Turn. It’s essentially a recycling initiative, where you pay a bit extra on your cans (and some plastics) and then get it back when you return them to the Re-Turn “vending machines”. Sounds good right? Well… the beer industry has a lot to say about it, as do customers. This week we chat to Caoimhe from TheCru.ie and Leah from Whiplash Beer to get the inside scoop. What we’re drinking: Whitefield Brewery ‘The Visco...
Nuns & Beer
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIt’s St Brigid’s Day in Ireland and we’ve covered her before (S1E14) -but this week we thought we’d give a nod to the other monastic women in brewing, by honouring the nuns that brewed like (and with!) monks. Particularly, we focus on Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th century German Abbess who is responsible for many things, including the first (surviving) written history of the use of hops in beer. She sits alongside St Brigid (albeit unofficially) as the patron saint of beer! Also, listen to wh...
British Bitter: Style series
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBWe’re kicking off 2024 with a not-so-deep dive into the world of British Bitters; what they are, why they’re different (or not…) to adjacent styles and we tackle perceptions of them. Sadly, they’re not widely available in Ireland. We talk about how different the beer and pub culture are between us and our neighbours, the UK, and this includes Bitter and cask beers in general. What we’re drinking: Eight Degrees Brewing - Sunburnt Irish Red Ale Ballykilcavan - Brickyard Red Links: Bitter...
Hoppy Christmas 2023
December 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBIt’s the most wonderful time for a beer! Yes yes, we are cheesy sometimes, but hey - it’s Christmas; it’s allowed! This week we’re back with our Christmas Gift guide - so if you’ve left it til the last minute to buy your beer-loving pals a gift, we’ve got you covered. We’re also looking forward to a few weeks break, since we are TIRED. So we’ll see you all in 2024 - have a great festive season all! What we’re drinking: Hope - Winter Seasonal 2023 Red Ale Original 7 - Barrel Aged Series (E...
Early Modern Brewhouses with Dr Susan Flavin
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBThis week we’re talking to Dr Susan Flavin, a food historian who recently has been part of an epic project to recreate a 16th century brewhouse and brew a beer of the time. In this fascinating project - link below - the team used a recipe based on a beer once served in Dublin Castle, in order to not only taste it, but to learn more about the role beer played in the early modern period. This one will tickle the beer history nerds and casual beer fans alike! ICYMI: For the time being, episode...
Radka from Hop Glossy
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MBPSA: For the time being, episodes will be posted every 2 weeks. Also, there are a few little gremlins with the sound. We tried our best to get them.. It’s official - Ireland has a dedicated Craft Beer magazine! This week we chat to Radka, a Slovakian native who’s been in Ireland for a good few years, and has bounced all over the beer scene culminating in Hop Glossy - a digital magazine dedicated to sharing the news and brews of the craft beer scene. The story is awesome, and so is Radka - ...
Beer and Horror Movies
November 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBPSA: For the time being, BL will be posted every 2 weeks Have you ever thought about pairing Horror Movies? We have! Join resident horror movie buffs Christina and Lisa convince Thandi that horror movies can be cool, especially when there’s a delicious brew to go with it. Let us know your favourite pairings in the comments. Thanks so much to https://www.craftbeersdelivered.com for sponsoring this video! What we’re drinking: Whiplash - The Mash and the Fury Ballykilcavan - Bambrick’s Bro...
Jo Hart from The Ghost Trail
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBPSA: For the time being, BL will be posted every 2 weeks Lisa and Christina are embracing spooky season and going ghost hunting! Our guest this week is Jo Hart from The Ghost Trail which is a spooky series exploring haunted sites, abandoned & forgotten places, strange phenomena and people's weird experiences around the UK & beyond. Follow Jo’s series in the links below. Thanks so much to https://www.craftbeersdelivered.com for sponsoring this video! What we’re drinking: Wicklow Wolf - Mo...
Sobercurious?
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBPSA: For the time being, BL will be posted every 2 weeks Katie, Christina and Thandi are taking on an array of sober adjacent topics this week just in time for Sober October. What is the sobercurious movement? How do you evaluate alcohol's role in your life? And what needs to be done to make non-alc just as normal as drinking? We chat about the state of alcohol on mental and physical health (shout out to those who work in the alcohol biz!) and ruminate on generational gaps when it comes to ...
We're back! Welcome to Season 4
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 98.4 MBPSA: For the time being, BL will be posted every 2 weeks The Beer ladies are back in your ears and on your screens! We've missed you all and yet enjoyed our summers - hope you did too. This week we’re catching up on all things summer, festivals, what we drank, where we visited, as well as giving you all a sneak peek into Season 4. It’s good to be back! What we’re drinking: Asahi Sesh - IPA Ballykilcavan - Bambrick’s Brown Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies #beerladiespodcast #cr...
Summer Roundup - season finale
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBIt’s our season finale - Lisa, Thandi, and Katie are following Christina’s lead and taking some time to recharge. We talk about our summer plans including travels, beer fests and socials, as well as beer and beery things we’re looking forward to. We want to hear from you! What types of episodes have been your fave this season? Let us know in the comments or on the socials - we’ll see you near Aug/Sep. As usual, thank you for listening/watching and if you’d like to support the podcast, hit ...
Saison - Style Series
June 02, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBAfter the intro to Belgian beers last week, we’re tackling a big one this week: Saison. What it is, how it’s brewed, what it tastes like.. And if it should even be considered one style at all ;) What’s your fave saison? Let us know in the comments! What we’re drinking: Saison du Pont Bullhouse Brewing Company- The Void Black IPA Hopfully - Longlegs Craft Brewing Company (Rye River) - Belgian Saison Links: Saison: A story in motion - https://beerandbrewing.com/amp/saison-a-story-in-mo...
Intro to Belgian Beers - Style Series
May 26, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThis week we’re doing a shallow and broad overview of the variety of beer styles from Belgium. Belgian Beers are some of the most coveted in the world; we talk about the different style, what makes them taste so distinct from other styles, and whether glassware matters. What we’re drinking: Duvel - Belgian Strong Ale Boon - Gueze Mariage Parfait The Musketeers - Troubadour Imperial Stout Links: Beginners guide to Belgian Beer: https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-belgian-beer-styles-wh...
Judging American IPAs - BJCP Series
May 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week we’re trying something new - a mock BJCP evaluation of two West Coat (American) IPAs. Learn what beer judges look for when judging beers at a competition and how the scoresheet works from your resident BJCP Judges Lisa, Thandi, and Christina. What we’re drinking: Western Herd - Irish Wolfhound IPA Hope - West Coast IPA Links: https://www.bjcp.org/style/2021/21/ Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies #beerladiespodcast #bjcp #beerjudges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Brewday Lingo - Lingo Series
May 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWe’re back with our Lingo Series and this time we’re covering some brewing terms; especially the ones that have us cackling or clutching our pearls ;) Join us as we decode some common brew day jargon and do send us a pic of how you listen/watch the pod on our socials - we love to see it! What we’re drinking: Beer Hut: Drop It Like It’s Hop (Pale Ale) Hope - Limited Edition #29 (Maibock) Kinnegar - Limeburner (Pale Ale) Links: Chill Haze: https://byo.com/article/conquer-chill-haze/ Par...
Eurovision 2023
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 236 MB*SPOILER ALERT* This episode contains snippets of the entries. It’s the most extra time of the year - EUROVISION! This year we go through our combined top 10 (16..) while commenting on a few other entries as well as making some predictions. Follow along for our loves, loathes, and all the “meh” in between. What we’re drinking: Stiegl - Grapefruit Radler Lervig - Salted rhubarb vanilla sour cream crumble Lervig - Naughty and Nice Lervig - Julebock Sudden Death Brewing Co - Synaesthesi...
Black IPA - Style Series
April 28, 2023 06:54 - 53 minutes - 122 MBThe good ol’ oxymoronic Black IPA is our topic this week, or the Cascadian Dark Ale if you will. We chat what makes them, what sets them apart and how much we love em. Do you remember your first black IPA? Is it a style you enjoy? What we’re drinking: Whiplash - Embrace the Daylight Kinnegar - Black Rust Bucket Lineman - Nagelbett Links: Darkest Before the Dawn — The Unlikely Return of Black IPA — Good Beer Hunting - https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2021/4/5/darkest-before-the-dawn...
Spring Catchup
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MBThis week we're catching up after our Easter break - what have Thandi, Katie, and Lisa been up to? Hint - 2 of us were at the Irish NHC National Homebrew competition. We chat about judging, organising, and how comps work. We also look ahead as spring brings us a few festivals and pub changes. What we're drinking: - Marty's gold-medal-winning Black IPA - Lineman - Group Therapy (IPA) - Third Barrel - Outside the Lines (IPA) Links: - Thandi's blog on Nationals: https://www.craftgeeksa.c...
Theresa McCulla
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis week we are delighted to speak to Theresa McCulla, Beer Historian at the Smithsonian. We chat with Theresa about her path into beer history, about her upcoming book, and learn a whole bunch about her current project at the Smithsonian. What we’re drinking: Homebrew - Victory Garden Blonde Session Ale Dot Brew - Session IPA Kinnegar - Brewers at Play 29 Session IPA Links: Theresa’s website: https://theresamcculla.com/ Article in Good Beer Hunting: https://www.goodbeerhunting.com...
Beer & Music
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBWe’ve brought you beer and star signs, and even beer and food pairing - but what beer would you pair with your favourite music? This week we explore what beer styles ChatGPT pairs with music genres and speak about our own experiences with beer and music. What we’re drinking: Lough Gill - Full Power ESB Farringtons - Bohemian Pilsner Bierra Moretti Links: None this week Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies #beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #beerculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Beer Travels
March 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBThis week we reminisce and share stories about our recent travels and how beer plays a role in both work and leisure trips. Thandi is back from South Africa, Lisa has been over to Belfast and LA while Katie popped over to London and they share their observations and musings about drinking in different lands. What we’re drinking: ✈️ Ballykilcavan - Clancy’s Can 11 Maple Pecan Brown Ale ✈️ Western Herd - Spanish Point ✈️ Dot Brewing - Non Alc IPA Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies ...
Martyn Cornell - People in Beer
March 17, 2023 07:50 - 1 hour - 170 MBThis week we have the pleasure of chatting with Martyn Cornell, award-winning author, and beer historian. We get stories from his past: how he got into beer and writing about it, his journey as a beer-focused journalist and writer, and some about his new book on the history of Porter and Stout which comes out in late 2023/early 2024. What we’re drinking: Adnams - Southwold Bitter https://untappd.com/b/adnams-southwold-bitter/89431 Timothy Taylor - Landlord Pale Ale https://untappd.com/b...
Beer and Seasons
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 93.9 MBWhat beers do we like as the seasons change? Are some good year-round, while others are just for special occasions? Where does this leave saisons? We chat all things beer and seasons, holidays, and moods. What beers do you reserve for specific seasons, let us know! What we're drinking: 🍻 Trouble - Pumpkin Ale 🍻 Blacks Brewery - Kinsale Pale Ale 🍻 Dot Brew - Seeking Sunshine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennifer Jordan on 19th Century hop cultivation in Wisconsin
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis week we welcome Dr. Jennifer Jordan, Professor of Sociology and Urban Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and author who studies plants and their relationship to human settlement. She has authored “Edible Memory” and is currently working on a book about hop farming in Wisconsin and how women were critical to the practice. Christina and Katie chat to Jennifer about these women, their contributions, and their lives as determined by the hop seasons. What we’re drinking: Ler...
Perfect Pubs
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBWhat makes a perfect pub? Is it the beer, the music, the vibes, or something else entirely? Lisa, Katie, and Christina go through their top categories of pub-makers and share their thoughts and experiences of pubs in Ireland and internationally. Share your opinions about what makes a great pub on our socials! What we’re drinking: Ballykilcavan - Millhouse IPA Omnipollo - Zodiak IPA Vocation - Naughty and Nice (Malted Honey Milk Choc Stout) Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies #beerl...
Liz Garibay - Chicago Brewseum
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBThis week we welcome Liz Garibay from the Chicago Brewseum. Liz is an archaeologist and beer historian who keeps the world’s only agnostic Beer Museum. Listen in for what the Brewseum does, and how it keeps the stories of beer alive through exhibitions, events, and collab brews. What we’re drinking: Hope - Passifyoucan https://untappd.com/b/hope-beer-passifyoucan/1214592 Seipps - Extra Pale Ale https://untappd.com/b/the-conrad-seipp-brewing-co-seipp-s-extra-pale-pilsner/3503335 Dead Cent...
Whiskey for Beer Nerds
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBThis week we welcome renowned Whiskey writer Lew Bryson to take us on a journey through Whiskey for Beer Lovers - listen along for the 101 of terminology, tasting notes, and how to appreciate Whiskey. Another beer-adjacent episode for you to expand your palette. What we’re drinking: Redbreast 12-year-old - https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com/en/the-range/redbreast-12-year-old-whiskey/ Tullamore Dew - https://www.tullamoredew.com/en-gb/ Hope - Dublin Porter https://untappd.com/b/hope-beer-d...
Off-flavours - Lingo Series
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBAnother in our Lingo Series, and this time it’s all about off-flavours - those aromas and flavours that do not belong in beer. However, they’re not all bad equally - have a listen and see if you recognise any of them. What we’re drinking: Outer Place Brewing - Say A Little Prayer - https://untappd.com/b/outer-place-brewing-say-a-little-prayer/5111552 Galway Bay - Bay Ale - https://untappd.com/b/galway-bay-brewery-bay-ale/175904 Homebrew Red Ale (fail) Level Beer: Fresh Hopped Lager - h...
Wild Ales - Style Series
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWe’re back in the Style Guide territory with Wild Ales. Learn your Brett from your Pedio, why funky beers take time and which ones really should have that “horse blanket” flavour. Lisa, Thandi, Katie and Christina go through their varied opinions on wild beers while doing a 101 on what this family of beers involves. What we’re drinking: To Øl - Blueprints of the Sun Blend #1 - https://untappd.com/b/to-ol-blueprints-of-the-sun-blend-1/4662762 Straffe Hendrik Wild - De Halve Maan - https:/...
LIVE at Rascals
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB2023 has kicked off with a bang - we did a live recording at Rascals in Inchicore, a first for both us and Rascals. We chatted January traditions (from dry to try as well as Nollaig na mban (Women’s Christmas) as well as expectations and resolutions for the new year in beer. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us in the crowd, and we hope you listening at home feel as if you were there with us. And a final huge thanks to Rascals for inviting us and handling all the sound and advertising...
Pub Quiz
December 16, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIt’s our last episode of the year and the birth of a new annual tradition - the Beer Ladies Pub Quiz! We each take turns asking some beer/Christmas trivia and the rest fight for the prize, including the coveted Wrong Answers Only round! See if you can beat our local quiz whiz - post your scores and answers to our socials. See you in 2023! What we’re drinking: Hope Beer - Dublin Porter https://untappd.com/b/hope-beer-winter-seasonal-dublin-porter/5107530 Ballykilcavan - Clancy’s Cans 11: ...
Winter Warmers & Christmas Beers
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBHave you seen or tried a Christmas Beer? What is that anyway? Are Christmas beers always winter warmers? Find out what makes these beers persist over the festive season, and learn why they’re not as old as you may think. Katie, Lisa and Thandi examine these beers and give you the low down. Links: Christmas Beers: Saints, Vikings and Stella - https://issuu.com/phillybeerscene/docs/pbs_decjan12_issuu/74 Winter Warmers - https://beernouveau.co.uk/winter-warmers/ Come back for the Burtons ...
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela - People in Beer
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThis week we’re speaking to Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela - the first black woman in South Africa to own a brewery, and with a CV that would make almost any brewer look like an amateur. She’s had a very interesting journey into and through the beer world, with loads of ups and downs - today we talk about her brand Tolokazi, her NPO Brew4Change as well as her personal adventures all over the world judging and talking about beer. Links: Tolokazi website: https://tolokazibeer.co.za/ Apiwe - Instagra...
The Late Late (Beer) Toy Show
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHeard of the Late Late Toy Show? Well, we’re doing it beer-style. In this episode, we’re going through our very own beer-themed wishlists and gift guides - from cheap and cheerful to investment pieces. We highly recommend watching this one as there’s screen sharing involved, but fear not - all the links to the gifts are on our website below too. Links: Check our website for a full list of our gift guide - www.beerladiespodcast.com What we’re drinking: Schneeeeule - Imgard: https://untap...
John, the Beer Nut
November 18, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBThis episode we have a special guest joining us - John, the Beer Nut. John is a staple in the Irish beer scene, and is the 2022 Beer Writer of the year! We chat to him about his journey through beer, his involvement with Beoir and get his thoughts on the industry at large. Check out his blog and social links below. Links: Blog - https://thebeernut.blogspot.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thebeernut What we’re drinking: Porterhouse: XXXX - https://untappd.com/b/the-porterhouse-brew-co...
Decoding Descriptors - Lingo Series
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBDo you know your “dank” from your “damp” or what “stone fruit” tastes like compared to “tropical”? In this episode, the first of our new Lingo Series, we go through a few common flavour and aroma descriptors trying to simplify them, so that we can all use these terms with confidence. Links: Terminology in Beer Reviews: https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1294624/FULLTEXT01.pdf Flavours in beer: https://tinyurl.com/2c2atdam What does “dank” mean: https://eu.freep.com/story/entert...
Bock - Style Guide
November 04, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MBEver wonder why Bock’s are associated with goats? Or what the difference between a Doppelbock and a Maibock? We’ve got you covered, mostly. Lisa, Christina and Thandi go through some style characteristics, how they’re brewed and what to expect from the different Bocks in this style-family. Links: Oxford Companion to Doppelbock - https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/Wh98KEUoo1/ Bock Fest & Goat Race - https://www.slyfoxbeer.com/bockfest Bock & Goats - https://www.loc.gov/resource/ppmsca...
Halloween with Wide Atlantic Weird
October 28, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBIt’s the spooky season, and this week we’re chatting with Cian from Wide Atlantic Weird about ghost stories! Check out some local as well as international tales in this crossover episode - wishing you all a haunty Halloween! Links: Wide Atlantic Weird podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/wide-atlantic-weird/id1448284008 Pints and Pubs - https://pintsandpubs.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/black-shuck-that-beer-dont-give-a/ What we’re drinking: O’Hara’s Irish Pale Ale - https://www.c...
Beer Cocktails
October 21, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBHave you ever mixed your beer with stock from a rooster to make a cocktail? Well, if not you could be missing out. This week Thandi, Lisa, and Christina are talking beer cocktails, from the simple shandy to the Porter Cup, Lambs Wool, and Michelada. One thing is for sure, mixology is not a new art. Have you got any creative bee cocktails that we should try? Tell us on the socials! Links: Christina’s various experiments: https://braciatrix.com/project/ Companion on how to mix drinks: http...
Heritage Grains with Canvas Brewing
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBWe’re going back to the land for another installment in our Ingredient Series, and this one will make you want to get your fingers in the soil. We’re chatting to Maurice Deasy from Canvas Brewing about Heritage Grains and malting - and why Canvas have chosen to make beers from farm to glass. Lisa and Christina are at the helm this week as we dive deeper into tall and short grain, sorting the wheat from the chaff and how to brew saisonly… ahem, seasonally. Links: What is Heritage Malt? http...