Beer Me!
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Every week a featured guest will help to explore a different part of the dynamic beer world. This will allow you to examine the beer world through different lenses. Whether you are new to beer, or a seasoned professional, we will have something for you!
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Craft Beer Evolution, For Everyone
October 22, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBThe Brewers Association (BA) faced the #metoo movement in craft beer head-on during September's Craft Brewers Conference. Many of the seminars, training sessions, and speakers focused on the evolution that needs to happen in craft beer. One of those voices, a very strong one, was Virginia Morrison, Esq. She is the co-founder, chief executive officer, and chief legal officer at Second Chance Beer Company, she is also the DEI chair on the BA's Board of Directors and comes from an exte...
Beer Histories, Now
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MBA filmmaker, professor, journalist, and brewer walk into a bar...or rather, a panel, hosted by Theresa McCulla on October 22nd. This virtual event is in collaboration with the National Museum of American History and will discuss beer in the US, the past and present. Aside from this exciting event, Theresa shares how her work as the curator of the American Brewing History Initiative has morphed over the past year to capture the ongoing evolution of the craft beer community. If you ar...
#notme
September 24, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MBThis past May, Brienne Allan kicked off a reckoning within the craft beer community in regards to sexual harassment and discrimination. Brienne joins the show along with LeBaron Meyers, President of NotMe Solutions. #Notme is a reporting platform for those who have experienced or witnessed racism, harassment, discrimination and misconduct. “Craft beer is in a liminal phase…an in-between” said Bart Watson of the BA during last week’s Craft Brewers Conference. There has been a call to...
Brewery Ardennes: Opening A Brewery In A Pandemic, It's All In The Details
September 10, 2021 19:14 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBBrewery Ardennes: Opening a brewery in a pandemic, it's all in the details Nestled in the banks of Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York is newly opened, Brewery Ardennes. Derek and Stacy Edinger opened the brewery in May 2021, but have this stunning, Belgium-inspired brewery producing and operating like a veteran brewery. With backgrounds in aerospace engineering and hospitality, Derek and Stacy have a deep understanding of attention to detail, which shines through in the beer and the b...
Homebrewing Chats with Annie Johnson
August 27, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 2013, Annie Johnson won the American Homebrewer Associations' Homebrewer of the year award. She is now a brewmaster, a certified beer judge (BJCP), a chapter leader in the Seattle Pink Boots Society Chapter, and a member of the Governing Committee for the American Homebrewers Association. She shares her story and some tips along the way for homebrewers everywhere.
Brewing in Asia
August 13, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBCraft beer continues to grow in popularity throughout Asia. For the 6th year, Seabrew, an annual conference, and trade fair for the brewing community will commence in Taipei this November. Charles Guerrier, Director of Seabrew, takes us through the importance of this conference and what has been the most impactful for brewers who come from all over Asia.
Monstruo de Agua Cerveceria: Tenaciously Sustainable Brewing in Mexico City
July 30, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBMatias Vera Cruz Dutrenit, founder of Monstruo de Agua Cerveceria in Mexico City, joins us on the show to discuss how his brewery (part of the Colectivo Axolote) embraces Mexican terroir and seeks to support sustainable practices in beer production. We dive into the importance of agroecological-regenerative practices and how impactful they can be.
Shipping Solutions: Importer with a Jazz Soul
July 16, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBJon Lundbom, Division manager from Importer, B.United joins us on the show. We dive into creative shipping solutions and how exciting international breweries are breaking into the U.S. market. Jon is also the jazz guitarist for the band "Big Five Cord"...we recommend sipping your favorite brew while listening to some of their albums.
Radical Candor + Growth with Julia Herz
July 02, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBThis week we welcome back to the show Julia Herz, Founder and CEO of HerzMuses Enterprises LLC. As the keynote speaker for The Women's International Beer Summit in April, we dive into proactive ways women can use their voices and how we (collectively) should never shy away from tougher conversations. Julia also shares one of her new projects: Gray for Good - For all Womanhood (I grayed, I saved, I gave). And of course, we get to talk about love for cask ale.
Beer Me is Back!
June 18, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 34 MBAfter a difficult pandemic season, Beer Me is back! Katie Marisic, the Federal Affairs Director for the Brewers Association joins the for this special relaunch. Katie shares how the Brewers Association responded to the major revenue losses their members experienced in the midst of the pandemic. We also dive into the recent @RatMagnet stories that revealed the mistreatment of people in the beer industry and discuss the question: is there actually progress being made in this area? Kat...
A Virtual Beer Dinner with Bell's Brewery
April 17, 2020 15:41 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDuring this time, we have to get creative, this includes beer dinners. Jacki Hannon from Bell's Brewery organized and executed a top-notch beer dinner - all online! She calls in to chat about how she put it together, and tips for how to do your own. She also catches us up on how Bell's Brewery is coping with our current pandemic. We go a little off-topic with a shot out to The Brewers Association - the Craft Brewers Conference is online folks! In summary: "If you could drink one beer...
The Pink Boots Society
March 16, 2020 15:29 - 30 minutes - 20.4 MBToday Odessa Winter and Lily Schulz from the DC chapter of The Pink Society discuss what they hope for the craft beer industry and what they are doing to make those changes. The Pink Boots Society is a non-profit with members all over the world that: "was created to assist, inspire and encourage women beer industry professionals to advance their careers through education." Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Beer Giving Back
March 03, 2020 19:28 - 35 minutes - 25.7 MBBrewers are stewards of the community. To list all the good brewers have done for their neighborhoods - we can't, it would take too long. Today we are highlighting one big thing: A St. Baldrick's Event at Boundary Stone to help conquer childhood cancer. This annual event (this year: March 15th) fueled by donated beer, and many a DC brewer's participation/fundraising. We also manage to talk over some beer news and the new Atlas Brew Works location in Navy Yard. Powered and distribute...
Crowdsourced Beer
February 18, 2020 16:13 - 40 minutes - 30 MBRaman Santra (Creator of Nightlife blog Barred in DC), Bobby Bump (Head Brewer at Right Proper Brewing Company), and Michael Stein (President of Lost Lagers and Sr. Staff Writer at DCBeer.com) joined forces to brew a beer that is built through a series of online polls. For example: "What should the appearance of the beer be?". The results are in and the beer will be released late March. We get into beer social media, the restrained palates of the general public, and get some fun bee...
Beer Storytelling
February 11, 2020 17:21 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MBA topic that comes up a lot here on Beer Me! Is how the craft beer industry has expanded so much over the years, that establishments really need to make an effort to stand out. Breweries, brewpubs, and beer bars need to tell a story and create a brand. Dmitri Chekaldin, the owner of Dacha Beer Garden in the Shaw neighborhood of DC and Dacha Navy Yard, has a story for both of his locations, and very specific ways he tells that story. Today he joins the show to talk about the little de...
A Sip of Something Else: Tiki Drinks
February 03, 2020 15:38 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThis series of episodes will cover beverages that are near and dear to the beer world. This week: Tiki cocktails. Brewers and beer professionals have a true affinity for tiki. You see the flavors pop up in brews throughout the US - and most beer professionals love tiki bars and cocktails. Who doesn't?! Jeff Faile, spirits specialist for Bacchus Imports is on the show to talk tiki history and cocktails. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Drink Better Beer
January 27, 2020 15:34 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJosh Bernstein is a beer, spirits, food, and travel journalist. He has written some pretty cool beer books, like "Brewed Awakening" and "Homebrew World." Well, what do we need now? MORE BEER BOOKS! And Bernstein has delivered with his newly \-published "Drink Better Beer: Discover the Secrets of the Brewing Experts." Calling in from his home in Brooklyn, he discusses our burning questions about this new read! Powered and distributed by SImplecast.
Homebrewing VS. Commercial Brewing
January 13, 2020 16:24 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBPete Jones (Education and Competition Committee Chairman of the DC Homebrewers Club), Jake Grover (Events Committee Chairman of the DC Homebrewers Club) and Ron Fink (Lead Brewer at Jailbreak Brewing Company) join us in studio to discuss how these two brewing worlds differ in ingredients, processes, and mindset. We also manage to cover other homebrewing facts and get nerdy about lagers. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Beer Me 2nd year Anniversary Show!
January 05, 2020 23:54 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWelcoming back to the studio Katie Marisic (Federal Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association) and Doug Miller (Lecture for Cornell University teaching Fermented Grains, Cider, and Sake classes)! We cover new beer education at Cornell, work that the Brewers Association is doing on Capitol Hill, and some more random topics - like hop farmers and Monks Cafe. Kicking off the new season strong! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Beer Empire
December 18, 2019 17:43 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBNeighborhood Restaurant Group has recently opened its newest location in NYC's Lower East Side - The Grand Delancy. Greg Engert sits down at Churchkey in DC to talk about the new establishment, beer trend, and a nice little recap on beer for 2019. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Craft Beer in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
December 08, 2019 17:45 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBYazan Karadsheh attended school in Boulder, Colorado and naturally, got excited about craft beer. After years of training he opened Jordan's first craft brewery - fast forward ten years later and his brewery, Carakale, is still the only craft brewery in the country. On Beer Me, he reflects on the challenges and the benefits of owning and operating his brewery. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Naturally Gluten-Free Beer
December 02, 2019 15:53 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBBeth Vita, Assistant Brewer of B.C. Brewery in Hunt Valley, Maryland is in studio today to talk about the naturally gluten-free beer she brews. She was diagnosed with celiac disease a couple of years ago and decided to become a brewer to make beers she could enjoy. She explains what grains she uses, how this gluten-free beer has been received, and some future styles she hopes to tackle. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
A Very Friendsgiving: Beer Me Edition
November 25, 2019 17:21 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFamiliar guests to Beer Me are gathered for a beer Friendsgiving. Colleen Gillespie, Sam Nellis, Brett Weinrieb, and Grant Vaught each bring a beer that reminds them of Thanksgiving - both for food pairing purposes and sentiment. They also bring a bit of Thanksgiving advice - stuff gets deep, bring floaties. Powered and Distributed by Simplecast
Selling Beer
November 17, 2019 23:12 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBEric Kintner, Senior Manager and Beer & Spirits Buyer for Wardman Wines in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington DC, is in studio (on his Birthday!) to chat about selling beer as a retailer. As someone who has been a beer buyer for both large establishments (Trader Joes) and now for a smaller establishment, he gives insight to what goes into selecting and selling beer. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Opening a Brewery: The Next Chapter
November 11, 2019 17:58 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSilver Branch Brewing Company will celebrate it's one year anniversary in March 2020. We have talked to Brett Robison, Co-Founder, General Manager, and COO multiple times - going through the journey of planning and opening a brewery. Today, he is in to share his successes, mistakes, and learnings now that the brewery is opened and fully functional. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
The Bucket List Beer
November 04, 2019 18:10 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJustin Kennedy author of "Bucket List Beer: 1000 Adventures, Pubs, Breweries, Festivals" calls in to chat about his newly released book. He covers the research process, favorite beer cities, beer festivals, and his own beer bucket list. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
City Brew Tours
October 27, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBCity Brew Tours, founded in 2008 in Burlington, VT is launching a new Northern Virginia tour! Steve Quartell, city coordinator for DC explains what logistics go into designing a beer tour, Aha beer moments, and stories from tours (the good and the…memorable). Powered and distributed by Simplecast
The Boston Beer Company
October 21, 2019 14:06 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBPowered and distributed by Simplecast
Beer Festivals
September 29, 2019 23:22 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBPowered and distributed by Simplecast
Champion Barrel Aged Beer
September 26, 2019 15:45 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPowered and distributed by Simplecast
Beer in NYC with Anne Becerra
September 16, 2019 15:47 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBPowered and distributed by Simplecast
Back to School: Beer School
September 08, 2019 22:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBTo kick off the new season, and the new school year our guest this week is Hutch Kugeman. He is the headbrewer and co-instructor of The Art of Science and Brewing class at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He explains how the curriculum was developed, what is covered in the class, the ever-expanding craft beer scene in the Hudson Valley, and the CIA's upcoming educational beer festival - Brew U.
Beer in Atlanta
August 26, 2019 18:11 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Atlanta beer scene is rapidly changing - there are new breweries, markets, bars, and laws. This week on Beer Me on the road, we chat with Bar Manager of Hop City Craft Beer & Wine, Sara Franco, to discuss these changes. We also dive into how selecting beer and training staff is different in Atlanta, some new breweries that are worth the trip, and a few off-topic points.
Craft Beer and Church
August 06, 2019 15:25 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThroughout the centuries, beer and church have intertwined - however, there have also been decided separations, especially in the US, before, during, and after prohibition. Those worlds are starting to blend more within craft beer: there is a craft brewery in Orlando that is also a church. This week we chat with Aaron Schmalzle, co-founder of Castle Church Brewing Community in Orlando, Florida. Aaron describes how the quest to homebrew a replica of beer favored by Martin Luther lead ...
Beer importers and beer trends in New Orleans
July 24, 2019 18:01 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week we are in New Orleans chatting with Zackary Shelton, General Manager of Cochon Butcher, and a member of the Shelton Brothers Imports family. We talk about beer trends in New Orleans and staff beer education. We also dive into how Shelton Brothers got their start, how they were able to introduce breweries such as Cantillon to the US market, and the role importers play in beer trends.
Maintaining a brand: how to keep true to a brewery's story
July 15, 2019 16:24 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWe chat with Neil Callaghan, Brand Manager of Cigar City Brewing Company. Originally opened in 2009, this brewery has grown significantly. They now distribute throughout the U.S. and to 15 other countries around the world. How does a small brewery stay true to their brand, their story? This question is answered along with a few detours.
Beer Canning and Clarity
July 08, 2019 15:11 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThis episode of "Beer Me on the Road" we go to Fairwinds Brewery in Alexandria, VA. We sit down with Charlie Buettner, Brewmaster + CEO and Chris Banich Sales + Operations Manager of Fairwinds. As more breweries are turning to canned beer over bottled, we talk about the ups and downs of using a contract canner vs. installing your own canning line. We also dive into important considerations for canning beer. Fairwinds Brewery is also known for their particularly clear beer. With hazy...
Let's talk about malt
June 26, 2019 18:22 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWith the rise of hazy IPAs, hops are the main focus for a lot of beer fans. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, pine, herbs, all come from hops. Yes, hops are sexy, but let's talk about malt. Newly elected President of the DC Homebrewers Club, Omar Al-Nidawi and I discuss a malt experiment over a few pints at U street's Saloon. This is our first edition of Beer Me on the road.
Beer Economics
June 10, 2019 14:42 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBBart Watson, Chief Economist of the Brewers Association comes by to chat about what exactly an economist does for the brewing industry, how he gets his data and some new stats. We dive into Boston Beer Co. and Dogfish Head joining forces, as well as the Brewers Association Annual Hill Climb.
Building a Brewery
June 03, 2019 16:54 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBRed Bear Brewing Company recently opened in the NOMA neighborhood of Washington DC. Brewery owners and operators Simon Bee, Bryan Van Den Oever, and Cameron Raspet come by to chat about the opening process. They discuss different decisions they've made and how those decisions have gone on to mold the guest experience, the employee experience, and their experience. If you have ever dreamed about opening a brewery or any business, this is an episode for you!
Expanding a Brewery
May 20, 2019 15:33 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBExpanding any business is filled with challenges and decisions, expanding a brewery is no exception. Julie Verratti, co-owner, and chief brand officer of Denizens Brewing Co. is in to explain the process of deciding to expand the brewery, things learned in the process and consistency in their brand & culture.
Beer Mothers
May 13, 2019 14:48 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn honor of Mother's Day today we tackle the mother of dragons, sorry no, the mother of beer...yeast! Dr. Matt Humbard, a microbiologist, yeast wrangler, and soon-to-be brewery owner comes by to do a deep dive into the wonderful world of yeast.
Adventures from BrewExpo America
May 08, 2019 17:39 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBEvery year the Brewers Association hosts the Craft Brewers Conference. The conference is filled with educational seminars, events, keynote speakers, demonstrations, and countless networking opportunities. On top of all that, there is BrewExpo America, where hundreds of vendors come, from all over the world, to sell and educate the consumer about their products. This ranges from new canning lines to beer slushie technology. Here are a few interviews from the expo floor.
Homebrew Champion
May 02, 2019 20:03 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAs we close out the circle of our beer judge episodes, today we talk about a recent homebrew competition - how it was organized and who is champion! The winner gets to scale up their recipe at DC Brau and have their beer sold at every Pizza Paradiso location. Every homebrewer’s dream come true.
Beer in Buffalo New York
April 22, 2019 14:51 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBRecorded at the Craft Brewers Conference in Denver, Colorado, we get to chat with Ethan Cox, president and the main instigator at Community Beer Works in Buffalo, New York. We discuss the flourishing beer scene in western New York, how to get more people drinking craft beer, beer travel, and staying true to your beer brand.
Chicago Beer History + Culture
April 18, 2019 19:40 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin us for a special show with Dr. Brian Alberts and Liz Garibay from the Chicago Beer + Culture Project and The Brewseum. They are in DC to talk beer history, and how beer shapes community and culture. Returning to the show we also have Mike Stein, local beer historian to taste the East Indian Porter he brewed with Bluejacket Brewery and historian, Ron Pattinson.
Beer Judge Certification Program
April 18, 2019 16:46 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) was founded in 1985 to "to promote beer literacy and the appreciation of real beer, and to recognize beer tasting and evaluation skills." The approach to gain this certification is very hands on. Ben Hunter, Sales Manager for Denizens Brewing Co. and Certifed Beer Judge explains the process of studying for the certification. We dive into what it's like to judge a beer competition, and how to start judging beer.
A New England IPA level of Hops
April 01, 2019 20:44 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBHow do brewers select hops for their brews? What qualities do they look for in the hops and the production/processing? Listen in for the answers. Alex Barth, CEO of John I. Haaz and a seventh-generation hop producer is our guest. We also get into new flavor research, hazy IPAs, and hop extracts.
Beer Lists: How to get people drinking more beer?
March 25, 2019 20:34 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAs craft beer continues to grow, the question is, will the bubble burst? Short answer, no, there are so many people that don't drink beer. Sam Nellis, Beverage Director for All-Purpose and Red Hen in DC comes by to chat about what goes into building his list, and how education is the key to growing craft beer enthusiasts. Of course, we get off topic with beer throwdowns, spritzes, orval day, and eggs.
Barrel Management
March 11, 2019 15:41 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAdrienne Ballou headed up the barrel and fruit refermination program at Jester King in Austin, TX. Though a classicly trained winemaker, she crossed the bridge into beer making. She has since returned to the wine world in Texas hill country. We get nerdy with her experiences in barrel management. We also stressed the importance of people from both wine and beers worlds to share their knowledge.