Craft Beer Storm
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsA Podcast dedicated to educating Beer Drinkers across the Planet about Craft Beer and that there IS an alternative to watered down, mass-produced beer. Join us on our Mission and spread the word! Published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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Episode # 48 - Porch Drinking in Austin, Texas w/ Pam Catoe
June 10, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBMichael speaks with Pam Catoe, Regional editor of Porch Drinking.com and member of the Pink Boots Society about the Austin, Texas beer scene and beyond. Inspired by innumerable nights spent with old friends, cold beers, and digressing topics of discussion, PorchDrinking.com is aimed to conjure that exact type of atmosphere. This is a blog for the porch drinkers, the every drinkers. Topics can range anywhere from what we love to drink, when we love to drink it, and our favorite breweries to h...
Craft Brew News # 30 - Fake Kona Beer and Who is 'Born and Raised"?
June 07, 2019 22:54 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBCraft Brew News – 6/7/19 (courtesy of Brewbound.com) NFL Allows Players to be Featured in Beer Ads The National Football League will now allow its players to be featured in beer ads, according to Morning Consult, citing a league email. The news comes months after the NBA and MLB lifted restrictions on active players to be featured in beer ads. However, the NFL has put restrictions on its players’ participation, including: only active players can be featured in the ads; the ads cannot im...
Beer Styles # 30 - Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest
June 05, 2019 15:31 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBDortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest A.Subcategory: Dortmunder/European-Style Export (Description courtesy of Beer Advocate) Sometimes referred to as a “Dortmunder export,” the European-Style Export has the malt-forward flavor and sweetness of a German-style Helles, but the bitter base of a German-style Pilsener. This lager is all about balance, with medium hop character and firm but low malt sweetness. Look for toasted malt flavors and spicy floral hop aromas. -Color – Straw to Deep Go...
Episode # 47 - Locally Grown - Amber Lambke of Maine Grains
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBMichael speaks with Amber Lambke, Founder/Owner of Maine Grains about working with local farmers and the Community to provide Brewers, Bakers and Chefs with quality grain. Maine Grains specializes in freshly milled, organic and heritage grains for stoneground flour and rolled oats. We sell to bakers, brewers, and chefs throughout the Northeast. The gristmill is also home to the Maine Grains Dry Goods Store, The Miller’s Table cafe, Happyknits yarn shop, the Skowhegan Farmer's Market, and t...
Craft Brew News # 29 - New Jersey Socialists and Gillette Stadium Beer
May 31, 2019 13:09 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBCraft Brew News 5/31/19 (Courtesy of Brewbound.com) New Jersey ABC Sets Restrictions on the Number of Events Craft Breweries Can Host The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a revised special ruling earlier this week aimed at limiting the number of annual events breweries can host in their taprooms. Under the ruling issued Tuesday, the ABC said the state’s craft breweries can hold up to 25 “special events,” 25 “social affairs,” and 52 “private parties” annually i...
Beer Styles # 29 - Munich-Style Helles
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBMunich-Style Helles (Description courtesy of Beer Advocate) “Helles” means “pale in color,” as these beers are often golden. The German-style Helles lager is a bit rounder or fuller-bodied than light lager and even all-malt pilsners. Helles lager beers offer a touch of sweetness that balance a measurable addition of spicy German hop flavor and light bitterness. The malt character is soft and bready, making it a terrific complement to light dishes such as salad or fresh shellfish, like clams...
Episode # 46 - Kate Kone - What's Brewing in New England
May 27, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBMichael interviews Kate Kone, Author of "What's Brewing in New England: A Guide to Brewpubs and Microbreweries" about the beer scene in Maine and beyond. Kate Cone has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, is a freelance writer and the author of "What's Brewing in New England: A Guide to Brewpubs and Microbreweries," published by Downeast Publications in 1997 and completely updated in 2016. She has been a foodie since age 8, when her dad taught her how to make coffee and an omelet, life...
Craft Brew News # 28 - Texas Beer-To-Go and No Tariffs for Mexico
May 24, 2019 20:18 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBCraft Brew News - 05/24/19 (brought to you by Brewbound.com) Texas Senate Approves Beer To-Go-Sales Measure Texas craft brewers’ efforts to legalize beer-to-go sales is closer to passage than ever before. On Wednesday, Texas Senators unanimously passed sweeping legislation to maintain operations of the state’s alcohol regulatory body, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), along with several changes to the state’s alcoholic beverage code, including an amendment that would permit a ...
Beer Styles # 28 - Bohemian Style Pilsener
May 22, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBBohemian-Style Pilsener (Description courtesy of Beer Advocate) The Bohemian Pilsener has a slightly sweet and evident malt character and a toasted, biscuit-like, bready malt character. Hop bitterness is perceived as medium with a low to medium-low level of noble-type hop aroma and flavor. This style originated in 1842, with “pilsener” originally indicating an appellation in the Czech Republic. Classic examples of this style used to be conditioned in wooden tanks and had a less sharp hop b...
Episode # 45 - British Beer Company Supports Local
May 20, 2019 00:08 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBMichael speaks with Stacy Martel, General Manager of the British Beer Company restaurant in Manchester, NH about beer trends and the importance of local brew. In England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, the pub or “local” is the center of village life. We’re proud to replicate that experience here in New England at our 10 BBC pubs. Our cozy interiors welcome you whether you’re dropping by for a pint, or coming in with the family. We offer an extensive beer list, featuring many small U.K. brewer...
Matt Eaton Fundraiser for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund
May 17, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBMichael interviews Kerry Marshall, Event Coordinator for the Matt Eaton Memorial Golf Tournament. Beara Brewing Co. will be launching this year's version of Eatman Ale on May 26 in our taproom! A portion of all proceeds for the day's sales will go to the Jimmy Fund / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Get in here on Sunday! Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2167574693497949/ Website: https://matteatongolf.weebly.com/ Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.app...
Episode # 44 - Irish Malt, American Hops and Big Beer Embraces Craft
May 15, 2019 00:23 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBMore from the Craft Brewers Conference! Michael had the privilege of interviewing the following guests: Colm Cahill - Malting Company of Ireland - https://www.maltingcompany.ie/ Ryan Newhouse - Zephyr Conferences - https://www.zephyrconferences.com/ Jaki Brophy - USA Hops - https://www.usahops.org/ Josh Noel - Chicago Tribune - https://www.chicagotribune.com/ Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2 *** A Top ...
Episode # 43 - Kate "the Great" Ryan and West Cork Gold
May 13, 2019 23:33 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBMichael speaks with Kate Ryan (Food Writer for leading Irish Publications and Founder of Flavour.ie) about great food and drink in County Cork and beyond. Flavour.ie is all about West Cork Food. The quality and variety of food produced here in our region of Ireland rivals that of any other gourmet food destination in the world and we tell the world about it one story at a time. Food Writer writing for Evening Echo, The Opinion and The Southern Star / West Fork regularly; features writer fo...
Craft Brew News # 27 - O.G.'s Merging and Taking the Power Back
May 10, 2019 11:04 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBCraft Brew News – 5/10/19 (Courtesy of Brewbound.com) Boston Beer Company and Dogfish Head Agree to Merge in $300 Million Deal Eight years ago, Dogfish Head and Boston Beer Company teamed up to brew a collaboration beer for the annual SAVOR craft beer and food pairing experience. Today, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement valued at about $300 million. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. The merger comes nearly four years after Dogfish...
Craft Beer Styles # 27 - German Style Pilsener
May 08, 2019 10:52 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBGerman-Style Pilsener (LAGER BEER STYLES) (Description courtesy of All About Beer Magazine and Beer Advocate) Pilsner styles of beer originate from Bohemia in the Czech Republic. They are medium- to medium-full bodied and are characterized by high carbonation and tangy Czech varieties of hops that impart floral aromas and a crisp, bitter finish. The hallmark of a fresh pilsner is the dense, white head. The alcohol levels must be such as to give a rounded mouthfeel, typically around 5 perc...
Episode # 42 - Deschutes BrewMaster Brian Faivre
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMichael chats with Deschutes BrewMaster Brian Faivre about the brewery's success and its wide reach across the US. Deschutes Brewery overlooks the wild and scenic Deschutes River in beautiful Bend, Oregon, home base to our adventurous, award-winning lineup of pioneering beers. You’re welcome to drop in, sample our beers, and meet the beer-obsessed folks who tend them. Since opening the doors of our brew pub, Deschutes Brewery has been an integral part of the local community. We are always l...
Craft Brew News # 26 - High Moose and Hawaiian Beer
May 04, 2019 02:27 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBCraft Brew News - 5/3/2019 Craft Brew Alliance Agrees to Settle Kona Labeling Dispute Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) has agreed to settle a years-long class action lawsuit over alleged “false and deceptive advertising” of its Kona Brewing beer brand. In an SEC filing, the publicly traded Portland, Oregon-based craft beer company – today said it expects to incur costs of about $4.7 million to settle the dispute, which surfaced in early 2017. That amount is inclusive of all legal and administra...
Craft Beer Styles # 26 - American Style Amber Lager
May 01, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBAmerican Style Amber Lager (Description c/o Beer Advocate) A widely available, sessionable craft beer style that showcases both malt and hops. Amber lagers are a medium-bodied lager with a toasty or caramel-like malt character. Hop bitterness can range from very low to medium-high. There are 3 Subcategories in Style: A)Subcategory: American-Style Amber Lager -Color – Gold to copper -Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present -Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: ...
Episode # 41 - What kind of beer are you drinking? - Bart Watson, Brewers Association Chief Economist
April 30, 2019 02:38 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMichael chats with Bart Watson, Chief Economist of the Brewers Association about what kind of beer people are drinking and trends in the industry. Bart is in charge of the BA’s statistical resources, including production surveys, economic analysis, and market research. In addition to providing industry data for members, his responsibilities include interacting with the media on economic and statistical issues. Areas of expertise: Beer industry stats, craft beer market, economics of craft be...
Episode # 40 - Putting a Conference Together - Brewers Association Marketing Director Ann Obenchain
April 26, 2019 09:41 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMichael speaks with Ann Obenchain, Marketing Director of the Brewers Association on how conferences are put together, the huge effort needed and keeping everything on target. The Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The BA represents 4,000-plus U.S. breweries. The BA’s independent craft brewer seal is a widely adopted symbol that differentiates beers by small...
Episode # 39 - Brew Pipeline - Getting Quality Brew to YOU
April 24, 2019 04:22 - 31 minutes - 29 MBMichael talks with Marty Ochs, President of Sales at Brew Pipeline to discuss how they are helping breweries get their product out across the USA. Led by three industry veterans, Brew Pipeline is a direct-access platform between the best craft brewers and distributors in the nation. Forward-thinking initiatives such as Guest Brewer, our flagship program, are designed to connect award-winning beers from craft brewers with untapped markets for a limited time. Our goal is to provide greater acce...
Episode # 38 - Crosby Hop Farm
April 22, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBMIchael interviews Marketers Zak Schroerlucke and Heather Sorensen of Crosby Hop Farm to discuss how they grow and sell their hops to make great Craft Beer. Crosby Hop Farm is a leading hop grower, merchant, and processor. Our offerings include sustainable Willamette Valley Crosby® grown options. Crosby Hop Farm has grown beautiful, high quality hops in Oregon’s Willamette Valley for five generations. Our offerings include a broad portfolio of more than 75 varieties including sustainable Cro...
Craft Brewers Conference Part 4 - More Malt, More Hops, More Beer
April 18, 2019 03:48 - 23 minutes - 22 MBMichael continues his journey through the Craft Brewers Conference and stops to chat with great providers of grain, hops and beer equipment. Here are some links: ABE Equipment (https://americanbeerequipment.com/) Castle Malting (http://www.castlemalting.com/) Hopsteiner (https://www.hopsteiner.com/) Wyermann (https://www.weyermann.de/eng/) Horst Dornbusch (http://www.cerevisiacommunications.com/) Left Hand Brewing (http://lefthandbrewing.com/) My Bottle Boss (https://mybottleboss.com/)...
Craft Brewers Conference Part 3 - Barley, Hops, Yeast and Water
April 17, 2019 04:58 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMichael continues to speak with great people and companies that are shaping Craft Beer today. In this episode, we feature: FoodLab (https://www.cdrfoodlab.com) 3M (https://www.3m.com) Cargill (https://www.cargill.com) Burns Family Artisan Ales (https://burnsalesdenver.com/) Siemens (https://new.siemens.com/us/en.html) Barth Haas Group (https://www.johnihaas.com) German Hop Growers (https://www.deutscher-hopfen.de) Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com...
Craft Brewers Conference Part 2 - Package that Brew For the People
April 16, 2019 03:27 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMichael continues his journey at the 2019 Craft Brewers Conference - he talks with some great people and Companies that are shaping Craft Beer today: GEA Solutions (https://www.gea.com) Inland (https://www.inlandpackaging.com) Cask (https://www.cask.com) ID Technology Promach (https://www.promachbuilt.com/product-brands/id-technology) Five X 5 (https://fx5solutions.com) ABS Commercial (https://www.abs-commercial.com) Live Oak Bank (https://www.liveoakbank.com) Subscribe to Craft Beer...
Craft Brewers Conference Part 1 - Great Malt Makes Great Beer
April 13, 2019 03:32 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWe made it to CBC 2019! Michael kicks it off by chatting with James Loughran of Loughran Malt, Adam Read of Country Malt and Kyran Flett of Canada Malting. Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2 Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH Michael Potorti Founder/Brewer Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast [email protected] michael@bearairishbre...
Craft Beer Styles # 25 - American Style Cream Ale
April 10, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBAmerican-Style Cream Ale (Description c/o Beer Advocate) Cream Ales, spawned from the American light lager style, are brewed as an ale though are sometimes finished with a lager yeast or with lager beer mixed into the final product. Adjuncts such as corn or rice are frequently used to lighten the body but it is not uncommon for smaller craft brewers to make all malt Cream Ales. Pale straw to pale gold in color, they were known to have a low degree of hop bittering yet some hop aroma. More ...
Episode # 37 - Jenny the Greek Talks Food and Craft Beer
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBMichael chats with Chef and Podcaster Jenny The Greek about the Northern California and Las Vegas beer scenes and the great ways Craft Beer pairs with food. Jenny is more than just a cook and beer lover... She's also a member of Toastmasters International, voice-over artist, a copy writer, and an amateur stand-up comic. Jenny can custom tailor speeches and promotions to fit the needs of your audience and vision of your event. Doing a corporate team building retreat? No problem, Jenny can kee...
Craft Brew News # 25 - Craft Growth and TTB Cracks the Whip
April 05, 2019 11:02 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBCraft Brew News – 04/06/19 (courtesy of Brewbound.com) Constellation Brands Sales Top $8.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2019 Constellation Brands reported its fiscal year and second quarter 2019 earnings results today, which were highlighted by a 7 percent increase in net sales, to more than $8.1 billion. During the 2019 fiscal year, Corona brand family shipments reached 150 million cases, while depletions increased 7 percent. Meanwhile, Modelo brand family shipments exceeded 125 million cases,...
Craft Beer Styles # 24 - Light Lager
April 03, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBLight Lager (Description c/o Beer Advocate) The Light Lager is generally a lighter version of a brewery's premium lager, some are lower in alcohol but all are lower in calories and carbohydrates compared to other beers. Typically a high amount of cereal adjuncts like rice or corn are used to help lighten the beer as much as possible. Very low in malt flavor with a light and dry body. The hop character is low and should only balance with no signs of flavor or aroma. European versions are abo...
Episode # 36 - Mitch Steele, New Realm BrewMaster (ex- Stone BrewMaster)
April 01, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBMITCH STEELE Brewmaster, COO and Co-Founder, New Realm Brewing Co. Mitch Steele is a true renaissance man — widely respected for his award-winning talent brewing great, innovative beer for just the right time (and times). Authoring IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale and the “Hoptripper” blog, he has been invited to judge many national and international beer festivals. He studied the craft and art of brewing science at the University of California Davis. Stud...
Craft Brew News # 24 - "You Can't Put Stone on that Can!" But You Can Tax It
March 29, 2019 10:51 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBCraft Brew News - 3/29/19 (brought to you via Brewbound.com) Beer Institute: Aluminum Tariffs are Hurting US Beer Industry Around this time last year, the Beer Institute (BI), a national trade association representing the American brewing industry, warned that President Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs would cost the beer industry $347 million annually and potentially lead to the loss of 20,000 jobs. Well, as it turns out, the BI’s worst fears are coming true. The Washington, D...
Craft Beer Styles # 23 - International-Style Pilsener
March 27, 2019 10:31 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBInternational-Style Pilsener (LAGER BEER STYLES) A classic German-style Pilsner is straw to pale in color with a malty sweetness that can be perceived in aroma and flavor. Perception of hop bitterness is medium to high. Noble-type hop aroma and flavor are moderate and quite obvious. (“Noble Hops” which refers to four variety of continental European hops originally grown in Central Europe. The four hop varieties are Tetnanger, Spalt, Hallertauer and Saaz.) Distinctly different from the Bohemi...
Episode # 35 - Belgian is the Way - Jason Perkins, Allagash BrewMaster
March 25, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAs a brewery, we strive to create some of the best Belgian-style beers in the world. As people, we make sure to enjoy ourselves along the way. Part of that joy comes from constantly pushing the sustainability of our brewing operation and making a positive impact in our community. We buy local ingredients, support local organizations, and volunteer our time and expertise to help our community flourish. Stop by some time, we’d love to show you around. https://www.allagash.com/ Subscribe to Cr...
Craft Brew News # 23 - Unions, Cannabis and Whiskey
March 22, 2019 11:23 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBCraft Brew News – 3/22/19 (Articles brought to you by Brewbound.com) Anchor Workers Vote to Unionize Seeking better pay and benefits, workers at San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing Company voted in favor of forming a union on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The vote to organize with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union passed 31-16, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Anchor, which was acquired by Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Limited in 2017, now has 10 days to dispute the vote. T...
Craft Beer Styles # 22 - American-Style Pilsener
March 20, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBAmerican-Style Pilsener (LAGER BEER STYLES) Subcategory: Pre-Prohibition American- Style Pilsener- “Noble Hops” which refers to four variety of continental European hops originally grown in Central Europe. The four hop varieties are Tetnanger, Spalt, Hallertauer and Saaz. Subcategory: Contemporary American-Style Pilsener – Contemporary versions will exhibit hop and aroma attributes typical of a wide range of American hop varieties, including citrus, fruit-like or others. (Description co...
Episode # 34 - Tod on the Pod - Tod Mott, Tributary Brewing Co. MasterBrewer
March 18, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOne Tributary Leads to Another… that was the aha! moment when Tod Mott and his wife, Galen came upon the name of their new brewery. Tributary Brewing Company is Tod’s long-held dream of brewing his own beer and having his own place to serve it. Tod has been a master brewer for over two decades, working with some of the region’s most renowned breweries. Most fans know him as New England’s brewing legend, the creator of the original recipe of the highly acclaimed Harpoon IPA, and Portsmouth Bre...
Craft Brew News # 22 - Beer Mags Are Out and New Belgium Contracts Are In
March 15, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMichael and Guest Kate Cone, Author of "What's Brewing in New England" discuss this week's Beer News. Check out Kate's Website at https://www.saucyscrivener.com/ Craft Brew News – 3/15/19 (Courtesy of Brewbound.com) New Belgium Begins Contract Brewing for Startup Lager Brand After experiencing an 11 percent production decline in 2018, New Belgium Brewing has opened its Colorado brewing facility to an upstart lager brand that is aiming to eclipse the 100,000-barrel threshold within two yea...
Beer Styles # 21 - Smoke Beer
March 13, 2019 14:06 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBSmoke Beer (Description Courtesy of Beer Advocate) When malt is kilned over an open flame, the smoke flavor becomes infused into the beer, leaving a taste that can vary from dense campfire, to slight wisps of smoke. Any style of beer can be smoked; the goal is to reach a balance between the style’s character and the smoky properties. Originating in Germany as Rauchbier (“Rowk-beer”), this style is open to interpretation by U.S. craft brewers. Classic base styles include German-style Marzen/...
Episode # 33 - Pouring the Perfect Pint - Fergal Murray, Guinness BrewMaster
March 11, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBMichael chats with Fergal Murray, Guinness BrewMaster about his tenure at Guinness, his journey around the world as Ambassador and pouring the Perfect Pint for Her Majesty the Queen. As the Guinness Master Brewer I've had an extraordinary journey. It has taken me across the globe and built my reputation as a leader in the brewing industry. My contribution had a significant impact on the growth of the Guinness brand. As custodian of the myth and magic of making great beer I covered so many a...
Craft Brew News # 21 - "Pay to Play" and Cannabis Delivery Drama
March 08, 2019 11:43 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBCraft Brew News – 3/8/19 (Courtesy of Brewbound.com) Massachusetts High Court Rules Against Craft Beer Guild Appeal The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has denied Sheehan Family Companies subsidiary Craft Beer Guild’s attempt to appeal a ruling that it violated laws prohibiting unfair trade practices and illegal “pay-to-play” activities, according to the Boston Globe. The state high court agreed with the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC), which found that...
Beer Styles # 20 - Wood/Fruited Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer
March 06, 2019 10:36 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBWood/Fruited Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer These are any traditional or experimental style of lager, ale or hybrid beer aged in either a wooden barrel or in contact with wood, and exhibiting acidity derived from exposure to bacteria. These beers are aged in the presence of microflora (either present in the wood or introduced at some time in the brewing process) with the intention of introducing sourness to the beer. These beers are aged with the intention of developing unique attributes imp...
Episode # 32 - Love That Beer in Sweden - South Plains Brewing Co.
March 04, 2019 23:56 - 1 hour - 58 MBMichael talks with Master Brewer and Chef Jeff Brown about his efforts to brew American Styles in Malmo, Sweden and the local beer scene. South Plains Brewing Company is a microbrewery located in Malmö, Sweden and aims to release high quality, hand-crafted artisan ales made only with the purest ingredients. Unfiltered and unpasteurized to preserve the beers natural flavor, providing the beer drinker and connoisseur alike with a flavorful and authentic drinking experience. OUR MISSION - To b...
Craft Brew News # 20 - Cut Out the Middleman and How the Other Half Lives
March 01, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBCraft Brew News - 3/1/2019 Actual Brewing Files for Bankruptcy In the wake of sexual assault allegations against Actual Brewing Company founder Fred Lee, the Columbus, Ohio-based craft beer company has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to Columbus Business First. Actual’s largest unsecured claim is a $100,000 loan made by John Dilley, Business Firstreported. The company also owes federal taxes of $55,000 and thousands of dollars to other creditors, including the Ohio D...
Beer Styles # 19 - Kellerbier - Zwickelbier
February 27, 2019 06:40 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBA rather old, rare, and unique German beer style, Kellerbiers are unfiltered and unpasteurized lagers that date back to at least the Middle Ages. The beer is matured, unbunged (beer is exposed), in deep vaults. The final product is a smooth, naturally cloudy beer that's rich in vitamins from the yeast. Hop bitterness can be high and alcohol will vary. Zwickelbier is similar to a Keller, but not as pronounced. These unfiltered beers are packaged and served with low to moderate amounts of yeas...
Episode # 31 - Get On the Beer Bus! - Granite State Growler Tours
February 25, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBMichael speaks with Dave Adams, Co-Founder of Granite State Growler Tours. His buses bring thirsty Craft Beer Fans to quality breweries across the state of NH. Granite State Growler Tours, the only craft brewery tour bus in New Hampshire and a Best of NH 2013 winner, is roaming for foam! Our mission is to take you to the best beer and spirits we can find, and to support local businesses by sharing them with our guests. Hop on our bus, affectionately named ‘Greta the Growler Getta’ and visit...
Craft Brew News # 19 - Big Boys and Boston Beer Garden Drama
February 22, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBCraft Brew News – 2/22/19 Courtesy of Brewbound.com Receiver Reaches Agreement to Sell DME Group’s Main Business Court-appointed receiver Alvarez & Marsal filed a report Thursday saying it had reached an agreement to sell financially troubled Canadian brewing equipment manufacturer DME Group’s manufacturing and fabrication headquarters in Charlottetown. According to the receiver’s second report filed with the Superior Court of Prince Edward Island, Alvarez & Marsal said it executed a purc...
Beer Styles # 18 - Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Stout
February 20, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWood and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout These are a Stouts aged in either a wooden barrel or in contact with wood. English Stout - Stouts are typically dark brown to pitch black in color. A common profile among Stouts, but not in all cases, is the use of roasted barley (unmalted barley that is kilned to the point of being charred) which lends a dry character to the beer as well as a huge roasted flavor that can range from burnt to coffee to chocolate. Traditional English Stout recipes rely on bi...
Episode # 30 - Von Ebert Brewing and Portland Beer
February 18, 2019 11:49 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBMichael speaks with Tom Cook, Founder of Von Ebert Brewing in Portland, OR about his experiences in Craft Beer and the Portland Beer Scene. Von Ebert Brewing is owned and operated by Tom Cook, Dennis January, Eric Simko and Tom S. Cook. Von Ebert Brewing was named after Tom S’ Great Grandmother Ebert, who was the guiding force to our immigrant family when they came over from Germany to the United States. Through marriage, our last name is different now, but when we decided to build a craft...
Craft Brew News # 18 - Not Your Father's Union
February 15, 2019 11:14 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBCraft Brew News 2/15/19 (Courtesy of Brewbound.com) Union Efforts Start at Anchor Brewing Anchor Employees Attempt to Unionize Workers of the iconic Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco have begun the process of unionizing, Splinter News reported. In a letter dated February 7, Anchor’s employees requested that Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Limited, which acquired the brewery in 2017, recognize their union with the International Longshoremen & Warehouse Union. “Anchor workers should be paid...