#62: Jason Perkins | Allagash Brewing Company

Whoa. It really happened. This week's guest is Allagash brewmaster and idol of the podcast, Jason Perkins!!! Noah and Matty do their best to quiet their nerves and make the most out of their time shared with greatness. Topics include, but are not limited to: Noah's most formative memories of Allagash; the steady and subdued Fight for White in Jason's early days at the brewery; the grist breakdown of the best wheat beer in America (besides Blue Moon); how Allagash's love affair with Brettanomyces began by accident via an old dairy tank; defining what it means to get "screwed by the 'Lude"; Jason's biggest takeaways from 13 years of producing authentic spontaneous beer; experiences with beers that have gotten "down with the sickness"; and how Allagash has grown its culture along side its production in such an unparalleled way. If that teaser is somehow not enough (and you're still reading this description), please know the Three Bay is all about some of Jason's favorite beers, and then immediately check your vitals. As corny as it may sound, in all seriousness this was a dream come true for the podcast, and leap frogged the guys' wildest expectations. And you know what they say - where there's a Jason Perkins, there just might be a..................              ......................................................      ....................................Music: "Mountain Climb" by Jake Hill