Good Beer Matters Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jeremy Storton
Good Beer Matters Podcast explores the craft and culture of beer, and tells the stories of those who are leading the charge. This is a show for beer professionals, experts and enthusiasts who seek to understand beer culture better.
Craft beer was meant to be better, to create an artisanal experience out of flavor, history, and culture. But sometimes, we overindulge and lose sight of what brought us here. My next guest reminds us that, for a great experience, mindful drinking is mandatory, but alcohol is optional.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 144 of Good Beer Matters with Certified Cicerone and AFicioNAdo founder, Meagen Anderson.
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AFicoNAdo Certification Program
GBM 111 with Meagen and Spencer
GBM 135 with Ted Slingerland
GBM 105 Ceria Brewing
GBM 121 Athletic Brewing
GBH Culture of Over-Drinking article
AFNA book
Dr. Andrew Huberman -Huberman Lab - Alcohol your body and your brain
In this final episode, I want to thank all the guests who came on the show to share their stories and their experiences. And, I want to thank all of you who’ve listened. At this point, I’m pressing pause on the Good Beer Matters podcast because I’ve said what I was compelled to say. Now, I want to take Good Beer Matters in other directions. It’s not good by forever, just goodbye for now.
So, consider this the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end. There are more stories to tell and great beers to be experienced. But for now, the rest of this journey is yours. I would love to hear what stories resonated with you the most, and what you’re doing to make beer culture even better.
Don’t forget to grab a beer, hang out with your friends, and let your world open up.
Thank you for listening all these years.
Cheers
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I wanted to have a little fun and celebrate the holidays with you. There's also a little announcement in this episode. I wish you all wonderful beer and pairings, a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year.
Cheers.
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We can travel nearly anywhere to have a pint with locals. But there’s one place we often find ourselves, a place where no-one else can go. This episode is about the experience we have in our mind, and the state of our mental health within the context of beer.
If we’re sick we go to a doctor. If we’re injured, a physical therapist. When we want to perform better, we see a coach. Addressing our mental health and our mental fitness ought to be the same. Good beer may have little to do with this, but it’s a great way to get the conversation started.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 142 of Good Beer Matters with beer writer and mental health advocate, Emma Inch.
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Emma Inch & Fermentation Online
British Guild of Beer Writers
Same Again Podcast
GBM 26 - CAMRA
GBM 135 - Civilization and Getting Drunk
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Belgium holds one of the richest beer cultures in the world. But, with a history and culture as diverse as theirs, beer is only the beginning. My next guest is a master storyteller who guides us even deeper into the world beyond the beer we already know and love.
Because I haven’t yet traveled to Belgium myself, It’s easy for me to make assumptions about the culture based on my experience with the beer. But, we must remember that beer can serve as a tool and a doorway. It’s not designed to answer questions. It’s meant to elicit them.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 141 of Good Beer Matters with Breandán Kearney of Belgian Smaak.
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Belgian Smaak
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Italy is best known for their culinary and wine traditions that extend thousands of years, not beer. But that’s the point. Imagine what they can do when they include great beer. My next guest guides us to that inflection point when good beer meets a culture known for its flavor.
I’m fortunate to have enjoyed the Italian dining experience. The preparation, the slow cooking, the attention to flavor, and long conversations that last for hours. These are special occasions… the memorable experiences that somehow change the trajectory of our lives for the better. I invite you to gather your loved ones and experience the same.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 140 of Good Beer Matters with Editor of the Italian Beer Guide, Luca Giaccone.
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A Guide to the Beers of Italy 2023
Slow Food Movement
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Long ago a side trip to a pub while traveling was enough. Now, squeezing in a side trip to a museum while Beer Traveling is commonplace. My next guest is one of these people who put Beer Travel on the map, and she wants to share with us just how wonderful it is.
Not everyone can easily travel abroad. For some, it’s a bit of a luxury. But, unlike other luxuries, travel is an investment in your experience and your lifelong perspective. No matter how far you can go, my wish for you is just to go and seek out your Beer Travel destination.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 139 of Good Beer Matters with Beer Traveler, Dr. Ruth Berman.
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Bon Beer Voyage
Knighthood of the Mash Paddle
Tour Directing School - ITMI
World Food Travel Association
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Canada is known for many cool things, especially beer. But, I’ve never been there and I don’t know much about it other than what I see in the movies. So, I asked my next guest to give us a tour of the craft and the culture of beer in Canada.
I’m always amazed that despite whatever differences we may perceive between us and other people, we are also so much alike. Beer happens to be one of those wonderful things that get us to slow down long enough to remember this. Thanks to Brad Goddard for the reminder.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 138 of Good Beer Matters with Brad Goddard, of Canada’s Big Rock Brewery.
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Big Rock Brewery
GBM 124 Czechvar
GBM - Ted Slingerland
Alberta Ale Trail
Kokua Project
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In a previous episode we explored craft beer in latin America. However, it focused on places that are hot spots for American expatriates and global vacationers. In this episode, my next guest guides us through a taste of Latin American Craft Beer from the perspective of the locals.
At the end of a long day or a long week I prefer to unwind with people I love, to have an interesting conversation, a great meal, and a good beer. We don’t have to travel to El Salvador to put the focus on the people, the place or the moment, but it helps.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 137 of Good Beer Matters with Brewer, Bernardo Francisco Sequiera Delgado.
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Cadejo Brewing
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I’ve never been to Norway. And honestly, I know very little about it. But I find that a curious mind is the key to exploring new beers, new cultures, and new friends. A beer and a question opened the door to my next guest, who guides us through the beer culture of Norway.
Every culture has a beer culture, even the ones who aren’t known for their beer. This is because every country has beer, and every beer can open a door to a world we haven’t experienced before. Keep your mind curious, grab yourself a beer and a bite to eat, and go explore.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 136 of Good Beer Matters with Sindre Ingebrigtsen
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Bryggekast Podcast
Plaato
Oslo Brewing
Beer in Norway
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Why do we humans crave alcohol so much? Is it the flavor, the effect, or both? What purpose could this possibly serve for our evolution and our culture? My next guest is a professor and author who has answered all these questions. So, grab a beer, and let’s get to class.
I tell people that beer is something no-one needs, but everyone wants. Would you agree? I don’t condone abusing alcohol, but it does serve a purpose. So how do we find the sweet spot of benefit over burden and quality over quantity? Moderation is the common answer. What’s yours?
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 135 of Good Beer Matters with Professor Ted Slingerland.
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www.edwardslingerland.com
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Why does beer flavor matter so much? I mean, as long as it tastes good, what else is important? Can we actually get a sense of place through flavor? My next guest seems to think so and is here to share this, and Australian culture through the flavor of beer.
In his book “Tasting Beer”, Randy Mosher tells us, “Like any aspect of a consciously lived life, enjoying beer to the fullest takes education, experience, and a proper frame of mind.” That’s why educators like Briony are so important. Without them, a beer is just a beer, which would be a shame, because it is so much more.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 134 of Good Beer Matters with Certified Cicerone® and Sensory Analyst, Briony Liebich.
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Flavour Logic
Free Beer Stuff from Flavour Logic
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Do you ever wonder what beer 100 years ago tasted like? What if you lived in an old Scottish castle and discovered a long-lost brewery on the premise? As far-fetched as this sounds, my next guest is here to share this experience and the blast from the past she produces for the rest of us.
New beer is exciting. And, I’m a big proponent of constant improvement. But some things have already been perfected. I believe that when we revisit some of these beers and classic styles from the past, it will give us a better idea of where we ought to go in the future.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 133 of Good Beer Matters with Catherine Maxwell Stuart, the 21st Lady of Traquair House.
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Traquair House
Beyond Borders Scotland
Merchant du Vin
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The imaginary wine line separates beer regions from wine regions, and it goes right through the middle of France. Yet somehow we think of the French as wine lovers who sometimes drink beer. My next guest is here to set the record straight and share the French beer culture with the rest of the world.
French Cuisine is world-renowned and sets the standard for what an elevated cuisine experience can be. Doesn’t it make sense that if we apply the same mentality to beer that something extra special is bound to happen? I urge you, next time you have French cuisine, skip the wine and order the beer. Let me know how it goes.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 132 of Good Beer Matters with Hugo Picard.
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Fermentis
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For years, I’ve heard about South East Asia as a place where one could live well for dollars a day, where the life people dream of is actually tangible. What began as an interrupted conversation about diving and life as an expatriate, took a turn into the heart of darkness to find craft beer in Southeast Asia.
What do you think about when it comes to Southeast Asia? I’ve never been, but I’ll admit that craft beer doesn’t come to mind for me. However, that’s all changing. For those who love to dive, love the food and the people, now we’ll have a good beer to pair with all of it.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 131 of Good Beer Matters with Chris Roberts of Heart of Darkness Brewery in Vietnam.
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Heart of Darkness Brewery
Asia Brewers Network
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Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world with cultural and environmental diversity to match. So why don’t we talk more about Brazilian Beer? My next guest is a Beer educator and she wants to change the way we think about Brazil within the world of beer.
We can see Brazil’s influence on the world through movies, music, sports and more. It was only a matter of time before we started to see beer that was uniquely Brazilian to emerge. Given that this country has such a global impact, what’s next, I wonder.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.
For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 130 of Good Beer Matters with Beer Sommelier, Priscilla Colares
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Priscilla Colares - Beer Sommelier
Brazil Beer Institute Sommelier
Discovery Channel - Restaurants at the End of the World, Brazil
Xingu Beer
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We recently finished off graduation season, and speakers at these ceremonies often talk about education as the doorway to better opportunities and experiences. Is this also true in beer? Does a higher beer education deliver on the promise of opportunity and experience? My next guests and I discuss this question and how we’re trying to answer it.
If you ask me, the models have been proven and the signs are there that better beer education is the path to better experiences and better revenue. Just like getting an advanced degree from a university, the diploma is not the end but just the beginning of something better.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture.These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 129 of Good Beer Matters with Advanced Cicerone’s and Beer Scholar Team, Chris Cohen and Scott Fielder
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The Beer Scholar
Cicerone
New Brewer Article - The Value of a Beer Educated Staff
GBM 118 with Advanced Cicerone® Anudeep Mutyala
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To get the full Bavarian Beer experience, I find it helpful to go back a thousand years. Without a time machine, we’ll have to visit a brewery nearly as old. My next guest tells us the story of the incredible beer ecosystem that exists just north of Munich in the world’s oldest brewery.
I think it’s fair to say that any brewery with a school and a thousand-year history is one we can take leadership from. If Weihenstephan values being present, being patient, and focuses on quality and culture, then maybe we should give those a second thought as well, don’t you think?
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 128 of Good Beer Matters with brand ambassador, Matthias Ebner of Weihenstephan.
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Weihenstephan
Total Beverage Solution
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Once upon a time, American brewers traveled to Europe, rediscovered beer, and became inspired. They came home and started the craft beer revolution, disrupting the homogenous macro brew industry. Approximately 30 years later they returned the favor. My next guest tells his story of infusing American Craft into the Dutch beer culture.
It never ceases to amaze me that beer culture is a global thing. As different as we are, we’re still very much alike. But, while trends spread across the planet, those differences inspire us to keep beer interesting and new. I would argue that it’s these differences that connect us together.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.
For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 127 of Good Beer Matters with Michiel Anema of All Kinds of Beers.
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All Kinds Of Beers
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It’s a dream, to spend the day doing the activities you love with the people you love. Then, cap it all off with a great conversation, a meal, and a very good beer. My next guest tells the story of his pursuit of this dream and creating this experience for his guests.
The joy of the Pura Vida, or the good life, is sometimes just out of reach. In our fast-paced societies, I believe we need to find ways to cultivate more it. Slowing down enough to taste good food and great beer, and to share it with loved ones is the way.
These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.
For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 126 of Good Beer Matters with Matthew Greenberg of Cerveceros Del Mar
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Cerveceros Del Mar
Nicaragua Craft Beer Co.
Papagayo Brewing Co.
Artisanal Imports
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The middle of a desert may be the last place you’d find a brewery, but it's the best place to find a drink. Except, in this desert, there is a vast mix of cultures, affluence, and a complicated relationship with alcohol. My next guest has navigated through the challenges to create a brewery with a taste of the Middle East.
If beer is a representation of culture, can we rely on beer to be the ambassador between cultures? Can the fusion of flavors guide our way as we find a peaceful and joy-filled existence? This may be too much to ask of a beer, but I’m grateful for breweries like Side Hustle for giving us hope.
We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture.These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 125 of Good Beer Matters with Chad McGehee of Side Hustle Brews.
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Side Hustle Brews
Bevana
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There’s an old quote that goes something like, “Tell me what you eat and drink, and I’ll tell you who you are.” This truly could be applied to any culture, but I think it especially applies to a culture so deeply rooted in their beer that the entire nation owns a brewery. My next guest tells an extra special story because it’s about a nation, their beer and a decades long lawsuit that continues to threaten all of it.
Admittedly, the Czech Republic may not be know for the latest, but it’s definitely one of the greatest when it comes to beer.
I haven’t traveled there yet, but any place where people care about each other, their beer and taking their time to do it right, just sounds amazing.
A memorable experience is found where craft and culture collide. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.
For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 124 of Good Beer Matters with Nicky Yardley of Budvar.
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Czechvar North America
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Sure, I’d love to take a trip to Britain, find a pub and settle into an old wooden chair with a pint of real ale in my hand. But if you end up on the American West coast, specifically in Central Oregon, that same UK experience is waiting for you. My next guests are keeping up with traditional ale, and are here to remind us why it matters.
I understand consumers don’t want what’s old. We want the new and we want it now. Cask ale might seem a thing of the past, but it ought to be a thing of the future. It may be something our grandmothers and grandfathers drank, but frankly, I think granny and gramps were on to something.
A memorable experience is found where craft and culture collide. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.
For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 123 of Good Beer Matters with Deven and Avara Roberts of Porter Brewing.
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Porter Brewing
GBM 26 - CAMRA
GBM 12 Mecca Grade Malt
Visit Bend, Oregon
Visit Central Oregon
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Many of us are fortunate to have to choose between a number of breweries near our home. And, beer travel has not only become a thing, but planning destinations around access to beer is a normal criterion. But, with good beer becoming so ubiquitous, how do we find those out of the way and worth-staying-for-awhile experiences that stand out above the rest? My next guests have a tip or two to share with you when it comes to seeking out a truly great beer destination.
There are beers perfect for every day drinking and there are some that are better reserved for special occasions. The same goes for breweries. Some are great for any ole occasion, and some are better for truly memorable experiences. If you haven’t yet experienced the difference, then I urge you to put Vista Brewing, south of Austin Texas on your beer bucket list.
A great experience lies at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 122 of Good Beer Matters with Karen and Kent Killough of Vista Brewing
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Vista Brewing
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I’m going to level with you. I originally didn’t want to get into beer as a profession. I was an athlete and associated the beer business with excess and a growing belly. Not only was I wrong, but my next guest proves that athleticism and beer can go hand in hand.
Between alcohol and abstinence lay nothing more than a foul-tasting stigma. At least, that’s how it used to be. Alcohol is still a choice, but flavor and experience don’t have to be compromised in the wake of that choice.
Either way, we can have our beer, and drink it too.
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Athletic Brewing
AFicioNAdo certification program
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I wish you and I could have been there, sailing the Straits of Florida toward Cuba, when the idea came to my next guest. An idea that serves a niche, solves a problem, and promotes better living. My next guest tells the origin story of the raddest fast-growing lifestyle beer brand today.
Beer is like a tool. And there’s the right tool for every job. Sometimes we need a high-gravity Barrel Aged blah-de-blah. And sometimes we need something lighter and more refreshing to get the job done. But, if beer is a tool, doesn’t it depend on the knowledge and talent of the user to construct a great experience?
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Island Brands USA
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With the Good Beer Matters Podcast, I intended to keep the stories about beer and not about the news. Sometimes these two intersect. Sometimes there are news stories that are far bigger than beer. This time, however, it’s through the heartache of war, that we find the story of a people and their beer.
For this episode, I need to step out of my usual routine and ask everyone listening to support the end of the war in Ukraine and anywhere else. I’m not naive, bad stuff happens in the world. But there’s a better way to deal with differences. Maybe, just maybe, if we put Ukrainian Golden Ale on the negotiations table, we’d have a better chance.
A great experience lies at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 119 of Good Beer Matters with Certified Cicerone® and writer from Ukraine, Lana Svitankova.
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When we think about beer and beer culture, our thoughts naturally drift toward the classics and the current global beer hot spots. But, as we look to the future, this is all going to change. My next guest is one of these change-makers, and the first Advanced Cicerone in India.
As we travel the world, or at least watch travel shows from our couch, we gain a sense of other cultures. Like Anthony Bourdain told us, “You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.” Just make sure you wash it down with a great beer from wherever you are.
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Abierguy on Instagram
Abierguy on YouTube
Beer Savages Podcast
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My next guest is a member of the Order of the British Empire and chair of the Worldwide Brewing Alliance. So, she’s sort of the queen of the beer world. And she’s here to kick off Good Beer Matters’ worldwide tour and share some perspective from the top of the Beer Empire.
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Worldwide Brewing Alliance
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This weekend most of us will enjoy a beer, maybe some good food, and relax into a conversation. But we can do better than that. We can drink beer and do some good. My next guest is here to show us how, as we continue with the Good Beer Matters, Beer with Benefits Series.
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OR Public House
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The stats show that about every 45 minutes someone will die from an alcohol-related vehicle crash. In 2020, more than 11,500 people died in alcohol-impaired traffic deaths. And, these aren’t always the ones who’re impaired. We’ve all heard the stories, and maybe even some of us have been at the point where we probably shouldn’t have driven after drinking. My next guest is here to educate us on this issue and help ensure we all get home safely.
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DUIPrevention.org
NHTSA Drunk Driving
Dram Shop States
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “the giants upon whose shoulders we now stand?” In terms of the beer industry, these are all the brewers and beer professionals that came before us, without which we wouldn’t have the beer we now enjoy. My next guest is a beer historian who uncovers and tells their stories. This helps us understand the path behind us as we pave the way forward.
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Ron’s Books on Amazon
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It takes a large chain of events to put a beer in a glass in front of us. More than most of us realize. When one of those links is threatened, so is the entire chain. My next guest is here to educate us all on a recurring threat to the beer chain as well as to offer up a solution to prevent the beer industry from collapsing around us.
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If you think about it, all the beer you enjoy at breweries around the world today began as homebrew. In a literal sense, often times the brewer began as a home brewer. But in a larger sense, all beer used to be brewed at home long before it became a global commodity. This got me thinking, what role does home brewing play now in our modern society? My next guest is an expert and a leader who will help get your boil kettles fired up.
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If you’re listening to this, you probably really love beer. But, beer isn’t always sunshine and roses. I think it’s time for those of us in the industry to acknowledge the dark side of alcohol.
Maybe we’ve fallen victim to the romance of drunken parties and creative hangovers. But in the end of it all, we have to face ourselves in the mirror after a binge. Even worse, we have to face our families, coworkers and the world.
In this edition of Beyond the Beer Stories, my two guests give us a sober look at alcohol in the beer industry.
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Somewhere along the highway of mundane life is an exit toward a meaningful experience. Luckily there are many off-ramps because sometimes we catch the exit, but sometimes we miss it. However, the goal here at Good Beer Matters is to grab a beer and discover these experiences.
In our third edition of Beyond the Beer Stories, we take one of these exits and connect with a couple of guides. My next guests are living the stout life of beer and travel and are here to share some knowledge and a pint.
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Beer travel didn’t really exist a few decades ago. We went on beer runs to the local store, but that was about it. Beer travel is a made up compound word to describe the recent trend of going on a trip specifically to follow a trail of breweries like connecting dots on a page.
In our second edition of Beyond the Beer Stories, we take a look at the culture of beer travel and the role it plays in creating unique and wonderful experiences.
My next guest takes us on the road in his RV, and he can’t wait to tell you where we’re staying next.
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As the ripples of the craft beer movement continue outward across the globe, it pays to go back to the epicenter once in a while, to visit with one of the individuals often found there. In this episode, we begin a new series called Beyond The Beer and explore the seldom discussed dangers of brewing, the health benefits of beer, and much more.
For those of you working in the brewhouse, exposing yourselves to heat, chemicals, non-breathable gases, and many other dangers, we beer lovers thank you. I urge everyone else listening to honor your work by truly appreciating the beer you produce and the benefits that come from it.
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It’s a lot of fun to talk about ingredients and brewing. It’s even more fun to talk about flavor and beer pairing. But you know what we just don’t talk enough about? Everything in between. Yes, I’m talking about kegs and draft systems.
If you’ve ever been stumped, confused, confounded, or frustrated by draft systems that never seem to work right, my next guest is here to make it all better.
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If you’re listening to this, then you love good beer and may regard great brewers as rock stars. But can I tell you their secret in how they create incredible brews one after the other?
Good housekeeping. That’s right.
Quality ingredients and best practices are great and all, but none of that matters if they don’t keep it clean. My next guest is an expert who talks us through the most important part of brewing.
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I remember tasting a few different near beers, or NA beers, many years ago. They seemed to represent an obligatory public service that warranted no further innovation. (That, of course, is my tactful way to say they pretty much sucked.)
But, as I’ve matured in my beer journey, I’ve found NA beers have a place in my beer fridge, especially now that craft brewers have started making some pretty solid options. My next guest discusses the role of NA beers and why he’s going one step further by putting some buzz back in the brew.
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Many of us often struggle with how to describe the overall experience of flavor, aroma and mouthfeel. But, what if we could come up with better descriptors as well as a work of art worthy of using as a label on a bottle in one fell swoop. My next guests have innovated and integrated this new approach and are here to share it with you.
Deschutes Brewery
Dominio Wines
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There is a place, high up in the solitude of the Cascade mountains where one can find equal parts myth, magic, art and science. And if you’re lucky, you can take a bottle of it home with you. My next guest is the apothecary of such brews and he shares his process of putting it all together.
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We know that malt, hops, yeast and water make beer. But these aren’t the only ingredients that make truly inspired brew. My next guest gives us a full overview of the time, talent, craft and barrels that have inspired our beverages for tens of thousands of years.
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
Check out Hillebrand here.
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
Check out Arryved here.
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
Check out BSG here.
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
Check out Brewlogix here.
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Recently we explored the basic four ingredients for beer. But the world is wide and vast, and so is the world of possible ingredients with which to brew. My next guest shares her story of exploring this adventurous world of flavor, foraging for ingredients and brewing beer from scratch.
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
Check out Roy Farms here.
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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
Check out Cicerone here.
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Thank you for joining me for the past 100 interviews that discussed the knowledge and the wisdom my guests have shared about beer.
For those of you who work in the food and beer industry, for those beer leaders and pushers of boundaries, and those who just appreciate good beer, I hope you'll to join me for the next 100.
I’m Jeremy Storton and this is Good Beer Matters. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers
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When it comes to beer, we tend to think about malt, hops and yeast first without giving water much thought. But, besides holding all these ingredients together in our glass, water has a far greater impact than most of us realize.
My next guest is an expert who helps us better understand why water matters.
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For those who’ve never visited New Zealand, myself included, we may think of the tropical hop flavors that contributed to a significant shift in craft beer. My next guest is an American who has fully integrated herself into the beer culture of the Kiwis and guides us to better understand hops down under.
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We love good beer and often take it for granted. But, there’s something we should know. The growing, cultivation and distribution of hops is more challenging, impactful, and more dangerous than we might think. My next guest explains the larger world of hops so we can better appreciate what’s in our glass.
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Barley is a type of grass where the seeds are turned to malt to serve as the foundation of beer flavor. But, it can be so much more. In a water-starved and culturally sensitive region, my next guest creates world-class malt that contributes solutions to both, as well as delicious beer.
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This episode kicks off a Good Beer Matters mini-series exploring the ingredients that go into the liquid we love. The four main ingredients in beer have different roles, but work synergistically to build something worth drinking.
My next guests and I begin by taking a look at the very foundation of beer flavor … malt.
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Beerology is a word that simply means the study of all things beer.
It’s also a book written by my next guest who has made it her life’s work to educate and improve the beer industry.
Together we explore beer knowledge and advanced beer pairing techniques. All in the name of experiencing better beer.
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One definition I’ve heard of the word “professional” is to be so good at something, people are willing to pay you for it.
My next guest has taken that to heart and made it his profession to provide us all in the beer industry with professional education.
His goal? To unify and elevate the beer industry.
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As small craft breweries continue to open around the world, our conversations about standing out tend to drift toward creating unique experiences.
But, what exactly does that mean?
My next guest taught us all about “Tasting Beer”, but in this episode, he taps into his role of beer artist and educator to teach us how to create better beer experiences.
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In this episode, we close out season four with the first-ever Good Beer Matters panel of beer industry leaders who remind us about the “Golden Rule” by creating a PACT. By signing this PACT, we send a message to future leaders, and our children that we take our beer and how we interact with each other seriously.
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For some, beer is a beverage. For others, it’s a door to the world. But, to my next guest, it’s a way to challenge and prepare himself for when his community and his country need him. The Master and Commander is here to show us how to face our challenges with a smile and a beer.
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In the not-so-distant past, a cold beer was something to drink after a long, hard day while wine dominated fine dining. But, that’s all changing. My next guest is a chef who teaches us, not only how to pair good beer and food, but how to put good beer into our food.
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You know how sometimes people refer to beer as liquid bread? This is because beer and bread are made with similar ingredients, grain, yeast, seasoning, etc. But what if bread actually was an ingredient? My next guest shares an old innovation that is quenching a global problem, as well as our thirst.
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Recycle, Reduce and Reuse. These were the solutions to environmental problems banged into my head from school, and Captain Planet. But, as technology and creativity progress, new solutions are now available to us. My next guest teaches us about a new solution and how beer can protect our planet, even during snack time.
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In this episode, we face the cold, hard reality that some parents have to hear the words, “Your child has cancer.” I’m not willing to look the other way on this either. But, instead of running another 5K, we can drink beer to fight pediatric cancer. My next guest will show us how.
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If I had a magic potion that promised a great life, would you buy it? You likely already have. Beer is a doorway to different cultures, science, technology, history and the pure hedonism of aroma and flavor. My next guest is responsible for opening this door and leading the way for many of today’s leaders and educators in beer.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.
I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.
Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.
But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.
Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.
Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.
Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.
Thank you for listening.
Cheers.
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Brewing beer at home used to be a way of life, even a way of survival. It’s also the foundation upon which the craft beer renaissance is laid. These days it’s a hobby that millions of men and women around the world enjoy. My next guest is a home brewing educator and she wants to help you brew at home too.
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Once upon a time in America, you could have any beer you wanted, so long as it was pale yellow and mass-produced. Then some revolutionaries challenged the status quo. My next guest led this charge and forever changed not just a nation, but the world of beer as we know it.
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Despite having only four basic ingredients, there is incredible diversity and complexity in the liquid in your glass. This complexity becomes less confusing due to a common language that helps differentiate one beer from another. My next guest is an Advanced Cicerone, Author and Podcast host, and she’s here to discuss Beer Evolution in 50 Styles.
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There are bars, breweries and staff… and then there are great bars, great breweries and great staff. So what’s the difference? I say Education! Employees are the primary representatives for any beer business. The better educated they are, the better the reputation, and the greater the profits. My next guest is a beer educator who will help you level up your game to better serve your guests and your business.
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American craft beer, originally built on passion and dreams, is now a legitimate business. It requires hard work to keep up with competition and stay relevant to the consumers. Yet, a number of our legacy breweries have recently closed or lost significant ground due to complacency or some other vice. My next guest has literally written the Bible on beer and helps us learn the difference between those breweries that thrive and those that fail.
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One of the things I love about people in the beer industry is the Can-Do attitude. To face a new challenge knowing you’ll just figure it out takes an unwavering swagger. That being said, there are times when we all need to seek wise counsel. My next guest is an expert who helps her beer clients stay out of legal hot water.
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One of the things we all love about beer is, it’s inherently diverse with styles coming from a wealth of cultures. Yet, somehow we have difficulty extending the same ideology to other people. This problem has risen to the surface lately, but honestly, it’s always been there. Like a weed, it’s time to eradicate the root and sow the seeds of a better future for all. My next guest works to create this better landscape in the beer and service industries and will help you learn how to do your part.
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Learning to evaluate our beer like a professional goes way beyond whether we simply like it or not. Our senses of taste and smell, and a growing vocabulary, will help us detect flavors that don’t belong in our glass. My next guest is an industry leader who teaches us how to detect and decode the off-flavors of beer like a pro.
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We all explore our world using sight, sound, touch, taste and smell whether we’re conscious of it or not. We take for granted the ability to identify garlic simmering in marinara or chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven. But what is the full impact of taste and smell on our lives? And, what if we lost them? My next guest studies the science of taste and smell and navigates us through these questions.
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In the old days of marketing, luck was a significant aspect of a successful campaign filled with jingles and interruptions. Now, we’ve learned to ad value in the form of branded content that works better for your beer business. My next guest is a coach and a guide who navigates us through the world of content marketing.
Opening a brewery or taproom and showing up is a great first step to a successful beer business. But, well branded, content marketing can take you where you want it to go. It’s efficient, effective, and can greatly improve your business if it’s done well. Thank you to Julie for, once again, helping us raise the bar in beer.
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Opening a brewery or taproom is hard work that requires money, time, blood, sweat, and tears. And then there’s no guarantee that what you created will actually work. My next guest comes back to the Good Beer Matters Podcast to teach you how to stack the deck in favor of your success.
As we emerge from the pandemic, there are opportunities for people to open new businesses and serve their communities. Even in normal times, there are always new opportunities if done well. Thanks to Chris for helping us navigate through these challenging waters. Reach out to Small Batch Standard for more help and resources and check out Chris’s new show, The True Craft Podcast.
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A rich culinary tradition is worth traveling to in order to experience the craft. But when that tradition stretches back thousands of years, it’s likely to influence the culture, and yes, even the beer of a region. My next guest not only studies these traditions but helped implement the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States.
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Once upon a time, a caveman stumbled upon a pool of bubbling barley. He tasted it, smiled, and began writing the story of beer. My next guest has spent his career contributing to the story of yeast and humankind. In this episode, he takes us deeper to explain the serendipitous story of these tiny microbes.
Yeast is often shrouded by mystery due to its technical nature. But it has been our partner to create the food and drink we love for millennia. I hope, after listening to this episode, you will truly appreciate what this little microbe contributes to our daily life. Please check out the resources at White Labs to learn more.
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Strategies for selling draft beer range from constantly rotating good and bad sellers to keeping the same lineup for decades. One thing most pubs have in common though is that very few can tell you exactly how well each draft line is moving. My next guest has a multi-layered solution to help pub owners pay their bills, educate their staff and delight their guests.
Running a beer business is tough enough, even without a pandemic or myriad other challenges we may face. But there are ways to work smarter, to make life easier, and to turn guests into raving fans. I’ve partnered with Brewlogix because I believe the solutions they provide will help you thrive whatever may come your way.
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If you know, then you know. And, anyone who has ever worked in the restaurant industry knows that it’s hard work that takes knowledge and skill. My next guest is a leader who helps those in the hospitality industry improve their skills and leverage them for the better.
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If you’re like me, you’re not a data collector by nature. But when we back our experience and knowledge with precise information, we can make well-educated decisions for our beer business. My next guest is an expert who helps us learn to interpret and utilize this data to help us plan our next step.
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In a world of fusions, collaborations and collisions of flavor, few are as exciting as that of beer and chocolate. My next guest made a name for himself in the world of beer as a writer and educator. But, one day he discovered bean to bar chocolate and now takes us on a journey as he explores both.
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Craft beer may be big business, but it also employs art, design, and stories. Every year we celebrate home and commercial brew with awards. But, what about the artists and the storytellers? My next guest is one of these designers and storytellers who set out to honor the people who make our beer look so good.
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Fresh on the heels of taking the Advanced Cicerone written test online, I thought why am I working so hard to learn more about beer when, on some level, it’s just beer? My next guest is not only an Advanced Cicerone, but has also taken the Master test. Together we discuss prepping for and challenging these tests, and why you should too.
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Merry Christmas to all my listeners and guests. I appreciate all the support. I wish you all a much better new year.
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Breast cancer is one of the most common, yet treatable forms of cancer that affects women, and some men. If you are in a group of 8 women, at least one of you will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This may sound intimidating. But there are many organizations that help promote coping with, and curing this disease. My next guest founded one of these organizations and serves up some delicious beer along the way.
A breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to be devastating. Early detection increases your chances of beating the disease. So, grab a good beer and include your partner in your self-exam. The relationships and experiences we’re trying to build are much better when everyone is alive and well enough to enjoy them.
This is the end of season three of Good Beer Matters. But I’d love to hear about your favorite episodes and who you’d like to hear from in season 4. Stay well and we’ll see you soon when we return in 2021.
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This is a short series called Beer With Benefits. Armed with a smile and a tasty beer in their hand, these guests are changing the world for the better, one sip at a time.
This one goes out to all the men.
I know… I get it… I’m one of you. We feel the burden of the world on our shoulders. We may even have learned to just toughen up, to walk it off and act like we’re bulletproof. Then one day we realize, we’re not.
It might be an injury that drops us to our knee. It might even be the words, “You have Cancer.” Luckily, when that day comes, there will be a community of men, and women, who will be there to lend a hand, and a rare pint.
My next guest spent his career writing and educating about beer. Now, he uses beer as a means to save the lives of men everywhere.
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My next guest began with a passion for the environment and sustainability, then he discovered beer. He managed to put the two together when he founded his Portland, Oregon brewhouse in 2007. Eventually his brewery would become one of the only breweries in the world with B-Corp status, Salmon Safe Certification, and 1% For The Planet membership. In this episode he talks about beer and sustainability, positive steps that any brewery can take, and collaborating with one of the largest outdoor gear companies in the world, all for the sake of better beer.
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Times have been tough this year for many of us. For those who are normally accustomed to life’s grand adventure, we’re probably ready for some stability. For those unprepared for uncertainty, we’ve been shaken to our core.
If there was a time to come together, to share best practices and to build a community as well as a business, I’d say now is a pretty good time.
But who can we turn to guide us through the chaos? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was someone who could pick us up by our bootstraps, tell us like it is and help us move on to something better?
If you need help clarifying the strategy and the finances of your beer business, I know a guy, and I want to introduce you to him.
My next guest will help your business not only survive, but set you up to thrive.
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There are many things that influence our decisions as beer drinkers, branding, advertisements, flavor, etc. Most of us take for granted the wealth of beers available to us everywhere we go. But, what about those things that influence our decisions that are completely outside our control? What about the nefarious business practices such as price undercutting or tied houses that are meant to gain control over the drinkers and monopolize the system for the sake of profits? As some of the guests on the Good Beer Matters Podcast have shared, there are places around the world where these practices still exist. But, if you’re like me, you love your beer and you’re willing to stand up for something better.
My next guest has been leading consumer rights groups for decades and wants to give both good beer and power back to the people.
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I want you to think back to that one perfect night you replay in your head over and over. You know the one. It’s the night that if you could go back in time, you wouldn’t change anything. Instead, you’d just sit back and relive the magic. It was the night where the food was amazing, the beer pairing sung like angels and the conversation flowed like a cold lager on a hot day. Have you ever wondered what made that night so special? What if we could deconstruct that experience and put it back together at will? What if events like this had less to do with magic and more to do with physics or, gastrophysics.
My next guest has studied and written about the psychology and the science behind events like this for years. In this episode, he shares some secrets to creating your next best night ever.
We may not always be able to recreate the magic. Frankly, if every night were special, then none of them would be. But with the principles that Dr. Spence described in his books and on this podcast, you can certainly improve your odds that more of your events will be remembered for a very long time.
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There are men so devoted to their faith, they sequester themselves from the outside world. In order to sustain themselves and give to charity, they make a variety of products. Luckily for us, some of these products are the best beers in the world.
Trappist beers, as we know them, have been around for close to a hundred years. They have become a hallmark of quality, flavor and especially good for pairing with food. Many secular breweries make their own versions, called Abbey-style beers, but there is still an allure and a demand for tasting the real thing straight from the source. In recent years the number of Certified Trappist Breweries nearly doubled, and with it, some new variations in old traditions.
My next guest honored us with one of his first podcast interviews to tell us about the inner workings and process of becoming America’s first and only Trappist Brewery.
Show Links International Trappist Association (ITA)
Belgian Style Ales
Trappist Breweries Around the World Spencer Abbey Brewery - USA
Westmalle Brewery - Bel
Chimay Brewery - Bel
Achel Brewery - Bel
Orval Brewery - Bel
Rochefort Brewery - Bel
Westvleteren Brewery - Bel
Stift Engelszell Brewery- Aus
La Trappe Brewery - Neth
Zundert Brewery - Neth
Tre Fontane Brewery - Italy
San Pedro de Cardeña - Spain
Tynt Meadow Brewery - Eng
Mont des Cats Brewery - France
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Learning to pair beer with food is a lifelong pursuit that is all about the journey, not the destination. A great pairing has a way of elevating the experience, the discussion, the memory, and with some luck, the relationships with those around us.
I’ve spent a fair amount of time learning, thinking about and experimenting with food and beer pairing. Not everything works. Sometimes we inadvertently create a zing-boom-dud effect. That’s when we need help learning what went wrong and what to do about it. My next guest is one of the leaders in the food and beer pairing vanguard. And she wants to help you create better pairings.
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Beer culture is nearly as diverse and as rich as our human culture throughout the world. But, while it pains me to say this out loud, there really is more to life than just beer. When we look at all of fermentation, we can see how interconnected, yet diverse the world truly is.
As we have learned from previous episodes, the craft beer movement is not alone in our pursuit of better and more interesting flavors. In the past few decades, we have also seen a renaissance in other fermented products including bread, cheese, chocolate, wine, spirits, and saké. Saké is often referred to as rice wine, but the brewing process more closely resembles beer than wine.
If we consider flavor as a tool to create great experiences, then it really doesn’t matter where the flavor comes from. Even though this is a podcast about good beer and great experiences, having more tools in our toolbox just helps us to do our job even better. While beer professionals tend to focus solely on beer, my next guest is an Advanced Cicerone and beer educator who has also spent a great deal of time learning and teaching about saké.
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The Beer Judge Certification Program, or BJCP, works to categorize the world’s beer styles so that homebrewers can submit their brews for feedback on how well they hit the targets. These same beer style guidelines have become widely accepted as the go-to style authority because they are specific and also give us a way to communicate about beer. However, defining these styles is quite a challenge due to natural variation within a style. Even more, some styles pose another challenge because they are really similar and are differentiated only by geography, culture, or slight nuance. My next guest returns to the Good Beer Matters Podcast from episode 6 where he taught us how to be a better taster. In this episode, we discuss what we can learn from the BJCP and how to discern the difference between very similar styles.
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Defining farmhouse beers is a bit like trying to explain jazz or comfort food to someone who’s never experienced them. It usually requires a conversation because there is no single, simple definition we can all agree on. We tend to look to Belgium or France to bail us out of this pickle since Lambics, Saisons and Biers de Garde are the best known examples. In reality, farmhouse beers tend to be drinkable, complex, traditional and innovative, all at the same time. Historically, they’re humble beers brewed for laborers with the ingredients endemic to the region, but with a complexity of flavor befitting the finest restaurants.
Just a short drive outside of Austin, you can bathe in the warm Texas sun on a farm that grows world-class farmhouse beers. Through conservation, sustainability, and stewardship of the land, Jester King is one of the few places that blend the old world with the new.
My next guest gave up corporate America and set out to just make some good beer. He eventually employed the traditions and techniques found in those European countries. But, somewhere along the way he helped define American Farmhouse beers.
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What do you get if you cross the mindset of a winemaker and the talented hands of a brewer to create a perfect blend of single-origin beers? You get a style-defying, exceptional brewery set deep in the heart of Californian wine country. The beers produced from this farm-style brewery are easy on the palate, but with enough character and nuance to be served in some of the finest restaurants in Napa. Beers like this require a mindset that puts ingredients first with a focus on the land and process. While winemakers often say it takes a lot of beer to make wine, in the case of my next guest, I’d say it takes a lot of wine to make beer like Mad Fritz.
While the world demands hazies, IPAs, lagers, and even trendier beverages, there is a lesser-known trend of better beer made in collaboration with the farmers who provide better ingredients. Keep an eye out for beers like this. They may be hard to find, but are worth the effort.
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For a travel writer who has lived in different parts of the world, settling down in one place for a length of time makes a statement. When that person becomes both a beer writer and educator in South Africa’s emerging beer culture, she makes yet a different and even more profound statement.
I’ve never been to South Africa, but when I consider it, I think of Nelson Mandela, cooking around a braai, and surfing the perfect wave at Cape St. Francis. But, I generally don’t think of craft beer. All that is changing as South Africa is becoming known for hops and an emerging craft beer culture.
My next guest is a writer on a mission to tell the stories of South Africa’s craft beer movement and to educate others in her country about the abundant and nuanced world behind every beer.
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Julia Herz is the craft beer program director at the Brewer’s Association and publisher of CraftBeer.com. In her role at the BA she serves as an educator and as a spokesperson for the association. She also co-authored an excellent Book, simply called, “Beer Pairing”.
Shout Outs:
Upslope Lager
Haywire Pig Sty Red Rye IPA
Brewer’s Association
City Star Brewing
BA's Checklist for reopening
BA's Corona Virus Resource Center
Beer Pairing Book
Julia Herz on Twitter
Mountain Sea Media
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For me, the term Mexican Beer conjures great memories of tacos, the beach and delicious pale or dark, malty, crisp lagers brewed south of the border. Although it is not native to Mexico, the style is well known throughout the world to be refreshing and easy drinking. As the craft beer movement expands like a wave throughout the world, Mexico’s craft beer revolution is gaining some momentum and disrupting the status quo. But, well-crafted beer isn’t much without people who can discern what is noteworthy from the average.
My next guest is a Cicerone and beer educator dedicated to teaching people the finer points of tasting and pairing beer in Mexico one sip at a time. Although Mexican craft beer is still emerging, with his help in the years to come, the term “Mexican Beer” will take on a whole new meaning.
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Chris Farmand is the Founder and CEO of Small Batch Standard, the leading financial, tax, and growth consulting option for the Head of The Class breweries. Chris and the SBS team have spent the better part of the past decade working with more than 100 craft breweries across the U.S., all with one singular aim: helping craft breweries grow profits.
Shout Outs:
Small Batch Standard
Bent Water Brewing - from Lynn MA
Map Brewing from Bozeman, MT
www.MountainSeaMedia.com
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My guest today is John Glick who is now a consultant to businesses in the beverage industry. John spent the bulk of his career in the upper echelons of Anheuser Busch and the Craft Beer Alliance.
Shout Outs:
Deschutes Brewery
Riff Cold Brewed
Grains of Wrath Brewing
Drinkworks
Patagonia
Mountain Sea Media
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My guest today is Neal Stewart. Neal has run the marketing helm for industry leaders such as Pabst and Dogfish Head Brewing for the past two decades. He is now the Marketing and Sales Director of Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon.
Shout Outs:
Deschutes Brewery
Riff Cold Brewed
www.MountainSeaMedia.com
GBM Episode #1 with Gary Fish of Deschutes Brewery
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My guest today is Julie Rhodes who has spent her career in sales and marketing working with importers, distributors, and breweries. She now runs her own consulting firm called Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions aimed at helping beer businesses improve their sales and marketing.
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Good Beer Matters Episode 46 with Julie Rhodes
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With more than 8,000 craft breweries, according to the Brewer’s Association, it’s safe to say that we have reached a new high watermark of quality and competition. Long gone are the days when a decent brewer can just open up and succeed without a solid plan. The market for craft beer now demands a brewer must carve out a niche, make superior beer, and run his or her business better. A brewer can be a lot of things, but to be everything at the same time is a spectacular feat of fiction. Like the songs says, sometimes we get by with a little help from our friends.
My next guest decided to step out of his brewer/ owner role and become a guide for startup breweries who are navigating through the challenges of modern craft beer. His goal? To help them succeed where others have failed. I hope you enjoy episode 50 of Good Beer Matters with Brewery Consultant, Rio Connelly.
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When it comes to tasting beer, the most important thing we need to decide is, do we like it, yes or no. But, for those of us who want to take it to the next level, we need to decipher what we are tasting, where those flavors come from and how to pair them to create the best flavor synergy. This is what brewers, beer judges and Cicerones spend their lives focused on. As you can imagine, this is a complex issue that requires education, experience and focus. My next guest has not only literally mastered this, but he has drawn from his experience in the world of wine and beer to create a wealth of resources to teach the rest of us how to taste beer like a Master.
Learning how to really taste beer, to explore it’s depths, to find the connections and draw conclusions about how and with what it was made is an arduous journey. But, for those who are willing to put in the work, the rewards can be exponential. Luckily we have people like Rich Higgins to guide our way.
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Today women operate in practically every facet of the brewing industry, but it is still more common to see men on the brew deck than women. This was not always the case. Centuries ago women were the ones who brewed for their household and their community. Somewhere along the line this changed and now women are finally integrating back into a role they held for centuries. This is due in part to groups that provide opportunities to women in the beer industry.
In this episode, we continue honoring the women of beer by exploring the past, present and future of women in brewing with my next guest who is a female brewer, a historian of women’s Studies and Vice President of Fermenta, a women’s craft collective.
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March is Women’s History Month, and the 8th is International Women’s Day. I can’t think of a better way to honor and support the women in my life, than by having a beer. The Pink Boots Society began to assist, inspire and encourage women in the beer industry through education and collaboration in 2007. Since then they have grown into an international non-profit organized to help women in all capacities of the beer industry. Every March the Pink Boots Society collaborates with beer organizations to brew delicious beer that will raise awareness and funds for scholarships and education for its members. So, wherever you are, grab a pint of Pink Boots beer and join us as we kick off season three of Good Beer Matters, because this episode is dedicated to female brewers around the world.
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Sales and marketing may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to craft beer, but sales is one of the many necessary logistics of getting beer from the brewery to the glass in your hand. What are you doing to help your sales staff do a better job? My next guest has spent years in sales and marketing and is now helping others do it better than the rest.
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For brewers in Hawaii, the challenges of culture, resources, demand, cost of living and more are especially difficult and expensive. If necessity is the mother of invention, my next guest found a way to solve these problems, create a large distribution footprint and has done it all while being a steward of the community and the environment.
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Once upon a time, US TV commercials told us that Australia had a single word for beer. Now, things have changed and the new word for Beer down under is “Craft”. In this episode, an ex-pat and beer expert shares a story of travel, living abroad, brewing way down south, and how beer from both Australia and New Zealand are making really big waves for the global beer culture.
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This episode is for those who appreciate that behind every beer is a complex dynamic of human interaction. But, how do we engage with each other in a way that is both productive and authentic? Also, what does beer have to do with all of this? Listen in and get schooled with Dr. J.
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In this episode we’re going to break down how cheese is made, discuss variations and get into what makes a great pairing with author, and cheese and pairing expert Steve Jones.
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Many of us consume fermented food items on a daily basis and don’t even realize it. It’s surprising to think about how poorly most of us understand the fermentation process despite the impact it has on our culture. My next guest is our guide into the mysterious and tiny world of yeast and fermentation. Check out White Labs.
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For years brewers, hop growers and maltsters have claimed that terroir influences the ingredients in our beer, but surprisingly there was no real data, no real evidence to prove what we’ve suspected for a long time. That is until my next guest asked the question and put together a team to empirically prove the world of hop terroir.
This is Good Beer Matters. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.
I hope you enjoy episode 40 of Good Beer Matters with Liz and John Coleman of Coleman agriculture and Coleman Hops.
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Behind every beer is a story of how and why it came to be. My next guest is a writer and an educator who helps people understand the stories beer has to tell.
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What are Gypsy Brewers? They are the rogues, the mercenaries, the A-Team of the brewing world. And, my next guest is one of the best brewers you’ve never heard of.
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An American Brewer pursues his dream of living in board shorts and brewing craft beer in Mexico. But like all good stories, this adventure brings loss, disaster and making a choice to continue when the challenges seem far too daunting.
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A small brewery in Hawaii is taking the challenges of isolation and high cost of raw goods and turning it into an environmental experiment that, if successful, could change the way the world makes beer, wine and spirits. Check out Ola Brewing.
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I read a quote online recently that goes, “Challenges are what makes life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” It made me think back to the early days before the craft beer movement was a thing. In the 60s and 70s home brewing was illegal, ingredients were hard to come by, equipment was built by hand, information was scarce and nobody drank dark, flavorful beer. To say that our early craft beer pioneers surmounted some steep challenges is a bit watered down. I had the opportunity to talk to one of those early pioneers, Ken Grossman, who is a brewing icon, founder, and owner of Sierra Nevada Brewing. Join us as he shares his thoughts on how overcoming challenges has shaped the past, the present and will even shape the future of Craft Beer.
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Beer writers have the semi-glamorous and sometimes inglorious honor of traveling to various places to taste a lot of really good and really bad beer. This is all to inform and entertain the rest of us. They’re responsible for mundane beer reviews, technical essays on the next industry changing gadget, as well as inspiring stories of travel, adventure and flavor. But, every once in a while a beer writer takes a swig and then puts pen to paper, which truly opens the reader’s world view. My next guest is a beer writer, editor and podcast host who not only informs his readers, but takes them on a journey through the experiences and the philosophical realm of what beer can be. In this episode, he explores the “What” and the “Why” of beer and even discusses the three most dangerous words found in beer writing.
In his book “Drink Beer, Think Beer,” John Holl not only provides an insider’s view into the beer industry, but opens up a window to the world and to ourselves. I urge every professional and enthusiast to read it and explore what beer can teach us.
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Decades ago, when craft beer was the wild west of flavor and ingredients were hard to come by, assuming someone knew what to do with them, studying the quality of beer was unheard of. Sure, the big breweries probably had food scientists in their employ, but I’ll bet you a beer that was to ensure consistency for the sake of revenue. The small brewer’s who tinkered in their garages with salvaged dairy equipment back then couldn’t afford labs and likely relied on tasting alone to evaluate new beer. This school of hard knocks approach helped later generations brew smarter and to finally learn what beer could taste like.
Every brewery, no matter how small, needs a sensory program so that bar patrons won’t become the QA team by default. Thanks to Draughtlab, the education and tools are far more accessible to small breweries and aficionados than they have ever been.
Our next guest is a sensory scientist who spent nearly a decade at New Belgium Brewing. She now helps breweries large and small set up sensory programs and to taste all the bad beer so we consumers won’t have to.
I hope you enjoy episode 33 of Good Beer Matters with Sensory Scientist and Co-Founder of Draughtlab, Lindsay Barr
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The pilgrims on the Mayflower may have been the first Americans to create beer policy when the beer supplies, which was their only source of hydration, ran low and forced them to land short of warmer lattitudes. During the US Civil War, immigrant and first-generation American brewers demonstrated their patriotism by forming one of the first trade organizations, the US Brewer’s Association. Since then, beer policy has influenced American culture from World Wars, prohibition, a three tier system, legalization of homebrewing, trade tariffs and more. In the mid 80s, the US Brewer’s Assocation evolved into the Beer Institute and has been advocating for sound policy for the three hundred billion dollar industry ever since.
Love it or hate it, policy and politics affects our daily lives in very complicated, even subtle ways. I recommend that the next time you go to Washington D.C. and meet with your representative, meet them at a bar and offer them a beer.
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The Brewer’s Association crunches numbers and stats for the benefit of independent breweries in the US. Today’s guest helps us understand these stats and gives a little insight as to how these breweries can differentiate themselves despite the crowd.
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A poorly maintained draft system can cost bars and restaurants money and lost customers. Master Cicerone®, Neil Witte, is a man with a plan when it comes to keeping beer fresh and delicious.
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In this episode, Advanced Cicerone® Cliff Mori and I discuss beer education as a business, the sophisticated beer scene in Asheville NC, and how restaurants and bars can easily differentiate themselves and improve sales through better beer education.
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With so many choices, beer can be overwhelming. Ray Daniels created Cicerone.org to make sense of all the noise and facilitate a great drinking experience for those who seek something better.
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My next guest is an American expatriate and professional writer who has since become the authority and unofficial ambassador between Eastern Europe and the U.S. for beer. We talk about why we should enjoy Czech beer and, why it matters.
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CAMRA, or Campaign for Real Ale, began in 1971in response to industrial beer. Since then it has become one of the most successful consumer and political campaigns… ever.
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With 1,000 plus breweries, France is on its way to becoming an influencer in world beer culture. Ninkasi Brewery in Lyon has become an American inspired, Belgian influenced French brewery in the heart of the gastronomic capital of France for two decades.
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Barcelona is making its way into the world beer community due, in part, to the Barcelona Beer Festival, but especially to one of its organizers, beer writer Joan Villari-Martí.
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My next guest is a young man caught between two countries who found adventure by becoming an accidental ambassador to the Netherlands for craft beer and, ironically, American BBQ.
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My next guest literally wrote the book on the artful world of beer cocktails. He speaks to us about the 7 ways to use beer in drinks, and that boiler makers aren’t even the half of it.
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Bitterness in beer is complex and poorly understood. Judging a beer’s bitterness by IBUs is similar to gauging one’s fitness level by looking at his weight on a scale. I discuss all of this with global expert and hop researcher, Dr. Tom Shellhammer.
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What would you do if drinking one beer sent you to the hospital? In this episode of Good Beer Matters, we talk to a woman who endured this experience and ended up with a beer in her hand and a worldwide blog that helps others with similar problems.
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Age old wisdom tells us to not let our past define us, but instead, let it be our guide. If Sidor’s story tells us anything, it is that the future of beer will be decided by the beer each of us chooses.
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Exploring the world of beer appreciation and food pairings with Master Cicerone®, Ryan Daley.
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Alcohol in our American society sometimes becomes contentious. When it comes to raising our children around alcohol, which would be more effective, teaching responsibility or promoting abstinence?
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Gluten is a naturally occurring protein in cereal grains that gives dough its elasticity. It is also responsible for putting many people in the fetal position, if not the hospital. In this episode, we talk to one woman who pursued a better beer option.
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People have been making barrels out of wood in order to store, age and transport alcohol for over 2,000 years. In this episode, we learn the painstaking steps taken to create a drink that is both nuanced and wonderful.
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Start with beer, skip the hops addition, then add distillation and barrel aging and, voila!…. Whiskey. In this episode we go to Rogue Distillery in Newport Oregon where we will learn about whiskey, terroir and the fabulous flavors behind the booze.
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For many brewers, a hop shortage posed a challenge, but for Rogue, it posed an opportunity. If it weren’t for Rogue’s penchant for daring, risk and dreaming of better beer, they wouldn’t be the creative force they have become.
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In this episode we talk to a 7th generation farmer to discuss how better farming begets better beer and how to taste terroir in the amazing barley malt from his family farm in Central Oregon.
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The Crew at Alesong Brewing and Blending south of Eugene, OR draw inspiration from the culinary world, music, nature and, especially their next door neighbor who just happens to be one of the largest biodynamic/ organic wineries in the world.
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Decades ago, Americans returning from England, having discovered the concept of the "Third Place", began building the foundation of the Craft Beer movement. Brewer's Union, in Oakridge, Oregon, is a pub that pays homage to what inspired it all.
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Homebrewers and small breweries often make very good beer. In this episode of Good Beer Matters we continue exploring the world of small breweries, their evolution and their challenges with Resident Brewing in San Diego, CA.
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In this episode of Good Beer Matters we continue our focus on small breweries to answer the questions, with so much good beer and competition out there, how and why do they step into such a competitive world.
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Alesation Brewing crafts stories through the beer they brew from their tiny second-story nano brewery in Winchester, VA. They have fused history, culture and wonderful flavors into a glass for every patron willing to sip and listen.
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In this episode we talk to Randy Scorby who was the 2011 American Homebrewer Association Brewer of the year and a Grand Master level 3 BJCP judge. He shares his experience with beer and travel as well as walks us through how to taste beer like a Master judge.
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We all have been to pubs and breweries where a beer is just a beer. We’ve also been to these places that try to create something special, where the beer is elevated. But there is one brewery where the exceptional beer is only one small part of a larger story. I’m talking about Worthy Brewing in Bend, Oregon.
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John Maier is the wizard behind the brew at Rogue Brewery in Newport, OR and has been the head brewer since nearly the beginning in 1988. Still a homebrewer at heart, he has been a brewing innovator and somewhat of a godfather to the Northwest brewing community, and therefore the country, and even the world. Some of the topics we discussed are his impressive plans for his eventual retirement, his surprising source of inspiration and how it felt to have brewed more than 20,000 beers.
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Dan and Sarah Gamber are insatiable travelers having visited more than 60 countries and have literally spent years of their lives abroad. They recently traveled for a year with their children. Then, after returning to Portland, they started planning to move to Spain to continue feeding their wanderlust. I thought this was the perfect opportunity to ask them to share their experiences and their stories of good beer abroad.
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Mauricio Mata, an American from Oregon, opened Stone Castle Brewing and Portland Ale House in Valencia Spain. He is a part of a craft beer movement by brewing and serving NW American style beers with a distinct Mediterranean influence in the coastal city. In this conversation, Mata shares his story of origin and execution as we explore craft beer in Spain.
I hope you enjoy episode 2 of Good Beer Matters with Mauricio Mata from Valencia, Spain.
Thank you for listening. ¡Salud!
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Deschutes Brewery in Bend Oregon was founded in 1988 by Gary Fish and is now one of the top 10 Craft Breweries in the U.S. It shares the honor of the top ten with breweries such as Yuengling, Boston Beer Company, Sierra Nevada, and New Belgium. But there is more to Deschutes than just amazing beer.
Good Beer Matters is a show about great beer, great friends and the experiences we create together. It serves as a training hub for beer professionals and enthusiasts.
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