You take a sip of beer and enjoy the flavor.  Nothing could be more simple, right? But being aware of how we taste and being mindful of what we are tasting can enhance the beer drinking experience.  And that can be exported to other areas of life.  Learn to enjoy beer; learn to enjoy life. We talk with two expert beer and flavor evaluators about how they evaluate beer and get some practical tips on how to improve our own beer tasting experience.

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, where trailblazing runs in the family. From crafting a movement with their iconic Pale Ale, to taking the IPA haze craze nationwide with Hazy Little Thing – it’s an adventurous spirit you can taste in every sip. Find your next favorite beer wherever fine beverages are sold. With new brews for every season, there’s always something to discover. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over.

• Hosts:  Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guests: LaTreace Harris and Mandy Naglich
• Sponsors: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., All About Beer
• Tags: Tasting, Evaluation, Sensory
• Photos: Courtesy of LaTreace Harris and Mandy Naglich

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Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing interviews Kevin Moreland of Fretboard Brewing.

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Brewery Branding Co.
Since 2009, Brewery Branding has been crafting merch that helps breweries thrive.They’re born and raised in Portland, Oregon, giving them front row seats to the craft beer revolution and inspiring them to serve as your industry ally for everything branded: apparel, headwear, drinkware, and all the “wouldn’t it be cool if…” ideas you can dream up. 

Brewery Branding has been there, done that, and made the t-shirts to prove it.​ Brewery Branding didn’t rise to the top by being just another supplier; they’re your merch mercenaries ready to get in the trenches with you. Their expert design team, online stores, warehousing, and fulfillment services are here to make your life easier—and your custom goods more profitable than painful.​

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Whether you're refreshing your retail space, gearing up for festival season, or launching a new product in retail, Brewery Branding delivers custom goods that are on-trend, on-brand, and ready to succeed. From the smallest batch to the biggest order, nothing gets them more excited than raising a glass to your success.

Firsd Tea
Firsd Tea is a proud sponsor of Brewer to Brewer. Firsd Tea has worked with top brewers across the country to bring popular and innovative ingredients to beer and hard tea. Contact Firsd Tea to learn more about  natural and flavorful teas, botanicals and instant teas. Email [email protected] to find out more.

• Host: Mitch Steele
• Guest: Kevin Moreland
• Sponsor:  Brewery Branding, Firsd Tea, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, Business, Planning, IPA, 
• Photo Credits: Courtesy of Kevin Moreland and Mitch Steele

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Spencer Guy of Atrium Brewing interviews Spencer Longhurst of Barrique Brewing and Blending.

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Malteurop Malting Company
Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at [email protected] or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.

FirsdTea
There is no tea more iconic than Earl Grey. With its citrusy, bergamot flavor and bright briskness, Firsd Tea offers Earl Grey suited for popular tea-based beers. Whether you are looking to add Earl Grey to lagers, saisons, or IPAs, Firsd Tea has a selection of teas and botanicals to fit your needs. Email [email protected]  to find the right teas and botanicals for your next project.

• Host: Spencer Guy
• Guest: Spencer Longhurst
• Sponsor:  Malt Europ, FirsdTea, Beer 30, All About Beer
• Tags: Lager, Barrels, Wood, Mixed Fermentation
• Photo Credits:  Courtesy of Spencer Longhurst and Spencer Guy

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Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

Budvar (and known as Czechvar in the U.S.) is an instantly recognizable brand throughout the world. Distributed to 70 countries, Budvar brews its classic Czech pale lager for the world to enjoy. What seems to be a very simple style can be a very complex process and Budvar takes their approach to innovation (as well as MANY nods to traditional brewing practices like decoction mashing) very seriously.

On this episode of the All About Beer podcast, we take a deep dive into all things Budvar with their Deputy Brewmaster, Petr Kosin about how Budvar goes from Czech ingredients to your local shop. And Kosin answers the question everyone wants to know: should there be diacetyl in your Czech lager?

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RahrBSG
Need ingredients and supplies that deliver consistent, high-quality beer? RahrBSG has you covered. From hops to malt to yeast to unbeatable customer service, we are dedicated to your success. RahrBSG—Ingredients for Greatness.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, where trailblazing runs in the family. From crafting a movement with their iconic Pale Ale, to taking the IPA haze craze nationwide with Hazy Little Thing – it’s an adventurous spirit you can taste in every sip. Find your next favorite beer wherever fine beverages are sold. With new brews for every season, there’s always something to discover. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over.

• Hosts:  Em Sauter and Don Tse
• Guest: Petr Košin
• Sponsors: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., RahrBSG, All About Beer
• Tags: Czech pilsner, history, ingredients, diacetyl
• Photo: Courtesy Budvar

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Brian Strumke of Stillwater interviews Spencer Guy of Atrium Brewing.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Malteurop Malting Company
Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at [email protected] or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.

Ollie
It doesn’t matter what size your brewery is. 1 barrel or 1,000. Maybe you’re in planning. Whatever the size or situation, Ollie has helped brewers save money and become more efficient. The best part? When you’re talking to the Ollie team, you’re talking to people who have worked in the industry. Learn more about Ollie and how it’s transforming breweries everywhere at getollie.com/pod.

• Host: Brian Strumke
• Guest: Spencer Guy
• Sponsor:  Malt Europ, Ollie, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, Business, Planning, IPA, Kentucky
• Photo Credits: Courtesy of Brian Strumke and Spencer Guy

The following music was used for this media project:
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Kentucky Common may be a lesser known beer style, but it has seen an increase in interest in recent years, thanks at least in part to it now being included in the BJCP Style Guidelines.  How do new styles get added to the guidelines?  And what is the effect?

For those who love Kentucky Common, they know that it has a wonderful sweetness from malt and corn.  It is similar to cream ale, but features darker color.  Like many beer styles, Kentucky Common evolved because of the ingredients that were available to area brewers and the climate in which they brewed.  Kentucky Common is a delicious, thirst-quenching trip in a time machine.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, where trailblazing runs in the family. From crafting a movement with their iconic Pale Ale, to taking the IPA haze craze nationwide with Hazy Little Thing – it’s an adventurous spirit you can taste in every sip. Find your next favorite beer wherever fine beverages are sold. With new brews for every season, there’s always something to discover. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over.

• Hosts:  Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guests: Leah Dienesand Patrick Fannin
• Sponsors: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., All About Beer
• Tags: Kentucky Common
• Photos: Leah Dienes and Patrick Fannin

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeod
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Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing interviews Brian Strumke of Stillwater.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Malteurop Malting Company
Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at [email protected] or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.

The 5th Ingredient
If you're running a brewery owner or operator, Beer30 by The 5th Ingredient is the ultimate command center. The most powerful brewery management software on the market, Beer30 handles the entire brewing workflow, from recipe development to production. Once your beer is brewed and ready, it seamlessly manages your inventory and streamlines your brewery's sales and distribution--all in the same easy-to-use platform. Beer30 lets you get back to the beer and the people that made you fall in love with this industry in the first place. And no other brewery management software gives you the ability to truly master your business and get the insights that you need to thrive in an increasingly competitive industry. Visit the5thingredient.com/AllAboutBeer today to learn more and receive 3 free months of Beer30.

FirsdTea
Firsd Tea invites you to talk tea for a sec.The crisp, clean notes of a classic pilsner provide the perfect space for genmaicha tea's toasty rice and fresh green tea character. Contact the team at Firsd Tea about how to use genmaicha green tea and other botanicals by emailing [email protected] to learn more about using a wide range of herbs and botanicals.

• Host: Tim Adams
• Guest: Brian Strumke
• Sponsor:  Malt Europ, FirsdTea, Beer 30, All About Beer
• Tags: Music, Business, Growth, Experimentation 
• Photo Credits:  Courtesy of Tim Adams and Brian Strumke

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There's nothing like a good beer in summer, surrounded by friends, BBQ lit up with burgers sizzling and the baseball game on the radio. Some breweries around the U.S. look to exemplify summer in a single beer style like golden lager or pale ale. But what really makes these beers fit for summer? Aren't all beers good when the weather turns warmer? What are customers looking for in a summer beer and how are breweries delivering on this?

On this episode of the All About Beer podcast, we talk to Washington based Chuckanut Brewery and Brooklyn based Threes Brewing about their summer seasonals and what they hope to achieve by brewing these summer styles.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

RahrBSG
Need ingredients and supplies that deliver consistent, high-quality beer? RahrBSG has you covered. From hops to malt to yeast to unbeatable customer service, we are dedicated to your success. RahrBSG—Ingredients for Greatness.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, where trailblazing runs in the family. From crafting a movement with their iconic Pale Ale, to taking the IPA haze craze nationwide with Hazy Little Thing – it’s an adventurous spirit you can taste in every sip. Find your next favorite beer wherever fine beverages are sold. With new brews for every season, there’s always something to discover. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over.

• Hosts:  Em Sauter and Don Tse
• Guests: Mari Kemper, Nathan Crane, Josh Penney
• Sponsors: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., RahrBSG, All About Beer
• Tags: Pale Ale, Summer, Lager
• Photo: John Holl

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeod
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Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Adair Paterno of Sante Adairus Rustic Ales interviews Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Malteurop Malting Company
Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at [email protected] or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.

Ollie
It doesn’t matter what size your brewery is. 1 barrel or 1,000. Maybe you’re in planning. Whatever the size or situation, Ollie has helped brewers save money and become more efficient. The best part? When you’re talking to the Ollie team, you’re talking to people who have worked in the industry. Learn more about Ollie and how it’s transforming breweries everywhere at getollie.com/pod.

• Host: Adair Paterno
• Guest: Tim Adams
• Sponsor:  Malt Europ, Ollie, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, Business, Planning, IPA, Maine
• Photo Credits: Courtesy of  Adair Paterno and Tim Adams

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Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

There is perhaps no crop that illustrates the success of agricultural science like corn.  It has been bred to grow well, with strong stalks and robust disease resistance.  And scientists have engineered multiple uses for it, making it a very agronomically successful plant.

But that success has resulted in an almost monoculture of modern corn in North America.  Historically, corn was a diverse crop, with many varieties grown throughout the land.  Some brewers are helping to revive these heritage corn varieties and embracing the unique characteristics that they bring.  This produces a unique product, is friendly to the land and harkens back to a simpler time.  In a way, beer made with heritage corn is time travel in your glass.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, where trailblazing runs in the family. From crafting a movement with their iconic Pale Ale, to taking the IPA haze craze nationwide with Hazy Little Thing – it’s an adventurous spirit you can taste in every sip. Find your next favorite beer wherever fine beverages are sold. With new brews for every season, there’s always something to discover. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over.

• Hosts:  Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guests: Evan Watson and Glenn Roberts
• Sponsors: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., All About Beer
• Tags: Corn, Lager, Farming, Brewing, Corn
• Photo: John Holl

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-call
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com