All About Beer

Jeremy Pryes of Pryes Brewing Co. interviews Chris O'Connor of Prost Brewing.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Firsd Tea
Firsd Tea invites you to experiment with lapsang souchong tea- known informally as "brewer's catnip" because of the natural affinity that many brewers have toward using lapsang in stouts, sours, and porters. Lapsang souchong is a deeply smoked tea with woody tannin character. It dances divinely with citrus, raspberry, and vanilla. A little goes a long way. Curious to try for yourself? Email [email protected] [to learn more about using lapsang souchong and dozens of other teas from Firsd Tea.

Stomp Stickers
Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer
labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code BREWER for 15% off your first order.

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.

• Host: Jeremy Pryes
• Guest:  Chris O'Connor
• Sponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, Malt Europ
• Tags: Brewing, Equipment, Build-outs, Colorado 
• Photo Credits:  Courtesy of Thomas Vandelanotte and by Erik Eidem.

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProd
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

The Great American Beer Festival recently held its annual awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado and hundreds of breweries from all over the U.S. competed to win gold, silver and bronze medals for approx 100 different beer styles. For those who won gold, especially for popular styles like hazy pale ale and German pilsner, what goes into making these beers and what do they think they did to deserve such accolades? We talk to these two medal winners: Minnesota based Arbeiter Brewing and Iowa based Big Grove Brewery about their process and what they believe goes into making award winning brews.

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Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer
If you appreciate the precision of barrel-aged beer, you got to check out the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago

You’ll get access to more than 350 beers, ciders, meads and perrys from 13 style categories brewed by the world’s top barrel-aged brewers—all under one roof. The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago takes flight November 22nd and 23rd in Chicago.

Grab your crew and get your tickets now and at Fobab.com

Estrella Galicia
Estrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.

Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”

• Hosts: Em Sauter and Don Tse
• Guests:  Aaron Hermanand Andy Joynt
• Sponsors: Estrella Galicia, Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer, All About Beer
• Tags: IPA, Hazy IPA, Winning, Competition, GABF, German-style pilsner
• Photo: by Andy Crouch

Thomas Vandelanotte of Brasserie de Waterloo interviews Jeremy Pryes of Pryes Brewing cO.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Firsd Tea
Firsd Tea invites you to experiment with lapsang souchong tea- known informally as "brewer's catnip" because of the natural affinity that many brewers have toward using lapsang in stouts, sours, and porters. Lapsang souchong is a deeply smoked tea with woody tannin character. It dances divinely with citrus, raspberry, and vanilla. A little goes a long way. Curious to try for yourself? Email [email protected] [to learn more about using lapsang souchong and dozens of other teas from Firsd Tea.

Stomp Stickers
Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer
labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code BREWER for 15% off your first order.

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.

• Host: Thomas Vandelanotte 
• Guest:  Jeremy Pryes
• Sponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, Malt Europ
• Tags: Brewing, Belgium, Sours, Cherries, Travel,
• Photo Credits:  Courtesy of Thomas Vandelanotte and by Erik Eidem.

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProd
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

In the last few years hop water has seen explosive growth.  For many, it’s a non-alcoholic beverage that scratches the beer itch.  But like all things beer, there’s more to it than meets the eye.  There is a lot of thought and technique into how to extract the desirable flavors of hops and without malt providing balance, hop water recipes are as carefully constructed as beer recipes.

 
This Episode is Sponsored by:

Estrella Galicia
Estrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.

Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”

• Hosts: Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guests: Jeremy Marshall and Doug Veliky 
• Sponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About Beer
• Tags: Hops, Seltzer, Refreshment, Non-alcoholic
• Photo: by John Holl

Frezi Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing interviews Thomas Vandelanotte of Brasserie de Waterloo

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Firsd Tea
The air is turning crisp, so that means it is time for Fall flavor. Rooibos from Firsd Tea works in wheat beers and pale ales to give copper color and textured smoothness. Combine with vanilla, lemon, or chai flavors for those warm, earthy notes of the season. Talk with the team at Firsd Tea, and they'll help you find the best way to use rooibos and other botanicals for your next project. Email [email protected] for more.

Stomp Stickers
Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer
labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code BREWER for 15% off your first order.

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.

• Host: Frezi Bouckaert
• Guest:  Thomas Vandelanotte 
• Sponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, Malt Europ
• Tags: Brewing, Belgium, Sours, Education, Travel,
• Photo Credits:  Courtesy of  Frezi Bouckaert and Thomas Vandelanotte 

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProd
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

"Vanilla” in common use, has become synonymous with “boring” or “plain.”  And yet, brewers will tell you that it is an excellent flavor in beer - and not just stouts.  Real connoisseurs of vanilla will even tell you it is one of the most complex spices, with a broad array of aromas and flavors coming from different varieties of vanilla grown in different areas around the world.  Think you know vanilla?  Think again.  There’s nothing boring or plain about it.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Estrella Galicia
Estrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.

Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”

• Hosts: Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guests: Kyle Harrop, Ted Jones 
• Sponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About Beer
• Tags: Vanilla, Travel, Flavor, Stout, Beans
• Photo: Photo by Jocelyn Morales on Unsplash

Jeff Lebesch, the co-founder of New Belgium Brewing Co. interviews Frezi Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Firsd Tea
The air is turning crisp, so that means it is time for Fall flavor. Rooibos from Firsd Tea works in wheat beers and pale ales to give copper color and textured smoothness. Combine with vanilla, lemon, or chai flavors for those warm, earthy notes of the season. Talk with the team at Firsd Tea, and they'll help you find the best way to use rooibos and other botanicals for your next project. Email [email protected] for more.

Stomp Stickers
Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer
labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code BREWER for 15% off your first order.

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.

• Host: Jeff Lebesch
• Guest:  Frezi Bouckaert
• Sponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, Malt Europ
• Tags: Brewing, Belgium, Sours, Education, Travel, Glassware
• Photo Credits:  Courtesy of Jeff Lebesch and Frezi Bouckaert

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProd
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

Kellerbier traces its history to when beer in Bavaria was stored in underground caves which were natural cellars - or kellers.  “Kellerbier” means "cellar beer” and kellerbiers today are a throwback to old lagers.  Naturally carbonated and unfiltered, kellerbiers are said to be more flavorful and with a softer mouthfeel.  And modern brewers are taking the old idea and applying it to modern lagers, resulting in beer lovers rediscovering a love of lager.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Estrella Galicia
Estrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.

Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”

• Hosts: Em Sauter and Don Tse
• Guests: Theresa Schmidt and Jack Van Paepeghem
• Sponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About Beer
• Tags: Kellerbier, Beer, Lager, Tradition, Recipes
• Photos: courtesy of Theresa Schmidt and Jack Van Paepeghem

Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing interviews Jeff Lebesch, the co-founder of New Belgium Brewing Co.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Firsd Tea
Blue Butterfly flower has been used for centuries in Southeast Asian cuisine to add bright blues, pinks, and purples to foods and teas. Now brewers and distillers have joined in, using this flavorless flower to infuse new colors into familiar drinks. Ready to make brews pop with fresh color? Talk with the team at Firsd Tea, and they'll help you find the best way to use blue butterfly and other teas for your next project. Email [email protected] for more.

Stomp Stickers
Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer
labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code BREWER for 15% off your first order.

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.

• Host: Peter Bouckaert
• Guest: Jeff Lebesch
• Sponsor: Firsd Tea, All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, Malt Europ
• Tags: Brewing, Belgium, Sours, Wood, Travel. Business
• Photo Credits:  Courtesy of Peter Bouckaert and Jeff Lebesch

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProd
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

Myths are everywhere in beer. We don't know when certain breweries were actually created, when some brewing styles were invented, or we have preconceived notions of how certain things should be. In reality, they are not true at all. Beer writer Jeff Alworth has a phrase for some of these: romantic facts. Some are semi-accurate but the truth is stretched slightly, which hurts no one and helps create legend and lore either around a specific brewery or a brewing process. Alworth lays out a list of these romantic facts for this episode of the All About Beer podcast to dig through in a fun and engaging interview about what is the "truth" of beer and does it really matter?

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Estrella Galicia
Estrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.

Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”

• Hosts: Em Sauter and Don Tse
• Guest: Jeff Alworth
• Sponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About Beer
• Tags: Myths, Beer, Lager, Ale
• Photo: By John Holl