Happy Brew Year! For today’s show, WORT news producer Jade Iseri-Ramos cracks open a cold one with brewmaster Jessica Jones of Giant Jones Brewing Company to talk all things beer in the new year.

They talk about how Jessica got her start brewing, the science behind making beer, the joys of joining the Madison food-and-drink scene, and how to make the perfect pairings (dry white wine and Dreamfarm goat cheese? Yes, please!).

Jessica Jones is the founder, co-owner, and brewmaster of Giant Jones Brewing Company. She is a Grand Master Beer Judge in the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and an Advanced Cicerone—an expert on food and beer pairings.

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