Pod 46 - Autumn Hot Takes by Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

Jeff and Patrick discuss everything Saison. What are they, where they came from, modern interpretations and the market viability and challenges of the style. They taste examples form DuPont, Fantôme and The Commons Brewery.

The full interwove between Jeff and Dan Kenary, co-founder and CEO of Harpoon Brewery in Boston, Massachusetts. (Dan is pictured on the right)

Jeff and Patrick take a closer look at Harpoon Brewery in Boston Massachusetts, one of the earliest pioneers of craft brewing. Jeff sat down with Dan Kenary, co-founder and CEO, for an interview in which they discuss the origin story of the brewery, the Boston and New England market, self-distribution, pay-to-play, and location.

Jeff and Patrick engage in a marathon of tasting, assessing, and discussing the New England IPA phenomenon. They talk about the history of New England's beers and this recent development, mention all the different ways breweries are making them, trot through a list of characteristic features, and then, importantly, tase them.

Pod 42 - Summer Hot Takes by Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

Jeff and Patrick preview the 2017 version of the Oregon Brewers Festival highlighting interesting and exciting beers, looking at trends and discussing all things OBF.

Pod 40 - Secrets of the Master Brewers by Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

Jeff and Patrick discuss the next big thing in craft beer ingredients, artisanal malts. They discuss the techniques, the artistry, the beer and the economics of artisal malts and interview Seth Klann of Mecca Grade Estate Malts in Madras, Oregon.

Jeff and Patrick discuss the origins and evolution of IPA. They pay particular attention to the history of American IPAs since the mid-90s. They try seven different IPAs that represent different eras in the history of American IPA.