Home and Home Strong Saison A Commons Culmination Collab - The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we talk with Culmination Brewing’s Conrad Andrus, and The Commons Sean Burke about Home and Home Strong Saison a Commons / Culmination Collab. Steven Shomler is your host.

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We have taken Culmination Brewing Company Back Bar Podcast on the road! This episode was recorded at The Commons.

Sean Burke and Conrad Andrus talk with us about -- Home and Home a Strong Saison made with farro and Mecca Grade Estate Malt!

This beer will debut at The Commons on Friday March 3rd and at Culmination on Saturday March 4th.

Home and Home Strong Saison

6.8% ABV 15 IBU

Hops -- Kettle: Saaz Whirlpool: Mandarina Bavaria

Dry Hop: Eldorado and Crystal

Yeast: 3726 (Commons house saison) and Napolean (Culmination house saison)

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Lin Anderson Vanguard Brewing and Brian Flick Pitch Dark Chocolate Talking Beer, Chocolate and Artisinful - The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we talk with Lin Anderson with Vanguard Brewing, and Brian Flick with Pitch Dark Chocolate about Beer, Chocolate and the 2017 edition of Artisinful – the Portland Beer and Chocolate Festival. Steven Shomler is your host.

The second annual Artisinful – Portland Beer and Chocolate Festival is happening here at Culmination Brewing on Jan 28th from Noon – 5 PM.

If you would like purchase tickets to Artisinful see this link here - www.eventbrite.com/e/artisinful-the-portland-beer-and-chocolate-festival-tickets

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The Beer List and More Talking Artisinful - The Portland Beer and Chocolate Festival 2017 The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Portland Beer we talk with Culmination Brewing Director of Brewing Operations Conrad Andrus and Culmination Executive Chef CJ Mueller about some of the beer being poured at Artisinful and the special dish that the Culmination Kitchen will be serving that day. Steven Shomler is your host.

The episode begins with Conrad talking a little about some of the beers that will be poured this year at Artisinful including:

Culmination 2016 Peche

Ruse 2016 Kreik

Logsdon Barrel House & Taproom Kriek Vier Cherry Quad

The Commons Brewery Bourbon Little Brother

Upright Brewing 2015 Hearts Beat

Yachats Brewing Vellela Black Currant Barrel Aged Mixed Culture Saison

Dragon's Gate Brewery Le’ Morte D'Arthur A Belgian Chocolate Stout brewed with Belgian chocolate malts

Breakside Brewery 2016 Bourbon Aztec

We also talk with CJ about the special dish he has crafted for Artisinful 2017 -- a Oaxacan style mole that will be served on a coffee rubbed seared beef coulotte steak.

We close out the episode talking about the four wonderful non-chocolate vendors who will joining us at Artisinful – Coloring Me Portland, Rx Letterpress, Ole Latte Coffee, and 33 Books.

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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Oregon Kara Sakura – The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we are talking with Culmination Founder Tomas Sluiter and joining Tomas is very special guest Joseph Tucker the Executive Director of RateBeer.

Steven Shomler is the host of the The Culmination Back Bar Podcast.

In this episode you will learn about the newest Culmination beer - Oregon Kara Sakura.

Enjoy as Tomas and Joseph chat with Steven about this lovely beer.

Oregon Kara Sakura is a beer we crafted for the Japanese market. This beer was brewed with wild yeast, Oregon cherries, and rose hips from the Jasmine Pearl Tea Company.

Oregon Kara Sakura was Cherry Blossom Festival and while most of it is being shipped off to Japan, a limited supply will be available at the Culmination Tap Room.

This beer is a sour wit with cherries, it is fuchsia in color and has flavors of medium tartness, clove and cherry. The alcohol by volume sits at 5.5%

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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Doppelbock – The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we are talking with Culmination Brewing Director of Brewing Operations Conrad Andrus.

Amanda Martin-Tully is the Culmination Back Bar Podcast Co-host, and Steven Shomler is your host.

In this episode you will learn about Culmination’s Doppelbock.

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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Kriek Mythology 2016 – The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we are talking with Culmination Brewing Director of Brewing Operations Conrad Andrus.

Amanda Martin-Tully is the Culmination Back Bar Podcast Co-host, and Steven Shomler is your host.

In this episode you will about the latest beer in our Rare and Vintage Series - Kriek Mythology 2016.

Kriek Mythology 2016 is a lambic inspired American sour red with cherries. This is a beer style that we continue to make yearly, and a beer that is dear to the hearts of our brewers.

Kriek Mythology is reminiscent of pie cherries, aromas and flavors of baking spices, and has a finish with a refreshing bright acidity. The bottles available are lightly carbed featuring more depth of body, and the A.B.V. of this beer registers at 7.5%.

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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CJ Mueller Culmination Executive Chef – The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we are talking with Culmination’s new Executive Chef CJ Mueller.

Joining us for this episode is CJ Mueller Culmination Brewing, Amanda Martin-Tully Culmination Back Bar Podcast Co-host, and Steven Shomler is your host.

During this episode you will learn what took CJ to from Portland to New Orleans, how he became a cook and eventually a chef, what led him back to Portland, some of the restaurants he has worked at here in Portland, and what he learned from the Portland chefs he worked under.

We close out the episode talking about the path that brought CJ to Culmination, the long term dream that CJ has to someday open his own brewery, and at the very end you will hear the passion that CJ has for farm fresh food and pairing great beer and with great food.

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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Loyal To A Fault Pinot Barrel Aged Nectarine Framboise - A Loyal Legion Culmination Collaboration – The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we are talking about the latest release in our Rare and Vintage Series - Loyal To A Fault Pinot Barrel Aged Nectarine Framboise - A Loyal Legion Culmination Collaboration.

Joining us for this episode is Herb Apon Beer Buyer & Beer Curator Loyal Legion, Conrad Andrus Culmination Brewing, and Steven Shomler is your host.

In this episode you will learn how this collaboration came about, how this beer was brewed, and we talk about the flavor profiles you will encounter as you enjoy Loyal To A Fault.

We close out the episode with some suggested food pairing including the Loyal Legion’s Loyal Legion “Halo” Burger - dill pickle, tomato, bacon, crispy cheese halo, and pickled onion as well some suggestions for what you could make at home to serve with this beer once the bottled version is released in a few weeks.

One fun fact – the nectarines used in this beer came from Baird Family Orchards.

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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Fumé de Miel Smoked Honey Saison An Imperial Culmination Collaboration – The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we are talking about the latest release in our Rare and Vintage Series - Fumé de Miel Smoked Honey Saison – An Imperial Culmination Collaboration

Joining us for this episode is Matthew Jarrell Chef de Cuisine Imperial, Eric Bigger General Manager Imperial, Conrad Andrus Culmination Brewing and Steven Shomler is your host.

In this episode you will learn how this collaboration came about, how this beer was brewed, and we talk about the flavor profiles you will encounter as you enjoy Fumé de Miel.

We close out the episode with some suggested food pairing including the Oyster Cioppino that Imperial will be serving on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as well some suggestions for what you could cook home to serve with the bottle of Fumé de Miel you pick up to enjoy over the holiday season.

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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Funky Punch – The Culmination Back Bar Podcast

In this episode of the Culmination Back Bar Podcast we are talking about the latest release in our Rare and Vintage Series -- Funky Punch.

Joining us for this episode is Sonny Thomas Culmination Brewing, Amanda Martin-Tully Back Bar Podcast Co-host, and Steven Shomler is your host.

Funky Punch is a cured key lime cranberry Gose blended with a Flanders style red ale with cherries. The cherries, cranberries and mild salinity, in this beer, make this offering sour, juicy and refreshing. On the nose you get ripe berries and citrus aroma. On the tongue you feel light carbonation, which lends a "punch" like body to this beer's bright acidity

Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

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