Inspired by Belgium and its beers, Matt Manthe has a strong respect for wild microbes, spontaneous ales, and the results that come from letting cultures express themselves. His professional brewing career and studies have taken him from South Carolina, to Berlin and now to Florida, where he did the work of shift and head brewing making clean beers for thirsty customers. 

Behind the scenes and at home he was experimenting with his own house strain, and thinking about long and wood aged ales. 

You’d expect nothing less from a brewer who has a degree in microbiology. 

Odd Breed Wild Ales opened in 2017 and  is the expression of Manthe and the beers he wants to make, the ones that come from an idea that often has to wait for months or years for a formal debut. From whole cone hops to locally sourced whole fruit, to wild lagers he has deep thoughts on it all. 

This Episode is sponsored by:

NZ Hops
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• Host: John Holl
• Guest: Matt Manthe of Odd Breed Wild Ales
• Sponsors:   NZ Hops, Stomp Stickers and The Beer Edge
• Tags: Beer, Fruit, Lager, Local, IPA, Spontaneous, Hops, Wood, Ken Grossman