In just 5 years, Goldfinger Brewing Company has made Downers Grove, Illinois a true destination for lager-lovers and much of that is to the credit of founder, co-owner, and head brewer Tom Beckmann’s tireless quest to make the most interesting lagers you’ll ever drink. Tom sits with us for a while to sample through some new and upcoming beers while discussing why telling the stories of his lagers is a key part to reshaping the perception of the category. We also talk about his recent Polish medal for a Polish-style beer, how his first brewing jobs set him up to start his own business, what moves a brewery into the “CollabZone”, which brewers he admires the most, and what specialty serving events could be in Goldfinger’s future. Plus, get the exclusive on his first Citra and Mosaic beer, and marvel at the fact that I don’t think we ever said the word “decoction” once. (No lies told here.) Check out Goldfinger’s Fifth Lagerversary on July 18th, 19th, and 20th!

Beers Sampled

Grodziskie

Summer Beer

Sparkling Lager