Competition season is coming and we've got all the best tips to help you prepare, from Nationally-ranked BJCP Judge and Brewmaster at Parallel 49 Brewing –Graham With! Graham shares how he got into beer judging and the training for it, plus how judging competitions has influenced his decisions about entering Parallel 49's beers into competitions. What are judges looking for and how can you utilize your judging sheets to improve future beers? Listen to learn more!


Psst! Have you heard about our Country Malt Gold program? We know that with our malts, brewers and distillers across North America create incredible, award-winning craft beverages. That's why we're proud to award one Filson vest to each brewery and distillery that wins a gold or double-gold tier award, respectively, using Great Western Malting or Canada Malting Co. products, at World Beer Cup, the Canadian Brewing Awards, GABF, and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. ​

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We'll be focusing on a myriad of topics to help Inspire Your Craft. We have a line up of special guests that we're pulling out of the woodwork across the globe to discuss everything brewing and distilling. We'll cover topics from selecting and sourcing raw materials for production to innovative new trends and products; you won't want to miss an episode. So mark your calendars, grab your favorite craft beer or spirit, and join us for some inspiration - Cheers!

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Featuring: Aroma Sciences and Lagunitas.
The latest innovation in aroma technology is here, and in this episode we're discussing the best of barrel-aging, but without the barrel... or aging! (3:09) We have the pleasure of chatting with Ian Ward and Marc Worona, from Aroma Sciences, about their brand-new natural extracts that add authentic oak profiles to your beverages without requiring the barrel age process. Not only are their extracts easy to use and cost-effective, they'll also save you time and eliminate losses. The Aroma Sciences Heartwood™ line of oak aromatic extracts can be used to improve balance, perceived quality, and boost oak aromatics in beer, wine, ciders, seltzers, traditional and reduced proof spirits, and non-alcoholic beers, wines, RTD’s or mocktails.
But don't just take their word for it! (38:08) Jeremy Marshall from Lagunitas Brewing stops by to tell us about their experiences using Aroma Sciences in their Dark and Oaky, what their customers have to say about the beer, and what they might try next with the extracts.

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Featuring: Infinite Ingredient.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're joined by Katie Muggli, Founder and Executive Director of Infinite Ingredient. Infinite Ingredient is a non-profit whose mission is to actively support the mental and physical well-being of individuals working in the craft beverage industry through outreach, education, and access to resources. They are dedicated to creating a healthier, more sustainable future in which individuals who work in the craft beverage industry may be supported fully and wholly as human beings. Together, we take a hard look at burnout in the industry and the main issues affecting people's mental health. Katie shares their resources and how they can help you and those you care about!


*If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States and Canada.

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We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2024 in Las Vegas! 
 
In this mini-episode, we're chatting with conference attendees about their brewery and taproom hot takes.
 
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: ⁠⁠countrymalt.com/cbc24

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We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2024 in Las Vegas! 


In this mini-episode, we’re speaking with the National Black Brewers Association. If you’re in town, be sure to stop by their Tap Takeover tonight at Beer Zombies!


Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: ⁠⁠countrymalt.com/cbc24 ⁠ 

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We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2024 in Las Vegas! 
 
In this episode, we're speaking with Craft Haus Brewing Company and Big Dog's Brewing Company about some of our collaboration breweries that we partnered on for this year's CBC beverages.
 
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: ⁠countrymalt.com/cbc24

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