Discover Azadi Brewing's unique fusion of Indian spices and American craft beer, plus debunk myths about coffee beers.

03:23 Beer Myth: Will coffee-infused beer keep you awake all night? Discover how ingredients like coffee and tea are integrated into beers and learn the truth behind the caffeine content in coffee beers.

08:14 Azadi Brewing Company Interview: Bhavik Modi and Gator Schrand from Azadi Brewing talk about the unique origin story of their Indian-infused craft beer company. They talk about the complexity of Indian cuisine and the opportunities that presents for them to be able to incorporate new ingredients into their beers, including the difficulty of working with certain ingredients like cardamom. 

After the beer break, Bhavik and Gator describe a collab they did with a brewery in Mumbai, India. Bhavik also explains what chicory is and what it adds to the beers they brew. They talk about their commitment to authenticity and how leaning into the Indian identity of their beers has resonated well with consumers. 

44:20 Beer Behavior: Are beers getting more boring? Is there space for more exciting beers? Katherine talks about the importance of breweries staying true to themselves, even when they don’t follow major industry trends. Bhavik and Gator share their points of view on what trends actually tell us about consumer behavior and how it’s affected the focus of their brewing.

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Crafty Brewers is produced by award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you’ll learn about: craft beer, Indian-inspired beers, Azadi Brewing, cardamom-infused golden ale, craft brewing, cultural fusion, brewing science, lemongrass saison, summertime chai, hazy IPAs, beer myths, coffee beers, brewing philosophies, craft beer trends, seltzers, belgian wit, basmati rice lager, chicory root, coffee substitute, pilot project brewing, indian cuisine, regional beers, indian spices, beer collaborations, Nepalese cuisine, sustainable agriculture, beer innovations, American craft beer, Indian flavors, regional fruits, mountain resort towns, brewing challenges, beer storytelling, beer culture, and craft beer education.