The BrewDeck Podcast

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The BrewDeck Podcast episodes

December 09, 2020 S.1 E.9 - Yeast Buds
Brewing great beer requires a combination of creativity and science, and a brewer’s dance with yeast is one of the most important parts of the entire process. Today we speak with three experts in the field and discuss the intricacies of working with yeast. After introducing our guests and hearing about their backgrounds, we open the show by taking a look at yeast’s two main forms — dry and liquid. Exploring further, our guests tell us about the difference between the two, their qualities, and shelf life to name a few. We then hear about the common misconceptions of fermentation and propagation, learning their differences as we go. Talking about the process of propagation, we touch on topics including why labs have the best output, performing quality control tests, and how sugar impacts your brew. In the latter half of the episode, we turn our focus toward working with new yeast strains, before looking at a modified, hybrid, and blended yeast, and gathering the opinions from each of our guests. Before we put a cap on the show, Pablo, Eric, and Marcelo share a catalog of tips for new brewers and veterans alike, with advice for best lab practice as a finishing touch. Be sure to tune in with us today!
46 min
November 26, 2020 S.1 E.8 - At the Table with Sierra Nevada
The holidays are around the corner and it’s getting cold in Texas, but on this episode of The BrewDeck, things warm up nicely in this interview Toby Tucker has with Bart Whipple. Bart is the assistant brewmaster and supply manager at the one and only Sierra Nevada, and has been involved in the legendary brewery for 36 years. Having transitioned from the brewery operations to the raw ingredients side of the business, Bart takes the lead when it comes to sourcing new malts and presenting it to the brewers. He talks about his “bloodhound” ability to smell and taste a good quality malt when it is still in the railcar, describes their formal and informal processes for checking the quality before accepting a load, and shares his take on how the consistency and quality of malt in the US have changed in the last 40 years. Joining in today, listeners will also hear the two chat about Sierra Nevadas’s sustainability efforts, their recent community outreach programs, and what beer lovers can expect in terms of upcoming trends.
56 min
November 12, 2020S.1 E.7 - Straight from the Fawcett
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
James talks about their approach to producing malt and the UK’s ideal climate for barley.

The tendency of American breweries to use different malts at the cost of defining their brand.

James reveals his favorite part about doing business with American brewers.

What John did to land the job as head brewer at The Vermont Pub & Brewery in 1995.

The particular characteristics of Fawcett’s Pearl malt that makes it John’s obvious favorite.

The different experiences of drinking the same number of beers in the US versus the UK.

The guests consider whether it is possible to make a terrible beer from the best ingredients
1 hr 3 min
October 27, 2020S.1 E.6: Sip, Sip, Hooray!
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Sara talks about what drew her into the brewery scene and starting a Brewing Science club at the University of California, San Diego.

She also talks about the story of how Origin Malt started and the unique barley they use for their malt.

Chris talks about how using Origin Malt gives Rhinegeist’s witbier, Whiffle the distinctive character and flavor
43 min
October 14, 2020S.1 E.5 - Malt Innovation
SOME OF THE TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:
Teri discusses her history with beer and fascination with fermentation at a young age, ranging from the science of bread baking to the development of new kinds of malt.

The journey of The Road Brewer, and how she found herself connecting with women brewers across the country, eventually leading to the founding of the Pink Boots Society.

Pushing for new innovation with different ways of malting in the Malt Innovation Center.

Toby Tucker gets Country Malt Group’s very own John Egan to talk about how past brewing experiments transformed into biofuel.
41 min
October 05, 2020 S.1 E.1B: It's Ready when it's Ready Featuring Kevin Smith of Jack Daniels Distillery
In this episode, we’re fortunate to have Kevin Smith, Distillery Manager of Reliability & Technical Services, and Microbiologist at Jack Daniels as a guest. Kevin talks about the history of Jack Daniels, Frank Sinatra, and charcoal mellowing to name a few. You’re not going to want to miss this episode!
32 min
September 30, 2020S.1 E.4: Seltzer Season
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Tim talks about his brief history of living in London and working at the world-famous White Horse pub in Parsons Green, along with UK Techno Music in the ’90s and the ‘upcoming’ CMG Band.

Yards Brewing Co and the intricacies of setting up a new facility in 2008 at the cusp of the craft beer boom

Increasing category of hard seltzer in the past few years and some tricks of getting into the segment

A quick call to Yards Brewing Company founder and president, Tom Kehoe to catchup
49 min
September 15, 2020S.1 E.3: Beer, The German Way
GUESTS:
DR. AXEL GÖHLER - PRESIDENT, BESTMALZ
LUTHER PAUL - HEAD BREWER, LAKEFRONT BREWING
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Axel speaks about the history of BestMalz and how it came to be the malting company it is today.

Axel talks about barley seed selection and the effects.

Discussion about BestMalz Heidleberg Wheat and Heidleberg Pilsen Malts.

Some interesting facts about Oktoberfest and "Fest beer."

Luther Paul talks about the history of Lakefront Brewing and how it was formed.
58 min
August 31, 2020 S.1 E.2: All Things Hops
This episode of The BrewDeck has the kettle chocked full of hops! The guest line-up features Victoria Pritchett, Director of North American Hops for Country Malt Group, Spencer Tielkemeier, East Division Lead & Brewing Innovations at Yakima Chief Hops, and Adam Hieronymus, Hop Contract Specialist at The Country Malt Group. They'll be covering hop contracting, the current state of the 2020 hop crop, experimental hops, and famous relatives, can you guess who?
47 min
August 17, 2020 S.1 E.1A: American Whiskey
In this episode of The Brew Deck, we're going to be speaking with Geoff Fischer, Territory Manager, and resident distilling expert for Country Malt Group.
32 min

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