All the way from Germany, Weihenstephan's International Branch Ambassador Matthias Ebner joins us in The Coolroom to discuss their iconic beers and the long history that sits behind them.

This episode is best enjoyed with a Weihenstephan tasting pack that can be purchased from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/weihenstephan-tasting-10-pack

As ever there are some great questions from everyone who joined us in the Zoom Room, lots of information about what it's like to work for such an important brewery, the innovations that even an ancient brand must experiment with to stay relevant, and how it feels to be in Munich during 2020's Covid lockdown.

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To whet your appetites for our big podcast with Weinstephan we chat with Dave Thadani who, with the good people of Phoenix Beers, is responsible for bringing not only bringing German deliciousness but also Sierra Nevada beers to our shores.

He shares some great insights about the road he travelled to become a beer rep, the challenges and joys of repping for such big labels and the difficulties of running global logistics in the time of Corona.

Oh and perhaps he shares which of the beers from his portfolio are his favourite children!

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The team from Akasha brewing join us in the Coolroom to discuss not only their fine beers but also the recent rebranding of the brewery.

This episode is best enjoyed with the following beers that the guys discuss in detail: Canada Bay XPA, Hopsmith IPA, Mosaic and Double Hazy Mosaic.

It's a thoroughly entertaining chat - but make sure you listen through to the end where there are a couple of very strong nominations for best Coolroom Story ever!

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The guys are joined by Ben Carwyn & Ben Duval from Carwyn Cellars to talk about the Melbourne weather and all sorts of exciting things.

We hear the origin stories of Carwyn and the inspiration behind the decision to set up a craft beer shop all the way back in 2007.

After we lull them into a false sense of security they spill the beans on the plans not just for the Carwyn Collaborational International Virtual Festival [which sounds AMAZING] but also what will be lurking inside the CANVENT box[es] this year!

As ever there are some ripping yarns - make sure you follow them and us on the social medias!

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Urbanaut Brewery joins us in the online zoom room to talk us through some of their great beers and the stories behind them!

This episode is best enjoyed with one of the Urbanaut tasting packs that you can grab from our online store in Australia https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com or you can grab it direct from the brewery if you are in New Zealand.

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The gang get together to discuss coming episodes and the hopefully soon to occur unlocking down of the Melbourne pub and bar scene.

They are then joined by Damian Petty to celebrate Untappd's 10 anniversary. Damian talks about his experiences as a moderator and how the site has changed over time.

The boys discuss their first check-ins, and their highs and lows of beers over the years.

You can find Damian on Untappd as Daimo, Davydd as Davydd Griffiths, Travis as Travis Bristow and Warren as... well just search for Warren Wu!

We welcome Watts River Brewing into the Coolroom Zoom Room to discuss the ups and downs of running a brewery in Melbourne during the Corona Virus Lockdown.

This episode is designed to be enjoyed with samples of their Nipper, Brett Ale and Stout - which you can get either from our online store or direct from the brewery.

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Peter Cornwell from Masterson's Bar in Moonee Ponds returns to the Coolroom to talk about life in Corona Virus lockdown. He discusses some of his favourite beers and breweries from the year so far as well as how the lockdown has effected the area.

Peter also discusses the Melbourne Small Bar Association which he is helping to set up to address the challenges that small business face as a result of the Corona Virus - you can find out more about it by checking out the webpage https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbournesmallbars

Oh and Warren Wu gets a little freaked out by Janice Muppet's lack of eyeballs.

The Good People of Burnley Brewing join us in the Online Meet the Brewers room to talk about their amazing beers and the stories behind them.

To enjoy this episode we highly recommend you have cans of Blackcurrant Gose, Vienna Lager, Grapefruit IPA and NEIPA. You can grab them directly from the brewery or from our online store: www.the-coolroom-podcast.myspotify.com 

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Join us as we celebrate Deeds 8th Birthday and the second anniversary of Davydd being at the Royal Mail on Spencer with a spectacular virtual meet the brewers session.

Justin, Ned & Kumar join the team to discuss the 3 limited release beers that were brewed for their birthday, and the ideas and learnings over the last 8 years that led to them.

Unfortunately we are already sold out of these beers but make sure you follow us on social media and join our mailing list so that you can get advanced notice of the tasting packs that accompany these online sessions!

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