Unfiltered Brew

By Joe Vogelbacher

Hosted by Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher, and brewery founder Eric Flanigan, Unfiltered Brew is a podcast unveiling the industry secrets behind launching a successful brewery in the age of the craft ... more

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How many episodes does Unfiltered Brew have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Unfiltered Brew episodes:

September 16, 2024Cracking Open a 10-Year Old Beer
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down to discuss recent trends in the beer industry and test if a 10-year old bottle of beer still tastes good after so long.
The duo discuses:
the relationship between beer consumption and mosquito bites

what makes the Guinness can design so special

recent business developments in the beer industry

tasting a 10-year old beer

judging beer competitions

and much more!
To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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51min
June 10, 2024The Critical Importance of Well-Maintained Draft Lines
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for a wide-ranging discussion about several overlooked aspects of the beer industry. The duo discuses:
the importance of glassware for the beer-drinking experience

the pros and cons of rebranding existing products

how the environment around your brewery influences the taste of your beer

the critical importance of well-maintained draft lines

profitable skills every bar manager needs to have

and much more!
To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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1h 3min
December 20, 2023 Non-Alcoholic Beers and the Importance of Water Quality
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for an in-depth discussion about several overlooked aspects of beer brewing.
The duo discuses:
- non-alcoholic beers
- nutritional profile of various alcoholic beverages
- the risks of contamination in tanks and draft lines
- the importance of water in brewing
- our Sugar Cookie beer
- and much more!
To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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46min
November 16, 2023Reviving a Centuries-Old Family Beer Recipe (ft. Georgia Dunn)
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for a riveting history lesson with Georgia Dunn - CEO of BWI Trading Company and descendant of the great 16th-century polymath, Thomas Harriott.
The group discuses:
the logistics of 3rd party contract brewing and important considerations for choosing the right partner;

Georgia's family history and her quest to preserve the Harriott's ginger beer recipe;

Georgia's great (x13) grandfather, the famous polymath Thomas Harriott;

the impacts of American Prohibition that still linger today;

alcohol's importance in biblical scripture;

ancient beer brewing methods;

and much more!
To learn more about BWI Trading Company and their Harriot's line of alcoholic beverages, visit their website at: https://harriottslegacy.com/
To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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1h 31min
October 18, 2023The Genesis of a Newly Discovered Wild Hop (ft. Yakima Quality Hops)
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for an in-depth discussion of hops with Yakima Quality Hops owners Tim Sattler and Lee Rottweiler.
The group discuses:
the story behind discovering the new Elani hop;
how Tim and Lee got started with Yakima;
the harvest timeline for hops;
potential impacts of climate change on hop harvests;
another one of Eric's military adventures in Afghanistan;
and much more!
Learn more about Yakima Quality Hops at https://yakhops.com/
To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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48min
September 28, 2023Oktoberfest and Beer Hop Selection
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for an in-depth discussion about Oktoberfest and beer hop selection.

The duo discuses:
the history of Oktoberfest

different styles of Oktoberfest beers

selecting the right style of hop for your beer

the difficulty of brewing sour beers

our new pumpkin beer mascot

Eric's military adventures in Afghanistan;

and much more!

To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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58min
August 11, 2023The Science of Brewing... Glow-in-the-Dark Beer?
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about brewing different beer styles.
The duo discuses:
the science behind brewing your favorite beers

the proper way to serve a beer

the seasonal release of pumpkin beers

the potential for CBD-infused beers

brewing a glow-in-the-dark beer?

Eric's military adventures in Afghanistan;

and much more!
To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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1h 9min
July 22, 2023Becoming a Champion of Your Community (ft. Spencer Lueders)
In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for a conversation with Spencer Lueders, founder of the 24 Foundation.
The group discuses:
why you should never drink beer from a can;

how the 24 Foundation raised $27mm for cancer research;

the merits of the Cicerone program;

Spencer's involvement in the construction of South Carolina's Rock Hill Velodrome;
and much more.
To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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1h 13min
July 03, 2023 Tales from 10 Years of Brewery Ownership
In the inaugural episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan talk through the experience of launching a successful brewery, the merits of the Cicerone program, how to stay relevant after 10 years of operation, changing trends in craft beer, how military combat experience influences their leadership style, and more.

To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/
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53min

FAQs about Unfiltered Brew:

How many episodes does Unfiltered Brew have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.