Best Lew Bryson Podcasts (2024)

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Learning Life Lessons with Lew Bryson 59:15

3d ago59:15

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Lew Bryson is on the show this week. He’s a long-time writer in the beer and whisky space, a voice of reason, and honestly just a force of good and positivity in an otherwise dreary world. I’ve been fortunate to call Bryson a friend for the better part of 20 years now. As a writer starting off in the beer space he was one of a few that was generous…

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Don Tse Nerds Out with Brewers About Decoction 48:47

10d ago48:47

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Don Tse takes over hosting duties on this episode recorded live at Forever Lager. He talks with a trio of brewers about decoction mashing. This is a fun, entertaining, and engaging listen. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: Don Tse Guests: Zach Adams of Fox Farm, Eric Larkin of Cohesion Brewing, and Shawn Cooper of Half…

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89 - Ethan Rode 45:03

12d ago45:03

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In this episode I welcome fellow PA Dutch instructor and friend, Ethan Rode, up on the front porch. We discuss his childhood growing up on a farm, his move to Canada to study linguistics and his recent work as an online instructor of the PA Dutch language. Get your Front Porch Merch! Become a Patron! Support the Show.…

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Season 2, Episode 42: The Annual Cider Episode, I Guess 1:01:21

15d ago1:01:21

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This is not the cider episode I promised you. It's better! I was going to give you a pre-recorded presentation I did at the Ploughman Farm Cider taproom in Gettysburg in April, and some talk about the ciders I had while I was there...but then I went to the PA Cider Fest in Biglerville, and got a much better cider episode. Interviews, tastings, and …

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Cool Brewers Doing Cool Things 51:32

17d ago51:32

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This week is a conversation recorded at Notch Brewing, during the Forever Lager Festival. In a moment you’ll hear from the brewers Wild East Brewing, Working Draft, and Dovetail, a bunch of cool brewers doing cool things. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail Brewery, Clinton Lo…

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The History and Future of New England Beer 1:07:05

24d ago1:07:05

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This is the second of several shows recorded live during Forever Lager, a festival held by Notch Brewing in Brighton, Massachusetts. Guest host Andy Crouch takes a deep dive into the culture of brewing in New England with a trio of respected, and well-known brewers: Tod Mott of Tributary Brewing, Will Meyers of Cambridge Brewing, and Paul Sayler of…

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Season 2, Episode 41: Let's Talk To The Pizza Boy 1:08:17

29d ago1:08:17

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THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! I asked you who you wanted me to interview, and you said "Give us The Pizza Boy, Al Kominski!" Well, I cannot defy or deny the people, so I went down to Al's of Hampden in Enola on the West Shore and got the interview...and then hung around and visited some more breweries: Ever Grain, Mellow Mink, Sworn, Hemauer, and Liquid …

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The Past, Present, and Future of Lager 42:34

1M ago42:34

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A panel discussion on lagers recorded at the Forever Lager '24 Festival at Notch Brewing. Featuring Khris Johnson of Green Bench Brewing, Ben Howe of Otherlands Brewing, and Tom Clark of Berwick Brewing. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Khris Johnson, Tom Clark, Ben Howe Sponsors: All About Beer Tags…

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Camp Rauchbier: Pineapple Smoke Show with Wallenpaupack Brewing 40:36

1M ago40:36

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An episode of Camp Rauchbier recorded at Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. with head brewer Logan Ackerley. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Logan Ackerley Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Rauchbier, Poconos, Brewing, Lager Photo by John HollBy All About Beer

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88 - The Class of 2024 41:29

1M ago41:29

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In this episode I continue the tradition of talking with some of my graduating seniors. This year I welcome Griffin Redmon, Sofia Dressler, Elise Cygan, and Emily Shetler onto the Front Porch. We discuss their time in high school, their accomplishments, their fears, and what they are most proud of. We close our discussion with our usual 10 quick qu…

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Season 2, Episode 40: Maibock Should Be Your Bock 1:02:38

1M ago1:02:38

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Have you ever had a Maibock? My old buddy Chip "The Beer Guy" Hanuscik lured me up to Northeast PA with Maibock. He talked FOUR brewers into making one, and dangled that in front of me. I took the bait like a brown trout rising to a Green Drake, and I'll tell you all about it. PLUS: NEPA Pizza! The incredible Sabatini's! Tom Brennan! And a real lif…

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The Future of the Cicerone Certification Program 50:50

1M ago50:50

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We’re talking about beer education this week with the two new owners of Cicerone Jason Pratt and Dan Imdieke. From where it was, how to avoid misinformation, and how to get everyday drinkers involved, they will share their insight and plans for the organization. Host: John Holl Guests: Jason Pratt and Dan Imdieke Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Educ…

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The 2024 Hop Report 51:58

2M ago51:58

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If you listen to this show regularly, you’ve likely heard me talk about some of our other podcasts, like Brewer to Brewer and the All About Beer podcasts. If you search All About Beer on your favorite podcast platform, you’ll find them. You should also go to AllAboutBeer.com and read some of our recent articles, including an interview with a Massac…

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Season 2, Episode 39: Hot Peppers! 50:44

2M ago50:44

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Got some hot stuff for you! Friends warned us that food would be bland in central PA...but not all of it! I talked to two pepper product people; Beth Cowher, who makes her Backyard Flavors sandwich peppers in Aaronsburg, and Janet Robinson, who's been making her Piper's Peck products on the hill outside of Bellefonte since 1998. We talk Scoville un…

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The Evolution of Sour Beer in America with Tomme Arthur at Funk Fest '24 39:33

2M ago39:33

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This is the second episode recorded live before an audience at Funk Fest, the great event put on by Embrace the Funk and Yazoo Brewing in Nashville, Tennessee. Tomme Arthur of the Lost Abbey talks about the evolution of sours and funky, of tradition and exploration. Host: John Holl Guest: Tomme Arthur Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Travel, Funk Fes…

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Stouts and Barrels, Chili Crisp and Whiskey. Phil Wymore at Funk Fest '24 49:47

2M ago49:47

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This is another episode recorded live before an audience, this time at Funk Fest, the great event put on by Embrace the Funk and Yazoo Brewing in Nashville, Tennessee. Phil Wymore of Perennial Artisan Ales joins the show for a conversation about stouts, barrels, condiments, and whiskey. Phil Wymore is the Co-Founder of Perennial Artisan Ales in St.…

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Season 2, Episode 38: The Forecast Calls For Hazy (IPA) 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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Do you like hazy IPAs? Do you hate hazy IPAs? I dug into this cloudy phenomenon with the help of New Trail Brewing partner and Director of Brewing Operations Mike LaRosa. It seemed to be a subject he had been waiting for someone to ask him about, and we went at it. We also talked about New Trail's amazing growth, their excellent big beers, the Cris…

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Brewing with Specialty Malts for Special Beers 36:43

2M ago36:43

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This the third of three episodes that was recorded during the Little Beer IV festival hosted by Good Word Brewing and Duluth, Georgia. This panel features a trio of brewers who talk with All About Beer Podcast Co-Host and noted author Don Tse about how malt is the most important ingredients for little beers. From heritage grains, to stalwarts, a lo…

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87 - Tara Mondock 42:43

2M ago42:43

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In this episode I welcome Tara Mondock up on the front porch. We discuss her childhood in Florida, her sojourn to college in western North Carolina, and her work with the Extension Office at the Pennsylvania State University. We then turn our discussion to her experience as an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and their main charity: t…

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Making the Case For Drinking More Cask Ale 48:04

3M ago48:04

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This the second of three episodes that was recorded during the Little Beer IV festival hosted by Good Word Brewing and Duluth, Georgia. This panel features a trio of cask beer experts who talk with All About Beer Publisher Andy Crouch about the very best of the process. Host: Andy Crouch Guests: Steve Hamburg, Todd DiMatteo, Neil Callaghan Sponsors…

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Season 2, Episode 37: Echoes of The Whiskey Rebellion 49:13

3M ago49:13

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I drank rye whiskey in the spiritual home of American rye whiskey, the Monongahela Valley, in the cradle of the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington, PA. I tell you about how the rebellion happened, and how it ended, and how rye whiskey came to southwestern PA. Rye whiskey historian Sam Komlenic joined me for a talk on rye whiskey at Liberty Pole Spirits,…

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Brewers Discuss Creating Low ABV Lagers and Ales - From Little Beer IV 37:54

3M ago37:54

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This episode is kicking off a trio of shows that was recorded at the just concluded Little Beer IV festival hosted by Good Word Brewing and the city of Duluth, Georgia. This panel, which was presented live during the fest, features a trio of brewers all talking about the process, culture, and general greatness of low abv ales and lagers. Guests inc…

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Season 2, Episode 36: The Foodies of State College 40:50

3M ago40:50

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I interview Hector Cruz, the Floridian at the heart of the Foodies of State College Facebook group, 20,000 people who want to find the best places to eat in the greater State College area (pretty loosely defined, ask 'em anything). We talked about why he started it, how he runs it, and why everyone loves to fight about pizza and cheesesteaks. The F…

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The Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Las Vegas 53:42

3M ago53:42

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Las Vegas will be the focal point for many brewers in the coming weeks as the Brewers Association hosts its annual Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Cup, and Brewers Expo. For those traveling to sin city – either as brewing professionals or curious drinkers – this episode will offer up all the tips to make the most out of your drinking time on a…

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Modern Lager Beer 50:58

3M ago50:58

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Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly discuss their new book Modern Lager Beer: Techniques, Processes, and Recipes. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Lager, Tradition, Fermentation, Germany, Landbier Photo by Brewers Publications…

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86 - Bill Donner 47:42

3M ago47:42

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In this episode I welcome Dr. William Donner onto the front porch. Bill is currently the Freyberger Professor of Pennsylvania German Studies at Kutztown University and is also the chair of the Anthropology and Sociology Department. We discuss his time living on a small Polynesian island in the pacific to his work studying and researching the Pennsy…

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This Week in Rauchbier 2024 30:14

3M ago30:14

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Welcome to This Week in Rauchbier for April 1, 2024. Our Rauchbier spotlight is trained on Caleb Michalke of Sugar Creek Malt in Indiana. He's working to bring rauchmalt of distinction of discerning brewers and distillers. Then Rick Lyke, our rauchbier sherpa and the founder of the Pints for Prostates Campaign, shares his inspirational journey into…

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April Schedule Change 4:21

3M ago4:21

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Find out why we won't have an episode this Thursday. It's a postponement, not a cancellation, so fear not! Plus: merch news, and a note about a friend's podcast you should REALLY listen to. See you on April 11th! Tell your friends about Seen Through A Glass!! This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 htt…

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Fiden's Brewing is Making IPA with Character and Distinction 42:22

4M ago42:22

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On this episode it's a deep dive on what goes in to making a great IPA. Steve Parker of New York’s Fiden’s Brewery joins the show. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Steve Parker Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: New York, West Coast IPA, Mosaic Hops, Mouthfeel Photo by John Holl…

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Season 2 Episode 35: Have Beer, Will Travel 37:16

4M ago37:16

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Grab your phone, your cooler, and your best bud, it's time to go beer hunting! I've been searching for good beers for 43 years. But I really got serious about it when a chance remark by a work friend sent me almost an hour away to the Front Street Pub, in Santa Cruz, the first brewpub I ever visited. It was magical, and I've been on a quest to have…

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Wayne Wambles talks about beers of his past and his brewing future. 45:50

4M ago45:50

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How do beers evolve over time? And how does patience, curiosity, trust, and creativity work to the benefit of bother brewery and brewer? Wayne Wambles, the (now former) long-time brewmaster of Cigar City, is here to talk about his career, a return to homebrewing, and how specialty ingredients work best when added to a solid beer base. Wambles has s…

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Ep. 225 Meteorologist Eric Fisher 51:45

4M ago51:45

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It's beer and weather together on this episode of the podcast as Boston CBS Meterologist Eric Fisher joins the show. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Eric Fisher Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Weather, Treehouse, Blizzard, Travel, Boston, EclipseBy All About Beer

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Season 2 Episode 34: Mansfield, A Stop Worth Making 57:00

4M ago57:00

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Mansfield is at the intersection of two great Pennsylvania highways, Routes 15 and 6. People pass through it every day...but I decided to stop. I got an interview with Jarrod York of Yorkholo Brewing, stopped at three coffee shops, got two lunches, checked out a butcher, and did a little shopping. It's definitely worth stopping. Jarrod told me at o…

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Ep. 224 - Author Aaron Goldfarb, Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits 49:13

4M ago49:13

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It’s a bit of a departure on the show this week as we’re talking about spirits with long-time beverage writer Aaron Goldfarb. He has a new book out: Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits. Goldfarb has been a journalist for over a decade, frequently writing on the subjects of cocktails and drinking culture for such publications as the New York T…

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85 - Lew Bryson 43:32

4M ago43:32

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In this episode I welcome Lew Bryson up on to the front porch. We discuss his journey from rural Lancaster county to his love of food and drink including his various publications about beer and whiskey. We close our discussion talking about his current podcast, Seen Through A Glass, and discuss the value and importance of eating and drinking locall…

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Ep. 223 - Morgan Snyder of Buttonwoods Brewing 52:43

5M ago52:43

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It’s a trip to the Ocean State and a conversation with Morgan Snyder, the head brewer and co-founder of Buttonwoods Brewery. From world-class small-batch lagers, to an expansion, and the wonder of saison, this episode covers it all and more. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Morgan Snyder Sponsors: All…

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Season 2, Episode 33: The Friday Fish Fry 36:06

5M ago36:06

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It's fish fry time, and that means Fish Fry Friday! I love fish fries! The crisp crust of fried haddock, the tender flake of baked cod, and the banquet of side dishes -- french fries, mac & cheese, cole slaw, stewed tomatoes! -- and a sweet delight at the end. It's even better when it's a community meal, served by volunteers and enjoyed at long tab…

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Ep. 222 - Julia Herz of the American Homebrewers Association 33:18

5M ago33:18

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Homebrewing has been a source of passionate online chatter over the last week after the American Homebrewers Association announced it would put its annual Homebrew Con on “hiatus” in favor of smaller events and demonstrations located within the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Julia Herz, the executive director of the AHA is here, to explain…

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Ep. 221 - All The Things to Love About Beer 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

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There’s a lot to love about beer. And that can be tough to remember at times. So in honor of Valentine’s Day, we've asked three enthusiastic folks - Aaron MJ Gore, Annette May, and Tom M. - to come on and share what makes their heart flutter when it comes to lager and ale. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Gu…

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Season 2, Episode 32: The Meat Lab 53:54

5M ago53:54

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We Are! Meat Lab! Centre County folks know that Penn State drives central Pennsylvania, but some of us also know that Penn State's Butcher Block is the outlet for the school's Meat Lab, where students learn animal husbandry, butchering, meat processing (we'll talk about that difference), and even how to wrap a fresh piece of meat. I talked to Dr. J…

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Ep. 220 - Joe Wells of Fair State Brewing Cooperative 43:10

5M ago43:10

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There are some trends worth paying attention to these days around the beer space. One of them is THC seltzers. They are popping up on menus in certain states alongside IPA and lager. THC Seltzers are taking off. On this show last year Scott Selix of Lua and Climbing Kites talked about his brewery's entry into the space. Their beverage is being cont…

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84 - Richard Mammana 46:11

5M ago46:11

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In this episode I welcome Richard Mammana on to the front porch. We discuss his multi-ethnic childhood growing up in Easton, PA. We also discuss his acamdemic journey of studying greek, latin, and church history. We close our conversation with a discussion about his current work of documenting colonial-era Pennsylvania Dutch tombstones and what wal…

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Ep. 219 - Chris Shields of Rhinegeist Brewery 1:01:57

5M ago1:01:57

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A conversation with Chris Shields, the Director of Education at Rhinegeist Brewery. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. This Episode is Sponsored By: The Best of Craft Beer Awards Attention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned event judged by …

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Season 2, Episode 31: Let's Talk Beer 53:37

6M ago53:37

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Mass beer hysteria! I wanted to get more beer content in the podcast, so I invited The Beer Thrillers! Ben Kline, Amy Wolfe, and Josh Doncevic write The Beer Thrillers blog, which is...mostly about beer in Central PA, but they do book reviews (and not just beer books), beer trips well outside the area, and...well, a lot of stuff. We got together at…

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Ep. 218 - Shaun Yasaki and James Redford of Noble Beast Brewing 53:42

6M ago53:42

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There’s a lot happening inside the walls of Cleveland, Ohio’s Noble Beast Brewing. All of it is good. On this episode it’s a conversation with owners Shaun Yasaki and James Redford about food, hospitality, creativity, and tradition. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. This Episode is Sponsored By: The Best of Craft Beer Awards…

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Ep. 217 - Michael Roper of Hopleaf 1:09:30

6M ago1:09:30

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There are some iconic beer bars in America, and on the Mt. Rushmore is Hopleaf, the venerable Chicago institution. Michael Roper, its long-time publican, who recently announced his retirement is on this episode. Late last year Roper, who founded the Hopleaf in Chicago in 1992 announced that he’d be retiring from the bar. He’ll stay involved in vari…

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Season 2, Episode 30: Soup Season 52:00

6M ago52:00

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It's soup! Get a fresh hot bowl of podcast, because it's Soup Season! I've got an interview with mysterious soup cook Jillian Leigh at Otto's Pub and Brewery in State College, spilling the beans about how she makes those amazing soups, the difference between soup and stew, and tips for you to make better soup! I'll tell you about the mad variety of…

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Ep. 216 - Pink Boots Society Founder Teri Fahrendorf 1:33:58

6M ago1:33:58

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This episode features a conversation with the legendary Teri Fahrendorf, the long-time brewmaster and founder of Pink Boots Society. She’s here for a wide ranging conversation about her career, brewery safety, recipe development, creativity, and forging a path in the beer industry. After a storied career in beer, Fahrendorf recently entered a worki…

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Ep. 215 - Predictions for Beer in 2024 51:55

6M ago51:55

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Lets ease into the new year with a panel discussion from some of my other All About Beer podcast hosts and colleagues. We’ll discuss thoughts and trends for 2024, and have some fun reminiscing on 2023 along the way. Today on the show I’m joined by some of the voices and bylines you’ve come to expect from All About Beer. It’s not quite our holiday o…

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83 - Welcome 2024 20:05

6M ago20:05

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In this episode we welcome 2024 in by taking a short journey through my trusty Baer's Agricultural Almanac. We take a look at long range forecasts for the year, major anniversaries happening, and some humorous stories as well. Get your own Baer's Almanac! Get your Front Porch Swag! Support the Show.By Doug Madenford

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