Best Brasseries Podcasts (2024)

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378: Mark Hunger and Steven Pauwels of Great Lakes Brew Distinctive Craft Lager, Under Pressure 1:07:15

4h ago1:07:15

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Great Lakes in Cleveland is an American craft beer institution—a brewery that got its start in the late ’80s, when the concept of smaller breweries still seemed foreign to most drinkers. Now, 36 years later, the scale is much larger than it was in those early days on the seven-barrel pub system—yet some of those early brands persevere. While those …

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377: Shaun Yasaki of Noble Beast Makes Quirky and Nuanced Lager Work at Pub Scale 1:03:09

7d ago1:03:09

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After an early stint at Cleveland staple Fat Head’s, and a brief foray into brewery operation with the now-defunct Platform, Shaun Yasaki set out in 2016 to create a brewpub that reflected his interests as a brewer—well-made beers that don’t chase trends but earn repeat business for both flavor and drinkability. To achieve that goal, he designed a …

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376: Matt Cole of Fat Head's Brings the Best of West Coast–Style Process and Ingredients to Classic American IPA 1:08:40

14d ago1:08:40

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Over the past 15 years of Fat Head’s existence, they’ve won 27 GABF medals (14 gold) and a dozen World Beer Cup medals (seven gold), but brewmaster Matt Cole takes it all in stride with typically Midwestern humility. They love to win, but they do it for the sake of making great beer. There’s a modern sensibility to their flagship American IPA, Head…

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91. The Downfall of Festival Disney / Disney Village 36:00

21d ago36:00

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Hello everyone, on this episode of AirMagique, Eric is doing a deep dive on the history and downfall of Festival Disney / Disney Village. Let’s explore the past of the controversial shopping, dining and entertainment district. Access Exclusive Episodes on AirMagique+: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/airmagique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our Website for the Lat…

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375: Murphy Johnson of BlackStack Gets Goosebumps When Talking About Hops 1:03:55

21d ago1:03:55

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Murphy Johnson of BlackStack in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an enthusiastic brewer with a big personality. Despite many brewers’ strong opinions on hazy IPA, he’s not afraid to go against the grain and embrace the murky style in all its fruit-forward hop glory. In this almost entirely haze-focused episode, Johnson discusses how they continue to learn w…

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374: Joe Wells of Fair State Brews Lagers, Ales, and More With Texture and Occasion in Mind 1:14:33

27d ago1:14:33

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Fair State Brewing Collective head brewer Joe Wells has a deep love of tradition but no fear of the future, and the brewer’s multiple focuses on everything from pale lager and modern IPA to sparking hemp-derived THC beverages is evidence of such. The point is matching flavor and experience to occasion, and Wells thinks about the entirety of that en…

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#83 Exploring the future of space security and defence | Michel Poucet 37:55

1M ago37:55

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In this episode, Adrien sits down with Michel Poucet, an innovative entrepreneur in the space industry, to explore the future of space operations and innovations in space domain awareness. Michel reflects on how his early fascination with space—ignited by encounters with astronauts and visits to space stations—shaped his passion and ultimately led …

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373: Amplifying Expression in Lager Fermentation with Fermentis, Highland Park, and Boston Beer 1:06:38

1M ago1:06:38

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Lager yeast and the evolution of expression is the subject of this spotlight podcast, brought to you interruption-free by Fermentis, the experts in fermentation for more than 160 years. Brewers everywhere depend on Fermentis for yeast that’s consistent, controllable, and high quality—whether you’re brewing an ester-forward Belgian-style beer, your …

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372: Ian McCall of Ism is Brewing Pint After Pint of West Coast Pleasure 1:16:56

1M ago1:16:56

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With his new brewery, Ism, Ian McCall is back in the brewery and taproom that once housed Beachwood in Long Beach, California—a brewery where he was once lead brewer—although he’s in a different position now as founder and owner. Despite the very young age of this new brewery, McCall and team have already made a big splash, landing three World Beer…

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371: Victor Novak of Figueroa Mountain Builds Modern Beers on Traditional Foundations 1:21:06

1M ago1:21:06

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Victor Novak has been racking up medals at major competitions for decades now. Through stints at significant Philadelphia and southern California breweries, he’s made his mark on the development of contemporary beer styles while also working with a number of younger brewers who’ve done significant work themselves. Now, as director of innovation for…

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370: Kari Williams of Snow Capped Cider Explores Terroir and Technique with a Generational Approach to Estate Cider Making 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

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The Williams family has been farming apples and stone fruit on Colorado’s Western slope for over 100 years, and today their Snow Capped Cider is one of the winningest American cideries, notching big honors at GLINTCAP, the world’s premier cider competition, while cleaning up again at the annual Cidercraft awards. The secret, says owner, creative fo…

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90. Pride at Disneyland Paris + New Hotel Trip Report 50:12

2M ago50:12

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Hello everyone, on this episode of AirMagique, Eric and Niels are talking all this year's pride celebrations at Disneyland Paris. Niels recently visited the parks and got to experience this year's Pride offerings including snacks, entertainment and more. There's lots to talk about. Access Exclusive Episodes on AirMagique+: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.…

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369: Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne and Eric Toft of Schönramer Talk Shop on European Hops 1:09:52

2M ago1:09:52

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Both Yvan De Baets, cofounder of Brasserie de la Senne in Brussels, and Eric Toft, brewmaster at Private Landbrauerei Schönram in Schönram, Germany, have appeared on the podcast in the past (episodes 162 and 244). However, for this special panel discussion—recorded live at the Senne brewery—we’ve brought them back to discuss a topic that’s increasi…

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#82 The Inspiring Journey of Anne's Kitchen: From Journalism to Culinary Stardom | Anne Faber 28:06

2M ago28:06

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Ready for a deliciously inspiring story? In this episode, Thierry sits down with Anne Faber, the creative force behind Anne's Kitchen. Known for her successful TV shows and cookbooks, Anne's transformation into a respected food journalist, TV personality and a successful entrepreneur is an inspiring story for our business community. The conversatio…

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368: De Dolle’s Kris Herteleer Takes a Natural Approach to High-Gravity Belgian Ales 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

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Beers such as Oerbier, Arabier, and Stille Nacht may not be as familiar to today’s avid beer consumer, but for decades these unusual strong ales have been staples on the menus and cellars of more adventurous beer bars around the world. De Dolle Brouwers got its start in 1980, among the vanguard in a new wave of Belgian brewers who rejected the cons…

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367: Humble Sea Sails the Calm, Clear Waters of Modern Lager Through the Fog of Today’s IPA 56:26

2M ago56:26

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The Humble Sea origin story told by cofounder and brewmaster Nick Pavlina is a common one: Avid homebrewer turns pro at the urging of family and friends. Yet that early experience with brewing, brewing, and brewing some more—on a one-barrel system—instilled a discipline for testing, evaluating, and adapting that stays with Humble Sea to this day. A…

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366: St. Bernardus Uses Modern Tools and Ingredients to Stay True to Historic and Classic Recipes 1:20:35

3M ago1:20:35

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Carrying the weight of history and expectation poses a particular challenge for some European brewers, but nowhere is that more apparent than in the world of Belgian brewing. How, in the face of changing technology and consistently variable ingredients, does a brewer stay true to the ideas behind the classic recipes that underpin the core beers tha…

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89. Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland 45:51

3M ago45:51

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Hello everyone, on this episode of AirMagique, Eric and Niels are talking all about the hottest new entertainment at Disneyland Paris. That's right! It's time to break down Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland. Well keep the first half of the show spoiler free and then tear it apart in the second half. There is so much to talk about. The…

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365: Alex Lippens and the Team at Verzet Are on a Quest to Make the Best Oud Bruin in the World 1:10:49

3M ago1:10:49

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In Anzegem, Belgium, about 20 miles southwest of Ghent, Brouwerij ’t Verzet is no cover band. Sure, they could make some local waves by brewing up Citra-Mosaic hazy IPAs, but what would that mean to the strong brewing traditions in their corner of Flanders? Rather than play someone else’s tunes, could they instead take the familiar, culturally sign…

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364: Lambic is Science, Not Sorcery, for Thomas Vandelanotte of Timmermans 1:32:59

3M ago1:32:59

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Mythmaking and superstition may play a role in others brewers’ approaches to making lambic, but for Thomas Vandelanotte—brewmaster for Belgian breweries Timmermans, Bourgogne de Flandres, and Waterloo—science is a far better tool for achieving great-tasting beer that people want to drink over and over again. “I think it’s important, first of all, t…

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378: Mark Hunger and Steven Pauwels of Great Lakes Brew Distinctive Craft Lager, Under Pressure 1:07:15

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377: Shaun Yasaki of Noble Beast Makes Quirky and Nuanced Lager Work at Pub Scale 1:03:09

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376: Matt Cole of Fat Head's Brings the Best of West Coast–Style Process and Ingredients to Classic American IPA 1:08:40

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91. The Downfall of Festival Disney / Disney Village 36:00

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375: Murphy Johnson of BlackStack Gets Goosebumps When Talking About Hops 1:03:55

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374: Joe Wells of Fair State Brews Lagers, Ales, and More With Texture and Occasion in Mind 1:14:33

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#83 Exploring the future of space security and defence | Michel Poucet 37:55

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373: Amplifying Expression in Lager Fermentation with Fermentis, Highland Park, and Boston Beer 1:06:38

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372: Ian McCall of Ism is Brewing Pint After Pint of West Coast Pleasure 1:16:56

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371: Victor Novak of Figueroa Mountain Builds Modern Beers on Traditional Foundations 1:21:06

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370: Kari Williams of Snow Capped Cider Explores Terroir and Technique with a Generational Approach to Estate Cider Making 1:04:35

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90. Pride at Disneyland Paris + New Hotel Trip Report 50:12

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369: Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne and Eric Toft of Schönramer Talk Shop on European Hops 1:09:52

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#82 The Inspiring Journey of Anne's Kitchen: From Journalism to Culinary Stardom | Anne Faber 28:06

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368: De Dolle’s Kris Herteleer Takes a Natural Approach to High-Gravity Belgian Ales 1:15:48

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367: Humble Sea Sails the Calm, Clear Waters of Modern Lager Through the Fog of Today’s IPA 56:26

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366: St. Bernardus Uses Modern Tools and Ingredients to Stay True to Historic and Classic Recipes 1:20:35

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89. Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland 45:51

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365: Alex Lippens and the Team at Verzet Are on a Quest to Make the Best Oud Bruin in the World 1:10:49

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364: Lambic is Science, Not Sorcery, for Thomas Vandelanotte of Timmermans 1:32:59

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