Best World Brewers Cup Podcasts (2024)

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AAB 052: Debunking Beer Myths with Jeff Alworth 47:03

1h ago47:03

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Myths are everywhere in beer. We don't know when certain breweries were actually created, when some brewing styles were invented, or we have preconceived notions of how certain things should be. In reality, they are not true at all. Beer writer Jeff Alworth has a phrase for some of these: romantic facts. Some are semi-accurate but the truth is stre…

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Brewer to Brewer: Dick Cantwell and Peter Bouckaert 53:08

6d ago53:08

53:08

Dick Cantwell interviews Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Blue Butterfly flower has been used for centuries in Southeast Asian cuisine to add bright blues, pinks, and purples to foods and teas. Now brewers and distillers have joined in, using this flavorless flower to infuse new colors into familiar drinks…

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AAB 051: Introducing the Catharina Sour 46:01

5d ago46:01

46:01

The Catharina Sour is a popular beer style in Brazil that showcases the rainbow of fruits grown all over Brazil from fruits Americans know like guava and passion fruit but some fruits Americans may not be aware of like caju and jabuticaba. Recognized as a style by the BJCP, the Catharina Sour is a source of pride for Brazilians as this showcases th…

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Brewer to Brewer: Kelly McKnight and Dick Cantwell 58:28

24d ago58:28

58:28

Kelly McKnight of New Belgium Brewing Co. interviews Dick Cantwell. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Blue Butterfly flower has been used for centuries in Southeast Asian cuisine to add bright blues, pinks, and purples to foods and teas. Now brewers and distillers have joined in, using this flavorless flower to infuse new colors into familiar…

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AAB 050: Oh, So Many Ways to Hop a Beer 42:44

20d ago42:44

42:44

In the early days of craft beer, hopping was limited to bittering hops, flavor hops and aroma hops, added early, late and later in the boil. Then dry hopping became very popular, particularly with IPAs. As hops came to dominate the craft beer discussion, brewers began experimenting with all manner of hopping techniques in an effort to extract new, …

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Brewer to Brewer: Christopher Schooley and Kelly McKnight 1:11:03

27d ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Christopher Schooley of Troubadour Maltings interviews Kelly McKnight of New Belgium Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Firsd Tea is your source for chamomile, hibiscus, ginger and a whole host of herbs and botanicals. Whether you are working on a new experience, or want to give your existing brews a boost, contact Firsd Tea for th…

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AAB 049: Why hasn't Pacific Ale Taken Off? 41:55

1M ago41:55

41:55

When co-host Em Sauter was in Australia in 2019, she was exposed to the Pacific ale, a style of beer that was refreshing, sessionable, and something she was surprised was only limited to Australia. Five years later, Em is still surprised that this beer style (which has only grown in popularity in its native country) is still not really well known t…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Brewer 31:11

2M ago31:11

31:11

I wanted to title this episode "Final Hands" but it seemed strange—so I titled it "Brewer" because the final hands are the ones that brew the coffee. Still, I did not like it, but it is the best I've got! Britt Schermerhorn talks about what it means to have and hand off ownership at the end of this specialty coffee journey. Britt Schermerhorn Insta…

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216- Arizona Coyotes Farewell and 2024 World Beer Cup Highlights 44:27

1M ago44:27

44:27

(NSFW) In this lively episode, the crew dives into a mix of nostalgia, creativity, and celebration. The legendary Randal the Enamel Remover makes a comeback in conversation, and Ed proposes an intriguing blend of stout and sour beers. They review the Hockey Czech! Pilsner from Goldwater Brewing Co. and reflect on the bittersweet end of the Arizona …

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Brewer to Brewer: Zach Coleman and Christopher Schooley 1:15:44

1M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Zach Coleman of TRVE Brewing interviews Christopher Schooley of Troubadour Maltings. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Unlock iced tea flavor with Firsd Tea's instant black tea. Quick-dissolving and easy to dose, instant black tea makes it convenient to create that refreshing iced tea flavor. Use instant black tea with lemon, peach, or raspbe…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Designer 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Without a designer and packaging, how can a bag of specialty coffee tell the proper story? Patrick Lau shares his passion for packaging, design, and what it means to be pono. Patrick Lau LinkedIn @ patricklausavorbrands Savor Brands: Compost+ Sabor Brands: Mobile App Savor Brands: Pono Collective Mentions Metric (Xavier Alexander appearance) Sponso…

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AAB 048: At World Beer Cup 10 Barrel Sweeps German Sour Ale Category 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

At the 2024 World Beer Cup, Oregon's 10 Barrel Brewing swept the German sour ale category. For those who got to witness the surprising and exciting achievement, it was exhilarating not just for the audience but but for Tonya Cornett, the senior innovation brewer who has been working at the Bend, Oregon based brewery since 2012. How does 10 Barrel b…

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Brewer to Brewer: Tim Gormley and Zach Coleman 1:20:45

2M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Tim Gormley of Burial Beer Co. interviews Zach Coleman of TRVE Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Unlock iced tea flavor with Firsd Tea's instant black tea. Quick-dissolving and easy to dose, instant black tea makes it convenient to create that refreshing iced tea flavor. Use instant black tea with lemon, peach, or raspberry for a lin…

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215- Dark Lager Dominance | Exploring 2024's Craft Beer Trends and Ed's Spanish Adventure 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

(NSFW) Join Ed, Chris, and Nate in this episode as Ed returns from Spain and shares his discoveries about the local craft beer scene—or the lack thereof. Ed recounts his visit to a single craft beer bar and a memorable drinking session with some Irish lads. The conversation shifts to Wisconsin, revealed as having the drunkest counties in the US, le…

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AAB: 047: Foraging Brings Local Flavor to Beer 43:24

2M ago43:24

43:24

For a time, all beer was made from foraged ingredients. Gruits were made from herbs and spices growing nearby and reflected the land around the home of the brewer. As hops skyrocketed in popularity and as standard, industrial lager took over the world, beer from interesting plants have been all but forgotten. Thankfully, there are breweries and bee…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Roaster 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

Roasting is more than a technical skill. Hara Kumaran tells his story and explains the way he thinks about roasting coffee with people in mind. Hara Kumaran Instagram: @photokumaran Metric (where Hara roasts) Mentions Coffee Roasting Series Episode 1: Roasting Basics Sponsor Message: With our revolutionary R+R upcycling platform, your coffee packag…

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Brewer to Brewer: Vasilios Gletsos and Tim Gormley 1:17:25

2M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Vasilios Gletsos of Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur interviews Tim Gormley of Burial Beer Co. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Unlock iced tea flavor with Firsd Tea's instant black tea. Quick-dissolving and easy to dose, instant black tea makes it convenient to create that refreshing iced tea flavor. Use instant black tea with lemon, peach, or r…

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Bonus: Brewer to Brewer with Shaun O'Sullivan and Chuck Silva 1:04:43

3M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Shaun O'Sullivan of 21st Amendment Brewery interviews Chuck Silva of Silva Brewing on this bonus episode of Brewer to Brewer. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Firsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the Brewer to Brewer podcast. Firsd Tea has been working with brewers on a wide range of teas and botanicals in popular and successful beers. Firsd Tea …

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Importer 31:48

3M ago31:48

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What does it take to get coffee into a country? In this episode we talk with Timothy Hill about what it means to be a part of The Story of Specialty Coffee as a Coffee Importer. Timothy Hill Instagram: @timothybhill Atlantic Specialty Coffee Bio Throwback Episode on The Coffee Podcast Sponsor Message: With our revolutionary R+R upcycling platform, …

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S3E13: The Voice Behind the @harooncfffee: Haroon from UAE 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast! Today, we've got something truly special for you. If you're an Instagram coffee enthusiast, chances are you've come across the incredible videos by Haroon from the UAE. His account, @harooncfffee, is packed with amazing coffee content, but there's always been one mystery—H…

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Brewer to Brewer: Amanda Cardinali and Vasilios Gletsos 58:35

3M ago58:35

58:35

Amanda Cardinali of The Seed: A Living Beer Project interviews Vasilios Gletsos of Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea This episode is brought to you by Firsd Tea, who invites you to add the mouth-watering tartness and deep red color of hibiscus to your summertime pale ales, gose and wheat beers. Firsd Tea is your s…

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AAB 046: The Science Behind a Beer's Dryness 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

Attenuation is the consumption of sugar by yeast. More attenuation means less residual sugar which generally means a drier beer … or does it? A lot of factors come into play in how much attenuation a beer will undergo and that is only somewhat related to how dry or sweet that beer will be perceived by the drinker. On this episode of the All About B…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Exporter 45:46

4M ago45:46

45:46

How does a coffee producer get their coffee out of the country? Last episode we talked with Benjamin Paz about being a coffee producer. In this episode we speak with Jose and Mariagracia Rivera about what it means to be coffee exporters. Mariagracia Instagram: @mariagracia.e Jose Rivera Instagram: @pepecaturra Origin Coffee Lab Instagram: @origin.c…

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Brewer to Brewer: Gerard Olson and Amanda Cardinali 58:57

3M ago58:57

58:57

Gerard Olson of Forest and Main interviews Amanda Cardinali of The Seed: A Living Beer Project. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea This episode is brought to you by Firsd Tea, who invites you to add the mouth-watering tartness and deep red color of hibiscus to your summertime pale ales, gose and wheat beers. Firsd Tea is your source for hibisc…

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AAB 045: An American Invention: The French Pilsner 56:05

4M ago56:05

56:05

The French Pilsner is a beer style that some craft lager focused breweries have been making lately, especially throughout America. But what is a French pilsner? Is it made by French breweries? Does it have traditional roots in France? What do French hops and malt add to this lager? What are its brewing techniques and how are they utilized? On this …

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Producer 28:33

4M ago28:33

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Where does the story of specialty coffee begin? In the first episode of our series titled "The Story of Specialty Coffee," we speak with coffee Honduran and award-winning coffee producer Benjamin Paz. Benjamin Paz Instagram: @benjaminpaz Beneficio San Vicente Atlas Coffee Importers Info Sheet Sponsor Message: With our revolutionary R+R upcycling pl…

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Brewer to Brewer: Jennings Carney and Gerard Olson 1:03:38

4M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Jennings Carney of Pen Druid Fermentation interviews Gerard Olson of Forest and Main. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer. follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Osmanthus radiates fresh floral Sp…

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Road Sodas 15 | Ground Control Woes and Current News 18:31

4M ago18:31

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(NSFW) Ed is still out of the country, backpacking around Europe.... we think. Though we're not sure what he's doing over there. I'm sure we'll get filled in on his beer escapades when he gets back. Until then Nate and I decided to sit down at his place and have some of the newer Wren House releases. We talk about some current news from the latest …

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AAB 044: The 2024 Dual Hemisphere Hop Report 50:57

4M ago50:57

50:57

Right now around the world, the hops industry is in two modes: In the Northern Hemisphere, the hop farmers are prepping the poles for twine, making sure the bines that start to grow are the perfect plant to make the arduous climb up, and are preparing the farm for the busy season ahead. While in the Southern Hemisphere, harvest has been over for we…

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Brewer to Brewer: and Yvan De Baets Jennings Carney 53:26

5M ago53:26

53:26

Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne interviews Jennings Carney of Pen Druid Fermentation. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer. follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Osmanthus radiates fresh fl…

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AAB 043: Spouting Off About Czech Pouring 47:02

5M ago47:02

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In recent years, you may have noticed a different type of tap in breweries and taprooms. They have a side pull and they can be used to control the amount of foam in a beer. Maybe you’ve even enjoyed a “milko” pour, a beer, usually a Czech-style lager, poured such that it is almost entirely foam. These pours come from the Czech Republic’s long beer …

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Road Sodas 14 | Tombstone Brewing Co North 28:23

5M ago28:23

28:23

(NSFW) On this exhilarating installment of Road Sodas, your hosts Nate and Chris sit down at one of the valley's favorite brew pubs, Tombstone Brewing. But the north location, they didn't drive all the way down to Tombstone to enjoy Tombstone IPAs. During this new-ish format of Road Sodas they go over some behind the scenes talks from the last epis…

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Brewer to Brewer: Marika Josephson and Yvan de Baets 1:09:36

5M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Marika Josephson of Scratch Brewing interviews Yvan de Baets of Brasserie de la Senne. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer. follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Osmanthus radiates fresh floral S…

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AAB 042: Brewery Sales and Distribution 59:14

5M ago59:14

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Salespeople are the backbone of the beer industry. Either working for a distributor or working for a specific brewery, salespeople make sure beer shops carry their products, host events, and are the front line for many people’s exposure to a beer’s lineup. What is the day to day life of being a sales person and how does this middle tier of the Amer…

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214- Exploring Growth and Collaboration | The Shop Beer Co. and Crosby Hop Farms 1:11:12

5M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

(NSFW) Join Nate and Chris for a captivating episode as they reunite with the team from The Shop Beer Co. to delve into their remarkable achievements over the past few years. From discussing the expansion of their production facility to the remodeling plans for the adjacent space, Dylan and Dave share insights into their journey. Learn about the wi…

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Brewer to Brewer: James Priest and Marika Josephson 1:11:34

5M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

James Priest of The Referend interviews Marika Josephson of Scratch Brewing. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer. follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Osmanthus radiates fresh floral Spring like…

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AAB 041: The Subtle Art of Decoction Mashing 39:00

6M ago39:00

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Decoction mashing is a traditional method of stepping the water and grains through different temperature stops in brewing by taking a portion of the brew to a separate vessel, bringing it to a boil, then returning it to the main mash. It is laborious. And it is time consuming. But proponents of decoction mashing say it is worth the extra effort. Th…

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Brewer to Brewer: Alex Helms & James Priest (Ep. 42) 1:04:44

6M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Alex Helms of Troon Brewing interviews James Priest of The Referend. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer. follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Osmanthus radiates fresh floral Spring like no othe…

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213- Tapping into Community: Sarah Ritchie | Monster Brewing Co 1:23:55

6M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

(NSFW) In this lively episode, Ed, Chris, Nate, and special guest Sarah Ritchie from Monster Brewing Company gather at Hair of the Dog in Gilbert, Arizona. Amidst clinking glasses, they explore Monster Energy's "The Beast" and Hard Tea, setting the stage for an engaging session. Sipping on Pueblo Vida Pulp IPA and Roses By the Stairs Fairy Dust Tri…

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AAB 040: The Quiet Resilience of Black IPA 44:29

6M ago44:29

44:29

Once a darling of the craft beer scene, Black IPAs or Cascadian dark ales, can be difficult to find today. History shows that Greg Noonan brewed Blackwatch IPA at the Vermont Pub and Brewery in Burlington, VT in the 1990’s and the style would become part of the “IPAs of many colors movement” in the early 2010s. That time also saw interest in making…

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Starbucks Sued Over 'Ethical' Claims 39:15

6M ago39:15

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Starbucks is the world's largest coffee brand and the National Consumers League (NCL) is stepping in with a lawsuit aimed at its 'ethical' sourcing claims. We invited NCL CEO Sally Greenberg onto the show to explain the advocacy group’s justification for filing the suit. National Consumers League nclnet.org NCL Podcast Sally Greenberg Bio Starbucks…

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Brewer to Brewer: Sam Zermeño and Alex Helms (Ep. 41) 50:16

6M ago50:16

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Sam Zermeño of Brujos Brewing interviews Alex Helms of Troon Brewing. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer. follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. This Episode is Sponsored by: Firsd Tea Not all green teas are created equal, and using th…

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212- Strong Beerfest 2024 | Rob Fullmer AZ Craft Brewers Guild 1:41:26

6M ago1:41:26

1:41:26

(NSFW) In this episode, Chris and Ed sit down with Rob Fullmer, the Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, to spill the beans on Strong Beer Fest 2024. The trio breaks down the festival's essentials—what to expect, where to be, and when it's all happening. Beyond festival talk, they explore past highlights, teasing with insights into this yea…

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