All About Beer
Episodes
AAB 039: New Research into Biotransformation
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Biotransformation are flavor- and aroma-releasing reactions during brewery fermentation. Lately, there has been much discussion of biotransformation...
Brewer to Brewer: Henok Fentie and Sam Zermeño (Ep. 40)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Henok Fentie of Omnipollo AB interviews Sam Zermeño of Brujos Brewing.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Be...
AAB 038: Brewing with Kernza
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kernza is a new grain that has been bred with regenerative agricultural practices in mind. After decades of development, there is now a movement, supp...
Brewer to Brewer: Berith Karlsson and Henok Fentie (Ep. 39)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Berith Karlsson of Närke Kulturbryggeri interviews Henok Fentie of Omnipollo AB.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out Al...
AAB: 037: Ukrainian Golden Ale
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ukrainian Golden ale is a newish beer style from the Donetsk region of Ukraine, a region you have heard about in the news. Its creator, Dmytro Nek...
Brewer to Brewer: Matthias Trum and Berith Karlsson (Ep. 38)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthias Trum of Schlenkerla interviews Berith Karlsson of Närke Kulturbryggeri.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out Al...
AAB 036: Is Pasteurization Better For Beer Flavor?
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pasteurization is a method of stabilizing beer through heat. Although some people think pasteurization can negatively affect the flavor of beer, whe...
Brewer to Brewer: Dan Suarez and Matthias Trum (Ep. 37)
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Suarez of the Suarez Family Brewery interviews Matthias Trum of Schlenkerla.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All...
AAB 035: Cozy Up with Winter Warmer Ales
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December and what a festive time to be a beer drinker as winter beers are on the shelves. But what is a winter ale and how do breweries celebra...
Brewer to Brewer: Steve Luke and Dan Suarez (Ep. 36)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Luke of Cloudburst Brewing interviews Dan Suarez of the Suarez Family Brewery.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out...
AAB 034: The Buzz on Coffee Beers
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like beer, coffee is one of society’s oldest and most fundamental beverages. Perhaps that is why coffee beers taste so good! And like beer, ther...
Brewer to Brewer: Adam Paysse and Steve Luke (Ep. 35)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Paysse of Floodlands Brewing interviews Steve Luke of Cloudburst Brewing.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All A...
AAB 033: Proper Ways to Cellar Beer
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drink beer fresh! Or not? Of course, beers like IPAs demand they be drunk fresh, lest you want to drink a shoebox but some Belgian styles, sours as we...
Brewer to Brewer: Henry Nguyen and Adam Paysse (Ep. 34)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Nguyen of Monkish Brewing interviews Adam Paysse of Floodlands Brewing.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All Ab...
AAB 032 - Diastaticus and Hop Creep
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, there has been much ado about diastaticus and hop creep. One is driven by certain strains of yeast and the other is driven by hops,...
Brewer to Brewer: Cory King and Henry Nguyen (Ep. 33)
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cory King of Side Project Brewing interviews Henry Nguyen of Monkish Brewing.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All Ab...
AAB 031 - Picking Perfect Pastry Stouts
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past decade you’ve seen them in tasting rooms, those usually high ABV stouts that mimic your favorite treats from donuts to cake to cookies...
Brewer to Brewer: Brad Clark and Cory King (Ep. 32)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Clark of Private Press Brewing interviews Cory King of Side Project Brewing. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out A...
AAB 030 - What is a Juicy Lager?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s in a style name? On this episode of the All About Beer Podcast Em Sauter and Don Tse talk to three breweries who are pushing the boundaries o...
Brewer to Brewer: Blake Tyers and Brad Clark (Ep. 31)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Tyers of Creature Comforts Brewing interviews Brad Clark of Private Press Brewing. For original articles or to read the vast archives or to chec...
AAB 029 - The Science and Sensory of Fresh Hop Beers
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craft beer’s love affair with hoppy beers is lasts year round. So, it’s easy to forget that hops are an agricultural product. Hops have a season...
Brewer to Brewer: Averie Swanson and Blake Tyers (Ep. 30)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Averie Swanson of Keeping Together interviews Blake Tyers of Creature Comforts Brewing Company. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a p...
AAB 028 - For the Love of Pumpkin Beer
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no denying when “spooky season” comes around that pumpkin beers will be available. A popular autumnal seasonal, pumpkin beers are still ...
Brewer to Brewer: Lindsay Barr and Averie Swanson (Ep. 29)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Barr of DraughtLab interviews Averie Swanson of Keeping Together.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the Bre...
AAB 027: India Pale Ale Through Time
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
India pale ale is the style that built craft beer. With bold, hoppy flavors, it was distinctive and different and tantalized tastebuds of craft beer...
Brewer to Brewer: Andrea Stanley and Lindsay Barr (Ep. 28)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Stanley of Valley Malt interviews Lindsay Barr of DraughtLab.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the Brewer t...
AAB 026: Breweries, Trademarks, and the Law
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brewery’s trademark and its subsequent labels are its identity and protecting that involves many steps that involve beverage lawyers, government a...
Brewer to Brewer: Jason Perkins and Andrea Stanley (Ep. 27)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Perkins of Allagash Brewing interviews Andrea Stanley of Valley Malt. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the ...
AAB 025: The Fun and Science of Fruit Beers
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the early days of craft beer, fruit was added to beer to offer something to people who didn’t like beer. These beers were typically made with s...
Brewer to Brewer: Brendan McGivney and Jason Perkins (Ep. 26)
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan McGivney of Odell Brewing interviews Jason Perkins of Allagash Brewing.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of t...
AAB 024: Spontaneous Fermentation in Beer
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spontaneous fermentation may be the most unique brewing technique in the world and the beers they produce are just as interesting, with many flavors n...
Brewer to Brewer: Joe Mohrfeld and Brendan McGivney (Ep. 25)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Mohrfeld of Pinthouse Pizza and Brewery interviews Brendan McGivney of Odell Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud s...
AAB 023: Environmental Impacts of Beer w/ Lawson's Finest and Earthly Labs
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brewing can be environmentally intense. It makes use of agricultural products - which themselves can be environmentally intense - water and energy. ...
Brewer to Brewer: Matt Cole and Joe Mohrfeld (Ep. 24)
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Cole of Fat Head's Brewery interviews Joe Mohrfeld of Pinthouse Pizza and Brewery.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud spon...
Beer Travelers: San Diego
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you talk about America’s greatest beer cities, several names immediately enter the conversation. We always talk about Portland, Oregon, Ashevil...
AAB 022: Creating a Fun, Safe, and Educational Beer Festival
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beer festivals are a great way to try new beers, meet brewery representatives and travel to new places and they’ve come a long way from the days of ...
Brewer to Brewer: Mitch Steele and Matt Cole (Ep. 23)
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing Co. interviews Matt Cole of Fat Head's Brewery. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor o...
AAB 021 Wood and Barrel Aging
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beers have been stored in wood for centuries. Historically, it was simply a convenient water-tight vessel. Today, brewers are using them because t...
Brewer to Brewer: Shaun O'Sullivan and Mitch Steele (Ep. 22)
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun O'Sullivan of 21st Amendment Brewery interviews Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud...
Beer Travelers: Portland, Maine. The Other Portland.
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Portland, Maine is another of America’s most overlooked beer scenes. Occasionally mistaken for the other beer powerhouse of the same name, the East ...
AAB 020: Pilsners Modern and Traditional
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pilsners have been enjoyed since their invention in Bohemia, now the Czech Republic, since their release in the fall of 1842. Since then, many iterati...
Brewer to Brewer: Regan Long and Shaun O'Sullivan (Ep. 21)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regan Long of Local Brewing Co. interviews Shaun O'Sullivan of 21st Amendment Brewery.This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud spons...
AAB 019: The Intersection of Beer and Geek Culture
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every May 4, Star Wars fans emerge with full Force from their winter slumber. Star Wars day celebrates not only the legendary Lucas films, but all t...
Brewer to Brewer: Melissa Myers and Regan Long (Ep. 20)
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Myers of The Good Hop interviews Regan Long of Local Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the Bre...
AAB 018: Picking the Right Glass for Your Beer
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glassware is essential to enjoying craft beer, or is it? In this episode we ask Master Cicerone Max Finnance glassware truly makes beer a better exp...
Brewer to Brewer: Cat Wiest and Melissa Myers (Ep. 19)
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Wiest of Yakima Chief Hops interviews Melissa Myers of The Good Hop. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the Bre...
AAB 017: Cultivating Southern Hemisphere Hops
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is autumn in the southern hemisphere which means it is harvest time for hops south of the equator. This episode of the All About Beer Podcast is ...
Brewer to Brewer: Natalie Baldwin and Cat Wiest (Ep. 18)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Baldwin of Wayfinder Beer interviews Cat Wiest of Yakima Chief Hops. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is a proud sponsor of the...
AAB 016: The Delights of Barleywine
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we're talking about the queen of strong beers: barleywine. Our guests are beer historian and author Martyn Cornell and the founder o...
Brewer to Brewer: Kevin Davey and Natalie Rose Baldwin (Ep. 17)
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Davey of Gold Dot Beer & Heater Allen interviews Natalie Rose Baldwin of Wayfinder Beer. This Episode is Sponsored by:Firsd TeaFirsd Tea is ...
AAB 015: Beer and Food Pairings with Garrett Oliver
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show: we’re going to talk about beer and food pairing. Our guest is the legendary Garrett Oliver who is the Brewmaster of the Bro...
Brewer to Brewer: Alexandra Nowell and Kevin Davey (Ep. 16)
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for some hot takes and controversial brewing thoughts?Alexandra Nowell of CLS Farms interviews Kevin Davey formerly of Wayfinder Beer. ...
Beer Travelers: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. America's Most Overlooked Beer City?
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wisconsin is one of those places that lives in the imaginations of Americans largely in the form of caricature. Full of cheese curd eating, beer lovin...
AAB 014: Finding Freshness in Beer
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of talk about freshness when it comes to beer. Some breweries encourage drinkers to keep cans cold and to drink fresh. Otheres go above...
Brewer to Brewer: Scott Hargrave and Alexandra Nowell (Ep. 15)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hargrave of Balter Brewing in Queensland, Australia interviews Alexandra Nowell of CLS Farms in Yakima, Washington.This Episode is Sponsored by:...
AAB 013: Identifying Off Flavors in Beer
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you become well versed in identifying and understanding off flavors in beer? On this episode of the All About Beer Podcast we talk with two exp...
Brewer to Brewer: Peter Gillespie & Scott Hargrave (Ep. 14)
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Gillespie of Garage Project in Wellington, New Zealand interviews Scott Hargrave of Balter Brewing in Queensland, Australia. This Episode is Spo...
Beer Travelers: Portland, Oregon. America's Best Lager City?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oregon is pretty close to my own personal idea of perfection. It has a little bit of everything, from vibrant, engaging cities, to sweeping, picturesq...
Brewer to Brewer: Evan Price and Peter Gillespie (Ep. 13)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get unparalleled insight into a brewer's perspective of the Southern Hemisphere hop harvest. Evan Price of Green Cheek Beer Co. interviews Peter Gille...
AAB 012: Demanding Clean Draft Lines
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing more important in the beer world that’s also super misunderstood and unappreciated than clean draft lines- a dirty draft line can ...
Brewer to Brewer: Kyle Harrop and Evan Price (Ep. 12)
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Green Cheek Brewing Co. has established itself as a hop-forward brewery that celebrates the complexities and flavor nuances of IPA. On this episode of...
AAB 011: Craft Malt Education
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craft malt is having a moment and on this episode of the All About Beer podcast our hosts talk with guests about the growth of the industry, innovatio...
Brewer to Brewer: Preston Thoeny and Kyle Harrop (Ep. 11)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast all your questions about vanilla are answered! Preston Thoeny of Wren House Brewing interviews Kyle Ha...
Beer Travelers: Tampa Bay with Sean Nordquist and Mark DeNote (Ep. 5)
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay beer scene is among the country's most exciting. I’ve visited the Tampa - St. Pete region at least once a year for most of my life. It...
AAB 010: It's Time for Christmas Beers
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In November 1975, the Anchor Brewing Co. released what it called, simply, “Our Special Ale.” The beer quickly became known by two other things on ...
Brewer to Brewer: Lee Cleghorn and Preston Thoeny (Ep. 10)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A brewery expansion is never easy and rarely happens on time. In this wide-ranging conversation between Lee Cleghorn of Outer Range Brewing and Presto...
AAB 009: Naked Brewing - Celebrating the Kölsch
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the All About Beer podcast hosts Em Sauter and Don Tse dive into the wonderful world of Kolsch. Kölsch takes its name from the Co...
Brewer to Brewer: Eric Larkin and Lee Cleghorn (Ep. 9)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was not a typical collaboration brew day. On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast Lee Cleghorn of Outer Range Brewing shares the story of a...
Beer Travelers: Brooklyn with Courtney Iseman and Chris Maestro (Ep. 4)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beer Travelers, we visit Brooklyn, New York, with its frenetic pace to its quiet neighborhood bars, and all the haze, lager, and so...
Brewer to Brewer: Tomme Arthur and Steve Dressler (Bonus)
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode of The Brewer to Brewer Podcast Tomme Arthur of The Lost Abbey interviews Steve Dressler, the former brewmaster of Sierra Nevada...
Brewer to Brewer: Shaun Yasaki and Eric Larkin(Ep. 8)
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Shaun Yasaki of Noble Beast Brewing Co. interviews Eric Larkin of Cohesion Brewing. The two talk about...
AAB 008 - Understanding Farmhouse Ales
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The beer world loves hops, but fermentation produces aromas and flavors drinkers cannot get from raw ingredients, so on this episode of the All About ...
Brewer to Brewer: Ben Edmunds and Shaun Yasaki (Ep. 7)
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Ben Edmunds of Breakside Brewery interviews Shaun Yasaki of Noble Beast Brewing Co.The two talk about ...
Beer Travelers: Brussels with Eoghan Walsh (Ep. 3)
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brussels is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest beer cities. But according to today’s guest, author, podcaster, and beer writer Eog...
AAB 007 - Beer Judging Explained
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be a beer judge? From constantly tasting, understanding styles, and looking for the intangibles there is a lot to consider when e...
Brewer to Brewer: Tonya Cornett and Ben Edmunds (Ep. 6)
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Brewer to Brewer from All About Beer Tonya Cornett of 10 Barrel Brewing interviews her friend Ben Edmunds of Breakside Brewery. The...
AAB 006 - Randy Mosher on Tasting Beer
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to beer education, Randy Mosher has schooled countless drinkers on the art and science of tasting beer. He is a writer and creative con...
Brewer to Brewer: Ashleigh Carter and Tonya Cornett (Ep. 5)
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many paths to becoming a brewer and they all take hard work and dedication. On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Ashleigh Carter ...
AAB 005 - All About Oktoberfest
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For a beer lover this is the most wonderful time of the year. The annual rollout of Oktoberfest beers marks autumn (or mid-summer as can be the case w...
Beer Travelers: Denver with Tristan Chan and Jonathan Shikes (Ep. 2)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Denver holds a special place in my heart. I’ve watched as the local beer scene has grown and then exploded, with dozens and dozens of breweries crop...
Brewer to Brewer: Khristopher Johnson and Ashleigh Carter (Ep. 4)
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From praising the Lukr faucet to admiring historic brewing equipment that still works, Khristopher Johnson of Green Bench Brewing interviews Ashleigh ...
AAB 004 - The Taproom Experience
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts are huge fans of brewery taprooms. They are special places where you can get a sense of the ethos of the brewery. It's also a place that y...
Brewer to Brewer: Jeffrey Stuffings and Khristopher Johnson (Ep. 3)
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the the third episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast Jeffrey Stuffings of Jester King slides into the host seat and welcomes Khristopher Johnson o...
AAB 003 - Understanding Kveik
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an episode of The Simpsons, notes co-host Don Tse, where an alien says to pronounce its name correctly, it would have to pull out your tongu...
Brewer to Brewer: Marcus Baskerville with Jeffrey Stuffings (Ep. 2)
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Baskerville of Weathered Souls Brewing takes his turn in the host seat for the second episode of All About Beer's Brewer to Brewer podcast, int...
Beer Travelers: Chicago with Nik and Chalonda White (Ep. 1)
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With nearly 10,000 breweries in the US, and countless thousands more around the world, it can feel next to impossible to figure out where to go. That’...
AAB 002 - Breeding and Naming Hops
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From fields filled with hope that eventually turn into dreams, the business, science, and education that goes into growing hops is exciting. On this e...
Brewer to Brewer: Tomme Arthur and Marcus Baskerville (Ep. 1)
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Tomme Arthur of The Lost Abbey interviews Marcus Baskerville of Weathered Souls Brewing. Event...
AAB 001 - Unpacking the Cold IPA with Kevin Davey of Wayfinder Beer
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the All About Beer podcast hosted by Em Sauter and Don Tse. On each episode the duo dives deep into a specific topic in beer with experts i...
Welcome to the All About Beer Podcast Channel
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the All About Beer podcast channel, your audio home for great content covering all aspects of the brewing industry. We're here to tell you ...