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Posted in: Pollyanna Brewing Company
Inside Pollyanna Brewing’s Lexical Gap IPA, Freeze‑Distilled Eisbock, and Snickers‑Inspired Pastry Stout Craft Beers
Learn about the surprising origins of Pollyanna’s award‑winning Lexical Gap IPA, freeze‑distilled Eisbocks, and Snickers‑inspired pastry stout. Brian Pawola, co‑founder, […]
Posted in: Vibes Beer Project
How the Vibes Beer Project Is Empowering Women in Brewing and Transforming Craft Beer
Trailblazing women in craft beer discuss the impact of the Vibes Beer Project and how they became innovators in the […]
Posted in: Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago
Why Guinness Chose Chicago: Brewing Beyond Stouts at the Open Gate Brewery (with Great Water!)
Learn about Guinness’ Chicago location, their beer styles—including Czech lagers and Kentucky Commons—and how Chicago’s water influences their brewing. Guinness […]
Posted in: Off Color Brewing
Reviving Forgotten Beers and Brewing with Wild Yeasts: The Science and History of Off Color Brewing
Learn how Off Color Brewing’s yeast-first focus makes its beers distinct from the more common hops-focused breweries in the craft […]
Posted in: Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
Malt Liquor, Award-Winning Lagers, and the Magic of Tank Time at Piece Brewery: Beer So Good, Even the Foo Fighters Stop By
Chicago’s most award-winning brewpub reveals the secrets of its medal-winning Lagers and a bold malt liquor revival. Keil Weimer, head […]
Posted in: Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
The Best Grodziskie in the World? Soundgrowler Brewing’s Unique Mix of Beer, Doom, and Tacos (Plus: Metal Yoga)
Learn how Soundgrowler’s beers draw inspiration from a variety of art forms, resulting in a blend of rare styles, death […]
Posted in: ERIS Brewery and Cider House
ERIS Cider Science: Crafting Balanced Flavors with Fruit, Peppers, Hops, Vanilla, Malört and More
What makes a cider a cider? Explore the fruits and chaos-inspired ingredients behind ERIS’ biggest hits in this cider science […]
Posted in: Dovetail Brewery
Master Brewer Hagen Dost on Dovetail Brewery’s Traditional Brewing Techniques: Coolships, Open Fermentation, Decoction and More
Master Brewer Hagen Dost delves into Dovetail Brewery’s traditional brewing techniques, from open fermentation to coolships. Hagen starts by sharing […]
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Cheers to 2024: Big Laughs, Huge News and Our Last Episode of the Year! (Next Episode January 2!)
Hop up your spirits with a barrel of laughs as we close out 2024. Plus: a major announcement that you […]