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A Craft Beer Legend's Journey: Wil Turner on Brewing Techniques, Trends, and the Pursuit of the Perfect Brew (Plus: Is Draft Beer Always Better Than Beer Out of a Can or Bottle?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/80791088/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-0-4%2F362142566-44100-2-b0e2f9c827a4d.mp3

Chicago brewing legend Wil Turner shares his craft beer journey through breweries of all sizes, from California to Europe. Wil […]

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Cellaring Beer and Measuring Foam: Unlocking Craft Beer’s Hidden Secrets… and Merchandise (Plus: The Most Epic “Bad Customer Behavior” Ever)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/79692052/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-11-7/358903824-44100-2-75ace0f36037.mp3

Hear what it’s like to finally drink cellared barrel-aged beers, then hear a legendary tale of bizarre customer behavior. 3:06 […]

Posted in: Brother Chimp Brewing

Chimpin’ Ain’t Easy: How Injuries and Smart Decisions Shaped Brother Chimp Brewing (Plus: Are All IPAs Bitter? And Is It Okay to Eat Rock Salt?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/79348850/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-10-30/357821767-44100-2-04a2d7c4b699b.mp3

Brother Chimp Brewing’s Steve Newman helps bust a myth about IPAs, shares the secrets of his brewery’s name, and more. […]

Posted in: Episodes
Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer official podcast logo

Chimpin' Ain’t Easy: How Injuries and Smart Decisions Shaped Brother Chimp Brewing (Plus: Are All IPAs Bitter? And Is It Okay to Eat Rock Salt?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/79348850/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-10-30%2F357821767-44100-2-04a2d7c4b699b.mp3

Brother Chimp Brewing’s Steve Newman helps bust a myth about IPAs, shares the secrets of his brewery’s name, and more. […]

Posted in: Flapjack Brewery

What It’s Like to Run a Family-Owned Brewery: Humor, Hops, and Hearty Pizzas with Flapjack Brewery (Plus:Is Skunked Beer Really a Thing?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/78711681/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-10-16/355834714-44100-2-6c83e4d77cb19.mp3

Brothers Paul and James Macchione talk about what it’s like to run the family-owned Flapjack Brewery in Berwyn, Illinois. 1:01 […]

Posted in: FOBAB

FOBAB 2023: Craft Brewers and Award Winners at The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer (Plus: What’s in an Award-Winning Craft Beer, Anyway?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/78420098/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-10-9/354899131-44100-2-b0a0c9c1ae8ab.mp3

Hear from craft brewers, organizers, and award winners LIVE from FOBAB 2023, the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer. Learn […]

Posted in: Exit Strategy Brewing

Craft Brewing’s Harsh Realities: An Unfiltered Look into Closing a Brewery (Plus: The Real Impact of Stealing)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/78043294/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-10-3/353883807-44100-2-abc632a91f1c2.mp3

Get an inside look at the challenges of running a craft brewery, including industry challenges and economic realities. 02:14 Beer […]

Posted in: Black Horizon Brewing

Appreciating the Art and Science of Beer w/ Black Horizon Brewing (Plus: Is Dark Beer Always Heavy?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/77372993/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-9-18/351634236-44100-2-c81d65b530b1e.mp3

Alex Stankus of Black Horizon Brewing discusses his brewing process and how science can help you enjoy your beer more. […]

Posted in: Kinslahger Brewing

From Beer Misconceptions to Brewing Mastery with Kinslahger’s Keith Huizinga (And: Bad Shuffleboard)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/76757759/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-9-4/349699135-44100-2-698f609304421.mp3

Learn why all beer is different, but all beer is also the same, with Kinslahger Brewing Company Co-Owner Keith Huizinga. […]

Posted in: Skeleton Key Brewery

What Happened When a Tornado Hit Skeleton Key Brewery (Plus: Are All Beers Bitter?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/76116269/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2023-8-19/347715358-44100-2-45b013b8190c1.mp3

Hear what saved Skeleton Key Brewery after a tornado destroyed their brewery. Plus: busting a myth about bitter hops. Skeleton […]

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