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Posted in: Lakefront Brewery

An Inside Look at Milwaukee’s Iconic Lakefront Brewery: From Gluten-Free to Barrel-Aged Craft Beers (Plus: Is All Craft Beer Specialty Beer?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/84653488/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-2-28/372512997-44100-2-7a04a689f9222.mp3

Get an inside look at Milwaukee’s iconic Lakefront Brewery, from its hilarious origins to its groundbreaking craft beers. 01:28 Beer […]

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How Do You Find the Right Brewer? Nik & Ivy’s Journey to Brewing Customer Favorites While Introducing New Brews (Plus: Can Beer Go Bad?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/84018685/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-2-14%2F370868246-44100-2-ac373a1e81a01.mp3

Delve into the story of a Lockport brewery that was established during a challenging time, and has since grown to […]

Posted in: Nik & Ivy Brewing
Nik & Ivy Brewing Owners Paul and Chrissy Ivnik share their story on the Crafty Brewers podcast.

How Do You Find the Right Brewer? Nik & Ivy’s Journey to Brewing Customer Favorites While Introducing New Brews (Plus: Can Beer Go Bad?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/84018685/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-2-14/370868246-44100-2-ac373a1e81a01.mp3

Delve into the story of a Lockport brewery that was established during a challenging time, and has since grown to […]

Posted in: Goldfinger Brewing

Mastering Craft Lager Techniques with Goldfinger Brewing: Pilsners, Baltic Porters, Dunkels and More (Plus: Is Draft Beer Always Better Than Canned or Bottled?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/83349891/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-1-29/369184878-44100-2-5665d659e9ae.mp3

Explore lager history, techniques, and misconceptions with the head brewer of one of the best Lager breweries in the U.S. […]

Posted in: Funkytown Brewery

Tapping Into Community: Funkytown Brewery’s Mission to Brew Approachable Beers and Serve a New Market (Plus: Does Your Beer’s Color Affect Its Calorie Count?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/82699087/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-1-15/367523880-44100-2-256b43202474c.mp3

The lifelong friends who founded Funkytown Brewing discuss the strategic planning that propelled their brewery to success. 01:34 Beer Myth: […]

Posted in: Imperial Oak Brewing

Imperial Strength Brews and Small Batch Experimentation w/ Imperial Oak Brewing (Plus: When and Why Should You Age Your Craft Beer, and For How Long?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/82082132/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-1-1/365849158-44100-2-1b6fb428cd511.mp3

Learn about a taproom-focused brewery that brews a wide variety of styles and does a lot of small batch experimentation. […]

Posted in: Art History Brewing

Smoked Porters, English Styles, and “Traditional” Beers w/ Carolyn Stephens, Head Brewer at Art History Brewing (Plus: How Does Glassware Change the Beer Drinking Experience?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/81434211/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-0-18/363913908-44100-2-d3a7cd9852811.mp3

Head Brewer Carolyn Stephens from Art History Brewing discusses smoked porters, English styles, and delicious dark beers. 01:52 Beer Myth: […]

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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 […]

Posted in: Hailstorm Brewing

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://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-0-4/362142566-44100-2-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 […]

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