Goose Island & Virtue Cider with Greg Hall & Mike Smith

Goose Island & Virtue Cider with Greg Hall & Mike Smith

Author: Better On Draft Podcast November 12, 2020 Duration: 1:09:54

SHOW INFO: A special Thursday night episode where we bring in former brew master and current owner of Virtue Cider Greg Hall, along with Brand Ambassador of Bourbon County Brand from Goose Island Mike Smith to talk about a slew of topics. We talk about the upcoming Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup, the Grit & Grain book and video series, winning the 2020 Good Food Award, and their true feelings of the beer black market. We talk so much more but it's a must listen for anyone in the industry, fans of Goose Island, or even if Goose Island has left a bad taste in your mouth for the past decade but want to see what has happened since.

00:00- Introduction to Ken & Mike Smith
02:02- 2020 BCBS Release During COVID
03:55- Introduction to Dan & Greg Hall
04:55- Utilizing Liquor Barrels To Make Beer
08:20- Introduction to Wendy & Cooking with Mike Smith
10:08- Introduction to Rob & Products From Virtue
12:15- Is The Cider Market Growing & Seltzer Market
16:53- Sourcing Local Ingredients & Sugar in Ciders
20:30- Chronicling The History of BCBS
29:44- Malort?
33:00- Infected Bourbon County
40:40- Is Bourbon County Flash Pasteurized?
45:44- Greg Hall Debates Next Craze
48:32- Is Barleywine Coming Back?
50:40- Social Medias Influence On Beer
54:30- Greg's Stove & Cider Book
57:57- Black Beer Market
01:01:28- Favorite BCBS Ever
01:04:25- Cody Parkey & Paul Edinger
01:06:19- Stroh's or Old Style & Closing

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There's a person behind every pint, and Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast is where you get to know them. Hosted by Dan Cook, Wendy Taylor, Rob Wilson, and Ken Konarzewski Jr., this isn't just a tasting show-it's a deep and often lively conversation about the entire world of craft brewing. You'll hear directly from the brewers themselves, the passionate individuals who turn ideas into the beer in your glass, sharing their unique journeys, challenges, and inspirations. The discussion naturally flows from these personal stories into the wider industry, with the hosts providing regular updates on relevant news and upcoming events that matter to enthusiasts and professionals alike. What sets this podcast apart is its live, communal feel; it's recorded every other Friday evening, creating a real-time forum where questions can be asked and the excitement is palpable. Whether you're deeply invested in the business of beer, curious about the artistry of new styles, or simply love the culture surrounding a great local brew, these conversations offer a rich, behind-the-scenes perspective. It’s an authentic look at the craft, one story and one sip at a time.
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