Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast

Author: Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Language: English Episodes: 470
There’s always more to discover in a glass of beer, whether you’re patiently tending a fermentation in your closet or just appreciate the craft behind a well-made pint. The Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast brings that curiosity to life through weekly conversations with the people who shape the industry. Instead of vague overviews, you’ll hear professional brewers and seasoned experts break down specific techniques, from water chemistry to hop selection, in a way that’s useful for both homebrewers and dedicated enthusiasts. These discussions go beyond simple tips, offering a deeper look at the evolving trends and science that influence how beer is made and enjoyed today. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a seat at a lively taproom table where the talk is always honest, detailed, and genuinely passionate about quality. It’s that blend of practical advice and broader insight that makes each episode a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand-and savor-the art of brewing a little better.
Episodes
199: Alex Flores of Urban South Kettle-Sours the Hard Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:30
Kettle sours get a bad rap in some brewing circles, but Urban South’s Alex Flores would love to change your mind. Recalibrating and considering these beers as their own thing—rather than some faster approximation of othe…
196: Kevin Ashford of Figueroa Mountain Does More by Using Less [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:37
For Kevin Ashford, brewmaster of Figueroa Mountain Brewing in Buellton, California, every beer can always be improved. After winning two medals for their Danish Red Lager, Ashford and team made the difficult decisions to…
194: Ryan Crisp of Alesmith is Wired on Coffee Stout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:47
Can we spend an entire hourlong episode talking about one beer? You bet we can. In this week’s episode, Alesmith Director of Brewing Operations Ryan Crisp takes us for a few hot laps around the track as we discuss their…
193: Adam Cieslak of Maplewood Puts A Gentle Spin on Classic Styles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:14
Five years ago, Chicago’s Maplewood Brewing brewed 1,000 barrels of beer per year and were small upstarts in a crowded Chicago beer market. This year, they’re on track to brew over 16,000 barrels of beer—a rapid growth t…
192: Burke-Gilman Brewing is Your Friendly Neighborhood Alpha King Winner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:57
“I’m anti-consistency,” says head brewer Phil Pesheck. “If you’re pro-consistency, you’re anti-advancement. I want to continuously improve the beer, batch after batch.” Improve they have, and Seattle’s Burke-Gilman Brewi…