Good Beer Matters Podcast (Jeremy Storton)

When it comes to beer, we tend to think about malt, hops and yeast first without giving water much thought. But, besides holding all these ingredients together in our glass, water has a far greater impact than most of us realize. 

My next guest is an expert who helps us better understand why water matters.

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Chris Farmand is the Founder and CEO of Small Batch Standard, the leading financial, tax, and growth consulting option for the Head of The Class breweries. Chris and the SBS team have spent the better part of the past decade working with more than 100 craft breweries across the U.S., all with one singular aim: helping craft breweries grow profits.

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Small Batch Standard

Bent Water Brewing - from Lynn MA

Map Brewing from Bozeman, MT

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March is Women’s History Month, and the 8th is International Women’s Day. I can’t think of a better way to honor and support the women in my life, than by having a beer. The Pink Boots Society began to assist, inspire and encourage women in the beer industry through education and collaboration in 2007. Since then they have grown into an international non-profit organized to help women in all capacities of the beer industry. Every March the Pink Boots Society collaborates with beer organizations to brew delicious beer that will raise awareness and funds for scholarships and education for its members. So, wherever you are, grab a pint of Pink Boots beer and join us as we kick off season three of Good Beer Matters, because this episode is dedicated to female brewers around the world.

When it comes to tasting beer, the most important thing we need to decide is, do we like it, yes or no. But, for those of us who want to take it to the next level, we need to decipher what we are tasting, where those flavors come from and how to pair them to create the best flavor synergy. This is what brewers, beer judges and Cicerones spend their lives focused on. As you can imagine, this is a complex issue that requires education, experience and focus. My next guest has not only literally mastered this, but he has drawn from his experience in the world of wine and beer to create a wealth of resources to teach the rest of us how to taste beer like a Master.

Learning how to really taste beer, to explore it’s depths, to find the connections and draw conclusions about how and with what it was made is an arduous journey. But, for those who are willing to put in the work, the rewards can be exponential. Luckily we have people like Rich Higgins to guide our way.

Learning to evaluate our beer like a professional goes way beyond whether we simply like it or not. Our senses of taste and smell, and a growing vocabulary, will help us detect flavors that don’t belong in our glass. My next guest is an industry leader who teaches us how to detect and decode the off-flavors of beer like a pro.

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Brewing beer at home used to be a way of life, even a way of survival. It’s also the foundation upon which the craft beer renaissance is laid. These days it’s a hobby that millions of men and women around the world enjoy. My next guest is a home brewing educator and she wants to help you brew at home too.

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One definition I’ve heard of the word “professional” is to be so good at something, people are willing to pay you for it.

My next guest has taken that to heart and made it his profession to provide us all in the beer industry with professional education.

His goal? To unify and elevate the beer industry.

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To get the full Bavarian Beer experience, I find it helpful to go back a thousand years. Without a time machine, we’ll have to visit a brewery nearly as old. My next guest tells us the story of the incredible beer ecosystem that exists just north of Munich in the world’s oldest brewery.

I think it’s fair to say that any brewery with a school and a thousand-year history is one we can take leadership from. If Weihenstephan values being present, being patient, and focuses on quality and culture, then maybe we should give those a second thought as well, don’t you think?

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 128 of Good Beer Matters with brand ambassador, Matthias Ebner of Weihenstephan.

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Weihenstephan

Total Beverage Solution

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Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world with cultural and environmental diversity to match. So why don’t we talk more about Brazilian Beer?  My next guest is a Beer educator and she wants to change the way we think about Brazil within the world of beer. 

We can see Brazil’s influence on the world through movies, music, sports and more. It was only a matter of time before we started to see beer that was uniquely Brazilian to emerge. Given that this country has such a global impact, what’s next, I wonder. 

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.  

For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 130 of Good Beer Matters with Beer Sommelier, Priscilla Colares

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Priscilla Colares - Beer Sommelier

Brazil Beer Institute Sommelier

Discovery Channel - Restaurants at the End of the World, Brazil

Xingu Beer

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Fresh on the heels of taking the Advanced Cicerone written test online, I thought why am I working so hard to learn more about beer when, on some level, it’s just beer? My next guest is not only an Advanced Cicerone, but has also taken the Master test. Together we discuss prepping for and challenging these tests, and why you should too. 

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Behind every beer is a story of how and why it came to be. My next guest is a writer and an educator who helps people understand the stories beer has to tell.

I’ve never been to Norway. And honestly, I know very little about it. But I find that a curious mind is the key to exploring new beers, new cultures, and new friends. A beer and a question opened the door to my next guest, who guides us through the beer culture of Norway. 

Every culture has a beer culture, even the ones who aren’t known for their beer. This is because every country has beer, and every beer can open a door to a world we haven’t experienced before. Keep your mind curious, grab yourself a beer and a bite to eat, and go explore. 

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 136 of Good Beer Matters with Sindre Ingebrigtsen

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Plaato

Oslo Brewing

Beer in Norway

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Recently we explored the basic four ingredients for beer. But the world is wide and vast, and so is the world of possible ingredients with which to brew. My next guest shares her story of exploring this adventurous world of flavor, foraging for ingredients and brewing beer from scratch.

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In the not-so-distant past, a cold beer was something to drink after a long, hard day while wine dominated fine dining. But, that’s all changing. My next guest is a chef who teaches us, not only how to pair good beer and food, but how to put good beer into our food.

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Once upon a time, American brewers traveled to Europe, rediscovered beer, and became inspired. They came home and started the craft beer revolution, disrupting the homogenous macro brew industry. Approximately 30 years later they returned the favor. My next guest tells his story of infusing American Craft into the Dutch beer culture. 

It never ceases to amaze me that beer culture is a global thing. As different as we are, we’re still very much alike. But, while trends spread across the planet, those differences inspire us to keep beer interesting and new. I would argue that it’s these differences that connect us together. 

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together.  

For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 127 of Good Beer Matters with Michiel Anema of All Kinds of Beers.

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All Kinds Of Beers

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With more than 8,000 craft breweries, according to the Brewer’s Association, it’s safe to say that we have reached a new high watermark of quality and competition. Long gone are the days when a decent brewer can just open up and succeed without a solid plan. The market for craft beer now demands a brewer must carve out a niche, make superior beer, and run his or her business better. A brewer can be a lot of things, but to be everything at the same time is a spectacular feat of fiction. Like the songs says, sometimes we get by with a little help from our friends.

My next guest decided to step out of his brewer/ owner role and become a guide for startup breweries who are navigating through the challenges of modern craft beer. His goal? To help them succeed where others have failed. I hope you enjoy episode 50 of Good Beer Matters with Brewery Consultant, Rio Connelly.

If you’re listening to this, you probably really love beer. But, beer isn’t always sunshine and roses. I think it’s time for those of us in the industry to acknowledge the dark side of alcohol.

Maybe we’ve fallen victim to the romance of drunken parties and creative hangovers. But in the end of it all, we have to face ourselves in the mirror after a binge. Even worse, we have to face our families, coworkers and the world.

In this edition of Beyond the Beer Stories, my two guests give us a sober look at alcohol in the beer industry.

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When we think about beer and beer culture, our thoughts naturally drift toward the classics and the current global beer hot spots. But, as we look to the future, this is all going to change. My next guest is one of these change-makers, and the first Advanced Cicerone in India.

As we travel the world, or at least watch travel shows from our couch, we gain a sense of other cultures. Like Anthony Bourdain told us, “You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.” Just make sure you wash it down with a great beer from wherever you are.

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My next guest began with a passion for the environment and sustainability, then he discovered beer. He managed to put the two together when he founded his Portland, Oregon brewhouse in  2007. Eventually his brewery would become one of the only breweries in the world with B-Corp status, Salmon Safe Certification, and 1% For The Planet membership. In this episode he talks about beer and sustainability, positive steps that any brewery can take, and collaborating with one of the largest outdoor gear companies in the world, all for the sake of better beer.

This weekend most of us will enjoy a beer, maybe some good food, and relax into a conversation. But we can do better than that. We can drink beer and do some good. My next guest is here to show us how, as we continue with the Good Beer Matters, Beer with Benefits Series.

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About Ex Novo Brewing

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Creature Comforts Brewery

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The stats show that about every 45 minutes someone will die from an alcohol-related vehicle crash. In 2020, more than 11,500 people died in alcohol-impaired traffic deaths. And, these aren’t always the ones who’re impaired. We’ve all heard the stories, and maybe even some of us have been at the point where we probably shouldn’t have driven after drinking. My next guest is here to educate us on this issue and help ensure we all get home safely.

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DUIPrevention.org

NHTSA Drunk Driving 

Dram Shop States

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With the Good Beer Matters Podcast, I intended to keep the stories about beer and not about the news. Sometimes these two intersect. Sometimes there are news stories that are far bigger than beer. This time, however, it’s through the heartache of war, that we find the story of a people and their beer.

For this episode, I need to step out of my usual routine and ask everyone listening to support the end of the war in Ukraine and anywhere else. I’m not naive, bad stuff happens in the world. But there’s a better way to deal with differences. Maybe, just maybe, if we put Ukrainian Golden Ale on the negotiations table, we’d have a better chance.

A great experience lies at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 119 of Good Beer Matters with Certified Cicerone® and writer from Ukraine, Lana Svitankova.

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GBH Food Inspired Beers

Ukrainian Golden Ale Article

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Once upon a time, US TV commercials told us that Australia had a single word for beer. Now, things have changed and the new word for Beer down under is “Craft”. In this episode, an ex-pat and beer expert shares a story of travel, living abroad, brewing way down south, and how beer from both Australia and New Zealand are making really big waves for the global beer culture.

Do you ever wonder what beer 100 years ago tasted like? What if you lived in an old Scottish castle and discovered a long-lost brewery on the premise? As far-fetched as this sounds, my next guest is here to share this experience and the blast from the past she produces for the rest of us. 

New beer is exciting. And, I’m a big proponent of constant improvement. But some things have already been perfected. I believe that when we revisit some of these beers and classic styles from the past, it will give us a better idea of where we ought to go in the future.

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 133 of Good Beer Matters with Catherine Maxwell Stuart, the 21st Lady of Traquair House.

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Traquair House

Beyond Borders Scotland

Merchant du Vin

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Merry Christmas to all my listeners and guests.  I appreciate all the support.  I wish you all a much better new year. 

Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers.

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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers

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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers

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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers.

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The Brewer’s Association crunches numbers and stats for the benefit of independent breweries in the US. Today’s guest helps us understand these stats and gives a little insight as to how these breweries can differentiate themselves despite the crowd.  

Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers.

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Julia Herz is the craft beer program director at the Brewer’s Association and publisher of CraftBeer.com. In her role at the BA she serves as an educator and as a spokesperson for the association. She also co-authored an excellent Book, simply called, “Beer Pairing”.

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Upslope Lager 

Haywire Pig Sty Red Rye IPA 

Brewer’s Association 

City Star Brewing 

BA's Checklist for reopening

BA's Corona Virus Resource Center 

Beer Pairing Book 

Julia Herz on Twitter

Mountain Sea Media

Breast cancer is one of the most common, yet treatable forms of cancer that affects women, and some men. If you are in a group of 8 women, at least one of you will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This may sound intimidating. But there are many organizations that help promote coping with, and curing this disease. My next guest founded one of these organizations and serves up some delicious beer along the way.

A breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to be devastating. Early detection increases your chances of beating the disease. So, grab a good beer and include your partner in your self-exam. The relationships and experiences we’re trying to build are much better when everyone is alive and well enough to enjoy them.

This is the end of season three of Good Beer Matters. But I’d love to hear about your favorite episodes and who you’d like to hear from in season 4. Stay well and we’ll see you soon when we return in 2021.

Once upon a time in America, you could have any beer you wanted, so long as it was pale yellow and mass-produced. Then some revolutionaries challenged the status quo. My next guest led this charge and forever changed not just a nation, but the world of beer as we know it.

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Have you ever heard the phrase, “the giants upon whose shoulders we now stand?” In terms of the beer industry, these are all the brewers and beer professionals that came before us, without which we wouldn’t have the beer we now enjoy. My next guest is a beer historian who uncovers and tells their stories. This helps us understand the path behind us as we pave the way forward.

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Ron’s Books on Amazon

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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers.

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There are many things that influence our decisions as beer drinkers, branding, advertisements, flavor, etc. Most of us take for granted the wealth of beers available to us everywhere we go. But, what about those things that influence our decisions that are completely outside our control? What about the nefarious business practices such as price undercutting or tied houses that are meant to gain control over the drinkers and monopolize the system for the sake of profits? As some of the guests on the Good Beer Matters Podcast have shared, there are places around the world where these practices still exist. But, if you’re like me, you love your beer and you’re willing to stand up for something better.

My next guest has been leading consumer rights groups for decades and wants to give both good beer and power back to the people.

Many of us often struggle with how to describe the overall experience of flavor, aroma and mouthfeel. But, what if we could come up with better descriptors as well as a work of art worthy of using as a label on a bottle in one fell swoop. My next guests have innovated and integrated this new approach and are here to share it with you.

Deschutes Brewery

Dominio Wines

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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers

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If you’re listening to this, then you love good beer and may regard great brewers as rock stars. But can I tell you their secret in how they create incredible brews one after the other?

Good housekeeping. That’s right.

Quality ingredients and best practices are great and all, but none of that matters if they don’t keep it clean. My next guest is an expert who talks us through the most important part of brewing.

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Why does beer flavor matter so much? I mean, as long as it tastes good, what else is important? Can we actually get a sense of place through flavor? My next guest seems to think so and is here to share this, and Australian culture through the flavor of beer. 

In his book “Tasting Beer”, Randy Mosher tells us, “Like any aspect of a consciously lived life, enjoying beer to the fullest takes education, experience, and a proper frame of mind.” That’s why educators like Briony are so important. Without them, a beer is just a beer, which would be a shame, because it is so much more. 

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 134 of Good Beer Matters with Certified Cicerone® and Sensory Analyst, Briony Liebich.

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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers

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I wish you and I could have been there, sailing the Straits of Florida toward Cuba, when the idea came to my next guest. An idea that serves a niche, solves a problem, and promotes better living. My next guest tells the origin story of the raddest fast-growing lifestyle beer brand today.

Beer is like a tool. And there’s the right tool for every job. Sometimes we need a high-gravity Barrel Aged blah-de-blah. And sometimes we need something lighter and more refreshing to get the job done. But, if beer is a tool, doesn’t it depend on the knowledge and talent of the user to construct a great experience?

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The Beer Judge Certification Program, or BJCP, works to categorize the world’s beer styles so that homebrewers can submit their brews for feedback on how well they hit the targets. These same beer style guidelines have become widely accepted as the go-to style authority because they are specific and also give us a way to communicate about beer. However, defining these styles is quite a challenge due to natural variation within a style. Even more, some styles pose another challenge because they are really similar and are differentiated only by geography, culture, or slight nuance. My next guest returns to the Good Beer Matters Podcast from episode 6 where he taught us how to be a better taster. In this episode, we discuss what we can learn from the BJCP and how to discern the difference between very similar styles.

This is a short series called Beer With Benefits. Armed with a smile and a tasty beer in their hand, these guests are changing the world for the better, one sip at a time.

This one goes out to all the men.

I know… I get it… I’m one of you. We feel the burden of the world on our shoulders. We may even have learned to just toughen up, to walk it off and act like we’re bulletproof. Then one day we realize, we’re not. 

It might be an injury that drops us to our knee. It might even be the words, “You have Cancer.” Luckily, when that day comes, there will be a community of men, and women, who will be there to lend a hand, and a rare pint.

My next guest spent his career writing and educating about beer. Now, he uses beer as a means to save the lives of men everywhere.

Beer travel didn’t really exist a few decades ago. We went on beer runs to the local store, but that was about it. Beer travel is a made up compound word to describe the recent trend of going on a trip specifically to follow a trail of breweries like connecting dots on a page.

In our second edition of Beyond the Beer Stories, we take a look at the culture of beer travel and the role it plays in creating unique and wonderful experiences.

My next guest takes us on the road in his RV, and he can’t wait to tell you where we’re staying next.

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It takes a large chain of events to put a beer in a glass in front of us. More than most of us realize. When one of those links is threatened, so is the entire chain. My next guest is here to educate us all on a recurring threat to the beer chain as well as to offer up a solution to prevent the beer industry from collapsing around us.

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Italy is best known for their culinary and wine traditions that extend thousands of years, not beer. But that’s the point. Imagine what they can do when they include great beer. My next guest guides us to that inflection point when good beer meets a culture known for its flavor.

I’m fortunate to have enjoyed the Italian dining experience. The preparation, the slow cooking, the attention to flavor, and long conversations that last for hours. These are special occasions… the memorable experiences that somehow change the trajectory of our lives for the better. I invite you to gather your loved ones and experience the same. 

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 140 of Good Beer Matters with Editor of the Italian Beer Guide, Luca Giaccone.

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Once upon a time, a caveman stumbled upon a pool of bubbling barley. He tasted it, smiled, and began writing the story of beer. My next guest has spent his career contributing to the story of yeast and humankind. In this episode, he takes us deeper to explain the serendipitous story of these tiny microbes.

Yeast is often shrouded by mystery due to its technical nature. But it has been our partner to create the food and drink we love for millennia. I hope, after listening to this episode, you will truly appreciate what this little microbe contributes to our daily life. Please check out the resources at White Labs to learn more.

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It’s a lot of fun to talk about ingredients and brewing. It’s even more fun to talk about flavor and beer pairing. But you know what we just don’t talk enough about? Everything in between. Yes, I’m talking about kegs and draft systems.

If you’ve ever been stumped, confused, confounded, or frustrated by draft systems that never seem to work right, my next guest is here to make it all better.

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Recycle, Reduce and Reuse. These were the solutions to environmental problems banged into my head from school, and Captain Planet. But, as technology and creativity progress, new solutions are now available to us. My next guest teaches us about a new solution and how beer can protect our planet, even during snack time.

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For brewers in Hawaii, the challenges of culture, resources, demand, cost of living and more are especially difficult and expensive. If necessity is the mother of invention, my next guest found a way to solve these problems, create a large distribution footprint and has done it all while being a steward of the community and the environment.

There are men so devoted to their faith, they sequester themselves from the outside world. In order to sustain themselves and give to charity, they make a variety of products. Luckily for us, some of these products are the best beers in the world.

Trappist beers, as we know them, have been around for close to a hundred years. They have become a hallmark of quality, flavor and especially good for pairing with food. Many secular breweries make their own versions, called Abbey-style beers, but there is still an allure and a demand for tasting the real thing straight from the source. In recent years the number of Certified Trappist Breweries nearly doubled, and with it, some new variations in old traditions.

My next guest honored us with one of his first podcast interviews to tell us about the inner workings and process of becoming America’s first and only Trappist Brewery.

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Trappist Breweries Around the World

Spencer Abbey Brewery - USA
Westmalle Brewery - Bel
Chimay Brewery - Bel
Achel Brewery - Bel
Orval Brewery - Bel
Rochefort  Brewery - Bel
Westvleteren Brewery - Bel
Stift Engelszell Brewery- Aus
La Trappe Brewery - Neth
Zundert Brewery - Neth
Tre Fontane Brewery - Italy
San Pedro de Cardeña - Spain
Tynt Meadow Brewery - Eng
Mont des Cats Brewery - France

In this episode, we face the cold, hard reality that some parents have to hear the words, “Your child has cancer.” I’m not willing to look the other way on this either. But, instead of running another 5K, we can drink beer to fight pediatric cancer. My next guest will show us how.

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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers.

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Barley is a type of grass where the seeds are turned to malt to serve as the foundation of beer flavor. But, it can be so much more. In a water-starved and culturally sensitive region, my next guest creates world-class malt that contributes solutions to both, as well as delicious beer.

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A small brewery in Hawaii is taking the challenges of isolation and high cost of raw goods and turning it into an environmental experiment that, if successful, could change the way the world makes beer, wine and spirits. Check out Ola Brewing.

Craft beer may be big business, but it also employs art, design, and stories. Every year we celebrate home and commercial brew with awards. But, what about the artists and the storytellers? My next guest is one of these designers and storytellers who set out to honor the people who make our beer look so good.

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There are bars, breweries and staff… and then there are great bars, great breweries and great staff. So what’s the difference? I say Education! Employees are the primary representatives for any beer business. The better educated they are, the better the reputation, and the greater the profits. My next guest is a beer educator who will help you level up your game to better serve your guests and your business.

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Many of us are fortunate to have to choose between a number of breweries near our home. And, beer travel has not only become a thing, but planning destinations around access to beer is a normal criterion. But, with good beer becoming so ubiquitous, how do we find those out of the way and worth-staying-for-awhile experiences that stand out above the rest? My next guests have a tip or two to share with you when it comes to seeking out a truly great beer destination.

There are beers perfect for every day drinking and there are some that are better reserved for special occasions. The same goes for breweries. Some are great for any ole occasion, and some are better for truly memorable experiences. If you haven’t yet experienced the difference, then I urge you to put Vista Brewing, south of Austin Texas on your beer bucket list.

A great experience lies at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 122 of Good Beer Matters with Karen and Kent Killough of Vista Brewing

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In the old days of marketing, luck was a significant aspect of a successful campaign filled with jingles and interruptions. Now, we’ve learned to ad value in the form of branded content that works better for your beer business. My next guest is a coach and a guide who navigates us through the world of content marketing.

Opening a brewery or taproom and showing up is a great first step to a successful beer business. But, well branded, content marketing can take you where you want it to go. It’s efficient, effective, and can greatly improve your business if it’s done well. Thank you to Julie for, once again, helping us raise the bar in beer.

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Learning to pair beer with food is a lifelong pursuit that is all about the journey, not the destination. A great pairing has a way of elevating the experience, the discussion, the memory, and with some luck, the relationships with those around us.

I’ve spent a fair amount of time learning, thinking about and experimenting with food and beer pairing. Not everything works. Sometimes we inadvertently create a zing-boom-dud effect. That’s when we need help learning what went wrong and what to do about it. My next guest is one of the leaders in the food and beer pairing vanguard. And she wants to help you create better pairings.

Somewhere along the highway of mundane life is an exit toward a meaningful experience. Luckily there are many off-ramps because sometimes we catch the exit, but sometimes we miss it. However, the goal here at Good Beer Matters is to grab a beer and discover these experiences.

In our third edition of Beyond the Beer Stories, we take one of these exits and connect with a couple of guides. My next guests are living the stout life of beer and travel and are here to share some knowledge and a pint.

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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers.

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What are Gypsy Brewers? They are the rogues, the mercenaries, the A-Team of the brewing world. And, my next guest is one of the best brewers you’ve never heard of.

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Today women operate in practically every facet of the brewing industry, but it is still more common to see men on the brew deck than women. This was not always the case. Centuries ago women were the ones who brewed for their household and their community. Somewhere along the line this changed and now women are finally integrating back into a role they held for centuries. This is due in part to groups that provide opportunities to women in the beer industry.

In this episode, we continue honoring the women of beer by exploring the past, present and future of women in brewing with my next guest who is a female brewer, a historian of women’s Studies and Vice President of Fermenta, a women’s craft collective.

Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers

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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers

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As the ripples of the craft beer movement continue outward across the globe, it pays to go back to the epicenter once in a while, to visit with one of the individuals often found there. In this episode, we begin a new series called Beyond The Beer and explore the seldom discussed dangers of brewing, the health benefits of beer, and much more.

For those of you working in the brewhouse, exposing yourselves to heat, chemicals, non-breathable gases, and many other dangers, we beer lovers thank you. I urge everyone else listening to honor your work by truly appreciating the beer you produce and the benefits that come from it.

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Every year the Brewers Association puts together the Craft Brewers Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this highlight of CBC 2022.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers

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Strategies for selling draft beer range from constantly rotating good and bad sellers to keeping the same lineup for decades. One thing most pubs have in common though is that very few can tell you exactly how well each draft line is moving. My next guest has a multi-layered solution to help pub owners pay their bills, educate their staff and delight their guests.

Running a beer business is tough enough, even without a pandemic or myriad other challenges we may face. But there are ways to work smarter, to make life easier, and to turn guests into raving fans. I’ve partnered with Brewlogix because I believe the solutions they provide will help you thrive whatever may come your way.

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 I read a quote online recently that goes, “Challenges are what makes life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” It made me think back to the early days before the craft beer movement was a thing. In the 60s and 70s home brewing was illegal, ingredients were hard to come by, equipment was built by hand, information was scarce and nobody drank dark, flavorful beer. To say that our early craft beer pioneers surmounted some steep challenges is a bit watered down. I had the opportunity to talk to one of those early pioneers, Ken Grossman, who is a brewing icon, founder, and owner of Sierra Nevada Brewing. Join us as he shares his thoughts on how overcoming challenges has shaped the past, the present and will even shape the future of Craft Beer.  

My guest today is Neal Stewart. Neal has run the marketing helm for industry leaders such as Pabst and Dogfish Head Brewing for the past two decades. He is now the Marketing and Sales Director of Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon.

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Opening a brewery or taproom is hard work that requires money, time, blood, sweat, and tears. And then there’s no guarantee that what you created will actually work. My next guest comes back to the Good Beer Matters Podcast to teach you how to stack the deck in favor of your success.

As we emerge from the pandemic, there are opportunities for people to open new businesses and serve their communities. Even in normal times, there are always new opportunities if done well. Thanks to Chris for helping us navigate through these challenging waters. Reach out to Small Batch Standard for more help and resources and check out Chris’s new show, The True Craft Podcast.

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One of the things I love about people in the beer industry is the Can-Do attitude. To face a new challenge knowing you’ll just figure it out takes an unwavering swagger. That being said, there are times when we all need to seek wise counsel. My next guest is an expert who helps her beer clients stay out of legal hot water.

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Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC, as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance.

I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to know about.

Some of these companies I’m already familiar with and I personally know they’re doing great things.

But, some I recently discovered and thought were cool enough to share with you.

Either way, I hope you enjoy this taste of CBC 2021.

Oh, and by the way, I have not been compensated by any company to produce this series. I simply want to help good things get out into the world.

Why? Because Good Beer Matters, of course.

Thank you for listening.

Cheers.

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For a travel writer who has lived in different parts of the world, settling down in one place for a length of time makes a statement. When that person becomes both a beer writer and educator in South Africa’s emerging beer culture, she makes yet a different and even more profound statement.

I’ve never been to South Africa, but when I consider it, I think of Nelson Mandela, cooking around a braai, and surfing the perfect wave at Cape St. Francis. But, I generally don’t think of craft beer. All that is changing as South Africa is becoming known for hops and an emerging craft beer culture.

My next guest is a writer on a mission to tell the stories of South Africa’s craft beer movement and to educate others in her country about the abundant and nuanced world behind every beer.

In a world of fusions, collaborations and collisions of flavor, few are as exciting as that of beer and chocolate. My next guest made a name for himself in the world of beer as a writer and educator. But, one day he discovered bean to bar chocolate and now takes us on a journey as he explores both.

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Belgium holds one of the richest beer cultures in the world. But, with a history and culture as diverse as theirs, beer is only the beginning. My next guest is a master storyteller who guides us even deeper into the world beyond the beer we already know and love. 

Because I haven’t yet traveled to Belgium myself, It’s easy for me to make assumptions about the culture based on my experience with the beer. But, we must remember that beer can serve as a tool and a doorway. It’s not designed to answer questions. It’s meant to elicit them.  

We find great experiences at the intersection of craft and culture. These are the stories of us, of great food and the beer that brings it all together. For the Craft and Culture of Beer, this is episode 141 of Good Beer Matters with Breandán Kearney of Belgian Smaak.

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 Decades ago, when craft beer was the wild west of flavor and ingredients were hard to come by, assuming someone knew what to do with them, studying the quality of beer was unheard of. Sure, the big breweries probably had food scientists in their employ, but I’ll bet you a beer that was to ensure consistency for the sake of revenue. The small brewer’s who tinkered in their garages with salvaged dairy equipment back then couldn’t afford labs and likely relied on tasting alone to evaluate new beer. This school of hard knocks approach helped later generations brew smarter and to finally learn what beer could taste like. 

Every brewery, no matter how small, needs a sensory program so that bar patrons won’t become the QA team by default. Thanks to Draughtlab, the education and tools are far more accessible to small breweries and aficionados than they have ever been. 

Our next guest is a sensory scientist who spent nearly a decade at New Belgium Brewing. She now helps breweries large and small set up sensory programs and to taste all the bad beer so we consumers won’t have to.  

I hope you enjoy episode 33 of Good Beer Matters with Sensory Scientist and Co-Founder of Draughtlab, Lindsay Barr