The BrewDeck Podcast
By Country Malt Group
The BrewDeck PodcastOct 27, 2020
S.5 E.6 - This is Rye Malt, Ain't No Barley
Featuring: Terrapin Beer Co. and Canada Malting Co.
Ryes and shine! We're exploring the intricacies of Rye Malt for brewers and distillers on this episode. (4:12) First, we're joined by Brian “Spike” Buckowski, Founder and VP of Brewing Development at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia. Spike tells us about their very first beer - a Rye Pale Ale, and the history of how it was discontinued, then brought back as a fan favorite. We discuss finding the perfect rye malt percentage and other challenges of brewing with rye. (26:54) Then, our resident-distilling expert, Geoff Fischer, stops by to address what rye looks like in the distilling world. What is American Rye Whiskey and what are the differences of distilling with rye versus other types of grains? (42:50) Finally, we close it out with Mac Remington, Canada Malting Co.'s Production Supervisor. From a maltster's insights, Mac shares how malting rye contrasts from barley throughout the malting process as well as the best varieties for rye malt.
S.5 E.5 - Revolutionary Women: They're Everything, He's Just Ken.
Featuring: Borderlands Brewing, Las Hermanas Project, and Hop Forward Society.
Our Women's History Month celebrations continue! In this episode, Heather and Cheyenne are speaking with revolutionary women in the industry. (2:04) First, we're joined by Ayla Kapahi and Savanna Saldate from Borderlands Brewing Company in Tucson, Arizona. Ayla and Savanna started the "Las Hermanas" project, a bi-national all-women collaboration brew. It features one brew day in Arizona and another in Mexico, plus educational workshops for attendees. What's next for Las Hermanas? Could a third country be in the future? (Asking for a Canadian friend!) Listen to learn more. (22:24) Then, Sharon Ruyter and Erin McQuitty stop by from the Hop Forward Society. Their goal is to diversify the Alberta craft beer industry by reducing the barriers that exist. The Hop Forward Society is focused on creating and building opportunities for underrepresented groups within the craft beer industry, and helping develop safe spaces for people to work, gather, and socialize. Sharon and Erin share some of the things they've done and the grants they offer.
S.5 E.4 - Pink Boots Malt
Happy International Women's Day! We launched the first-ever Pink Boots Malt, a craft base malt for brewers and distillers that raises funds for the Pink Boots Society. As part of the same global family of brands, Country Malt Group (CMG), Canada Malting Co. (CMC) and Great Western Malting (GWM) all share a passion for empowering women and non-binary individuals across the supply chain – from the barley fields to our malthouses, and from our distribution centers to the taprooms.
In this episode, we're speaking with the dreamers and makers behind the Pink Boots Malt; Cait Schut and Hailey Nelson from CMG's marketing team, Brandi Stephens and Shelly Aller from GWM's Pocatello facility, and Amanda Kozina from GWM's Malt Innovation Center. The team dives into the vision, specs, and production for this exciting new seasonal product. Then we go behind the scenes for a live recording from one of our inaugural sister brews with the Pink Boots Malt, in Calgary.
The Pink Boots Malt will be available in a distribution center near you later this month. Contact your sales rep to be the first to know when it’s available. Learn more at countrymalt.com/pinkboots
S.5 E.3 - Black History Month
Featuring Mascot Brewery and the Brewing Change Collaborative.
In this episode, we're celebrating Black History Month with Aaron Prothro, founder of Mascot Brewery in Ontario, and the Brewing Change Collaborative in Minnesota. (1:10) As one of Canada's only black-owned breweries, Aaron tells us about the challenges he's faced in the craft beer industry and how he works to empower other black entrepreneurs. (25:24) Then, we're honored to be joined by Elle Rhodes, Shaunté Douglas, and Bri Smith from the Brewing Change Collaborative. The BCC is an organization that works to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion for people of color in the brewing and beverage industries through advocacy, outreach, and education.
S.5 E.2 - No Alcohol, No Problem
Featuring: Abita Brewing and False Idol Brewing.
In honor of Dry January, we're talking about why it's more important than ever before to have non-alcoholic options on your menu. The team kicks it off with an overview of the non-alcoholic market, the growth of NA beers, and their predictions for the next hot NA beverage. (17:27) We're joined by Product Manager, Abi Conner, to "Ask Abi" which products she recommends for low- and no-alcohol beverages. (23:56) Then we shake things up with Mark Wilson from Abita Brewing. Mark tells us all about how they got into producing a craft soda line and hop waters. (50:29) After that, William Perry from False Idol Brewing stops by to tell us about their terpene sparkling botanical waters. What are terpenes and how is terpene water made? William shares how they got into making these and building a customer base for it.
S.5 E.1 - The Crushie Era: Best of 2023
Happy New Year! We're kicking off our fifth season of the BrewDeck Podcast with our annual "Best of" episode, where we count down your favorite episodes from the previous year. In this episode, Toby, Heather, Cheyenne, and Adam reflect on our ~crushie era~ after winning Best Beer Podcast at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards. The team also shares some sneak peeks of what you can expect this year and exciting things to look forward to.
Did your favorite episode make our Top 10 list? Listen to find out!
S.4 E.28 - Why You Should Give a Crop: 2023 Harvest Update
We're continuing our year-end updates on this year’s crop harvests, and what you can expect next year. Today, we're sitting down with some of our favorite folks; your CMG Territory Managers! Jon Mendrick, Tim Burke, Tony Little, and Matt Chalmers join us on the brew deck to talk about the 2023 barley harvest in both Canada and the US. What are some challenges of growing malting barley over other cereal crops? What are the benefits of having two harvests and what do maltsters do to ensure stable quality? What's important to look for on a COA and how do you read it? Then Abi Conner joins us for our last Ask Abi of the year to recap all the exciting new products we rolled out this year and tease what you can look forward to next year.
Thanks for joining us for an incredible 4th season and helping us win Best Beer Podcast at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards earlier this year! We'll be back in mid-January for Season 5!
S.4 E.27 - What's Hoppening? 2023 Harvest Update
Featuring: Yakima Chief Ranches.
As the year comes to a close, it’s important to stay informed on this year’s harvests – both hops and barley – and what you can expect next year. Today, we're joined by Joe Catron from Yakima Chief Ranches to dive into this year's hop harvest. How was the 2023 hop harvest and how does it compare to previous years? How are your favorite experimental hops looking? And when can you expect to see new crop hit the market? Take a listen!
S.4 E.26 - Aged To Perfection
Featuring: Cigar City Brewing, Martin House Brewing Company, and Pink Boots Hop Blend.
Are you ready for a barrel of fun? On this episode, (1:16) Sydney Masovero from Yakima Chief Hops pops by to tell us about the 7th Annual Pink Boots Hop Blend. Then, (4:57) Sean Sasscer from Cigar City kicks off our conversation about barrel-aged beers. From sensory to how they source barrels, to maintenance and storage, Sean shares advice for others wanting to get started. After Sean gives us the low-down on his barrel program, (42:40) John Laughman from Martin House takes it up a notch and walks us through all of their wild and experimental barrel-aged beers. From Spiced Beet Sours to Hot Dog Beers and even Mayonnaise Seltzers (yes, you read that right) – you're not going to want to miss what John has to say!
S.4 E.25 - Give 'Em Pumpkin To Talk About
Featuring: Candy + beer pairing, Concession Road Brewing, and Pink Boots Hop Blend.
Happy Halloween! It's our favorite holiday on The BrewDeck Podcast, hope you're ready to trick or treat yo'self with this episode!
(1:08) First, Cat Wiest from Yakima Chief Hops pops by to tell us all about the new Pink Boots Hop Blend, available for pre-order now!
(5:35) Then, our resident-certified cicerone, Heather, shares a Halloween candy and beer pairing menu and things get heated. Are you team Twizzlers or Red Vines? The team debates some candy choices and discovers the difference between U.S. and Canadian treats.
(26:21) Last, but not least, we're joined by Jeffrey Bunton from Concession Road Brewing in Ontario. Jeffrey had previously sworn he would never brew a pumpkin beer, but what changed? Whether you're pro-pumpkin beers, or against, you're not going to want to miss what he had to say.
S.4 E.24 - Brewing Funds the Cure
Featuring: National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) and Faubourg Brewing Co.
Across the nation, the brewing industry is uniting to raise funds for critical pediatric cancer research, and we’re honored to have Chris Geib from the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation back on to chat about Rising Hope. We’re also joined by Rising Hope participant, Zac Brown, from Faubourg in Louisiana, and the one and only Chris Lovett, CMG Territory Manager. The dynamic Chris-duo walks us through how Rising Hope has evolved over the years, and how you can get involved next year. Plus Zac shares why Faubourg decided to participate and how excited they are for future years to come. Join us in brewing and drinking beer to support pediatric cancer research!
Submit your tales from the brewdeck for our upcoming Halloween episode: bit.ly/brewdecktales (If we share your story, we'll send you a special treat!)
S.4 E.23 - Keep It Clean
Featuring: Five Star Chemicals.
In this episode, we're freshening up on brewhouse cleaning and sanitation, with Emily Lovato from Five Star Chemicals! What's the difference between cleaning vs. maintenance, and what happens if you don't sanitize properly? Emily recommends the top products brewers and distillers should always have on hand and what they're used for. Plus, she answers all of our questions about beer stone and how to resolve it with the right chemicals!
S.4 E.22 - Safety Is No Accident, Part 2
Featuring: La Cumbre Brewing Company. GIVEAWAY details below!
Our safety series continues! In part 2, we're joined by Jeff Erway from La Cumbre Brewing Company. Jeff shares his infamous brewing injury that almost resulted in him losing his eyesight forever. He explains how this turning point shaped the way he prioritizes safety and what he's done to evolve La Cumbre's safety protocols since. He advocates that the importance of safety is bigger than any inspection. When it comes to safety, Jeff believes that you can worry about inspectors and citations, or you can worry about how you sleep at night. Content warning: We discuss injuries at (8:26). If this makes you uncomfortable, please skip to (11:19).
GIVEAWAY!
We're giving away 2 free copies of Matt Stinchfield’s new book, “Brewery Safety; Principles, Processes, and People.” Here’s how to enter:
1. Leave a rating and/or review for The BrewDeck Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
2. Take a screenshot of your rating, and upload it here: bit.ly/brewdeckgiveaway
Giveaway ends on October 3, 2023, when Season 4 Episode 23 is published. Must live in the US or Canada to win.
S.4 E.21 - Safety Is No Accident, Part 1
Featuring: the Brewers Association Safety Subcommittee and United Malt. GIVEAWAY details below!
(2:20) First, we sit down with Matt Stinchfield; Author, Safety Consultant, and Safety Subcommittee Member for the Brewer’s Association. We discuss what safety means, the most common safety concerns in the brewery, tips for speaking up to advocate for your safety, and how to create a safety culture. Did you hear we're giving away copies of Matt's new book to listeners? Details below!
(41:16) Then, as a part of the United Malt family of brands, we're joined by Tiago Darocha, our Chief Operating Officer. Tiago shares some safety challenges he experienced during his previous roles with Anheuser-Busch InBev, how it's impacted his thoughts on safety, and what makes a successful safety culture. Content warning: We discuss injuries at (50:40). If this makes you uncomfortable, please skip to (59:17).
GIVEAWAY!
We're giving away 2 free copies of Matt Stinchfield’s new book, “Brewery Safety; Principles, Processes, and People.” Here’s how to enter:
- Leave a rating and/or review for The BrewDeck Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
- Take a screenshot of your rating, and upload it here: bit.ly/brewdeckgiveaway
Giveaway ends on October 3, 2023, when Season 4 Episode 23 is published. Must live in the US or Canada to win.
S.4 E.20 - Back to School with the 2023 Malting Course
Featuring: Pink Boots Scholarship Winners, Utah Brewers Cooperative, Stone Brewing, and Cabin Brewing Company.
It's back-to-school season and The BrewDeck Podcast is here to say that you're never too old to learn things! In this episode, we're going behind the scenes of our two Malting Courses earlier this summer (Great Western Malting in Salt Lake City, and Canada Malting Co. in Calgary). Toby and Heather bring their mics to class and sit down with attendees to see what they've learned and how they plan to apply this new knowledge when they get home to their breweries.
S.4 E.19 - How Low (GN) Can You Go?
Featuring: Great Western Malting and Bairds Malt.
What exactly is Low GN malt and why is it important for distillers? We rounded up some long-time friends from across the US and the UK to discuss the need for a Low GN malt. We're joined by Great Western Malting's Director of Quality and Technical Services, Scott Garden; Bairds Malt's Commercial Sales Manager, Graham Manson; and Country Malt Group's resident distilling expert and Territory Manager, Geoff Fischer. This packed house breaks down barley varieties and the effectiveness of Low GN malts, as well as the supply chain of North American malts compared to the UK.
S.4 E.18 - The Brewery Expansion Pack
Featuring: Shacklands Brewing Co. /
We're celebrating our anniversary month with a sequel of sorts to your favourite episode, S.2 E.23 - "Dude, Let's Start a Brewery!" We call it our 'Expansion Pack' but you can call on it for leveling up your brewery expansion plans. Kalev Nisbet from Shacklands Brewing Co. logs on to walkthrough Shacklands' upgrade map, what XP milestones indicate you're ready for an expansion, and what to consider while planning an expansion. He shares their biggest challenges, lessons learned, and cheat codes – no in-app purchase required.
S.4 E.17 - Skills to Brew the Pils
Featuring: Tailgunner Brewing Co., Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Company, and Ask Abi /
Do you have the Skills to Brew the Pils? Golden lager leaders, Blake Enemark from Tailgunner Brewing (1:23) and Jake Nelson from Horse Thief Hollow (38:34), are here to share their evolutions of brewing pilsners. They walk us through brewing with North American Pilsner malts versus European Pilsner Malts, and how their base malts of choice influences flavour profile, colour, and the brewing process. From double-decocted to multi-award winning pilsners, this episode will captivate your attention and taste buds! (59:58) Plus, Abi Conner, our Product Manager, stops by to answer your burning "Ask Abi" questions.
S.4 E.16 - Rebuilding Lives, One Beer at a Time
Featuring: Veterans Blend, Homes For Our Troops, and Paradox Brewery /
We're kicking off Veterans Blend pre-order season! The 6th annual blend features Citra® Brand, HBC 638, Talus® Brand, and Sabro® Brand hop varieties. Proceeds benefit Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) in building and donating specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans.
(3:27) First, we're joined by Bill Ivey and Dianne Travers from HFOT, plus Tony Doyle, Retired Sergeant and recipient of a HFOT home. They explain how the process works and how their program helps veterans regain some of their independence and rebuild their lives.
(28:28) Then, we connect with Devon Hamilton and Dalton "Quattro" Wilson from Certified Veteran-Owned, Paradox Brewery. They share how Paradox supports the veteran community through beers, collabs, and events. Additionally, they give us a sneak peek at what they might brew with this year's blend!
Contact your CMG Sales Rep to pre-order this year's Veterans Blend!
S.4 E.15 - H2woah
Featuring: East Village Brewing /
In this episode, we're making a splash into water chemistry and pH with Aaron Justus from East Village Brewing Company (and from our most popular episode: S2E23 "Dude, Let's Start a Brewery"). From the first steps of understanding water chemistry in a new location and which elements to look for, to how often water testing should be done; former meteorologist, Aaron, dives deep into everything you should know... So, water you waiting for?
S.4 E.14 - Follow the Grainbow
Featuring: Necromancer Brewing Company /
Happy Pride Month! In this episode, we're celebrating with Lauren Hughes and Nina Santiago from Necromancer Brewing Company, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talk about their Code of Conduct, their 'Even Gayer' light lager that broke Facebook, Queer Beer Club, and all of their Pride Festival events (happening this week!). Learn about how they have created a safe and inclusive space for their employees and patrons alike all year round, and how you can too!
Check out "The Craft Brewers Guide to Cultural Observances: Observing Pride Month"
S.4 E.13 - RTD2: Ready to Drink Cocktails
Featuring: Last Best Brewing & Distilling and Collective Arts /
Get ready for Ready To Drink (RTD) cocktails! In this episode, we're joined by Bryce Parsons from Last Best Brewing & Distilling, and Matt Howell from Collective Arts. They walk us through what spirits they make and their journeys of getting into RTDs. From production methods to trending spirits, we get an inside look at what goes into creating popular RTDs and how you can too!
PSST! Did you win gold at World Beer Cup with Great Western Malting or Canada Malting Co. base malts? Request your custom Filson vest: bit.ly/VestsCMG
S.4 E.12 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #3)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2023 in Nashville!
In this mini-episode, we’re doing rapid-fire trivia with brewers, vendors, and CBC-goers. Featuring: Borderlands Brewing, Bountiful Bag, Shan Ferments, Yakima Chief Hops, and Oregon Fruit.
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: countrymalt.com/cbc23
S.4 E.11 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #2)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2023 in Nashville!
In this mini-episode, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look with our vendor friends about what goes into planning and getting to CBC with our vendor friends. Featuring: Briess Malting, Five Star Chemicals, Oregon Fruit Purees, and Country Malt Group.
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: countrymalt.com/cbc23
S.4 E.10 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #1)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2023 in Nashville!
In this mini-episode, we’re joined by some of the breweries we collaborated with for our Booth beers! Featuring: East Nashville Beer Works, Living Waters Brewing, and Wooden Robot Brewery.
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: countrymalt.com/cbc23
S.4 E.9 - T-oat-ally New Facility
Just in time for CBC next week, the team from Canada Malting is here to announce that their new adjuncts processing facility and bagging line is now operational, and the first product, Flaked Oats, is now available! But how does this new oat product compare? Jonas Hurtig from Cabin Brewing Company and Rob McCoy from Great Notion pop by to share their experiences having transitioned to the new oats and their excitement for using it in future brews.
Don't forget, if you're at CBC in Nashville to visit CMG Booth #1345 to get your hands on Canada Malting's Flaked Oats samples and say "Hi" to your favorite podcast team! Learn more about our CBC events and activities: countrymalt.com/cbc23
S.4 E.8 - Love Your Environ-Malt
Happy Earth Month from The BrewDeck Podcast! In this episode, we're celebrating the planet with Jonathan Warwick, Project Engineer for Canada Malting Co. As a part of the United Malt global family of brands, Jonathan gives us insights on the sustainability efforts at our malting facilities in Canada and the U.S. From carbon capture to water conservation and energy efficiency; we love our environ-malt!
We're three weeks out from CBC! Get an exclusive look at CMG's Booth #1345: countrymalt.com/CBC23
S.4 E.7 - Going for Gold
Competition season is coming and we've got all the best tips to help you prepare, from Nationally-ranked BJCP Judge and Brewmaster at Parallel 49 Brewing –Graham With! Graham shares how he got into beer judging and the training for it, plus how judging competitions has influenced his decisions about entering Parallel 49's beers into competitions. What are judges looking for and how can you utilize your judging sheets to improve future beers? Listen to learn more!
Psst! Have you heard about our Country Malt Gold program? We know that with our malts, brewers and distillers across North America create incredible, award-winning craft beverages. That's why we're proud to award one Filson vest to each brewery and distillery that wins a gold or double-gold tier award, respectively, using Great Western Malting or Canada Malting Co. products, at World Beer Cup, the Canadian Brewing Awards, GABF, and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
S.4 E.6 - The Herstory of Brewing
Women's History Month continues on The BrewDeck Podcast! In this episode, we're honored to sit down with legends in the industry; Teri Fahrendorf (Founder of the Pink Boots Society) and Tiah Edmunson-Morton (Historian of the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives, at OSU Libraries). Tiah walks us through how women contributed to the evolution of beer and how we can learn from history to help shape the future of the craft brewing industry. Then Teri reflects on founding the Pink Boots Society and how it's changed the industry since. You're not going to want to miss this one!
Hey Pink Boots members – We have two scholarship opportunities available for our 2023 Malting Courses! Apply on the Pink Boots website by March 31.
S.4 E.5 - I Can Brew Myself Flowers
Happy International Women's Day (eve)! Natasha Peiskar joins us to co-host our annual Women's History Month episodes on The BrewDeck Podcast. We're kicking off the celebration with Brittany Frey from MadTree Brewing Company and Karlie Pretty-McDonald from Tofino Brewing Co. They tell us about the craft beverages they're making for International Women's Day and how they're incorporating educational elements into their celebrations. Then we get a special visit from the Bad Weather Tour, and Ask Abi stops by to answer your burning questions!
Have a question or technical advice you want Abi to answer on a future episode? Email us at TheBrewDeck@CountryMalt.com!
S.4 E.4 - Don't Lose Your Head
Easier head than done, this week we're diving into the science and art of head retention with Jon Downing from Niagara College and Jeremy Cross from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers. How do you get good head retention, and then how do you keep it? We examine every element of the brewing process, from ingredients to packaging and glassware for the best possible head retention.
Have a question or technical advice you want Abi to answer on a future episode? Email us at TheBrewDeck@CountryMalt.com!
S.4 E.3 - Live From ACSA
We packed up the podcast gear and went into our backyard (Portland, Oregon) for the 10th Annual American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) Convention for this special bonus episode! First, we have a special visit with Steve Hawley, President of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. Then, Caitlin Bartlemay and Joe O’Sullivan from Clear Creek Distillery join us on the tradeshow floor to share their ACSA experiences. At the end, we share a couple of our own exciting updates for distillers, you're not going to want to miss these!
View CMG's complete distilling catalog: bit.ly/DistillingCatalog
S.4 E.2 - Bock to the Future
We're going bock to the future with Chas Nemecek of King Maker Brewing and Mario Cortes of Here Today Brewery & Kitchen. They walk us through the bocks they've brewed, the inspiration for this style and the market for these beers. Are bocks seasonal or is there year-round desire for them? Which malts are quintessential for brewing a great bock? Tune in to learn all about this goat of a style!
Then "Ask Abi" explains the difference between Munich and Cara Munich malts, as well as the between silicon and vegetable oil based defoamers. Have a question or technical advice you want Abi to answer on a future episode? Email us at TheBrewDeck@CountryMalt.com!
S.4 E.1 - Top Ten of 2022
We're back and better than ever!! We're kicking off Season 4 by taking a walk down memory lane to rank and recap our most popular episodes from last year. Did your favorite episode make the list? Are there any episodes you should go back and listen to? We invite you to grab your favorite craft beer or spirit, and join us for some inspiration!
S.3 E.23 - Let's Talk Crop
Happy Holidays from The BrewDeck Podcast! We're closing out Season 3 with a very special barley harvest update from Great Western Malting and Bairds Malt. Tyler Schoales and Ben O'Gorman are here to break down the 2022 harvest in North America and the UK, how it compares to last year, when we can expect the malt to change over, how brewers and distillers can prepare for the transition, and more. Plus, we check in with the Pink Boots Society about this year's Pink Boots Hop Blend! Don't forget to place your pre-order before December 31: bit.ly/PinkBootsCMG
S.3 E.22 - Brew-versification
BREW-VERSIFICATION – noun: the action of diversifying your craft beverage offerings.
In this episode, we're joined by Phil Markowski, from Two Roads Brewing, then Townes Mozer and John Watkins, from Lenny Boy Brewing. They share the ins and outs of "brew-versifying" their operations (to include distilling and kombucha-making), opportunities to overlap ingredients, and keeping employees creative in the process. If you're curious about adding a new revenue stream, you're not going to want to miss the advice they share.
Don't forget to pre-order the 6th Annual Pink Boots Blend before December 31: bit.ly/PinkBootsCMG. The blend features Loral, Ekuanot, and HBC 586 varieties.
S.3 E.21 - Friendsgiving Potluck
Happy American Thanksgiving Week! Hope you're hungry because we're pairing all your favorite holiday dishes with beer recommendations in this episode. We're joined by Certified Cicerone Bill Bonar, from Rain Dog Bar in Calgary, and some friends from the Country Malt team for our first Friendsgiving! Together, we dive into food flavor profiles and how to pair them with complimentary beer styles, plus some specific brews we're stocking in our fridge for this week's feast. Additionally, if you thought American Thanksgiving food and Canadian Thanksgiving food were the same - think again! We thought so too until we uncovered some different dishes that you're not going to want to miss.
S.3 E.20 - Big Beers
Cold weather is upon us, meaning it's officially Big Beer season! In this episode, we welcome winter warmers with Matt Kenny & Chad Ellis of Tatamagouche Brewing, in Nova Scotia, and Kevin Burton of Matanuska Brewing, in Alaska. We dive into the biggest beers they've ever brewed and the challenges of brewing high-ABV beers.
S.3 E.19 - Live From GABF
Earlier this month, we packed up our podcast gear and headed to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival. We're taking you along for the ride! First, we stop by our Colorado warehouse to visit our friends there. Then, we take over 1Up Arcade Bar for our annual event with the Texas Brewers Guild. From there, we take you along to the festival floor for opening night. Finally, we close out the trip at our party at Little Machine Beer, with our friends from Five Star Chemicals. You're not going to want to miss this GABF recap!
Don't forget about our Gold Medal Program! Did you win gold at GABF with Great Western Malting or Canada Malting base malts? Request your vest: bit.ly/VestsCMG
S.3 E.18 - Brew It For The Gram
What makes a brewery's social media successful? How can social media help your brewery drive business? On this episode, we get social with Martin House Brewing's Director of Branding, Shugg Cole, and DSSOLVR's Creative Director, Mike Semenec. We inquire about how they plan and create their content, which tools and programs they use, and advice they have for breweries just getting started on social media. Then, we're joined by Andrew Coplon, founder of the Craft Beer Professionals (CBP) Facebook group. Andrew shares how CBP has evolved as a community to provide resources for brewers to ask questions and get connected.
Did you win a gold medal at GABF using Great Western Malting or Canada Malting Co. base malts? Request your vest here: bit.ly/VestsCMG
Register for CBP's free Fall Virtual Conference (Oct. 17-19) here: craftbeerprofessionals.org/virtual-conference-rsvp/
S.3 E.17 - Live From Hop & Brew School (Part 2)
School is back in session and we're here LIVE at the 18th Annual Hop & Brew School, hosted by Yakima Chief Hops (YCH)!
In part 2, we take over YCH's taproom with Marcus Baskerville, Zach Holt, and Billy Garza from Weathered Souls Brewing Co. Marcus shares his incredible speech from Hop & Brew School about how he started the "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative in 2020, the Harriet Baskerville Incubation Program, and his experience in the brewing industry. Listen to learn more about this collaboration and how your brewery can get involved!
S.3 E.16 - Live From Hop & Brew School (Part 1)
It's back to school season and we're LIVE at the 18th Annual Hop & Brew School, hosted by Yakima Chief Hops (YCH)! We're here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s going on and what we’re learning about, here in Yakima!
In part 1, we sit down with YCH experts – Missy Raver, Pat Jensen, and Karl Vanevenhoven – to pick their brains and bust the biggest hop myths. Are aged hops still good? How does Hop Storage Index (HSI) work? What is hop creep and how do you mitigate it? Join us to find out these answers and more. Plus, we're given an insider's update on this year's crop and how harvest is looking!
Stay tuned for part 2 featuring Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewing Company...
S.3 E.15 - Spunding: Under Pressure
Spunding is a process used by some lager brewers to naturally carbonate their beer with a device, called a spunding valve, that's attached to tanks late in fermentation. In this episode, the pressure is on as we ask about spunding practices and the effects it has on finished beer with our guests; Ewan Muir from Annex Ale Project, Hamish Clark from 33 Acres Brewing Company, and Lisa Allen from Heater Allen Brewing. Then Owen Sawyer from (512) Brewing Company joins us to talk more about CO2 capture and other sustainability initiatives in their brewhouse.
S.3 E.14 - Distill My Heart
S.3 E.13 - North America's Next Tap Model
Wanna be on tap? Today, we’re talking about the taproom experience in breweries across North America and what goes into creating this unique environment for craft beer lovers.
First, our hosts roundtable the top four most important elements of a taproom experience and share your brewery shout-outs. Then, we are joined by special guests – David Kant-Ranch & Arin Brown from Proof Brewing, followed by Karl Sanford of Manhattan Project Beer Company – to share with us what makes their taprooms the best of the best.
Do you have something else that sets your taproom apart from the others? Let us know at TheBrewDeck@CountryMalt.com!
Pre-order Veterans Blend: bit.ly/VetsBlend22
S.3 E.12 - Veterans Hop Blend 2022
It’s that time of year again! The 5th Annual Veterans Blend is now available for pre-order! This year’s blend features HBC 586, Ekuanot® Brand, Triumph, Idaho 7® Brand, and Chinook.
In this episode, we sit down with Chelsey Simoni of HunterSeven Foundation and Brianna Vaughn of Yakima Chief Hops to talk about this year’s blend, how it was selected, and the outstanding benefits of the proceeds raised by it. Tune in to learn more about the beneficiary of this year’s blend, HunterSeven Foundation, a non-profit organization that specializes in medical research and education surrounding Veteran illnesses that arise from potential toxic exposures.
Don’t forget to pre-order the 5th Annual Veterans Blend! bit.ly/VetsBlend22
S.3 E.11 - The Ultimate Summer Beer
Summer is officially here! What better way to enjoy the sunshine than sipping on your favorite beer of the season? Today, Grant Lawrence and Heather Jerred are joined by more folks from our Country Malt Group Sales Team; Cheyenne Weishaar, Adam Wilson, Brian Quinn, and Patrick Sylvester, as they debate their ultimate summertime beer. Gose, Belgian Wit, Dark Lager, and Shandy/Radler... Whose team are you on?
Save the date for Tuesday, July 5: Canada Malting Co.'s Euro-Pils will finally be available to order; and Yakima Chief Hops' 2022 Veterans Blend pre-sale begins. Contact your sales rep to learn more!
S.3 E.10 - Liquid Pride with a Purpose
Happy Pride Month! In this episode, we’re talking to breweries across North America who have brewed a beer specifically for Pride month. Join us as we sit down with Devon Kreps from 7venth Sun Brewery, Kristin Sheffield & Rob McWhinney from Little Brown Jug Brewing, Chris Powers from Trophy Brewing Company, and Josh Hayter from Spearhead Brewing Company as they talk about their fruity and fabulous brews, as well as the LGBTQIA+ organizations in their communities which will benefit from the proceeds of these beers!
S.3 E.9 - That's Thiol Folks!
What are thiols and where are they found? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Perkey from Lallemand to take a deep dive into which yeasts to use and other expert tips and tricks to get the thiol flavors and aromas you are after.
S.3 E.8 - Vest of Both Worlds
Winning beer starts here! We're back from CBC, World Beer Cup, and the Canadian Brewing Awards with a lot to celebrate!
Have you heard about our Filson Vest Gold Medal Program? Do you want to know how you can snag a custom, embroidered vest for your brewery? Today, Toby Tucker, Heather Jerred, and Grant Lawrence sit down to recognize some of the winning beers brewed with malts from Great Western Malting and Canada Malting Co.
Plus, you voted for it and we're finally revealing it – tune in to hear Oregon Fruit's next seasonal puree!
If you won gold using our base malts, request your vest here: bit.ly/VestsCMG