Beer Before Glory | The Podcast

Justin Crossley and Matt Brynildson•thebrewingnetwork.com

Beer Before Glory® The Podcast is an exclusive series of podcasts with Brewmaster Matt Brynildson from Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Justin Crossley from The Brewing Network. In each episode they'll interview craft beer superstars to get to the bottom of the glass of all things beer! From hazy IPA's, to barrel aged beauties, and everything in between, the Beer Before Glory Podcast will take you behind the scenes of some of the best breweries on the planet.

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Episodes

Beer Before Glory Ep4 | An American Brewer In Germany

Matt and Justin invite Eric Toft, Brewmaster at Privaten Landbrauerei Schönram from Bavaria, Germany to tell us his story and teach us about lager brewing and new school German hops. Eric is an American, but got his brewing education in Germany and decided to stay. His story is fascinating, but his knowledge of German hops and lager brewing techniques is even more impressive. Tune in and learn from one of the best in the world!

Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Beer Before Glory Ep3 | New Zealand Hops

Matt & Justin are joined by the legendary Dr. Ron Beatson of New Zealand's Plant and Food Research, and fifth generation hop farmer, Brent McGlashen, from Mac Hops, to talk about New Zealand Hops. The small country's hops have boomed in popularity in recent times, causing U.S. brewers to clamor to get what they can among a very limited supply. Ron and Brent discuss the history of hops in New Zealand, some if the amazing farming and breeding innovations that have come out of the country, and ...

Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Beer Before Glory Ep2 | Hazy IPA

Matt Brynildson from Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Justin Crossley from The Brewing Network talk Hazy IPA in this episode of Beer Before Glory - The Podcast. They are joined by J.C. Hill from Alvarado Street Brewery and Neil Fisher from Weldwerks Brewing Co, two of the best hazy brewers in the U.S. Tune in and hear about this popular style and what these brewers have learned over the years to dial in this complex and unique style of beer.

Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Beer Before Glory Ep1 | Evolution of the IPA

The Brewing Network has teamed up with our friends at Firestone Walker Brewing Co. to bring you this exclusive podcast series! Brewmaster Matt Brynildson joins Justin Crossley as they interview craft beer superstars on all things beer. Episode one features Jeremy Marshal from Lagunitas Brewing Co. and Evan Price from Green Cheek Beer Co. discussing the evolution of the IPA.

Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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