Today Odessa Winter and Lily Schulz from the DC chapter of The Pink Society discuss what they hope for the craft beer industry and what they are doing to make those changes. The Pink Boots Society is a non-profit with members all over the world that: "was created to assist, inspire and encourage women beer industry professionals to advance their careers through education." Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Brewers are stewards of the community. To list all the good brewers have done for their neighborhoods - we can't, it would take too long. Today we are highlighting one big thing: A St. Baldrick's Event at Boundary Stone to help conquer childhood cancer. This annual event (this year: March 15th) fueled by donated beer, and many a DC brewer's participation/fundraising. We also manage to talk over some beer news and the new Atlas Brew Works location in Navy Yard. Powered and distributed by Simpleca...
Raman Santra (Creator of Nightlife blog Barred in DC), Bobby Bump (Head Brewer at Right Proper Brewing Company), and Michael Stein (President of Lost Lagers and Sr. Staff Writer at DCBeer.com) joined forces to brew a beer that is built through a series of online polls. For example: "What should the appearance of the beer be?". The results are in and the beer will be released late March. We get into beer social media, the restrained palates of the general public, and get some fun beer history tid...
A topic that comes up a lot here on Beer Me! Is how the craft beer industry has expanded so much over the years, that establishments really need to make an effort to stand out. Breweries, brewpubs, and beer bars need to tell a story and create a brand. Dmitri Chekaldin, the owner of Dacha Beer Garden in the Shaw neighborhood of DC and Dacha Navy Yard, has a story for both of his locations, and very specific ways he tells that story. Today he joins the show to talk about the little details and ch...
This series of episodes will cover beverages that are near and dear to the beer world. This week: Tiki cocktails. Brewers and beer professionals have a true affinity for tiki. You see the flavors pop up in brews throughout the US - and most beer professionals love tiki bars and cocktails. Who doesn't?! Jeff Faile, spirits specialist for Bacchus Imports is on the show to talk tiki history and cocktails. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Josh Bernstein is a beer, spirits, food, and travel journalist. He has written some pretty cool beer books, like "Brewed Awakening" and "Homebrew World." Well, what do we need now? MORE BEER BOOKS! And Bernstein has delivered with his newly \-published "Drink Better Beer: Discover the Secrets of the Brewing Experts." Calling in from his home in Brooklyn, he discusses our burning questions about this new read! Powered and distributed by SImplecast.
Pete Jones (Education and Competition Committee Chairman of the DC Homebrewers Club), Jake Grover (Events Committee Chairman of the DC Homebrewers Club) and Ron Fink (Lead Brewer at Jailbreak Brewing Company) join us in studio to discuss how these two brewing worlds differ in ingredients, processes, and mindset. We also manage to cover other homebrewing facts and get nerdy about lagers. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Welcoming back to the studio Katie Marisic (Federal Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association) and Doug Miller (Lecture for Cornell University teaching Fermented Grains, Cider, and Sake classes)! We cover new beer education at Cornell, work that the Brewers Association is doing on Capitol Hill, and some more random topics - like hop farmers and Monks Cafe. Kicking off the new season strong! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Neighborhood Restaurant Group has recently opened its newest location in NYC's Lower East Side - The Grand Delancy. Greg Engert sits down at Churchkey in DC to talk about the new establishment, beer trend, and a nice little recap on beer for 2019. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Yazan Karadsheh attended school in Boulder, Colorado and naturally, got excited about craft beer. After years of training he opened Jordan's first craft brewery - fast forward ten years later and his brewery, Carakale, is still the only craft brewery in the country. On Beer Me, he reflects on the challenges and the benefits of owning and operating his brewery. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Beth Vita, Assistant Brewer of B.C. Brewery in Hunt Valley, Maryland is in studio today to talk about the naturally gluten-free beer she brews. She was diagnosed with celiac disease a couple of years ago and decided to become a brewer to make beers she could enjoy. She explains what grains she uses, how this gluten-free beer has been received, and some future styles she hopes to tackle. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Familiar guests to Beer Me are gathered for a beer Friendsgiving. Colleen Gillespie, Sam Nellis, Brett Weinrieb, and Grant Vaught each bring a beer that reminds them of Thanksgiving - both for food pairing purposes and sentiment. They also bring a bit of Thanksgiving advice - stuff gets deep, bring floaties. Powered and Distributed by Simplecast
Eric Kintner, Senior Manager and Beer & Spirits Buyer for Wardman Wines in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington DC, is in studio (on his Birthday!) to chat about selling beer as a retailer. As someone who has been a beer buyer for both large establishments (Trader Joes) and now for a smaller establishment, he gives insight to what goes into selecting and selling beer. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Silver Branch Brewing Company will celebrate it's one year anniversary in March 2020. We have talked to Brett Robison, Co-Founder, General Manager, and COO multiple times - going through the journey of planning and opening a brewery. Today, he is in to share his successes, mistakes, and learnings now that the brewery is opened and fully functional. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Justin Kennedy author of "Bucket List Beer: 1000 Adventures, Pubs, Breweries, Festivals" calls in to chat about his newly released book. He covers the research process, favorite beer cities, beer festivals, and his own beer bucket list. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
City Brew Tours, founded in 2008 in Burlington, VT is launching a new Northern Virginia tour! Steve Quartell, city coordinator for DC explains what logistics go into designing a beer tour, Aha beer moments, and stories from tours (the good and the…memorable). Powered and distributed by Simplecast
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To kick off the new season, and the new school year our guest this week is Hutch Kugeman. He is the headbrewer and co-instructor of The Art of Science and Brewing class at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He explains how the curriculum was developed, what is covered in the class, the ever-expanding craft beer scene in the Hudson Valley, and the CIA's upcoming educational beer festival - Brew U.
The Atlanta beer scene is rapidly changing - there are new breweries, markets, bars, and laws. This week on Beer Me on the road, we chat with Bar Manager of Hop City Craft Beer & Wine, Sara Franco, to discuss these changes. We also dive into how selecting beer and training staff is different in Atlanta, some new breweries that are worth the trip, and a few off-topic points.
Throughout the centuries, beer and church have intertwined - however, there have also been decided separations, especially in the US, before, during, and after prohibition. Those worlds are starting to blend more within craft beer: there is a craft brewery in Orlando that is also a church. This week we chat with Aaron Schmalzle, co-founder of Castle Church Brewing Community in Orlando, Florida. Aaron describes how the quest to homebrew a replica of beer favored by Martin Luther lead him to open ...
This week we are in New Orleans chatting with Zackary Shelton, General Manager of Cochon Butcher, and a member of the Shelton Brothers Imports family. We talk about beer trends in New Orleans and staff beer education. We also dive into how Shelton Brothers got their start, how they were able to introduce breweries such as Cantillon to the US market, and the role importers play in beer trends.
We chat with Neil Callaghan, Brand Manager of Cigar City Brewing Company. Originally opened in 2009, this brewery has grown significantly. They now distribute throughout the U.S. and to 15 other countries around the world. How does a small brewery stay true to their brand, their story? This question is answered along with a few detours.
This episode of "Beer Me on the Road" we go to Fairwinds Brewery in Alexandria, VA. We sit down with Charlie Buettner, Brewmaster + CEO and Chris Banich Sales + Operations Manager of Fairwinds. As more breweries are turning to canned beer over bottled, we talk about the ups and downs of using a contract canner vs. installing your own canning line. We also dive into important considerations for canning beer. Fairwinds Brewery is also known for their particularly clear beer. With hazy being all th...
With the rise of hazy IPAs, hops are the main focus for a lot of beer fans. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, pine, herbs, all come from hops. Yes, hops are sexy, but let's talk about malt. Newly elected President of the DC Homebrewers Club, Omar Al-Nidawi and I discuss a malt experiment over a few pints at U street's Saloon. This is our first edition of Beer Me on the road.
Bart Watson, Chief Economist of the Brewers Association comes by to chat about what exactly an economist does for the brewing industry, how he gets his data and some new stats. We dive into Boston Beer Co. and Dogfish Head joining forces, as well as the Brewers Association Annual Hill Climb.
Red Bear Brewing Company recently opened in the NOMA neighborhood of Washington DC. Brewery owners and operators Simon Bee, Bryan Van Den Oever, and Cameron Raspet come by to chat about the opening process. They discuss different decisions they've made and how those decisions have gone on to mold the guest experience, the employee experience, and their experience. If you have ever dreamed about opening a brewery or any business, this is an episode for you!
Expanding any business is filled with challenges and decisions, expanding a brewery is no exception. Julie Verratti, co-owner, and chief brand officer of Denizens Brewing Co. is in to explain the process of deciding to expand the brewery, things learned in the process and consistency in their brand & culture.
