DBTB Episode 128: Andrew Foss of Human Robot
Lagers get a lot of love at Human Robot Brewing in Pennsylvania and we’re talking with Head Brewer Andrew Foss about the brewery’s approach, fascination with aged hops, and expansion.
DBTB Episode 127: Micah Krichinsky and Eric Salazar of Strangebird Brewing
Talking about the elegance of beer, patience, beer list diversity, and a kick ass kitchen with Micah Krichinsky and Eric Salazar of Strangebird Brewing.
DBTB Episode 126: Tradition and Trends with Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Great Lakes Brewing was founded in 1988 and has thrived on tradition. The Cleveland, Ohio brewery is also working to keep up with the times and finding balance with trends. A conversation with their brewmaster and their brand coordinator.
DBTB Episode 125: Jeff Bagby of Bagby Beer Co.
As we start to near the third year of this pandemic the impact on breweries remains severe. Jeff Bagby of Bagby Beer Co. in Southern California is here to talk about his COVID-19 experience and then offer some praise and a plea for classic styles of beer.
DBTB Episode 124: Other Half Brewing’s Felipe Higgins
Other Half is a brewery synonymous with IPA but when you head to their location in upstate New York you’ll find more than just haze. Today I’m talking with Felipe Higgins, the head brewer at Other Half Finger Lakes about the outpost and its robust mixed fermentation program.
DBTB Episode 123: Super Bowl Bets with Three Weavers, Crowns and Hops, and Rhinegeist
The Super Bowl is coming up this weekend and we’re using that as a chance to catch up with breweries from the cities that are playing in the big game. Lynne Weaver of Three Weavers and Teo Hunter of Crowns and Hops in Inglewood are here along with Matthew Steinke of Rhinegeist Brewing in Cincinnati to talk about a friendly wager, diversity and inclusion in the beer space, establishing community, and even a little business.
DBTB Episode 122: Julian Shrago of Beachwood Brewing
Haze might be popular, but the clear, vibrant, and assertive West Coast IPA still has a lot of life left in it and holding that torch high is Julian Shrago of Beachwood Brewing in California. He’s here to talk hops and creativity, mixed culture, and the importance of being small and independent.
DBTB Episode 121: Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail Brewery
There’s more to just drinking beer than the beer itself. It’s visual, and ceremonial, and communal. Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail brewery is our guest talking about building recipes, respect for lagers, thoughts on what The Simpsons would drink, and proper beer service.
DBTB Episode 120: Jean-Claude Tetreault of Trillium Brewing
After years of patiently waiting and thinking about blends, Trillium released its spontaneous beer just before the holidays. On this episode brewer and co-founder J.C. Tetreault talks about the beer, the business, culinary inspirations, farming and more.
DBTB Episode 119: Kevin Abbott of Barrel of Monks
Kevin Abbott of Barrel of Monks brewing talks about the evolution of Belgian styles, culinary influences on recipes, and finding ways to balance a brewery’s philosophy with customer demand.