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Four Brewers Teaser

Release Date: 05/21/2014

Description: Four Brewers is a craft beer and homebrew podcast brought to you by Matt Becker, John Holzer, Grag Nagel, and Jason Harris. Episodes coming soon...

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[S3/E35] Jason's Awesome Session IPA

Release Date: 08/29/2016

Description: Season 3, Episode 35 – Jason’s got Mirkwood. Another week, another awesome homebrew from Jason. We could get used to this! He’s on a bit of a roll actually, honing his skills on newly upgraded brewing setup and making his versions of New England IPA. His latest brew turned out to be a session IPA. Damn mash efficiency! But, before we get to the homebrew, we’ve got some cans fresh off the line from Almanac Beer Company, and four questions in the 4B Mailbag. Beers from Almanac and Modern Times Yeast is THE most important component of beer. Well, fermentables for the yeast to consume are also important, but, yeast is priority one. Poor yeast health and viability can completely ruin an otherwise great beer. Three of the four questions in the mailbag pertain to yeast, two of which are specific to lager yeast.  The topic of yeast leads right into Jason’s latest beer, his New England session (accidental) IPA called, Mirkwood. The brewday for this beer went relatively well, outside of Jason’s poor wort efficiency. We get into why that may have been, how to fix it, and how important mineral additions are to the finished brew. Jason’s mash pH was also a bit on the low side, around 4.7, (normally, most homebrewers experience pH readings that are too high, which is easy to fix in most cases) and we discuss how to raise it using said mineral additions.  We finish up with the latest “juicy” release from Modern Times Beer, Attack Frequency. Opinions about this beer are mixed among the group, but all agree that Jason’s brew definitely killed in comparison to this beer. Jason-1, Modem Tones-0. That’s our boy! Link from the 4B Mailbag: Brülosophy – LAGER METHOD BREW THE SHIT OUT OF IT. Beers from this week’s episode: Almanac Beer Company – Almanac IPA Almanac Beer Company – Saison Dolores Wrath Brewing (homebrew) – Mirkwood Modern Times Beer – Attack Frequency Direct audio: MP3 Subscribe: iTunes: Audio / Video RSS: Audio / Video Google Play Music Stitcher YouTube (Videos) Support the show: Patreon PayPal 4B Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram tumblr Flickr Snapchat Email 4B: feedback@fourbrewers.com 4B Theme Song: The Sleeping Sea King

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Buck Wild For Gluten Free...Beer

Release Date: 11/24/2020

Description: Beer was not always made using barely malt.  Craft brewers of the past used whatever ingredient that was readily available to create beers that today's craft brewers put their on creative spin on. Buck Wild Brewing's co-founder Mike Bernstein utilizes that creative spirit from craft brewers of the past by producing gluten free beer that plainly put is, "good quality beer". With the experienced and ever learning mind of head brewer Cameron Collier Buck Wild continues to feed the curiosity that makes craft beer more than beer.

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A Craft Beer Legend's Journey: Wil Turner on Brewing Techniques, Trends, and the Pursuit of the Perfect Brew (Plus: Is Draft Beer Always Better Than Beer Out of a Can or Bottle?)

Release Date: 01/04/2024

Description: Chicago brewing legend Wil Turner shares his craft beer journey through breweries of all sizes, from California to Europe. Wil has significantly contributed to the Chicago craft beer scene at multiple breweries and served on the board of the Illinois Craft Beer Association. 02:54 Beer Myth: Is draft beer always better than packaged beer, whether it's in a can or a bottle? Katherine and Wil discuss the nuances of draft versus packaged beer freshness, the impact of proper handling, and their own personal experiences drinking their own beers on tap at different brewpubs.  09:20 Wil Turner’s Brewing Journey:. Wil walks through his craft beer journey, including his early experiences in Europe, California, and Michigan, and the creative progression from traditional styles to the innovative approaches that define today's craft beer culture. He discusses the transition from owning a brewing company to working for others, the lessons learned from financial losses in the business, and the balance between production brewing and the creative process of developing new beers. He also explores the importance of artistic freedom, the quest to brew the perfect beer, and the ongoing process of tweaking recipes to achieve excellence.  52:28 This Week in Bad Customer Behavior: Katherine thinks that changes in craft beer consumerism is making life harder for brewers in general — and Brian disagrees. They discuss the evolution of local breweries and how they've become multi-faceted entertainment hubs, hosting events like trivia nights, music bingo, and even pottery classes to attract a wider audience. And that leads to a hilarious conversation about how breweries are adapting to changing consumer trends, the role of gimmicks in the industry, and a plea to preserve the authentic craft beer experience. Check out our updated craft beer merchandise store and learn more about Crafty Brewers on our official website, https://craftybrewerspod.com  About Wil Turner: ​Wil Turner began his professional brewing career in 1992 at Seabright Brewery in Santa Cruz after a number of years of homebrewing and working in beer retail in Michigan and California. He moved to Chicago in 2002 to brew for Goose Island and later brewed for Revolution and Open Outcry, and has also served multiple terms on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Wil is currently the new Head Brewer at Hailstorm Brewing Company in Tinley Park, Illinois, which you can learn more about at https://www.hailstormbrewing.com/  If you enjoyed this episode, then please tell at least one friend about the show! And if you’re a brewer or know any brewers who would like to share their story on the podcast, then email craftybrewerspod@gmail.com. We’re always happy to hear from you! You can also follow Crafty Brewers on Instagram at https://instagram.com/crafty_brewers_pod  In this episode, you’ll learn about: craft beer techniques, Chicago breweries, Will Turner, draft vs bottled beer, beer freshness, Illinois Craft Beer Association, European inspiration, Santa Cruz, brewing styles, artistic brewing philosophy, perfect pint, beer varieties, consumer trends, brewery ethos, gimmicks, authenticity, Hailstorm Brewing, Tinley Park, beer myths, draft beer supremacy, quality of draft systems, homebrew kits, Seabright Brewery, Merchant of Vino, English ales, traditional cask conditioning, evolution of the beer industry, the creative brewing process, Revolution Brewing, Goose Island, south side irish red, prairie madness IPA, kettle sours, barrel-aged stouts, flavor profiles, beer tasting techniques, real fruit versus flavor concentrates, palate cleansers, lactose in beer, brewing with adjuncts, hoppy red ales, local harvest beers, terroir, the changing landscape of craft beer, entertainment at breweries, trivia nights, music bingo, consumerism, local breweries, and communal beer culture.

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