EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 1H 5M
Episode 169 - w/ Ashleigh Carter Inside Bierstadt Lagerhaus
from The Taproom Podcast · host Mike
Episode 169 of the Taproom Podcast features Ashleigh Carter, co-owner and head brewer of Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver. Mike and Ashley discuss her brewing journey from homebrew and coaching soccer to leading a lager-focused brewery, the German inspirations behind their beers, and the meticulous SoulPort pils pour and service ritual. Topics include lager technique and consistency, the brewery’s year-round lineup (pils, Helles, dunkle), collabs and seasonals like the Hana Select lager, ingredient experiments, hiring and training beer tenders, festival experiences (GABF, Little Beer Fest), and Ashleigh’s thoughts on craft beer culture. The episode also shares Mike’s travel stops (San Antonio, Houston), memorable beer-tender moments, and light personal anecdotes.
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Episode 169 of the Taproom Podcast features Ashleigh Carter, co-owner and head brewer of Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver. Mike and Ashley discuss her brewing journey from homebrew and coaching soccer to leading a lager-focused brewery, the German inspirations behind their beers, and the meticulous SoulPort pils pour and service ritual. Topics include lager technique and consistency, the brewery’s year-round lineup (pils, Helles, dunkle), collabs and seasonals like the Hana Select lager, ingredient experiments, hiring and training beer tenders, festival experiences (GABF, Little Beer Fest), and Ashleigh’s thoughts on craft beer culture. The episode also shares Mike’s travel stops (San Antonio, Houston), memorable beer-tender moments, and light personal anecdotes.
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Episode 169 - w/ Ashleigh Carter Inside Bierstadt Lagerhaus
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