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Brewing Society
by Nathan Vadeboncoeur
The story of beer is the story of the societies that brewed it. And there are a lot of these. People have been sitting down with friends to chat over a pint for the past 9,000 years. Each episode, brewer and scientist Nathan Vadeboncoeur brings you a new story about the people, places and social forces that make beer what it is today, and what it was in times past. There are long-form deep dives into the roots of different styles, interviews with brewers, scientists and beer historians, and shorter stories about new advancements in brewing and relatable anecdotes from long ago.
Episodes
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The Yeast that Conquered the World
A young Dane who carried Bavarian yeast across Europe in a small metal tin. Forty years later, a feud between a father and son would help unlock the mysteries of fermentation itself. This is the story of how lager conquered the world.
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Beer Breakthrough: How Brewer's Yeast Helped the Scientific Revolution
In this episode ofBrewing Society, we explore how a humble glass of beer helped change the course of scientific history. Theodor Schwann’s discovery in 1837—that yeast is a living organism responsible for fermentation—revolutionised our understanding of biological processes and laid the…
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The Beer Frontier: How Oregon Helped Launch Craft Beer
Oregon has a reputation as the place for craft beer in North America. In this episode, guest Tiah Edmonson-Morton traces the development of the Oregon hops growing and brewing industries from their origins in 1850 to the present-day craft brewing movement. She also discusses stories from her...
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The Story of Hops
This episode is a narrated article written by the host Nathan Vadeboncoeur that chronicles the history of hops, from their initial use as a medicinal herb in ancient times to their pivotal role in transforming beer brewing. It traces hops' journey through medieval Europe, where monastic breweries...
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The Strange Story of How I Became a Brewer
In this episode host Nathan Vadeboncoeur tells the strange story of how trying to get a free beer led to a scientific analysis of how soil microbes affect hops and, eventually, to a new brewery. You can check out the brewery at projecthop.beer. Happy 2025, everyone!
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The Story of IPA Part 1
The India Pale Ale is more than just a beer—it is a window into the forces that shaped modern history. From its accidental discovery in the 1750s to its rise as the defining ale of the British Empire, IPA’s story reflects the triumphs and challenges of an evolving world. This episode delves into...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The story of beer is the story of the societies that brewed it. And there are a lot of these. People have been sitting down with friends to chat over a pint for the past 9,000 years. Each episode, brewer and scientist Nathan Vadeboncoeur brings you a new story about the people, places and social forces that make beer what it is today, and what it was in times past. There are long-form deep dives into the roots of different styles, interviews with brewers, scientists and beer historians, and shorter stories about new advancements in brewing and relatable anecdotes from long ago.
HOSTED BY
Nathan Vadeboncoeur
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Brewing Society currently has 6 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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The story of beer is the story of the societies that brewed it. And there are a lot of these. People have been sitting down with friends to chat over a pint for the past 9,000 years. Each episode, brewer and scientist Nathan Vadeboncoeur brings you a new story about the people, places and social...
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Brewing Society is created and hosted by Nathan Vadeboncoeur.
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