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Taproom Talks

by Lakewood Brewing

Taproom Talks is an insider's look at the culture of craft and the business of beer from one of the fastest growing craft breweries in Texas, Lakewood Brewing Company.Each month, President & Founder Wim Bens sits down to talk with the people driving today's craft beer renaissance— from the nationally known, to the hometown homebrew heroes in your own backyard.So grab a pint and tune in, because Taproom Talks is your craft brewing podcast, for whichever neighborhood you call home.

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Episodes

  1. Beer & Chocolate w/ Chef Katherine Clapner

    On this special Valentine's Day edition of Taproom Talks, Chef Katherine Clapner of Dude, Sweet Chocolate stops by talk about one of our favorite power couples, beer & chocolate! We get the stories behind her Dude, Sweet creations, some hot takes on the world of chocolate today, and tips on how…

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  2. 2016 Beer in Review w/Bart Watson

    This month on Taproom Talks, Bart Watson (Chief Economist of the Brewers Association) visits to talk the year in beer! 2016 was a wild ride for craft, and there's none better than Bart to tell what yesterday's news means for today, tomorrow, and 2017! Huddle 'round the crystal ball everyone- The...

  3. Barrel Aging w/Bruery Terreux's Jeremy Grinkey

    This month, LBC brewer & barrel wrangler Tommy Gutierrez joins Wim, Craig & Zach in the booth as they sit down with Bruery Terreux Production Manager, Jeremy Grinkey! The conversation turns sour quickly as Jeremy and the guys chat about wood quality, the best vessels for aging, and the funky…

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  4. Trailblazers Panel Pt. 2 - Q&A

    We return today with Part 2 of our Trailblazers panel event- The Q&A segment. Our audience had some excellent questions and the panelists brought some real insight to their responses. This is a live, outdoor recording, and as such there is a bit of rustling microphones, background noise, and an...

  5. Trailblazers Panel Pt. 1

    We're pre-empting your regularly scheduled podcast to bring to you... a special live recording of our Trailblazers NTX Beer Week panel! We assembled an all-star summit to discuss the past, present & future of craft beer in North Texas: Fritz Rahr of Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., Dennis Wehrmann of...

  6. QA Q&A w/Ray Daniels & Neil Witte

    This month, Wim, Craig and Zach get schooled by two of the best in the business! Ray Daniels, Founder & Director of the Cicerone Certification Program, and Duvel USA Field Quality Training & Technical Support Manager Neil Witte stop by and chat about where the rubber really meets the road in…

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  7. Homebrew Homies

    This month, Wim, Craig and Zach huddle up with Damon Lewis, Head Brewer of Cedar Creek Brewery, Kelly Harris, Chief Proprietor of Homebrew Headquarters, and Desiree Holt, Vice President of the Rockwall Homebrewer's Association to talk the joy of home brewing! All the what, how, who and why you…

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  8. Going the Distance w/Guns & Hoses

    This episode, we step into the ring with Lt. David Swavey, Executive Director of the Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas! Wim, Lt. Swavey and the rest of the podcast crew talk the formation of Guns & Hoses, their history with LBC, and why breweries & charities go hand in hand. Plus, 3-time...

  9. Belgians on Belgians w/Peter Bouckaert & Steven Pauwels

    This month, Peter Bouckaert of New Belgium Brewing Co. and Steven Pauwels of Boulevard Brewing Co. call in to chat with us about brewing, Belgians, beers, and brewing Belgian beers! Listen as these industry giants weigh in on what craft brewers can learn from the big guys, why obsessing over beer...

  10. A Fellowship of Fermented Foodstuffs

    This month, Wim, Craig and Zach sit down with Tyler Coenen of Scardello Artisan Cheese to learn how to pair beer & cheese like a pro 'monger. Summer snack pointers and classic movie references abound. Email:[email protected] Get your tickets to our tasting event! 5 Beers, 8 Cheeses, and…

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  11. The Early Years of Lakewood Brewing Co.

    On this inaugural episode of Taproom Talks, Wim sits down with EVP Brenda, Head Brewer Shawn, Creative Director Craig and Art Director Zach to discuss the formative years of Lakewood Brewing, and what brought them all into the craft brewing field. Email:[email protected]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Taproom Talks is an insider's look at the culture of craft and the business of beer from one of the fastest growing craft breweries in Texas, Lakewood Brewing Company.Each month, President & Founder Wim Bens sits down to talk with the people driving today's craft beer renaissance— from the nationally known, to the hometown homebrew heroes in your own backyard.So grab a pint and tune in, because Taproom Talks is your craft brewing podcast, for whichever neighborhood you call home.

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Lakewood Brewing

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How many episodes does Taproom Talks have?

Taproom Talks currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Taproom Talks about?

Taproom Talks is an insider's look at the culture of craft and the business of beer from one of the fastest growing craft breweries in Texas, Lakewood Brewing Company.Each month, President & Founder Wim Bens sits down to talk with the people driving today's craft beer renaissance— from the...

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Taproom Talks is created and hosted by Lakewood Brewing.
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