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The BrewDeck Podcast
by Country Malt Group
We'll be focusing on a myriad of topics to help Inspire Your Craft. We have a line up of special guests that we're pulling out of the woodwork across the globe to discuss everything brewing and distilling. We'll cover topics from selecting and sourcing raw materials for production to innovative new trends and products; you won't want to miss an episode. So mark your calendars, grab your favorite craft beer or spirit, and join us for some inspiration - Cheers!
Episodes
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E.7 S.12 - Brewing for a Cause
In this episode of The BrewDeck Podcast, we’re talking about brewing for something bigger than beer. We sit down with the people behind Ales for ALS and Rising Hope, two programs bringing the brewing community together to raise awareness and support critical research for ALS and pediatric cancer....
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E.7 E.11 - Brewing the Message Part 2
What does great beer marketing look like when breweries have very different budgets, teams, and resources? For Part 2 of our Brewing the Message conversation, we’re joined by Lennie Ambrose, CMO of Saint Arnold Brewing Company, and Todd DiMatteo, Owner and Head Brewer of Good Word Brewing and...
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S.7 E.10 - Brewing the Message Part 1
What would you do differently if someone handed you $100K just for marketing and a team of five people? Now flip the question: How do you market a brewery when your budget is basically nonexistent? In Part 1 of our two-part Brewing the Message series, host Adri Richey sits down with Kyndall Weir...
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S.7 E.9 - Cannabis Meets Craft: The Rise of Functional Beverages
THC beverages are changing the beverage industry, and breweries are paying attention. In this episode of the BrewDeck Podcast, we talk with the teams at Perfectly Dosed and Third Space Brewing about the rise of functional beverages, how THC and CBD drinks are made, why dosing matters, the…
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S.7 E.8 - Un Poco Gay: Pride on Tap
Made with pride, brewed with purpose. In the craft beer world, stories matter, especially when they reflect diversity, authenticity, and community. On this episode of the BrewDeck Podcast, Adri sits down with Dennis Ramey and Osbaldo Hernandez, co-owners of El Sueñito Brewing in Bellingham, WA…
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S.7 E.7: East vs. West - The IPA Divide
Join us on the BrewDeck Podcast as we dive into the world of IPAs with two legendary guests! From the West Coast, we have Winslow Sawyer, the founder and owner of Pure Project in sunny San Diego. Discover how he brings sustainability and innovation to every brew. Representing the East Coast…
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S.7 E.6 LIVE from CBC 2026
The BrewDeck Podcast went live from the CBC 2026 trade show floor in Philadelphia 🍻 Across three days, Heather, Brittany, and Matt sat down with: - Mungo Fawcett (Thomas Fawcett & Sons) and Zack Adams (Fox Farm) to talk heritage malts, Burton ales, and why looking back is driving innovation...
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S.7 E.5 Yeast Side Story: A Fermentation Tale
Yeast isn’t just doing the work, it’s writing the entire flavor story. In this episode of The BrewDeck Podcast, we get into what yeast is really doing in spirit distillation and why it’s way more than a sugar-to-alcohol machine. With insights from Denise Jones (Fermentis) and Kevin Kawa (AB...
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S.7 E.4 - Big Grain Energy
In celebration of International Women’s Day, this episode highlights the women helping to shape the future of barley and agriculture. We’re joined by Ashley McFarland, President of the American Malting Barley Association, and Miranda Gibson, third-generation farmer at B & H Farming. Together they...
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S.7 E.3 - Cereal Killers, A Lager Episode
Brittany, Heather and Matt go deep on lagers, adjuncts, and the quiet chaos that makes great beer possible. We’re talking: Wiseacre Brewing and the art of patience behind Tiny Bomb, a flagship Pilsner that carries half their production (plus a very real bird-in-the-whirlpool moment ) Live Oak +...
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S.7. E.2.-Tiny Bottle, Big Story: Exploring the Magic of Underberg
In this special mini-sode of the Brew Deck podcast, Heather and Brittany welcome Hubertine Underberg-Ruder, President of the Board of Underberg AG. The episode delves into the rich history of Underberg, a family enterprise known for its herbal digestive, celebrating its 180th anniversary.…
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S.7 E.1 - Brewdeck Wrapped: Top 5
We’re kicking off Season 7 of the Brewdeck Podcast by revisiting our most-listened episodes of 2025. In this recap episode, we count down the Top 5 conversations that resonated most with our audience, spanning company history, industry perspectives, inclusion, leadership, and product innovation....
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S.6 E.15 - Stalk of the Town, 2025 Barley Outlook
In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Dodd (Director of Grain, Canada Malting) and Dustin Camphouse (Farm Business Manager, Great Western Malting) for a fast, clear breakdown of the 2025 North American barley crop. We cover crop quality, yields, protein levels, acres planted, and what brewers...
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S.6 E.14 - Brewer’s Passport Malt Edition
Pack your virtual passport! In this episode, we travel across Europe to chat with three of our iconic malt brands, Castle Malting (Belgium), Tchecomalt (Czech Republic), and Bairds Malt (UK). Our guests, Mattijs Nuyts, Ondrej Vlasanek, and Richard Broadbent, share the stories behind their...
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S.6 E.13 - Live at Drinktec 2025
We’re LIVE from Drinktec 2025! In September, we crossed the pond to Munich, Germany to take part in Drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. In this episode, Justine Johnson, our Marketing and Global Events Manager, sits down with CEO Jorge Solis and…
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S.6 E.12 - Live at ADI 2025
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at American Distilling Institute 2025 in San Antonio! In this episode, we speak to Tim from Ranger Creek about the white dog samples they made for us, Erik Owens from ADI, and Rob Pinson, the liquor lawyer!
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S.6E.11. - Poured Over Policy - Laws Shaping Craft Beer
This episode highlights two interviews on legislative advocacy in the U.S. craft brewing industry. To begin we discuss the Brewers Association Hill Climb in Washington, D.C., emphasizing its role in strengthening ties with lawmakers and advancing issues like excise tax credits, research funding,...
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S.6 E.10 - The AfterMash
Featuring: Douglass Miller and Dan Kurzrock. In this episode, hosts Heather Jerred and Brittany Drennan dig into the creative reuse of spent grain, turning brewery waste into culinary and commercial gold. Guests Douglass Miller (Cornell University) and Dan Kurzrock (Upcycled Foods) share how this...
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S.6 E.9 - Pour Some Pride On It
Featuring: Dyke Beer and The Reflections Project. This podcast explores mental health in the craft beer industry, featuring Dyke Beer founders on building inclusive queer spaces and Molly Flynn on launching The Reflections Project, a nonprofit for mental health support in hospitality. The episode...
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S.6 E.8 - Wheat and Other Good Chit
Featuring: Definitive Brewing and Great Western Malting. We’re getting into the weeds – and the wheat – on this episode. Join the team from Great Western Malting and James Bridwell of Definitive Brewing Co. as we break down the story behind two of GWM’s newest innovations: Low Color Wheat Malt…
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S.6 E.7 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #3)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2025 in Indianapolis! In this episode, we’re playing trivia with attendees on the trade show floor. How much do you know about beer, Indiana, and Indy 500? See if you can beat our guests! Learn more about our CBC events, activities,...
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S.6 E.6 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #2)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2025 in Indianapolis! In today's episode, we're joined by Guggman Haus Brewing's husband and wife duo, Derek and Courtney Guggenberger, to discuss our collab beers brewed specially for CBC! Learn more about our CBC events…
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S.6 E.5 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #1)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2025 in Indianapolis! In this episode, we’re having beers with Bart Watson, President and CEO of the Brewers Association. We discuss state of the industry, trends and tariffs. Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new...
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S.6 E.4 - Grain, Grit & Growth: The CMG Journey
30 years. One blue cargo van. A father-son dream that changed the craft beer industry. In this special episode, we’re sitting down with the founders of Country Malt Group to revisit the humble beginnings and epic evolution of CMG– from a shed in New York to one of the most trusted ingredient...
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S.6 E.3 - Barley & Boss Moves
Featuring: Great Western Malting, Canada Malting Co., and Country Malt Group. In this special Women's Month episode, we’re handing the mic to the powerhouse women at our company. They share their career journeys, the challenges they’ve faced in a male-dominated industry, and the lessons they’ve...
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S.6 E.2 - Boot, Scoot & Whiskey
Featuring: Paul Bee Distillery, Arch Ray Resort, Great Heights Brewing. Pull on your boots and saddle up for this first-of-its-kind collab! In this episode, we’re two-steppin’ into the world of craft distilling with Arch Ray Resort and the Pink Boots Society Houston Chapter as we make...
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S.6 E.1 - It's Giving... Top 10 of 2024
The BrewDeck Podcast is back and thriving for Season 6! Since 2020, we’ve been spilling the tea (or should we say beer?) on all things brewing, distilling, and malting, keeping the craft beverage world on trend. To kick off the year, we’re serving a vibe-check on last year’s most iconic episodes....
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S.5 E.22 - Crop It Like It's Hot: 2024 Harvest Update
It’s that time of year—our annual barley summary and crop update is here! In this episode, Toby Tucker, Heather Jerred, and Jon Mendrick guide us through the 2024 Canadian and U.S. barley harvest, comparing it to prior years, the global barley crop, and what brewers and distillers can anticipate...
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S.5 E.21 - Trailblazers in Tradition: Indigenous Craft Beer
Featuring: Bow and Arrow Brewing. Happy Native American Heritage Month! In this special episode, we’re celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people with Bow and Arrow Brewing Co., the first Native American woman-owned brewery in the U.S., based in Albuquerque, New...
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S.5 E.20 - Game of Tones: Roasted Malt Edition
Featuring: Crooked Hammock Brewery. In this special episode, we dive deep into the dark and complex world of Roasted Malts, exploring the role these bold ingredients play in crafting the finest beers. Our special guests Larry Horwitz of Crooked Hammock and Tim Roberts regale us with tales of…
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S.5 E.19 - Don't Cry Over Spilled Beer
Featuring: Comrade Brewing Company. What happens when a truck crashes into your facility and collides with your active brewing tanks? Well, don't cry over spilled beer! This episode, we talk to David Lin from Comrade Brewing in Colorado about making the most of bad experiences and turning shitty...
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S.5 E.18 - Beauty and the Yeast
Featuring: Lallemand and AB Biotek. It's the American Distilling Institute's 2024 Craft Spirits Conference this week in Baltimore and we're celebrating distilling here on The BrewDeck Podcast! We're joined by our resident distilling experts, Geoff Fischer and Chris Lovett, to dive into yeast...
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S.5 E.17 - Certified Wheat, Seven Days a Week
Featuring: the Country Malt Group team. So we wheat again! In this episode, we're joined by our friends – Patrick Sylvester, Territory Manager, and Abi Conner, Product Manager – to discuss the wild world of wheat. They talk us through the use of wheat in brewing, its global production, different...
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S.5 E.16 - Best of the Fest: Barrel & Flow
Featuring: Barrel & Flow Fest. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the #1 Brew Fest in America: Barrel & Flow Fest! We're joined by Day Bracey, founder of Barrel and Flow, to discuss how they connect opportunity, accessibility, and artistry in ways that celebrate and empower the Black...
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S.5 E.15 - Super Fruit
Featuring: Oregon Fruit Co. and new fruit concentrates coming soon. In this fruity and fun episode, we're joined by industry experts Chris Hodge from Oregon Fruit and Tyson Jones to discuss the delicious world of fruit additions in beer and other craft beverages. They dive into the art of using...
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S.5 E.14 - No Beer Left Behind
Featuring: a debate of the most underrated beer styles with the CMG team. In this episode, Heather and Cheyenne are joined by their colleagues Brittany, Matt, and Sydney to discuss their favorite "underrated" beer styles. Matt chooses the grisette, a lighter version of a saison, which he…
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S.5 E.13 - Here We Grow
Featuring: Barley growers from Tyche Ag in South Central Idaho and Antler Valley Farm in Central Alberta. The spring barley growing season is officially underway and farmers are hard at work preparing for another busy harvest. In this episode, we're going behind the scenes with a couple of our...
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S.5 E.12 - Ale Are Welcome Here
Featuring: Lady Justice Brewing and Beer is for Everyone. We're celebrating Pride Month with Betsy Lay, co-founder and owner of Lady Justice Brewing, and Lindsay Malu Kido, founder and executive director of Beer is for Everyone. We discuss their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion in...
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S.5 E.11 - Everything But The Barrel
Featuring: Aroma Sciences and Lagunitas. The latest innovation in aroma technology is here, and in this episode we're discussing the best of barrel-aging, but without the barrel... or aging! (3:09) We have the pleasure of chatting with Ian Ward and Marc Worona, from Aroma Sciences, about their...
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S.5 E.10 - Be Kind to Your Mind
Featuring: Infinite Ingredient. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're joined by Katie Muggli, Founder and Executive Director of Infinite Ingredient. Infinite Ingredient is a non-profit whose mission is to actively support the mental and physical well-being of individuals working in the...
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S.5 E.9 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #3)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2024 in Las Vegas! In this mini-episode, we're chatting with conference attendees about their brewery and taproom hot takes. Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: countrymalt.com/cbc24
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S.5 E.8 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #2)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2024 in Las Vegas! In this mini-episode, we’re speaking with the National Black Brewers Association. If you’re in town, be sure to stop by their Tap Takeover tonight at Beer Zombies! Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and…
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S.5 E.7 - LIVE from CBC (Mini-Episode #1)
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2024 in Las Vegas! In this episode, we're speaking with Craft Haus Brewing Company and Big Dog's Brewing Company about some of our collaboration breweries that we partnered on for this year's CBC beverages. Learn more about our CBC...
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S.5 E.6 - This is Rye Malt, Ain't No Barley
Featuring: Terrapin Beer Co. and Canada Malting Co. Ryes and shine! We're exploring the intricacies of Rye Malt for brewers and distillers on this episode. (4:12) First, we're joined by Brian “Spike” Buckowski, Founder and VP of Brewing Development at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia. Spike...
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S.5 E.5 - Revolutionary Women: They're Everything, He's Just Ken.
Featuring: Borderlands Brewing, Las Hermanas Project, and Hop Forward Society. Our Women's History Month celebrations continue! In this episode, Heather and Cheyenne are speaking with revolutionary women in the industry. (2:04) First, we're joined by Ayla Kapahi and Savanna Saldate from…
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S.5 E.4 - Pink Boots Malt
Happy International Women's Day! We launched the first-ever Pink Boots Malt, a craft base malt for brewers and distillers that raises funds for the Pink Boots Society. As part of the same global family of brands, Country Malt Group (CMG), Canada Malting Co. (CMC) and Great Western Malting (GWM)…
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S.5 E.3 - Black History Month
Featuring Mascot Brewery and the Brewing Change Collaborative. In this episode, we're celebrating Black History Month with Aaron Prothro, founder of Mascot Brewery in Ontario, and the Brewing Change Collaborative in Minnesota. (1:10) As one of Canada's only black-owned breweries, Aaron tells us...
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S.5 E.2 - No Alcohol, No Problem
Featuring: Abita Brewing and False Idol Brewing. In honor of Dry January, we're talking about why it's more important than ever before to have non-alcoholic options on your menu. The team kicks it off with an overview of the non-alcoholic market, the growth of NA beers, and their predictions for...
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S.5 E.1 - The Crushie Era: Best of 2023
Happy New Year! We're kicking off our fifth season of the BrewDeck Podcast with our annual "Best of" episode, where we count down your favorite episodes from the previous year. In this episode, Toby, Heather, Cheyenne, and Adam reflect on our ~crushie era~ after winning Best Beer Podcast at the...
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S.4 E.28 - Why You Should Give a Crop: 2023 Harvest Update
We're continuing our year-end updates on this year’s crop harvests, and what you can expect next year. Today, we're sitting down with some of our favorite folks; your CMG Territory Managers! Jon Mendrick, Tim Burke, Tony Little, and Matt Chalmers join us on the brew deck to talk about the 2023...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We'll be focusing on a myriad of topics to help Inspire Your Craft. We have a line up of special guests that we're pulling out of the woodwork across the globe to discuss everything brewing and distilling. We'll cover topics from selecting and sourcing raw materials for production to innovative new trends and products; you won't want to miss an episode. So mark your calendars, grab your favorite craft beer or spirit, and join us for some inspiration - Cheers!
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Country Malt Group
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