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The Brewing Network Presents | The Session
by The Brewing Network
The original live show that brings professional brewer and homebrewer interviews, and the best in beer-tainment, right to you as we talk about homebrewing beer and craft brewing. Each episode covers specific brewing topics to inform and entertain, and world class professional brewers as guests. All the fun of real radio, without the boredom. Live listeners can participate and ask questions by joining our chatroom. Watch the live show at YouTube.com/brewingnetwork. Have a brewing question or suggestion? Email us at [email protected].
Episodes
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The Session | Karl Strauss
The legendary Karl Strauss Brewing Company joins us in the Brewing Network studio on this episode of The Session! Listen in as founder & CEO Chris Cramer and Brewmaster Paul Segura talk about the humble beginnings of San Diego's first micro brewery and how they've stood the test of time to remain...
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The Session | Coniston and Crafty
Straight from the UK, Peter Scholey from Coniston Brewing and Luke Herman from Crafty Brewing join Justin in the studio for this edition of The Session! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Session | Wren House Brewing
Justin's last stop in AZ before heading back to the real world! Drew Pool and Matt Lillard from Wren House Brewing graciously host The Session in their Phoenix location. The beer is fantastic and so is the conversation with this great example of a brewery that keeps to its roots and grows the…
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The Session | Arizona Society of Homebrewers
Justin continues his journey through the desert with a stop into the Arizona Society of Homebrewers (ASH) clubhouse for a show with some OG's doing the work to keep homebrewing alive and well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Session | Arizona Wilderness Brewing and Pale 48
The Session is still on the road and this time we land at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company! The crew at AZWB brewed a special collaboration with us; a unique take on the world famous (at least to us here at the BN) Pale 31. Chris White from White Labs was also a part of the collab and sits in…
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The Session | GOAL Brewing
On this special On The Road edition of The Session, we head to San Diego, CA. to visit with our old friend Derek Gallanosa at GOAL Brewing. Derek has accumulated quite the stash of awards in his career, formerly at Moksa Brewing and now with the year old GOAL. Tune in to learn all about his new...
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The Session | Non-Alcoholic Beer with Fieldwork Brewing
On this episode of The Session we are joined by Brewmaster Alex Tweet and VP of Sales Mathew Barry from Fieldwork Brewing Company. In a surprising twist for our host, Justin Crossley, we are here to talk about non-alcoholic beers! And Fieldwork's creations are damn good! Tune in and find out how...
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The Session | Greg Koch and Metal Warrior
On this special episode of The Session we welcome the legendary Greg Koch, Founder of Stone Brewing, back to the show to discuss his latest project. But this time it's not beer...it's Music! Listen in to a fascinating conversation about where Greg has been since the sale of Stone, and learn about...
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The Session | Morgan Territory Brewing
On this episode of The Session we welcome Morgan Territory Brewing from Tracy, CA. to the show. Brewmaster Craig Cauwels and Head Brewer James Noah join us in the Hop Grenade studio to discuss their multi-award winning beers and the story of how Morgan Territory came to be. Learn more about your…
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The Session | Hidden Beers of Belgium
Author and beer journalist Breandán Kearney joins The Session to discuss his new book, Hidden Beers of Belgium. The book also features incredible photography of the people, places and beer from photographer Ashley Joanna. Breandán has spent the greater part of a decade learning about and…
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The Session | Bartlett Hall Brewing Company
Brewmaster Nick Mamere from Bartlett Hall and Bartlett Brewing Company joins us on The Session to discuss his award winning dark ales and Belgian style brews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Session | Chief Economist for the Brewers Association Bart Watson
Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association joins The Session to discuss the 2024 mid-year craft beer survey results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Session | Brix Factory Brewing
Founder and Brewer Joh Gillooly and Co-Founder Eric Ortega from Brix Factory Brewing join us this week on The Session. John and Eric have both been in the craft beer industry for years before venturing out on their own to start Brix Factory. Learn about their journey, the great beers, and how…
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The Session | Expanding Engagement at the Firestone Walker Invitational 2024
In this second installment of our trip to the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational in Paso Robles, CA. we change things up a bit topic-wise. For this discussion we decided to cover some of the things that breweries do other than beer, like community outreach, partnerships, causes, and involvement…
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The Session | Original Pattern Brewing
At long last, one of our favorite breweries, Original Pattern, out of Oakland, CA. joins us on The Session. We talk about our recent collaboration beer, The Session IPA, and taste through several amazing brews and styles with Head Brewer Andy Crocker, Senior Brewer Evan Collins, and Co-Director…
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The Session | Hops at the Firestone Walker Invitational 2024
In this special edition of The Session, we venture down to the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival in Paso Robles, CA. Hosted by our good friends at Firestone Walker Brewing Company, this annual event has become a staple in the craft beer industry. For our part, we are graced with…
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The Session | Wildflower
In this episode of The Session we are joined by Topher Boehm, Co-Founder and brewer at Australia's Wildflower. Originally hailing from the U.S. Topher found his way to Oz and fell in love with the native Gadigal-Wangal land around Sydney and later opened this unique brewery with a focus on making...
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The Session | Faction & Ghost Town Collab
On this episode of The Session we welcome back Faction Brewing Company and Ghost Town Brewing Company to discuss their recent collaboration beer. The two hop loving powerhouses joined forces to brew Crossover IPA; a West Coast IPA with a righteous dry-hop of Citra and Riwaka, plus a dose of...
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The Session | Dokkaebier
In this episode of The Session we learn about the unique beers of Dokkaebier. With Asian inspired and influenced ingredients, Founder and Brewmaster Youngwon Lee is creating wonderful beers and making his mark as one of only a few Asians in American Craft Beer. Hear about his journey from brewing...
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The Session | Shred Beer Company
Amy Heller and Zack Frasher from Shred Beer Company come down to the Brewing Network studio from Rocklin, California to discuss their award winning hoppy beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Session | Tenma Beer Project
This week on The Session we welcome Oakland newcomer, Tenma Beer Project. Co-owner and head brewery Brennan Perry joins us to discuss his new project and how he's already been able to accumulate some serious awards and accolades in such a short time. Learn about Brennan's stellar brewing history…
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The Session | Spent Grain Brewing
This week on The Session we are joined by Spent Grain Brewing from Atascadero, CA. Founder and brewer Chris Chambers has been in the game for well over 20 years and his latest project is the pinnacle of his passion for craft beer. Spent Grain is the only "speakeasy" craft brewery that we know of,...
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The Session | CUVER Belgian Brewers of Sonoma County
In this episode of The Session we are joined by a very unique California brewery that specializes in Belgian beer. And the kicker is that they are also Belgian! Learn about how two families, one hailing from Belgium and the other from Sonoma County, CA, came together to form CUVER. The story is...
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The Session | Brewery Accounting and Taxes with Lou Catalano, CPA
In this episode of The Session, we branch further out into the pro brewer world to discuss finances. Our friend Lou Catalano from MUN CPAs join us to discuss brewery accounting and taxes. While it may not seam like the topic everyone wants to hear about, Lou is a fantastic CPA that has helped The...
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The Session | True North Ale Company
On this episode of The Session we are joined by True North Ale Company from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Head Brewer Seth Barnum and Director of Taproom & Events, Tim Griggs log in to tell us all about their wonderful Northeast brews. Learn about some new lagering techniques they're experimenting with...
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The Session | Early Alert Canines
In this episode of The Session, we change things up a little and bring in the wonderful people from Early Alert Canines. Executive Director Carol Edwards and Puppy-Rasier Suzie Scher, along with puppy-in-training, Sheldon, join us in the studio to talk about their wonderful program. Sheldon is...
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The Session | Russian River Brewing On Hop Creep
Vinnie Cilurzo and Jessica Young join The Session to discuss the nuances of hop creep and what you can do about it in your brewery. Jessica is a grad student studying hop creep while working for Russian River and contributes a ton of science to Vinnie's real world applications on the subject. We...
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The Session | New Spring Brewing and the Fall of Flat Tail
Dave Marilave returns to The Session after a long hiatus and the fall of his beloved brewery, Flat Tail. Turns out there is a lot more to the story than we thought and Dave is here to spill the beans. This is a story of lies, embezzlement and treachery, and Dave doesn't leave out a gritty detail....
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The Session | Oak Park Brewing
In this episode of The Session we are joined by Rodg Little and Geoff Scott from Sacramento's Oak Park Brewing. Rodg and Geoff have a great story, bringing their special brand of community oriented beer to the Oak Park neighborhood and beyond. The team at Oak Park has worked tirelessly to build…
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The Session | Blind Enthusiasm Brewing
All the way from Edmonton, Canada, Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company joins us on The Session to discuss mixed fermentation and more. Founder Greg Zeschuk fills us in on his journey as a video game engineer turned brewer and how mixed fermentation beers captured his passion. Now Blind Enthusiasm…
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The Session | 21st Amendment and the State of the Industry
Shaun O'Sullivan from the 21st Amendment Brewery is back on The Session to discuss the latest at 21A and the state of the industry. Shaun and his business partner Nico Freccia have grown 21A from its beginnings as a neighborhood brewpub in San Francisco to a regional brewery with national...
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The Session | AI Beer & The Future!
On this episode of The Session, Justin is joined by Dick Cantwell, Denham DSilva of Deep Liquid, and Teresa Psuty from Crooked Lane to talk about how AI can converge with craft beer and help brewers connect with consumers. Rather than let our data be used against us just as a marketing tool, Deep...
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The Session | Modern Times & Maui Brewing Co.
In our final show stop of the 2023 BN On The Road Summer Brewery Tour, Justin and The Beard® stop in to Modern Times in San Diego to speak with new owner, Garrett Marrero. We know Garrett as the founder of Maui Brewing Company, of course, but his latest bold move in the craft beer scene was to...
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The Session | Bagby Beer Company
The Session "On The Road" continues with Jeff Bagby at Bagby Beer Company in Oceanside, CA. Jeff has been a fixture in the Southern California craft beer scene for years and has racked up medal upon medal for his brews. He's continued that output at Bagby Beer Co. and never disappoints when it...
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The Session | Radiant Beer Company
The third stop on the 2023 Brewing Network Summer Brewery Tour is Radiant Beer Company in Anaheim, CA. We are joined by co-founders Jonas Namura and Andrew Bell and learn about their young, but already multi-award winning beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Session | 14 Cannons Brewery + Showroom
The Brewing Network Summer Brewery Tour continues with a stop at 14 Cannons Brewery + Showroom in Westlake Village, CA. Justin and The Beard® spend time with Co-Founder and Brewmaster Nic Bertolin to learn about this unique brewery. In doing so, the lager tour continues with some stellar hoppy...
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The Session | There Does Not Exist & Liquid Gravity
Justin & Beardy take The Session on the road with a first stop at There Does Not Exist & Liquid Gravity. As part of The Brewing Network's Summer Brewery Tour, we stop in San Luis Obispo, CA. to visit our old friend Brendan Gough from Liquid Gravity. We also invited Max Montgomery from There Does...
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The Session | South Lake Brewing Company
On this episode of The Session, Justin hits the road and heads up to South Lake Tahoe, CA. to visit South Lake Brewing Company. Chris and Nicole Smith followed their dream to open a brewery in their beautiful home town and, with more than a fair share of adversity, have become one of the best…
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The Session | Trillium Brewing Company
Jean-Claude Tetreault from Trillium Brewing Company joins Justin on The Session this week. Originally hailing from Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, Trillum has grown into a powerhouse of a brewery, with the mindset of homebrewer, a farmer, and a hospitality fanatic. J.C. tells about their...
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The Session | Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Adair Paterno from Sante Adairius Rustic Ales joins us in the studio to talk about their unique brewery and brews. We discuss the upcoming California Craft Beer Summit, as well as her time on the board of the California Craft Brewers Association. We also dive into their incredible mixed...
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The Session | Julian Shrago Beachwood Brewing
Brewmaster and Co-Owner Julian Shrago from Beachwood Brewing joins The Session this week. We discuss the upcoming California Craft Beer Summit, at which he is a speaker. We also talk about current supply chain issues facing the brewing industry and how Beachwood has grown over the last several...
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The Session | West Coast Is The Best Coast
This week on The Session we welcome several of the best West Coast brewers from the Bay Area and beyond into the studio! Tune in and hear from Riip Beer, Faction Brewing, Ghost Town Brewing, Wondrous Brewing and Pizza Port as they discuss our favorite style of craft beer. We also discuss the…
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The Session | Narrative Fermentations
Jon Berkland of Narrative Fermentations out of San Jose, CA. joins us on The Session to discuss starting up his brewery during the pandemic. Jon brews amazing lagers and ales, including some controversial slushy beers, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Session | Homebrewing Pale Ale With Nate & Vito
Homebrew heroes Nathan Smith and Vito Delucchi join us on The Session this week to discuss homebrewing the perfect Pale Ale! Nate spent a lot of quarantine time during the pandemic trying to find the perfect Pale Ale recipe. Along the way he ran into a few hiccups, including the elusive hop…
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The Session | Ghost Town Brewing
The Great American Beer Festival 2022 Brewery of the Year, Ghost Town Brewing, joins us on The Session this week. Hailing from Oakland, CA. these guys know there stuff, especially when it comes to IPA's and hops in general. They won Gold in the Imperial IPA category two years in a row, and…
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The Session | Oakland United Beerworks
Co-Owner & Lead Schmoozer Chris Ritter and Brewer Stephen Ruddy from Oakland United Beerworks join Justin in-studio on The Session this week. We get to taste through and learn about their stellar classic style brews, including a GABF Silver Medal winning Schwarzbeer, a fabulous Baltic Porter and...
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The Session | Movement Brewing Co.
This week on The Session we welcome the three brothers (well, sorta...) from Movement Brewing Company. Hailing from Rancho Cordova, California, these guys brew up great beer and a ton of fun. You can tell this family likes to party as much as they like making great beer, and that's our kinda...
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The Session | The French Connection
In this special edition of The Session, Justin heads across the pond to France to attend the 11th anniversary block party of Brasserie Outland, a brewery he helped inspire back in the day. As part of the festivities, brewers from across Europe came to celebrate and Justin was able to sit down…
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The Session | Altamont Beer Works
Founder Steve Sartori from Altamont Beer Works returns to The Session to talk hops and yeast! Now a favorite of Justin's, the crew discuss how they get so much juicy hop flavor in their highly quaffable brews. You'll be surprised at how they do it and you'll want to listen all the way through for...
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The Session | Russian River Brewing Company
Vinnie Cilurzo from Russian River Brewing Company returns to The Session to talk hop creep, canning lines, TPO and more! As always, we learn a ton from the legendary brewer and have a great time while we're at it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The original live show that brings professional brewer and homebrewer interviews, and the best in beer-tainment, right to you as we talk about homebrewing beer and craft brewing. Each episode covers specific brewing topics to inform and entertain, and world class professional brewers as guests. All the fun of real radio, without the boredom. Live listeners can participate and ask questions by joining our chatroom. Watch the live show at YouTube.com/brewingnetwork. Have a brewing question or suggestion? Email us at [email protected].
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