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Award-winning interviews with a wide spectrum of people working in, and around, the beer industry. We balance the culture of craft beer with the businesses it supports, and examine the tenacity of its ideals.
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Good Beer Matters Podcast explores the craft and culture of beer, and tells the stories of those who are leading the charge. This is a show for beer professionals, experts and enthusiasts who seek to understand beer culture better. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-storton/support
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Jonathan Breines is your host, and the founder of Damn Good Beer Bus - a brewery touring company that has two locations, with hopes of growing nationwide. We wished we documented our first 6 years, but as we get set to open our Asheville location, now is as good a time as any. Get a behind the scenes look of us growing the business, interviewing leaders in the industry, and connecting with other local business owners in our area.
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EP090 – Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
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For the first time in my life, alcohol has failed me. That’s not really true but the first time I watched BHC I was three margaritas in and it hit that funny bone just right. Did the movie hold up to a more sober mindset? Tune in and see…or hear…whatever. You know what I mean. … Continue reading "EP090 – Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)"…
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It’s Troy’s Birthday! And to celebrate, he looks back to his childhood to relive one of the many 80’s movies that psychically scarred him. (What DOES Kevin do after this film ends?!) Plus, on top of what is truly a fantastic movie, we sample what we are assured to be two very special beers, thanks … Continue reading "EP089 – Time Bandits (1981)"…
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We're coming to you today to bring you up to speed on some things we’ve doing since our hiatus. One of the ways we’ve refocused our efforts is on our Sightlines.news brand. If you’re not already aware - Sightlines.news is our industry leading insights platform for the beverage alcohol and functional beverage industry. It’s a subscription-only newsl…
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EP88 – Event Horizon (feat Give Me Back My Horror/Action Movies from January 2022)
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Our schedule was interrupted by a medical emergency in my family and we just couldn’t find a way to reschedule. I promise we will cover Valley of the Gwangi one of these days. I make no excuses or apologizes for missing what would have been our eight year anniversary show. Family always comes first and … Continue reading "EP88 – Event Horizon (feat…
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EP087 – Superman 78 v Man of Steel
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This month we pit two movies up against one another to see if one is better than the other. It’s an experiment that has a clear outcome because who in their right mind would pick anything other than Superman 78 as the superior film. Dan and Brennon from The Corrupted Youth podcast stopped through Columbus … Continue reading "EP087 – Superman 78 v M…
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Despite alarming headlines and loud proclamations that “craft beer is dead,” that’s only part of the story—and not a particularly accurate one, at that. Industry insiders can get bogged down in the depressing details (even we’ve been guilty of it at one time or another). But reporters Kate Bernot and Beth Demmon decided to see how and where the hea…
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Beer is having a hard time these days. Category-wide, sales are down and interest just isn’t the same it used to be. But what if the enthusiasm that got us to this point—excitement that helped lead to almost 10,000 small and independent breweries scattered across the country—is still just as palpable now as it was one, two, or 10 years ago? It’s ju…
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EP-421 Kevin and Britt Templin of Templin Family Brewing
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Brewing is famously a science and an art. There are loads of technical aspects a skilled brewer should nail down to create something special, but there’s also a point where you just have to give up some autonomy. Or, at least accept it’s OK to play a little for some R&D. One of the most important things people in American craft beer have learned in…
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WOW! Troy REALLY hates this movie and he makes a great argument for his vitriol. Pete says this is a kaiju movie as argues the tornado has some sort of sentience. Dave’s wife Donna joins us for a rollercoaster conversation not to be missed. Beers of the Month:Wolf’s Ridge Clear SkyButcher and The Brewer Disaster … Continue reading "EP086 – Twister …
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EP-420 Eeva and Trace Redmond of Elder Piper Beer + Cider
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It’s a classic question asked first in a novel, then in music, and often as a half-joke pop culture reference: Can you go home again? People change over time, but of course, places do, too. What we’ve previously experienced in our hometowns and where we grew up can feel distant for a very good reason. Time and experience changes us all, whether we …
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EP-419 Matt Kwasniewski of Big Timber Brewing
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West Virginians take a lot of pride in their state. As well they should—it’s one of the most stunningly gorgeous destinations in the United States, albeit one that can be hard to get to, thanks to the same mountainous spectacle that draws people there in the first place. Matt Kwasniewski is a West Virginia native, as well as the owner and head brew…
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# On Becoming Hawk Hi there - this is Michael Kiser, founder and publisher of Good Beer Hunting. I’m coming to you today with a difficult message—but a simple one. Good Beer Hunting—after nearly 15 years, and at least 10 of that that I would consider serious years—is going on a platform-wide sabbatical. It’ll be indefinite. It might be permanent. W…
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EP-418 Luke Bauer of Snake River Brewing Company
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The definition of “local” can be quite different when the nearest urban regions are hundreds of miles away. That’s certainly the case in Jackson, Wyoming, where (quote-unquote) neighboring cities like Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; and Bozeman, Montana all require a few hours in the car, if not on a plane, to get there. But it’s precisely that sen…
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We’re squarely in the midst of political season—presidential debates have begun, campaigning has kicked into high gear, and November elections are closer than we think. Amongst it all, there’s an adage this episode’s guest once shared that likely sounds true, whether your a deep-in-the-weeds politico or fair-weather voter: If you want to make the b…
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EP-416 Kristen Sumpter of Red's Beer Garden
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It's easy to find examples of what success in entrepreneurship looks like. There are dozens of TV shows, thousands of books, and millions of blog posts that are meant to share tips, secrets, and let us into the minds of people who've made it in all kinds of business. But the fact of the matter is that the only ones who can truly understand what it'…
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EP-415 Whitney Petty of Thunderpussy with Caitlin Braam of Yonder Cider
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Thunderpussy is a band that elicits an immediate, visceral reaction. Even their NSFW name is unapologetic, brash, and controversial, and that’s exactly how they like it. The Seattle-based rock band launched in 2014 with founding members Whitney Petty on guitar and Molly Sides on vocals, and today, their all-women lineup also includes bassist Leah J…
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What a long, strange trip it’s been for the Miramar brewing facility that once housed Ballast Point and, after changing hands more than a few times, is now the centerpiece of West Coast brewing operations for Athletic Brewing Company. In this episode of the Gist, lead Sightlines news reporter Kate Bernot joins me, Beth Demmon, to talk about the Uni…
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You know, when I was typing “Dick Tracy” into my phone, trying to look up information on this stinker of a film, autocorrect changed the title to “Duck Tracy”. I think they should have made THAT film. It would surely have been better than this. The gang obviously forgot to take their various medications this … Continue reading "EP085 – Dick Tracy (…
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EP-413 Kemet Coleman, Elliott Ivory, and Woodie Bonds Jr. of Vine Street Brewing
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There’s something special about when talent, vision, and respect are all wrapped up in a relationship. These attributes can provide people deeper meaning and drive which make dreams more attainable. Accomplishing a goal can be daunting on your own, but when you have partners who push you to be better—and complement each other in meaningful ways—tha…
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TG-016 The Gist—The One With The Rumors
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Listeners of The Gist know we’re all about the stats. But today, we’re dishing out numbers with narrative, from Anchor Brewing's out-of-nowhere yogurt angel to speculation about a potential Boston Beer Company sale and wine’s latest numbers and what they really mean. I’m Beth Demmon with Kate Bernot, and this is The Gist.…
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EP-412 Nicole Oesch of Kismetic Beer Company
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So much has changed in craft beer since I became a fan more than a decade ago. One of the most intriguing things I’ve noticed as someone who loves being in taprooms is how many new breweries are moving away from the industrial look that was once ubiquitous in craft beer. For me, the shift represents a second wave, a move towards standing out instea…
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EP-411 Jay & Ciara Jones of Woven Water Brewing Company
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“The thicker, the better” sounds like something I would say about my thighs, but not necessarily about beer. But that’s exactly how Woven Water Brewing Company describes their infamous “fusion” concoctions, which are smoothie-style sours with flavors like peanut butter and jelly, banana split, and peach orange pop ice cream. That’s not all they bre…
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It’s almost summertime, and the living’s easy, especially if you’re a beer brand heading into the biggest sales season of the year. In this episode of The Gist, Sightlines reporter Kate Bernot shares her insights into a few ways taprooms and breweries are attracting people back on-premise, plus a sneak peek at some upcoming Sightlines reporting abo…
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EP-410 Rachel Li, Charles Denby, and Nick Harris of Berkeley Yeast
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If you're a beer fan, it's likely you know about the core ingredients in every recipe: hops, malt, water, yeast. Even if you're not an enthusiast, you may have at least heard about a hop varietal every now and then. But it's that last item—the yeast—that is getting renewed and extraordinary scientific interest as companies forge into a new frontier…
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EP-409 Rachael Hudson of Pilot Brewing Company
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Some people know early on they’re destined to be their own boss. Rachael Hudson is one of these people. She’s the co-owner and head brewer at Pilot Brewing Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, a small brewery that’s made big waves in her local scene and beyond since opening in 2018. Since then, the business has racked up accolades at the Great Ame…
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Spring hasn’t sprung for craft beer yet this year. It’s more like a belly flop into a deflating pool filled with the ghosts of profitable years of yore and future hopes for a better summer. But rather than languish in low numbers, beverage alcohol companies big and small are dabbling in new products, new segments, and really anything they can to st…
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Pete’s pretty rusty from his trip to Japan as Dave nails down the Six Minute Synopsis. This episode may have the best fix for a movie we’ve ever come up with. Six-Pace Rating:Pete: 4Kathleen: 3Troy: 5Dave: 4Av Good Beer Bad Movie Night
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EP-408 Jen Price of Crafted for Action and CraftBeerCon
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“If you can see, you can be it.” I believe this adage is a great example of the value of diversity in all aspects of life. Seeing someone who looks like you in spaces where most don’t is an unspoken invitation that you belong there too. When I started dipping my toe into Atlanta’s craft beer scene, Jen Price was the first Black woman that I encount…
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TG-013 The Gist—The One With The Boogeyman
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Bongs, beer, and boogeymen—on this episode of The Gist, we kick things off with cannabis. Then, Sightlines reporter Kate Bernot shares her insights from the 2024 Craft Brewers Conference in Las Vegas. We’re also joined by special guest Paige Latham Didora, who chats with us about non-competes and the FTC’s recent ban on them. What does it mean for …
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OT-001 Orchard To Table: A Celebration of Pacific Northwest Cider
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This is a special episode hosted in collaboration with the American Cider Association—a great way to bring you an episode with audio from an event dedicated to cider in the culinary space. While you will hear my voice now, this conversation is led by Leah Scafe of Stockpot Collective in Portland, Oregon. Leah worked with the Cider Association to ho…
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CL-141 Reverence for the Irreverent — Brewing Magic at Brujos Brewing
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Magic takes time, patience, and intention. So does brewing. The two concepts intertwine fantastically and theatrically in Jeff Alworth’s Signifier for Good Beer Hunting, titled “Long Live the Sorcery — Brujos Brewing in Portland, Oregon.” In the piece, he delves into the magical world of Brujos, a business that officially opened in March 2024, but …
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EP-407 Hillary Barile of Rabbit Hill Farms & Malthouse and Craft Maltsters Guild
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Hillary Barile isn’t sure what she’d call herself first: a farmer or a maltster. In reality, she’s both, working as a fifth generation farmer at Rabbit Hill Farms & Malthouse in Shiloh, New Jersey. There, she and members of her family produce barley and other crops, as well as run a small-scale malthouse that supplies ingredients for breweries and …
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It’s time for the Brewers Association’s annual report for 2023. Who came out on top? Who’s new to the list and how did they get there? What on Earth is going on with draft sales, and what new data is still to come from the upcoming Craft Brewers Conference? All this and more is next, on this episode of the Gist.…
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EP083 – Tammy & The T-Rex (1994)
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Be sure to watch the film that the cast called “Dumb, in all the ways that dumb can be enjoyable” or “One of the most Good Beer Bad Movie Night movies that we’ve ever movied”! Tammy and the T-Rex is one of those films that you just can NOT figure out how it got made, … Continue reading "EP083 – Tammy & The T-Rex (1994)"…
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EP-406 Michael Duckworth of True Anomaly Brewing Company
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You’ve heard the joke—four scientists walk into a bar, and hilarity ensues. But have you heard the one about a few NASA employees opening a brewery? It’s not a setup. It’s how True Anomaly Brewing Company in Houston, Texas actually started, when four friends and homebrewers decided to trade in the final frontier for a shot at making their own beer.…
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EP-405 Maddee McDowell of The Tasting Alliance
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What happens when a respected name in wine and spirits tries to make a move into the beer world? Does their experience translate into a new category, or do they have to build a reputation from the ground up? Does the beer industry welcome interlopers, or view them with skepticism and confusion? And if they’re asking to judge your beer at a new comp…
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TG-011 The One With the Sincerest Form of Flattery
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It’s a consumer’s world—we’re just living in it. Maybe that’s just how it seems nowadays, based on the number of new products on shelves and who’s putting them there. In this episode of The Gist, lead Sightlines reporter Kate Bernot and Beth Demmon (that’s me) take a look at what products Tilray has released since going on a brewery-buying bonanza …
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EP-404 Natalie Thurman of Trace Brewing
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So often, when you listen to these episodes, you hear conversations with people far along in their experience with beer, wine, spirits, or other alcoholic beverages. We’ve had our share of brewers and owners who have been in the game for a decade or more. And in this conversation, we’re invited to hear from Natalie Thurman, an up-and-coming brewer …
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EP-403 Neil Fisher and Skip Schwartz of WeldWerks Brewing
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Fluffernutter and Oreo Marshmallow pastry stouts. Kettle sours brewed with "obscene amounts" of fruit. A cream cheese rangoon gose. Depending on your level of curiosity and adventurousness, these beers may sound exciting or challenging, but they also have two things in common: They’ve been made by Colorado’s WeldWerks Brewing and they’re fun beers …
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CL-140 Malts, Monoculture, and Money—The Future of Barley in North America
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Some people nerd out about beer in general. Others go wild for water profiles, hop varieties, or yeast strains, but in Don Tse’s experience, not enough people are paying attention to malted barley. It’s something he’s been passionate about for a decade, and a topic he finally gets to explore in-depth in his first piece for Good Beer Hunting. In tha…
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We watched Daredevil. It sucked and we hated it.Av Good Beer Bad Movie Night
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EP-402 Ryan Lavery, Founder & President of Widowmaker Brewing
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The story of homebrewing and craft beer is intertwined. Ask many craft brewery owners how they got their start, and you’ll probably hear about their homebrewing days—how it sparked their love of beer and eventually led them to turn their hobby into a career. However, homebrewing is only one part of going pro, and there are many more skills needed t…
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TG-010 The One With The Fighting Spirit
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Modelo Especial continues to absolutely dominate as a lager, but is it so successful that we can call it the new domestic lager of choice? On this episode of The Gist, I’m joined as always by Lead Sightlines reporter Kate Bernot, along with special guest, freelance writer, and Good Beer Hunting contributor Jerard Fagerberg to talk about how Constel…
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FFT-25 Matt Manthe from Odd Breed Brewing
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Next up in our series of interviews from the 2023 Foeder for Thought festival, Kate Bernot is talking to Matt Manthe from Odd Breed Brewing in Pompano Beach, Florida. Most of the locations of the brewers we speak to at Foeder for Thought come from far and wide, and usually from places with more mild climates than Florida has to offer. So Matt and O…
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FFT-24 Aaron Kleidon of Scratch Brewing
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In this episode of the 2023 Foeder for Thought festival, I’m talking to Aaron Kleidon of catch Brewing in Ave, Illinois, one of the country’s most obscure and isolated brewers, that also happens to be one of the most welcoming and casual visits among the class of brewers you might consider a destination brewery. Tucked away in far southern Illinois…
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FFT-23 Trevor Rogers from de Garde Brewing
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In this episode of the 2023 Foeder for Thought festival, Kate Bernot is talking to Trevor Rogers from de Grade Brewing, a geographical outlier like many of these producers, based in Tilamook, Oregon. de Garde was part of the avant garde in American wild ales, founded in 2012 with his partner Linsey, considered by many to be one of, if not THE first…
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FFT-22 Brandon Boldt of Primitive Beer
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After taking a short break for a St. Pete-style rain to pass through, the crowd at Foeder for Thought gathered in the courtyard at Green Bench again, dried off some seats and got a beer to listen to our second chat featuring Brandon Boldt from Primitive Beer in Colorado. A well-respected and novel producer of wild ales, Primitive is perhaps more wi…
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We’re kicking off our 2023 Foeder for Thought episodes with Zach Adams of Fox Farm in Salem, Connecticut. Like many craft brewers, Zach was a home brewer, but unlike most home brewers, he competed at the top of the game in the Boston Beer Longshot challenge and won. Riding that boost of confidence, he and his partner bought a 1960s dairy barn and r…
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FFT-20 Khris Johnson of Green Bench Brewing
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Unless you’ve been listening to older episode of the GBH Podcast, you may not have heard my voice in awhile. I’ve been working on some new projects this past year or so that I’m excited about, but if there’s one thing that pulls me out of semi-retirement each year, it’s the Foeder for Thought festival in St Petersburgh Florida every March with Gree…
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RV-002: Measurements, Bias, and Their Impact on Beer Science and Community Building
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This episode is one of a three-part series recorded as part of the Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting, an annual event held in Durham, North Carolina that brings brewers and beer lovers together from all over the country. Along with a beer festival, Rare & Vintage also hosts beer industry professional development conversations each January. The combo acts…
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