The BrewDeck Podcast

Easier head than done, this week we're diving into the science and art of head retention with Jon Downing from Niagara College and Jeremy Cross from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers. How do you get good head retention, and then how do you keep it? We examine every element of the brewing process, from ingredients to packaging and glassware for the best possible head retention. Have a question or technical...

We packed up the podcast gear and went into our backyard (Portland, Oregon) for the 10th Annual American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) Convention for this special bonus episode! First, we have a special visit with Steve Hawley, President of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission . Then, Caitlin Bartlemay and Joe O’Sullivan from Clear Creek Distillery join us on the tradeshow floor to share...

We're going bock to the future with Chas Nemecek of King Maker Brewing and Mario Cortes of Here Today Brewery & Kitchen . They walk us through the bocks they've brewed, the inspiration for this style and the market for these beers. Are bocks seasonal or is there year-round desire for them? Which malts are quintessential for brewing a great bock? Tune in to learn all about this goat of a style!...

We're back and better than ever!! We're kicking off Season 4 by taking a walk down memory lane to rank and recap our most popular episodes from last year. Did your favorite episode make the list? Are there any episodes you should go back and listen to? We invite you to grab your favorite craft beer or spirit, and join us for some inspiration! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebrewd...

Happy Holidays from The BrewDeck Podcast! We're closing out Season 3 with a very special barley harvest update from Great Western Malting and Bairds Malt. Tyler Schoales and Ben O'Gorman are here to break down the 2022 harvest in North America and the UK, how it compares to last year, when we can expect the malt to change over, how brewers and distillers can prepare for the transition, and more. P...

BREW-VERSIFICATION – noun: the action of diversifying your craft beverage offerings. In this episode, we're joined by Phil Markowski, from Two Roads Brewing , then Townes Mozer and John Watkins, from Lenny Boy Brewing . They share the ins and outs of "brew-versifying" their operations (to include distilling and kombucha-making), opportunities to overlap ingredients, and keeping employees creative...

Happy American Thanksgiving Week! Hope you're hungry because we're pairing all your favorite holiday dishes with beer recommendations in this episode. We're joined by Certified Cicerone Bill Bonar, from Rain Dog Bar in Calgary, and some friends from the Country Malt team for our first Friendsgiving! Together, we dive into food flavor profiles and how to pair them with complimentary beer styles, pl...

Cold weather is upon us, meaning it's officially Big Beer season! In this episode, we welcome winter warmers with Matt Kenny & Chad Ellis of Tatamagouche Brewing , in Nova Scotia, and Kevin Burton of Matanuska Brewing , in Alaska. We dive into the biggest beers they've ever brewed and the challenges of brewing high-ABV beers.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebrewdeck/message

Earlier this month, we packed up our podcast gear and headed to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival. We're taking you along for the ride! First, we stop by our Colorado warehouse to visit our friends there. Then, we take over 1Up Arcade Bar for our annual event with the Texas Brewers Guild. From there, we take you along to the festival floor for opening night. Finally, we close out the tri...

What makes a brewery's social media successful? How can social media help your brewery drive business? On this episode, we get social with Martin House Brewing 's Director of Branding, Shugg Cole, and DSSOLVR 's Creative Director, Mike Semenec. We inquire about how they plan and create their content, which tools and programs they use, and advice they have for breweries just getting started on soci...

School is back in session and we're here LIVE at the 18th Annual Hop & Brew School , hosted by Yakima Chief Hops (YCH)! In part 2, we take over YCH's taproom with Marcus Baskerville, Zach Holt, and Billy Garza from Weathered Souls Brewing Co. Marcus shares his incredible speech from Hop & Brew School about how he started the " Black is Beautiful " beer initiative in 2020, the Harriet Baske...

It's back to school season and we're LIVE at the 18th Annual Hop & Brew School , hosted by Yakima Chief Hops (YCH)! We're here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s going on and what we’re learning about, here in Yakima! In part 1, we sit down with YCH experts – Missy Raver, Pat Jensen, and Karl Vanevenhoven – to pick their brains and bust the biggest hop myths. Are aged hops still go...

Spunding is a process used by some lager brewers to naturally carbonate their beer with a device, called a spunding valve, that's attached to tanks late in fermentation. In this episode, the pressure is on as we ask about spunding practices and the effects it has on finished beer with our guests; Ewan Muir from Annex Ale Project, Hamish Clark from 33 Acres Brewing Company, and Lisa Allen from Heat...

It’s time for a spirited chat! In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Smith from Company Distilling to talk about the types of malts used in American Single Malt and how distillers are approaching them. Then, we bring back the Whirlpool and things get heated with Kevin Kawa from AB Mauri, as we get to know their new Pinnacle Distillers Yeasts.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebre...

Wanna be on tap? Today, we’re talking about the taproom experience in breweries across North America and what goes into creating this unique environment for craft beer lovers. First, our hosts roundtable the top four most important elements of a taproom experience and share your brewery shout-outs. Then, we are joined by special guests – David Kant-Ranch & Arin Brown from Proof Brewing , follo...

It’s that time of year again! The 5th Annual Veterans Blend is now available for pre-order! This year’s blend features HBC 586, Ekuanot® Brand, Triumph, Idaho 7® Brand, and Chinook. In this episode, we sit down with Chelsey Simoni of HunterSeven Foundation and Brianna Vaughn of Yakima Chief Hops to talk about this year’s blend, how it was selected, and the outstanding benefits of the proceeds rais...

Summer is officially here! What better way to enjoy the sunshine than sipping on your favorite beer of the season? Today, Grant Lawrence and Heather Jerred are joined by more folks from our Country Malt Group Sales Team; Cheyenne Weishaar, Adam Wilson, Brian Quinn, and Patrick Sylvester, as they debate their ultimate summertime beer. Gose, Belgian Wit, Dark Lager, and Shandy/Radler... Whose team a...

Happy Pride Month! In this episode, we’re talking to breweries across North America who have brewed a beer specifically for Pride month. Join us as we sit down with Devon Kreps from 7venth Sun Brewery , Kristin Sheffield & Rob McWhinney from Little Brown Jug Brewing , Chris Powers from Trophy Brewing Company , and Josh Hayter from Spearhead Brewing Company as they talk about their fruity and f...

What are thiols and where are they found? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Perkey from Lallemand to take a deep dive into which yeasts to use and other expert tips and tricks to get the thiol flavors and aromas you are after. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebrewdeck/message

Winning beer starts here! We're back from CBC, World Beer Cup, and the Canadian Brewing Awards with a lot to celebrate! Have you heard about our Filson Vest Gold Medal Program? Do you want to know how you can snag a custom, embroidered vest for your brewery? Today, Toby Tucker, Heather Jerred, and Grant Lawrence sit down to recognize some of the winning beers brewed with malts from Great Western M...

We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2022 in Minneapolis! In this mini-episode, we're joined by Ann Obenchain, the Marketing and Communications Director of the Brewer's Association. Learn more about our new Filson Vest Gold Medal Program, vote for Oregon Fruit's Next Seasonal Puree, learn more about Canada Malting's new Euro-Pils Malt coming soon, and more: bit.ly/LiveFr...

We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2022 in Minneapolis! In this mini-episode, we're joined by Zach Ward from OMNI Brewing, and Corey Nebbeling of Junkyard Brewing. Learn more about our new Filson Vest Gold Medal Program, vote for Oregon Fruit's Next Seasonal Puree, learn more about Canada Malting's new Euro-Pils Malt coming soon, and more: bit.ly/LiveFromCBC22 --- Send...

We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2022 in Minneapolis! In this mini-episode, we sit down with Joe Catron from Yakima Chief Hops. Learn more about our new Filson Vest Gold Medal Program, vote for Oregon Fruit's Next Seasonal Puree, learn more about Canada Malting's new Euro-Pils Malt coming soon, and more: bit.ly/LiveFromCBC22 --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

Happy Earth Day! Are you a brewer that cares about the environment and your community? Did you know you can make great beer with less impact? In this episode, we are joined by sustainability leaders in our industry from Hopworks Urban Brewery in Portland, Oregon; and Tin Whistle Brewing in British Columbia, Canada. They share their experiences, tips, and ideas for being sustainably-rooted brewerie...

What is a pale ale beer? What are the expectations for pale ale malt? Why choose pale ale malt as a base in beers versus others? Today, we are joined by Van Havig of Gigantic Brewing Company and Dan Cooper of Bairds Malt , along with Grant Lawrence, Zach Grossfeld, and John Egan to explore the pale ale malt. Watch our "2021 Barley Crop: Update, Information, and Mitigation Strategies" presentation...