Unfiltered Brew

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down to discuss recent trends in the beer industry and test if a 10-year old bottle of beer still tastes good after so long. The duo discuses: the relationship between beer consumption and mosquito bites what makes the Guinness can design so special recent business developments in the beer industry tasting a 10-year old beer judging beer competi...

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for a wide-ranging discussion about several overlooked aspects of the beer industry. The duo discuses: the importance of glassware for the beer-drinking experience the pros and cons of rebranding existing products how the environment around your brewery influences the taste of your beer the critical importance of well-maintained draft lines...

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for an in-depth discussion about several overlooked aspects of beer brewing. The duo discuses: - non-alcoholic beers - nutritional profile of various alcoholic beverages - the risks of contamination in tanks and draft lines - the importance of water in brewing - our Sugar Cookie beer - and much more! To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing...

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for a riveting history lesson with Georgia Dunn - CEO of BWI Trading Company and descendant of the great 16th-century polymath, Thomas Harriott. The group discuses: the logistics of 3rd party contract brewing and important considerations for choosing the right partner; Georgia's family history and her quest to preserve the Harriott'...

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for an in-depth discussion of hops with Yakima Quality Hops owners Tim Sattler and Lee Rottweiler. The group discuses: the story behind discovering the new Elani hop; how Tim and Lee got started with Yakima; the harvest timeline for hops; potential impacts of climate change on hop harvests; another one of Eric's military adventures in A...

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for an in-depth discussion about Oktoberfest and beer hop selection. The duo discuses: the history of Oktoberfest different styles of Oktoberfest beers selecting the right style of hop for your beer the difficulty of brewing sour beers our new pumpkin beer mascot Eric's military adven...

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about brewing different beer styles. The duo discuses: the science behind brewing your favorite beers the proper way to serve a beer the seasonal release of pumpkin beers the potential for CBD-infused beers brewing a glow-in-the-dark beer? Eric's milita...

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew , Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for a conversation with Spencer Lueders, founder of the 24 Foundation. The group discuses: why you should never drink beer from a can; how the 24 Foundation raised $27mm for cancer research; the merits of the Cicerone program; Spencer's involvement in the construction of South Caroli...

In the inaugural episode of Unfiltered Brew , Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan talk through the experience of launching a successful brewery, the merits of the Cicerone program, how to stay relevant after 10 years of operation, changing trends in craft beer, how military combat experience influences their leadership style, and more. To learn more about Sugar Creek...