Beyond IPAs

In response to a listener question about cellaring and ageing beer, we're chatting with Wyatt Hope, Head Cellarman at Shovel Town Brewing in Easton, MA. Wyatt fills us in on the role of cellaring and we dig even further into storing and ageing beer and the chemistry involved. Enjoy! www.shoveltownbrewery.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02...

In Part 2 of 2 with Will Hope, Head Brewer at Shovel Town Brewing, we discuss their location in North Easton, their wonderful Crunch stout, achieving a proper work life balance, get an update on the location in Foxboro and Brett goes deep with the insightful questions! To Your Health! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@ya...

We are joined by Will Hope, Head Brewer at the Shovel Town Brewery in North Easton, MA. Shovel Town is known for its consistent quality and its rock solid offerings, particularly the outstanding Flyaway IPA. In Part 1 we get to know Will better, dig into Shovel Town's overall brewing philosophy and the notion of creating a proper well-balanced beer. www.shoveltownbrewery.com tamarackhomebrews...

We've got a bonus episode this time where we talk to Kenny Semcken from Second Wind Brewing in Plymouth, MA again. Late in the night that we recorded the previous episodes, Kenny and Brian were digging deep into some good hop talk. We decided to hit record and here it is! Down the Hatch!  www.secondwindbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville,...

In Part 2 of 2 with Jay Southwood, Head Brewer at Mayflower Brewing Company, we discuss the beers Jay like to brew, COVID pivots, Mayflower's exceptional Nitro system and Brian and Jay geek out on Professional Wrestling. Ohhh Yeahhhh!!!! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Jay Southwood, Head Brewer at Mayflower Brewing, joins us to discuss what is going on down there in America's Hometown. We dig into Jay's professional journey, from the Blue Hills Brew Pub to Sales Rep to Head Brewer. We also discuss Sanguine, their new grisette, the 400 and Diamants are Forever, their new doppelbock. www.mayflowerbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 B...

In Part 2 of 2 with Brian Flach, Head Brewer at Stellwagen Beer Company, we discuss the finer details about brewing with Cryo hopping, Hazy Bois, saisons, sours and Belgians as well as the impacts of yeast and the healthy competitive spirit in the brew scene in Southeastern Massachusetts. Salud! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwinean...

Brian Flach, Head Brewer at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, MA joins us to discuss his work. Topics we delve into include Smoothie Machine, a sour with lactose and the fruit additions, Brian's professional history as a brewer, the cooking/brewing connection, how volunteering led him to where he is now, music including his interesting direct connection with Robert Smith of The Cure, bre...

Craft beer culture has a language of its own. In this episode we kick around some terms you may hear Craft Beer Nerds utter. We explain the Mule, the Chewbacca, the Size Queen and the Wallflower. Listen, learn and stay thirsty my friends.  tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

In our final episode with Ryan (for now) we discuss the real deal behind "Collabs", Widowmaker's Braintree location and the Untapp'd App. Go Get Some! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

In our third part of this session with Ryan Lavery of Widowmaker, we talk about Ryan's favorite brews to make, COVID impacts, the cooperative nature that craft brewers show, Beer Karma and why we all need a Brett. Enjoy! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Part 2 of 4 with Ryan Lavery of Widowmaker Brewing. In this episode, we tackle the connection with Mayflower Brewing, life in Braintree, building a new system under your feet while not missing a beat and the inevitable COVIS-19 pivot discussion. https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/ tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.c...

Drinking a delicious craft beer from a 16 ounce can is something we take for granted. A lot of effort and skill comes into play in getting the liquid into this container which stores and preserves what the brewer intended, often for weeks or months. Pressure, carbonation, cleanliness and ensuring a full pour is all part of the game. Its not as easy as you would think. Brian Olsson joins us in this...

In Part 1 of 4 with Ryan Lavery from Widowmaker Brewing, we discuss the brewery's initial struggles, the new brew setup that they built on the fly and the incredible South Shore beer scene. Cheers!  https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Now that Spring is into full gear, we thought it would be appropriate to dive into Belgian Style White Ales (Witbiers). We examine what they are supposed to be according to style guidelines, how they are brewed and then we taste three examples: Sam Adams Cold Snap, Black Hat White Ale and Allagash White.  tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tama...

In Part 4 of 4 with Kyle Hansen we discuss Untold Brewing's future plans, the challenges of management and the community aspects of running a brewery in a small coastal town. Cheers! www.untoldbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Listen in for more brewing goodness from Kyle Hansen, Head Brewer at Untold Brewing in Scituate, MA.  We discuss the "All Together" charity brewing effort and the return to life post curve flattening. www.untoldbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Recently, Brett, Scott, Brian and Dan sat down to discuss the long term impacts of the COVID-19 world. A half hour in, we realized that we had just spent a long time discussing why distribution matters so much to craft brewers and how it drives a lot of their decisions. (Note - its more interesting than it might sound!). Skol! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear La...

In Part 2 with Kyle, we talk about the secrets of brewing a proper Hazy Juice Bomb New England IPA and more.  www.untoldbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Next up in our chats with fabulous local brewers is Kyle Hansen, Head Brewer at Untold Brewing in Scituate, MA. In Part 1, we talk to Kyle about how he got out here from Seattle and we get into the importance of yeast in brewing. www.untoldbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Episode 15 is Part 3 of 3 with Ken Semcken co-owner of Second Wind Brewing. This episode gets more into beers that Kenny enjoys and Second Wind's expansion plans. Skol!  www.secondwindbrewing.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Episode 14 is Part 2 of 3 with Ken Semcken co-owner of Second Wind Brewing. In this episode we talk the recent rapid changes in the industry, about maintaining your reputation and the important link between the brewers and those out in the stores selling the delicious brew. Cheers! www.secondwindbrewing.com www.beyondipas.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lak...

In Episode 13, we sit down with Ken Semcken co-owner of Second Wind Brewing. Second Wind is producing some innovative and delicious brews in downtown Plymouth, MA. In Part 1 of this three part series we delve into Kenny's brewing origin story, the reality of fitting into the unique Plymouth community, the challenges of brewing in a small space and the remarkable cooperation that exists in the...

There can be only one!! Beer for the rest of your life that is. Dan, Brett, Scott and Brian decide on the one beer they will have to choose if they can only get one beer for the rest of their lives. Here's to your health! www.beyondipas.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

In this episode Brett, Dan, Brian and Scott look at the German Kölsch style and how its brewed. We also sample and discuss Goody 2 Shoes by Exhibit A, Schönfeld by Schilling, Handline Kölsch by Devils Purse and Sprang by Trillium.  www.beyondipas.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show