Good Beer Matters Podcast

Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC , as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance. I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to kn...

Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC , as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance. I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to kn...

Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC , as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance. I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to kn...

Every year the Brewer’s Association puts together the Craft Beer Conference, or CBC , as a means for industry professionals to continue their education, network with peers and improve quality and performance. I attended this year’s CBC as a member of the media, and because there are plenty of beer pros that didn’t make it, I wanted to share a few of the many exhibitors that I think you ought to kn...

Brewing beer at home used to be a way of life, even a way of survival. It’s also the foundation upon which the craft beer renaissance is laid. These days it’s a hobby that millions of men and women around the world enjoy. My next guest is a home brewing educator and she wants to help you brew at home too. The Good Beer Matters Podcast comes to you with support from BreweryDB.com , your digital des...

Once upon a time in America, you could have any beer you wanted, so long as it was pale yellow and mass-produced. Then some revolutionaries challenged the status quo. My next guest led this charge and forever changed not just a nation, but the world of beer as we know it. The Good Beer Matters Podcast comes to you with support from BreweryDB.com , your digital destination for brewery experiences!

 Despite having only four basic ingredients, there is incredible diversity and complexity in the liquid in your glass. This complexity becomes less confusing due to a common language that helps differentiate one beer from another. My next guest is an Advanced Cicerone, Author and Podcast host, and she’s here to discuss Beer Evolution in 50 Styles . The Good Beer Matters Podcast comes to you w...

There are bars, breweries and staff… and then there are great bars, great breweries and great staff. So what’s the difference? I say Education! Employees are the primary representatives for any beer business. The better educated they are, the better the reputation, and the greater the profits. My next guest is a beer educator who will help you level up your game to better serve your guests and you...

American craft beer, originally built on passion and dreams, is now a legitimate business. It requires hard work to keep up with competition and stay relevant to the consumers. Yet, a number of our legacy breweries have recently closed or lost significant ground due to complacency or some other vice. My next guest has literally written the Bible on beer and helps us learn the difference between th...

One of the things I love about people in the beer industry is the Can-Do attitude. To face a new challenge knowing you’ll just figure it out takes an unwavering swagger. That being said, there are times when we all need to seek wise counsel. My next guest is an expert who helps her beer clients stay out of legal hot water. The Good Beer Matters Podcast is sponsored by BreweryDB.com , your digital...

One of the things we all love about beer is, it’s inherently diverse with styles coming from a wealth of cultures. Yet, somehow we have difficulty extending the same ideology to other people. This problem has risen to the surface lately, but honestly, it’s always been there. Like a weed, it’s time to eradicate the root and sow the seeds of a better future for all. My next guest works to create thi...

Learning to evaluate our beer like a professional goes way beyond whether we simply like it or not. Our senses of taste and smell, and a growing vocabulary, will help us detect flavors that don’t belong in our glass. My next guest is an industry leader who teaches us how to detect and decode the off-flavors of beer like a pro. The Good Beer Matters Podcast is sponsored by BreweryDB.com , your digi...

We all explore our world using sight, sound, touch, taste and smell whether we’re conscious of it or not. We take for granted the ability to identify garlic simmering in marinara or chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven. But what is the full impact of taste and smell on our lives? And, what if we lost them? My next guest studies the science of taste and smell and navigates us through these...

In the old days of marketing, luck was a significant aspect of a successful campaign filled with jingles and interruptions. Now, we’ve learned to ad value in the form of branded content that works better for your beer business. My next guest is a coach and a guide who navigates us through the world of content marketing. Opening a brewery or taproom and showing up is a great first step to a success...

Opening a brewery or taproom is hard work that requires money, time, blood, sweat, and tears. And then there’s no guarantee that what you created will actually work. My next guest comes back to the Good Beer Matters Podcast to teach you how to stack the deck in favor of your success. As we emerge from the pandemic, there are opportunities for people to open new businesses and serve their communiti...

A rich culinary tradition is worth traveling to in order to experience the craft. But when that tradition stretches back thousands of years, it’s likely to influence the culture, and yes, even the beer of a region. My next guest not only studies these traditions but helped implement the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States. The Good Beer Matters Podcast is sponsored by BreweryDB.co...

Once upon a time, a caveman stumbled upon a pool of bubbling barley. He tasted it, smiled, and began writing the story of beer. My next guest has spent his career contributing to the story of yeast and humankind. In this episode, he takes us deeper to explain the serendipitous story of these tiny microbes. Yeast is often shrouded by mystery due to its technical nature. But it has been our partner...

Strategies for selling draft beer range from constantly rotating good and bad sellers to keeping the same lineup for decades. One thing most pubs have in common though is that very few can tell you exactly how well each draft line is moving. My next guest has a multi-layered solution to help pub owners pay their bills, educate their staff and delight their guests. Running a beer business is tough...

If you know, then you know. And, anyone who has ever worked in the restaurant industry knows that it’s hard work that takes knowledge and skill. My next guest is a leader who helps those in the hospitality industry improve their skills and leverage them for the better. This episode is sponsored by BreweryDB.com , the most complete database for the beer industry.

If you’re like me, you’re not a data collector by nature. But when we back our experience and knowledge with precise information, we can make well-educated decisions for our beer business. My next guest is an expert who helps us learn to interpret and utilize this data to help us plan our next step. This episode is sponsored by BreweryDB.com , the most complete database for the beer industry.

In a world of fusions, collaborations and collisions of flavor, few are as exciting as that of beer and chocolate. My next guest made a name for himself in the world of beer as a writer and educator . But, one day he discovered bean to bar chocolate and now takes us on a journey as he explores both. This episode is sponsored by BreweryDB.com , the most complete database for the beer industry.

Craft beer may be big business, but it also employs art, design, and stories. Every year we celebrate home and commercial brew with awards. But, what about the artists and the storytellers? My next guest is one of these designers and storytellers who set out to honor the people who make our beer look so good. This episode is sponsored by BreweryDB.com , the most complete database for the beer indu...

Fresh on the heels of taking the Advanced Cicerone written test online, I thought why am I working so hard to learn more about beer when, on some level, it’s just beer? My next guest is not only an Advanced Cicerone, but has also taken the Master test. Together we discuss prepping for and challenging these tests, and why you should too.  This episode is sponsored by BreweryDB.com , the most c...

Merry Christmas to all my listeners and guests.  I appreciate all the support.  I wish you all a much better new year. 

Breast cancer is one of the most common, yet treatable forms of cancer that affects women, and some men. If you are in a group of 8 women, at least one of you will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This may sound intimidating. But there are many organizations that help promote coping with, and curing this disease. My next guest founded one of these organizations and serves up some delicious beer al...