New Glarus Brewing Podcast W/ Dan Carey

Imperial Radler shipped to distributors the week of April 29th and should be showing up on shelves around Wisconsin! In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss New Glarus Thumbprint Imperial Radler - a new brand in the thumbprint series. Coming in at 8.5% ABV, Imperial Radler is a truly unique take that turns the style on its head. Cheers!    

In this episode, Brewmaster Dan Carey invited retired brewing scientist and microbiologist Greg Casey on the podcast to discuss all things lager beer. Greg Casey has a PhD in Applied Microbiology & Food Science from the University of Saskatchewan and worked for Anheuser-Busch (1987-1991), Red Star Yeast and Products (1991-1992), The Stroh Brewery Company (1992-1999) and Coors/Molson Coors/Mill...

This week Scott talks with Ben Geisthard about everything draft maintenance. Ben is on the New Glarus Street Team and is also New Glarus Brewery's tap line specialist and technician.  Cheers!

Jason Schultz is a member of the New Glarus Projects Team and works to find efficiencies within the factory and also has his eye on sustainability. Jason also works with Only in Wisconsin Giving, focusing on non-profits dealing with keeping the elderly in their homes, conserving the Ice Age Trail, and land conservation. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott Discuss everything New Glarus Apple Ale. Apple Ale was first brewed in 1995 and has been a fan favorite ever since. Dan discusses how finicky apples are as an ingredient, his 100-tree apple orchard on the property, and how he thinks about working with fruit in beer. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss R&D Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale (Aged in Jack Daniels barrels which we know is technically a Tennessee Whiskey) and Dan's recent trip to judge a beer competition in England and also Belgium where he visited Westvleteren and observed the crewing process at Cantillon. Cheers!  

Hans Lenzlinger immigrated from Switzerland to the United States to work as a cook in Chicago. Eventually, Hans moved to New Glarus where he eventually took over the New Glarus Hotel and became an initial investor in the New Glarus Brewing Company. Cheers!  

In this episode, Dan and Scott talk with Mark Carpenter from Anchor Brewing. Mark started working for Anchor Brewing in 1971 and has witnessed the craft beer scene grow from its beginnings to today. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott crack a Kid Kölsch and talk about the history of the style, how this beer was named, and everything else Kölsch. They also get into the complete update and overhaul in New Glarus' fermentation cellars at its Hilltop Brewery! Cheers!

In this episode, Katherine May (Carey) sits down with Scott to talk about his story of how he came to work at New Glarus Brewing. Cheers!

In this episode, Scott sits down with Chuck Bigler, owner of Puempel's Olde Tavern in New Glarus. Puempel's has been a continuously operating tavern in New Glarus since the late 1800s and Chuck is a fount of knowledge about all things New Glarus. The tavern has a rich history which Chuck will proudly tell you about if you stop in for a beer. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott drink a Two Women Lager and talk about how running a brewery has evolved from the mid-80s till now. Cheers!

In this episode, Dan and Scott talk about the importance of glassware to beer, why the shaker pint is everywhere, and the irksome nature of seeing his beer in the glass of the large brewers.  They also talk about Dan's time in Chicago at the Siebel Institute. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott talk about Dan's iconic wheat beer, Dancing Man. Dan also breaks down why water is so important to brewing and the effects different water can have on the same beer. Cheers!

In this episode, Dan and Scott have a Milk Chocolate Stout and discuss Dan's day-to-day at the brewery, his philosophies on management, and meeting change with an open mind.  Cheers! 

This week, Scott talks with Emily Bunting and Deb Carey about continuing to innovate with team benefits., why healthcare is so important to growing a business, and how Deb responded when investors brought up succession. Cheers!  

In this episode, Scott talks with Chris Hyberger. Chris is a member of the New Glarus projects team. Chris started his career manufacturing plastics and transitioned into brewing, working for both Miller and Lagunitas before coming to New Glarus. 

Last time Dan and Scott sat down to talk beer terms and concepts they focused on the brewing process. This time they talk everything after the beer leaves the brewery! Cheers!

In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss Back 40 Bock, New Glarus'  cult favorite American Bock beer. Back 40 is back after not being brewed since 2014. Cheers!

In this episode brewery architect Katherine May talks about the new warehouse expansion finishing up and plans for a future hospitality expansion at New Glarus. Cheers!

In this episode, Scott Noll returns to talk all things leadership at New Glarus. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott go through the brewing process in detail and Dan defines some of the common words in brewing. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott talk everything Fat Squirrel and the rise and leveling out of Nut Brown Ales. Cheers!

In this episode, Dan tries mightily to explain what exactly lager brewing is to Scott. They take a deep dive into the history of the technique and what exactly makes Dan so passionate about these beers. Cheers! 

In this episode, Scott and Dan talk all things Scream and IIPAs! Scream is New Glarus' Thumbprint IIPA and is available now for the first time in cans. Cheers!