New Glarus Brewing Podcast W/ Dan Carey

This week, Scott talks everything giftshop and taproom with hospitality lead Jen Lewke. Cheers!

In this episode, Dan, Scott, and Sam sit down to discuss New Glarus Scotch Ale. Scotch Ale's recipe went through a unique process that resulted in this brand new Thumbprint. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss Uff-Da Bock. Uff-da was New Glarus' second beer released and it's recipe dates back to the very beginnings of Dan's brewing career. Uff-da also holds a special place in Dan's brewing journey as it is a beer that found its way into the hands of beer writer Michael Jackson and is partly responsible for Dan landing an apprenticeship in German...

In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss Dan's recent trip to Germany where he was sourcing ingredients for Pilsner and other New Glarus Beers! Cheers! 

In this episode, Scott talks with quality control lead Randy Thiel. Randy is a brewmaster in his own right, helping to start Brewery Ommegang before returning home to Wisconsin. Scott and Randy talk hop selecting in the pacific northwest! Cheers!

In this episode, Scott talks with Emily Bunting. Emily has been with New Glarus for 24 years and works in admin and compliance. Emily and Scott talk about everything it takes to run a brewery that isn't the actual brewing of the beer. From administering benefits and the ESOP to making sure state and federal taxes are paid and accurate, Emily has a depth of knowledge and highlights the areas y...

In this episode, Dan, Deb, and Scott continue their conversation around the 30th anniversary of New Glarus Brewing. They talk dealing with wholesalers, Spotted Cow becoming what it is, building the new Hilltop Brewery, and much, much more. Cheers!   

In this episode, Dan and Deb sit down with Scott and discuss all things from the beginning of New Glarus Brewing and what their 30th year in business was like.  They talk finding those first accounts, propagating yeast in their home kitchen, and working insane hours while rising two small children. They also go over all the new and returning beers they released for their 30th anniversary! Cheers!

In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss everything Moon Man, New Glarus' groundbreaking and stalwart "No Coast" pale ale. In the years that followed there would be plenty of session IPAs on the market, but when Dan released Moon Man in 2009 there really wasn't a road map to follow.. Taking inspiration from the West Coast, Dan created what would become Wisconsin's number 1 h...

In this episode, Scott sits down with packaging team member, BBQ expert, and member of  Only in Wisconsin Giving. Jason Rufer. They talk everything packaging, bbq, and charitable giving. Cheers! 

In this episode, Scott and WIll talk everything maintenance at New Glarus. Will also runs New Glarus' two wastewater treatment plants.  Also, they discuss the importance of trade workers.

This week Scott sits down with packaging team member Dustin Ritschard to talk about growing up in Wisconsin, majoring in business administration, and coming to know all things packaging at the New Glarus Brewing Company. Cheers!

In this episode Dan and Scott Discuss Dan's confounding sour brown ale, Enigma. Enigma only comes around every so often and can be a mysterious flavor to parse but Dan breaks down this iconic sour ale. Enigma should be showing up at retailers around the state starting the week of 8/14/23. Use the New Glarus beer finder to locate your closest retailer https://newglarusbrewing.com/pages/beerfin...

In this episode Dan and Scott talk the latest R&D Release Champ Du Blanc. Champ Du Blanc is a spontaneously fermented golden ale that is aged on  New Galrus' own grapes, along with grapes from both Wisconsin and New York. They also talk about the Great Taste of the Midwest, one of America's premier beer festivals! Cheers!   

In this episode, Dan, Scott, and Dennis talk about how New Glarus puts together the yearly brand calendar. They talk the beer vote, how beers become year-round, and why some beers do better as seasonals. They also dive into why Octoberfests show up earlier than you might think. Cheers! 

In this episode, Scott and Dan discuss Dan's recent trip to the Czech Republic, Austria, and Belgium. Dan goes into visiting the Czech Republic in the 80s when it was behind the Iron Curtain, what he's looking for when he audits a European malt house, and he went to Belgium on a learning tour through lambic producers and a Trappist brewery.  Cheers!

Scott and Dennis talk the shifting beer landscape in Wisconsin, New Galrus' place in it, and what the future for craft beer in Wisconsin looks like. Wisconsin has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to beer so there is a lot of ground to cover. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan talks about his trip to Argentina. He went to judge a beer competition and meet brewers creating their own beer scene in South America. Cheers! 

Scott sits down with New Glarus Brewing Lab Tech Dan Jelle. Dan and Scott talk about being lifelong Midwesterners, how a person becomes a brewing scientist, and all things New Glarus lab. Dan was born and raised in New Glarus, growing up on a dairy farm, and after moving to Wyoming came back to New Glarus to help out on the farm.  Dan eventually ended up at New Glarus Brewing, starting off in pack...

In this episode, Dan and Scott sit down and talk all things Strawberry Rhubarb. Strawberry Rhubarb is the fourth beer in Dan's line of seasonal fruited sours.  Dan talks about how the genesis of this beer and the difficulties rhubarb presents. Cheers!

In this episode, Dan and Scott talk New Glarus' brand new IPA (use beer finder to find the nearest shop stocking New Glarus IPA near you https://newglarusbrewing.com/pages/beerfinder). This beer is hitting shelves in WI the week of June 19th. Dan and Scott also break down what an IPA is, and Dan talks about his history with the style. Cheers! 

In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss the ins and outs of beer recipe writing. Dan breaks down why beer recipes are more than what's on the page and how recipes can change and evolve over the years. Also, Dan teases a new brand coming out later this summer. Cheers!

In this week's episode Scott Talks with beer writer and editor Chris Drosner. Chris is a journalist and editor with over twenty years experience.  He is the Managing Editor of Milwaukee Magazine and he writes the Beer Baron column for the Wisconsin State Journal

In this episode, Scott and Dan talk Vintage 22 winning gold at the World Beer Cup for Belgian-style sour ale. They also take a deep dive into how beer competitions work and what judging one is like. Cheers!

Dan and Scott sit down for a chat with Belgian brewer Yvan Debaets of Brasserie De la Senne. Yvan lives in Brussels where he traded in a career in social work for brewing and met Dan while studying in Germany. Cheers!