Pursuing the Perfect Pint

Every guest added another piece to the puzzle, revealing how climate, energy, geopolitics, consumer behaviour and innovation influence every part of the global barley, malt, brewing and distilling supply chain. Brent & Danielle reflect on the biggest stories from the first 30 episodes of Pursuing the Perfect Pint.

Regenerative agriculture has become one of the defining conversations shaping our industry. But one important question remains:  is it finally rewarding the people at the heart of it—the farmers? Brent sits down with Robert Price from Rooks Nest Estate for an honest conversation about the realities facing today's barley growers. 

How six generations of one family brewery have kept the story of Maris Otter alive. What happens when a brewery founded in 1849 continues brewing with the same values nearly two centuries later? James Clark of Hook Norton shares a story of family, barley, brewing heritage, and the importance of preserving traditions while adapting to changing consumer tastes.

Sustainability, resilience, contracts, and soil health—UK farmer Nick Bumford from Guiting Manor Farms explains what it really takes to make regenerative agriculture work.

Solar panels. Batteries. Electric vehicles. China's clean-tech exports are now worth more than U.S. fossil fuel exports, signalling a profound shift in global energy markets and economic influence. Katrien Even explains why electrification is accelerating faster than expected. 

🎙 Episode 26 | No Barley. No Beer. No Bourbon. Are beer and whiskey markets finally showing signs of recovery? Brent and Danielle discuss the latest market trends before Brent speaks with Ashley McFarland, President of AMBA, about how collaboration across farmers, maltsters, brewers, distillers, and policymakers is helping shape the future of U.S. barley.

From the realities facing today’s farmers and brewers to one brewery transforming surplus artisan bread into distinctive craft beer — Brent and Danielle explore the market trends, sustainability challenges, and creative innovation shaping the future of beer alongside Crumbs Brewing.

In this episode, the team from Limagrain discusses the future of malting barley, sustainability, and how new breeding innovations could help secure the future of beer production. Plus, Brent and Danielle break down the latest market trends shaping the global barley and brewing industries.

Episode #23 of  Pursuing the Perfect Pint  features North Dakota Barley Council growers Steve, Nathan, and Frank discussing the future of malting barley, crop competition, contracting, and building a resilient malt supply chain. Brent and Danielle also explore the latest global barley market developments, beer demand trends, and why the farmer story matters more than ever to the future of beer and...

With Kasper Madsen, this episode explores how the beer industry is navigating climate pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting consumer trends. As the market enters a period of slower growth and structural change, resilience, innovation, and adaptability are becoming critical to staying relevant.

This week's episode we continue our recordings from Lisbon as we connect with Fernanda and Andres from Maltexco as they go on a deep insight tour of the barley, malt and beer industry in Chile.

Join us as we chat with Dr. Paul Telfer from AGT who discusses the strengths of barley development in Australia and the recent harvest.

Episode 19 we continue our story telling from the RMI Global Conference in Lisbon as we hear from Stefania Mura with CS Events. As she has now joined us for our second RMI Global event she can testify that our group is the most beer centric group she has worked with. Brent and Stefania discuss beer and its affordability and place in events as they catch up. You will also hear as usual the weekly m...

Brent goes down memory lane while in Lisbon where he reconnects with former SAB Miller/RMI Matthias Wree who is now at Grainli. They discuss the world of malt and the changes they have seen throughout the years. Also, get your weekly market update from Brent and Danielle as the on going war still affects the price of barley. Cheers!

Danielle and Brent reminisce on RMI's Global Conference in Lisbon and share some of their favourite moments. Then we have an on the grounds recording live from Lisbon! It was a wonderful time in Lisbon and we look forward to sharing the stories told throughout the week. Cheers!

Enjoy episode 16 as we hear from Lisbon moderator Dr. David Griggs from Crisp malt as we welcome back with popular demand. We then hear about the challenges and celebrations that Bierstadt Lagerhaus go through as Ashleigh Carter shares the story of her starting Bierstadt with her business partners and how they continue to keep brewing 10 years later. We are quickly approaching our Global Conferenc...

Welcome back to Pursuing the Perfect Pint Podcast! Episode 15 focuses on discussion of the Lisbon conference as it quickly approaches. Hear from silver sponsor and speaker, Computonics, as Sebastian shares a highlight of what is to be heard in Lisbon. Then for our malt supply story we hear from Evelaine Viviurka Cebulski with Agraria. She shares insights of the Brazilian craft beer industry and ho...

Episode 14 covers the market update which discusses Soufflets' not just one newest maltings but announcement of 2 new maltings. Then we highlight Ren from Limagrain as he discusses his expectations of the RMI Global Conference as a sponsor and speaker. Our malt supply chain celebrates the collaboration of Swedish brewery, Spendrups with Brazilian brewery, Way Beer. A beer brought together by the i...

This week on episode 13 hear from Danielle and Brent as they give their weekly market update highlighting the challenges of weather and also discuss the many entries to the Excellence Awards. You will then hear from Sponsor and Speaker Vikas Jain from PMV Maltings as he discusses his history with RMI and how India has a role in the barley and malt industry. Then our malt story this week takes us b...

Episode 12 is here and it is focused on the US craft beer industry! With such changing times in the market now it is more important than other to focus on not just how to keep growing but also on how to just keep going. We start off with Danielle and Brent delivering the market update with giving some optimism for growth this year as we look forward to some large events in the US. Then hear from D...

Continuing our structure we start episode 11 off with a market update from Brent and Danielle as plans for European spring barley planting begins. Then we hear from bronze sponsor Malting Company of Ireland, Paul McGillicuddy, as he expresses his investment as a first time sponsor for the Global Conference. We also get some insight from Global Conference moderator, Annika Wilhelmson (Viking Malt),...

We have made it to double digits of Pursuing the Perfect Pint - Welcome to Episode 10! This week hear from Brent and Danielle as they discuss the current price situation of malting vs feed barley. Then hear some more about the upcoming RMI Global Conference. Heinrich from Saaten Union, a proud sponsor of the RMI Global Conference, shares his experience of attending the RMI Global Conferences and w...

Welcome back to Pursuing the Perfect Pint where this week we discuss a bit about the companies attending the RMI Global Conference in Lisbon and also give a shout out to our sponsors. You will hear from Jeferson and Cesar from Agraria/BMS as they share why they believe in sponsoring the Global conference. Along with a preview of Jan sharing some of his hot topics on regen Ag in Sweden. Our malt st...

In this week's episode learn all the details about the RMI Analytics' 13th Global Conference! Danielle and Brent talk all things Lisbon from theme, agenda and Excellence Awards Learn how we have revamped the Excellence Awards and meet your panel! Along with just how easy it is to submit your own company for nomination. We want to also thank Buhler as continued sponsor in the RMI Conference. You wi...

Happy New Year! As we enter 2026 listen to Brent and Danielle give their insight on what this year holds for the barley and malt supply chain. Forget Dry January - its “Maltlicious Month'! You will hear from Silver sponsor, Morten Hoel from Copenhagen Merchants, who will share his reasons as to why the continue to support the RMI conference and you will also hear from Frank Laufer from North Dakot...