Episode 49: Eoghan Walsh – Brussels Beer City
Parenting isn’t easy. And trying to manage young kids, especially during a pandemic, is incredibly hard. I don’t talk about my personal life much on these podcasts, in my work, or on social media. I prefer to keep the separation. But I also know there is value in letting others who may be similarly situated […]
DBTB Episode 120: Jean-Claude Tetreault of Trillium Brewing
After years of patiently waiting and thinking about blends, Trillium released its spontaneous beer just before the holidays. On this episode brewer and co-founder J.C. Tetreault talks about the beer, the business, culinary inspirations, farming and more.
DBTB Episode 119: Kevin Abbott of Barrel of Monks
Kevin Abbott of Barrel of Monks brewing talks about the evolution of Belgian styles, culinary influences on recipes, and finding ways to balance a brewery’s philosophy with customer demand.
Episode 48: Matthew Curtis – Pellicle Part Two
This week we continue our conversation with beer writer Matthew Curtis. If you missed part 1 of our discussion, I recommend you go back and give it a listen. In that episode, Matt and I discussed his work with Pellicle, his online beer, wine, and cider magazine, how he developed his voice as a writer and podcaster, […]
DBTB Episode 118: The World Atlas of Beer
Resolve to do more reading and travel this year and start with the World Atlas of Beer. The authors are here to talk about the book, beer destinations, and the constantly changing landscape of styles.
DBTB Episode 117: The 2021 State of Bars with Chris Black, Michael Roper, and Polly Watts
The pandemic continues to impact bars across the country. On this episode we talk with three publicans of beloved craft beer bars about what 2021 has been like, and measures they have taken to survive.
DBTB Episode 116: Reflections on Beer in 2021
It’s our annual year-end round table with writers and beer professionals. We toast the end of 2021, and to look forward to the new year with some predictions and cheer.
Episode 47: Matthew Curtis – Pellicle
One of the best parts of covering the craft beer industry for a while is experiencing new voices. Perspectives tend to harden over time and without the addition of new blood, they can calcify and begin to become immovable. And the industry so often feels like a singular experience, one that speaks with a too […]
DBTB Episode 115: Daniel Carey of New Glarus Brewing Co.
While the brewery might be best known for Spotted Cow, there’s more to New Glarus Brewing than that one beer. Daniel Carey, the founder and brewer is on the show to talk about flavor, recipe development, specialty ingredients, and more.
Episode 46: Mariah Calagione – Dogfish Head
26 years is a long time to run a business, let alone one with your spouse. When my guest today first met her future husband, they were 16 years old and attending the same high school in Massachusetts. He would soon be booted out of that school but their relationship remained strong. When years later he […]