Episode 45: Joe Stange – Part Two
In our most recent episode, I hosted a longtime friend and fellow beer writer, Joe Stange, who told us about moving his family to Thailand in the middle of a pandemic, the importance of traditional styles, and the future of the American beer bar. In this episode, we continue our discussion, moving on to his somewhat […]
Episode 44: Joe Stange – Craft Beer & Brewing
The pandemic has been a weird experience for everyone. Everything suddenly stopped, things went quiet, we became trapped in our homes for months on end. Even for the most stable among us, the experience was unsettling. For my guest today, the pandemic was anomalous in an entirely different way. Newly returned to the US after […]
DBTB Episode 114: Brewers Talk About the Best of the Year
From lagers to pastry stouts, the taproom experience, changing the culture around beer, and talking about underrated styles, the show is excited to welcome four brewing professionals from around the country to talk about the year that was and what the new one could be.
Episode 43: Paul Verdu – Tenth and Blake
Paul Verdu is the vice president and head of Tenth and Blake, which is the craft focused arm of its parent company, Molson Coors. Under this umbrella, Coors, then later MillerCoors, and now MolsonCoors, have each sought to launch, develop, and promote flavorful beers. Its portfolio has shifted over the years, once including Blue Moon until […]
DBTB Episode 113: Sam Riggins of Cosmic Eye Brewery
Sam Riggins, the brewer, owner, and doer of all things at Cosmic Eye Brewery in Lincoln, Nebraska talks about beer that tastes like beer, collaborations to grow a business, and the nitty gritty of owning a brewery.
DBTB Episode 112: Chefs Talk About Beer Pairings and Perfect Menus
Food is on a lot of minds these days with the holidays rolling in. Chefs Rachel Mabb and Heather Hutton and Advanced Cicerone Bandon Plyler are here talk about pairings, cooking with beer, and the joy that comes with creating in the kitchen.
DBTB Episode 111: Matt Manthe of Odd Breed Wild Ales
From the blending of beer styles to create something new, grading barrels, fighting back against bullshit in beer, and sticking to a brewing ethos, Matt Manthe of Odd Breed Wild Ales is here to talk about microbes and more.
DBTB Episode 110: Sean Lilly Wilson of Fullsteam Brewery
Let’s talk about farming. And being local. Then let’s talk food and beer pairings and then pizza. It’s a fun conversation with Sean Lilly Wilson of Fullsteam Brewing in North Carolina.
DBTB Episode 109: Alan Sprints of Hair of the Dog
Alan Sprints is founder of Hair of the Dog, an Oregon brewing institution that values history, layered flavors, and the overall experience that comes with imbibing strong beers.
Episode 42: Emma Janzen- Imbibe Magazine
Emma Janzen and I have known each other for years. Well, in the sort of way that two people on Twitter who have never met in person can. We’ve traded messages, likes, and retweets. She’s a talented writer and photographer who possesses a great eye for detail while not losing focus on the story. She’s […]