Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast podcast

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast

Listen to the podcast for those who make and drink great beer. Every week we talk to professional brewers and industry experts about practical brewing advice, in-depth coverage of brewing trends that matter to you, and tips for getting the most out of your homebrew.

Listen to the podcast for those who make and drink great beer. Every week we talk to professional brewers and industry experts about practical brewing advice, in-depth coverage of brewing trends that matter to you, and tips for getting the most out of your homebrew.

 

#450

450: Stephen Boardman of 450 North Builds Intense Flavor and Nostalgic Connection With Fruit

From the corner of the family farm in rural Columbus, Indiana, surrounded by corn fields, ... more

Yesterday

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:02

Yesterday


#449

449: Christopher Lackner of the Hemp Beverage Alliance Is Fighting for the Loophole that Became an I...

When President Trump signed the bill to reopen the government on November 12, he also enac... more

05 Dec 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:10

05 Dec 2025


#448

448: West Coast Pils Panel Discussion Live From the Brewers Retreat

This week’s episode comes from a live panel discussion on West coast pils recorded a few w... more

28 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:26

28 Nov 2025


#447

447: Building Character in Lagers with 34/70 and Beyond, Presented by Fermentis

Lager yeast is the focus of this spotlight episode, brought to you interuption-free by [Fe... more

25 Nov 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:22

25 Nov 2025


#446

446: The Critics Speak! Kate Bernot, Stan Hieronymus, and Joe Stange Glimpse the Future Through Thei...

At Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®, we obviously spend a lot of time thinking about beer—ta... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:32

21 Nov 2025


#445

445: The Best in Beer 2025 Special, Featuring the Stories Behind the Picks

It’s one of the most anticipated episodes of the year—our annual peek behind the scenes of... more

13 Nov 2025

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:08

13 Nov 2025


#444

444: Mike Foniok of the Establishment Takes an Ultramodern Approach to Mixed-Culture Fermentation

Sheesh! [The Establishment] (https://establishmentbrewing.ca) (Calgary, Alberta) has built... more

07 Nov 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:26

07 Nov 2025


#443

443: Grain-to-Glass Brewing with Local and Regional Malt, Live from Alberta

We recorded this week’s episode live on stage at the Alberta Craft Brewing Convention in R... more

31 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:58

31 Oct 2025


#442

442: Fast Fashion Puts Its Foot on the Gas With New Zealand Hops and Extra Anchovy

Seattle’s [Fast Fashion] (https://themasonryseattle.com/fast-fashion/) has built a reputat... more

24 Oct 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:05

24 Oct 2025


#441

441: Cask Ale Elegance and Understatement with Bill Arnott of Machine House

It can be difficult to articulate how to make simple beers extraordinarily well—much comes... more

17 Oct 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:57

17 Oct 2025


#440

440: Jesse Brown of Formula Slows Down to Make Better Lager and IPA

The 2024 World Beer Cup was quite a moment for Issaquah, Washington’s [Formula.] (http://f... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:11

10 Oct 2025


#439

439: Ben Howe of Otherlands Manipulates pH and Process in Pursuit of the Perfect Franconian-Style La...

Ben Howe’s brewing career reads more like that of a chef than a typical brewer—stints in D... more

03 Oct 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:25

03 Oct 2025


#438

438: Regenerative Malt's Impact From Farm to Brewhouse, Presented by Proximity Malt

What is regenerative farming and what does it have to do with beer? In this episode, prese... more

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:53

30 Sep 2025


#437

437: Happy Birthday Simcoe! Vinnie Cilurzo and Jason Perrault Look Back on 25 Years of the Groundbre...

This year marks the 25th birthday of Simcoe, and when [Russian River] (https://www.russian... more

26 Sep 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:23

26 Sep 2025


#436

436: Blake Masoner of Craft Coast Strives for Excellence Beer After Beer, Taco After Taco

At [Craft Coast] (https://craftcoast.co) in Oceanside and San Marcos, California, Blake Ma... more

19 Sep 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:45

19 Sep 2025


#435

435: Josh Penney of Threes Brings a Bicoastal Sensibility to Hoppy Lager, Hazy IPA, and More

Before joining [Threes] (https://threesbrewing.com) , Josh Penney spent the better part of... more

12 Sep 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:02

12 Sep 2025


#434

434: Frank Bilello of Noble Savage Lets the Beer Become What it Wants to Be

The Untappd Community Awards offer an interesting barometer of consumer excitement around ... more

05 Sep 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:51

05 Sep 2025


#433

433: KCBC Brings Brash Energy and a Bit of West Coast Sensibility to Beer in NYC

Making beer commercially in New York City is so difficult that it all but stopped until th... more

29 Aug 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:01

29 Aug 2025


#432

432: Ben Clayton of Test Approaches Brewing with a Chef’s Discipline and a Beginner’s Mind

Ben Clayton of Brooklyn’s [Test] (https://www.thetestbrewery.com) honed his approach to br... more

22 Aug 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:56

22 Aug 2025


#431

431: Using Taproom Data and Insights to Optimize Brewery Decision Making, Presented by Arryved

The best beer isn’t brewed in a vacuum—it’s brewed with your guests in mind. Every pour, e... more

19 Aug 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:04

19 Aug 2025


#430

430: Float House Explores the Intersection of Beer Culture, Beer Flavor, and Hemp-Derived THC

Hemp-derived THC products, including beverages, have exploded on the market in recent year... more

15 Aug 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:06

15 Aug 2025


#429

429: Cody Peczkowski of Moontown Maximizes Malt Expression in Medal-Winning Märzen

In Whitestown, Indiana, just outside Indianapolis, this small-town lager brewery has made ... more

08 Aug 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:04

08 Aug 2025


#428

428: Shaun Kalis of Ruse Layers Flavor and Aroma in IPA With Old and New School Methods (Plus a Heal...

Portland, Oregon’s proximity to hop country gives its brewers an enviable perspective on h... more

01 Aug 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:40

01 Aug 2025


#427

427: Low-Calorie and Low-Carbohydrate Brewing with Lagunitas, Societe, and White Labs

This special low-carbohydrate and low-calorie focused episode of the podcast is brought to... more

29 Jul 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:37

29 Jul 2025


#426

426: Whitney Burnside of Grand Fir Finds New Use for Old Growth

Whitney Burnside built her résumé at some of the best breweries in the Pacific Northwest, ... more

25 Jul 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:26

25 Jul 2025


#425

425: Economist Lester Jones Shares the Truth of Today's Craft Beer Market and Debunks Prevailing Mis...

This week’s interview wasn’t initially intended for the podcast and wasn’t recorded that w... more

18 Jul 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:59

18 Jul 2025


#424

424: For Jordan Childs of Mash Gang, Extreme Balance Is the Key to Great Nonalcoholic Beer

For Jordan Childs, cofounder and head brewer of the U.K.-based brand [Mash Gang] (https://... more

11 Jul 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:37

11 Jul 2025


#423

423: Integrating Used and New Equipment in Brewery Design with Big Grove and First Key

It’s no secret that the craft-brewing industry is facing headwinds, and with that comes br... more

08 Jul 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:26

08 Jul 2025


#422

422: Vincent Ménard of Messorem Searches for Brash Balance in Sweet and Sour IPA

Montreal’s [Messorem] (https://messorem.co) strikes an urban pose—the old factory building... more

04 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:54

04 Jul 2025


#421

421: Gabriel Dulong Is Fermenting a Culture of Innovation at Quebec Craft Stalwart Boréale

There was a time in [Boréale’s] (https://www.boreale.com/en) not-so-distant past when they... more

27 Jun 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:41

27 Jun 2025