Beer Cartel's The Inside Word

To celebrate International Woman's Day, Holly Slater from Beer Cartel chats with Rose Kentish and Kari Allen, co-founders of Sparkke, the all-female run and led craft brewery. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 29th episode we chat to Owen Johnston from Hop Products Australia as they launch their new Hop Eclipse®. We end the podcast with a chat with Mountain Culture owner and head brewer DJ McCready about his love of hops and his thoughts on Eclipse®. To purchase the Eclipse® Mixed 12 Pack, head to the Beer Cartel Website: https://www.beercartel.com.au/hpa-eclipse-mixed-12-pack/

For our 28th episode we chat to Matthias Ebner, International Brand Ambassador for Weihenstephaner    For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeer

For our 27th episode we chat to Aaron Edwards, Co Founder of Sydney's Bitter Phew. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 26th episode The Inside Word is hosted by craft beer fan James Denouden as he asks regular host Lachlan McLean his opinions on some of craft beer's biggest topics. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeer

For our 25th episode I sit down (Pre-Coronavirus) with Wayward Founder Peter Philip. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeer

Episode 24 is the February edition on the monthly review. I am joined once again Isaac Esposito as we name our top beers of the month, what we are looking forward to, plus much more. To go into the running to win this weeks prize, head to the following link and enter this weeks code word: http://bit.ly/InsideWordComp24

For our 23rd episode we chat to Sam Hambour, Co Founder of Hop Nation. To go into the running to win this weeks prize, head to the following link and enter this weeks code word: http://bit.ly/InsideWordComp23

For our 22nd episode we chat to Dave Bonighton, Co Founder of Mountain Goat. To go into the running to win this weeks prize, head to the following link and enter this weeks code word: http://bit.ly/InsideWordComp22

Our 21st episode is the first in what will be an ongoing monthly review episode. I am joined once again by Isaac Esposito as we name our top beers of the month, what we are looking forward in February and of course wrap up and review the Hottest 100. To go into the running to win a Beer Cartel teku style glass, head to the following link and enter this weeks code word: http://bit.ly/InsideWordComp21    

For our 20th episode I am joined by Kane Mansell from Garage Project and craft beer lover Isaac Esposito for a discussion around this years GABS Hottest 100. We chat about all the trends from 2019 and name our top 5 beers of the year and our predicted top 10. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 19th episode I chat to Jamie Cook, co-founder of Stone and Wood and the current Chairman of the IBA or Independent Brewers Association. We cover a range of topics including, the purpose and role or the IBA, current and previous projects, challenges the craft brewers are facing and what we can expect in the future. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 18th episode, I chat to Beer Cartel director Geoff Huens about the ins and outs of advent calendars. We talk about everything from where they came from, the year on year evolution, right through to the process and time that goes into making them. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

Welcome everyone to another episode of the Inside word, my name is Lachlan Mclean from Beer Cartel, Australia's number one craft beer retailer. For our 17th episode I follow up with Beer Cartel director Richard Kelsey about the recently released results from the 2019 craft beer survey. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 16th episode I chat to Johnny Latta and Kerri Abba, Co founders of Experience IT Beverages and Nomad. In part 1, I talk Johnny about how a small Italian wine importer has morphed into the leading Australian craft beer importer with breweries including, Stone, Deschutes and Deep Creek.  In part 2, I talk to both Kerrie and Johnny about the creation of Nomad and how their use of Australian botanical's has helped then become a truly unique Australian brewery. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 15th episode I chat to Stu McKinlay, Co Founder of Yeastie Boys. This is a truly fascinating chat with one of the worlds most unique breweries, from both the beers they produce to their business model. It is with many thanks to Experience IT Beverages who made this podcast possible. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 14th episode I chat to Dave Padden, Founder of Sydney's IPA Masters Akasha. We discuss range of topics including the history of Akasha, the stories behind the beers and we take deeper look into Australian craft beer scene from Dave's experience as a board member of the Independent Brewers Association (IBA). For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 13th episode I chat to Rudi Ghequire, Brewmaster of Belgiums iconic Rodenbach brewery. He takes us through not only the Rodenbach story but how this brewery from Roeselare, came to define one of Belgium's most iconic styles. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 12th episode I chat to Guy Greenstone, Co-Founder of The Local Taphouse, Stomping Ground Brewery and of course the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular or more commonly known as GABS. He takes us right back to the beginning and shares the story of how they've come to run one of the top craft beer venues in the country, a leading independent brewery and of course a top 10 beer festival of the world. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 11th episode I chat to Balter co founder Stirling Howland and Head Brewer Scotty Hargrave about their amazing rise and success. We chat about their unique design, branding and absolute killer beer and how this has really set the benchmark for craft beer in Australia. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For our 10th episode I chat to Black Hops co founder Dan Norris about their amazing story. We talk about how a beer at a pub with 3 mates can really turn into successful craft brewery. For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

For episode 9, I chat to Beer Cartel Co-Founder and Director Richard Kelsey about the annual Australian Craft Beer Survey. We discuss the history of the survey and the inspiration behind it, the results from previous years, the huge benefits the data gives breweries and consumers and much more. If you haven't completed the survey head to the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CraftBeerSurveyIWP  For all the latest craft beer, head to the Beer Cartel Website: http://bit.ly/beercartelbeers

In this 2 part episode, we chat to a giant of the Australian craft beer scene, Stone & Wood. In part 1, we talk Head Brewer Caolan Vaughan about their annual winter release Stone Beer and everything behind this unique style. In part 2, we chat their Creative and Community Manager Jasmin Daly about Festival of the Stone and how this all ties in to the amazing work Stone & Wood does for the community, both through the brewery and their Ingrained foundation. To purchase Stone & Wood beers, head here: http://bit.ly/stoneandwood

In this episode, we talk to Kaiju founders Nat and Callum Reeves about the incredible story that is Kaiju including; where Kaiju came from, their incredible artwork and the exciting developments that are on the horizon.

Beginning in 1980, Sierra Nevada has pioneered the craft beer revolution. Foundered by Ken Grossman, the brewery is truly a family endeavour, with his son Brian and daughter Sierra both heavily involved. Today we are joined by his older brother Steve, who works as Sierra Nevada's spokesperson and ambassador to tell the story of this truly iconic brewery.

In a market where limited and new release beers are everything, Dainton are certainly leading the way. We chat about the pressure that this puts on a brewery and the creative streak that is needed to keep the already vast number of beers growing. Lastly we talk about their successful crowdfunding initiative that they launched in April this year and what it means for the future of Dainton Brewery.

For the thousands of people who work in the retail or hospitality sectors of the craft beer industry, a sales job with a brewery often seems like a fantastic career progression. But many new sales rep fail to see out the first year, often due to the lack of training and sales skills. For this episode I chat to Laurence Temple, former Pernod Ricard, Lion Nathan and current National Sales Manager of Experience Beverages to get his 5 top tips to be successful at sales.

Garage Project has gone from a tiny microbrewery to a giant of the craft beer world in no time at all. From pushing the boundaries of what is possible to their unending pursuit of quality, it has seem them mix it with the best breweries in the world. In part 1, we chat to co-founder and head brewer Pete Gillespie about the story of Garage Project and the meteoric rise they have seen. In part 2, we chat to Australian national sales manager Adam Holliday about the effect that Garage Project has had on the Australian craft beer market.

As the craft beer world process the shock news of the merger of Dogfish Head and Boston Beer Company, Beer Cartel founders Geoff Huens and Richard Kelsey discuss the ins and outs of this game changing news. To find all the latest beers, head to the link below: http://bit.ly/BeerCartelLatest

Lachlan McLean from Beer Cartel sits down with Bentspoke founder Richard Watkins to discuss all things beer...and Cluster 8. To get all your Bentspoke beers head to the link below: https://www.beercartel.com.au/beer/brewery/australia/bentspoke/