Master Brewer Dan Carey shares his cellar notes, musings on beer, and his own brewing and brewery adventures. Other guests include chatty folks from his Brewery Team.
In this episode, Dan breaks down the New Glarus Beers that won medals at the 2025 World Beer Cup. We also talk draft maintenance
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss the return of Totally Naked and the release of a brand new flavor in the Splash lineup of light, fruited beers. Cheers!
In this episode Dan and Scott discuss the two brand new beers New Glarus put out this month; Imperial Pilsner and Tailwagger Amber. Cheers!
In this episode, Scott and Deb Carey discuss opening the original brewery back up to visitors for the first time since 97, being open again on Saturdays, and the new temporary tasting room and gift shop we are using until the renovation is done on our Hilltop facility. Cheers!
Gyrator returns! In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss Gyrator Doppelbock, manufacturing, and how Dan will deal with working in a brewery under construction. Cheers!
In this episode, Deb and Scott sit down to discuss all the ins and outs of running a small business. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott talk about Black Top IPA, New Glarus Barley Wine, and the new brewhouse going in at New Glarus. Cheers!
This month Dan and Scott talk with Eric Toft of Landbrauerei Schönram. Cheers!
Catch up with Dan Carey on all the happenings at New Glarus Brewing in this new episode of the podcast! Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss all things finding fruit! Plus, the podcast is going monthly. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan takes a deep dive into hops and discusses everything from terpenes to cross-breeding. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan, Deb, and Scott discuss New Glarus' brand-new splash series. Splash Watermelon is shipping to distributors the week of June 10th and will show up all around Wisconsin shortly after that. Splash Watermelon is an exceptionally light, fruited malt beverage clocking in at 4% ABV, 6.5 grams of carbs, and around 100 calories. Cheers!
In this episode Dan and Deb Carey talk with Scott about what is happening in the craft beer industry. With the industry maturing, Dan and Deb lay out how they see the lay of the land in 2024. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott have a Totally Naked and discuss everything flavor stability!
In this episode, Dan and Scot crack and New Glarus Zwickel and talk everything brewing the slow way. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss New Glarus Pilsner becoming the first year-round addition since Two Women Lager.
Imperial Radler shipped to distributors the week of April 29th and should be showing up on shelves around Wisconsin! In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss New Glarus Thumbprint Imperial Radler - a new brand in the thumbprint series. Coming in at 8.5% ABV, Imperial Radler is a truly unique take that turns the style on its head. Cheers!
In this episode, Brewmaster Dan Carey invited retired brewing scientist and microbiologist Greg Casey on the podcast to discuss all things lager beer. Greg Casey has a PhD in Applied Microbiology & Food Science from the University of Saskatchewan and worked for Anheuser-Busch (1987-1991), Red Star Yeast and Products (1991-1992), The Stroh Brewery Company (1992-1999) and Coors/Molson Coors/MillerCoors (1999-2013). Greg has written a series of books titled The Inspiring History and Legacies of American Lager Beer covering the history of lager beer in America. The first of which will be published later this spring. Cheers!
This week Scott talks with Ben Geisthard about everything draft maintenance. Ben is on the New Glarus Street Team and is also New Glarus Brewery's tap line specialist and technician. Cheers!
Jason Schultz is a member of the New Glarus Projects Team and works to find efficiencies within the factory and also has his eye on sustainability. Jason also works with Only in Wisconsin Giving, focusing on non-profits dealing with keeping the elderly in their homes, conserving the Ice Age Trail, and land conservation. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott Discuss everything New Glarus Apple Ale. Apple Ale was first brewed in 1995 and has been a fan favorite ever since. Dan discusses how finicky apples are as an ingredient, his 100-tree apple orchard on the property, and how he thinks about working with fruit in beer. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss R&D Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale (Aged in Jack Daniels barrels which we know is technically a Tennessee Whiskey) and Dan's recent trip to judge a beer competition in England and also Belgium where he visited Westvleteren and observed the crewing process at Cantillon. Cheers!
Hans Lenzlinger immigrated from Switzerland to the United States to work as a cook in Chicago. Eventually, Hans moved to New Glarus where he eventually took over the New Glarus Hotel and became an initial investor in the New Glarus Brewing Company. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott talk with Mark Carpenter from Anchor Brewing. Mark started working for Anchor Brewing in 1971 and has witnessed the craft beer scene grow from its beginnings to today. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott crack a Kid Kölsch and talk about the history of the style, how this beer was named, and everything else Kölsch. They also get into the complete update and overhaul in New Glarus' fermentation cellars at its Hilltop Brewery! Cheers!
In this episode, Katherine May (Carey) sits down with Scott to talk about his story of how he came to work at New Glarus Brewing. Cheers!
In this episode, Scott sits down with Chuck Bigler, owner of Puempel's Olde Tavern in New Glarus. Puempel's has been a continuously operating tavern in New Glarus since the late 1800s and Chuck is a fount of knowledge about all things New Glarus. The tavern has a rich history which Chuck will proudly tell you about if you stop in for a beer. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott drink a Two Women Lager and talk about how running a brewery has evolved from the mid-80s till now. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott talk about the importance of glassware to beer, why the shaker pint is everywhere, and the irksome nature of seeing his beer in the glass of the large brewers. They also talk about Dan's time in Chicago at the Siebel Institute. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott talk about Dan's iconic wheat beer, Dancing Man. Dan also breaks down why water is so important to brewing and the effects different water can have on the same beer. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott have a Milk Chocolate Stout and discuss Dan's day-to-day at the brewery, his philosophies on management, and meeting change with an open mind. Cheers!
This week, Scott talks with Emily Bunting and Deb Carey about continuing to innovate with team benefits., why healthcare is so important to growing a business, and how Deb responded when investors brought up succession. Cheers!
In this episode, Scott talks with Chris Hyberger. Chris is a member of the New Glarus projects team. Chris started his career manufacturing plastics and transitioned into brewing, working for both Miller and Lagunitas before coming to New Glarus.
Last time Dan and Scott sat down to talk beer terms and concepts they focused on the brewing process. This time they talk everything after the beer leaves the brewery! Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss Back 40 Bock, New Glarus' cult favorite American Bock beer. Back 40 is back after not being brewed since 2014. Cheers!
In this episode brewery architect Katherine May talks about the new warehouse expansion finishing up and plans for a future hospitality expansion at New Glarus. Cheers!
In this episode, Scott Knoll returns to talk all things leadership at New Glarus. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott go through the brewing process in detail and Dan defines some of the common words in brewing. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott talk everything Fat Squirrel and the rise and leveling out of Nut Brown Ales. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan tries mightily to explain what exactly lager brewing is to Scott. They take a deep dive into the history of the technique and what exactly makes Dan so passionate about these beers. Cheers!
In this episode, Scott and Dan talk all things Scream and IIPAs! Scream is New Glarus' Thumbprint IIPA and is available now for the first time in cans. Cheers!
This week, Scott talks everything giftshop and taproom with hospitality lead Jen Lewke. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan, Scott, and Sam sit down to discuss New Glarus Scotch Ale. Scotch Ale's recipe went through a unique process that resulted in this brand new Thumbprint. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss Uff-Da Bock. Uff-da was New Glarus' second beer released and it's recipe dates back to the very beginnings of Dan's brewing career. Uff-da also holds a special place in Dan's brewing journey as it is a beer that found its way into the hands of beer writer Michael Jackson and is partly responsible for Dan landing an apprenticeship in Germany. Uff-da is out now and can be found using the beer finder on New Glarus' website https://newglarusbrewing.com/pages/beerfinder
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss Dan's recent trip to Germany where he was sourcing ingredients for Pilsner and other New Glarus Beers! Cheers!
In this episode, Scott talks with quality control lead Randy Thiel. Randy is a brewmaster in his own right, helping to start Brewery Ommegang before returning home to Wisconsin. Scott and Randy talk hop selecting in the pacific northwest! Cheers!
In this episode, Scott talks with Emily Bunting. Emily has been with New Glarus for 24 years and works in admin and compliance. Emily and Scott talk about everything it takes to run a brewery that isn't the actual brewing of the beer. From administering benefits and the ESOP to making sure state and federal taxes are paid and accurate, Emily has a depth of knowledge and highlights the areas you may not be thinking about when starting a brewery. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan, Deb, and Scott continue their conversation around the 30th anniversary of New Glarus Brewing. They talk dealing with wholesalers, Spotted Cow becoming what it is, building the new Hilltop Brewery, and much, much more. Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Deb sit down with Scott and discuss all things from the beginning of New Glarus Brewing and what their 30th year in business was like. They talk finding those first accounts, propagating yeast in their home kitchen, and working insane hours while rising two small children. They also go over all the new and returning beers they released for their 30th anniversary! Cheers!
In this episode, Dan and Scott discuss everything Moon Man, New Glarus' groundbreaking and stalwart "No Coast" pale ale. In the years that followed there would be plenty of session IPAs on the market, but when Dan released Moon Man in 2009 there really wasn't a road map to follow.. Taking inspiration from the West Coast, Dan created what would become Wisconsin's number 1 hop-forward beer. Cheers!
In this episode, Scott sits down with packaging team member, BBQ expert, and member of Only in Wisconsin Giving. Jason Rufer. They talk everything packaging, bbq, and charitable giving. Cheers!
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