Podcasts about dovetail brewery

Welcome to This Week in Rauchbier for April 1, 2025. Our Rauchbier spotlight is a recording from Dovetail Brewery's annual Thank You For Smoking Event. It's a panel discussion that includes Bill Wesselink and Hagen Dost of Dovetail, Lane Fearing and Ryan Walker of Roaring Table, Greg Browne of Geneva Lager Works and Cesar Marron of Sketchbook Brewing Company. Then Bart Watson the President and CEO of the Brewers Association joins us to share the latest growth and success of Rauchbier in the marketplace. Enjoy these audio smoky delights. Thanks to Hagen and Bill for the inspiration to do this show. Hear the genesis of This Week in Rauchbier on episode 5 of Drink Beer, Think Beer.For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.Host: John HollGuests: Bart Watson, Bill Wesselink, Hagen Dost, Lane Fearing,  Ryan Walker, Greg Browne, and Cesar MarronTags: beer, craft beer, rauchbier, smoke, April Fool's DayMusic for this episode:NewsSting by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newsstingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Master Brewer Hagen Dost delves into Dovetail Brewery's traditional brewing techniques, from open fermentation to coolships. Hagen starts by sharing his journey of getting into brewing, with an emphasis on his German heritage growing up and the sensory class that helped him develop skills that he feels would benefit any brewer. He then explains how he became a Certified Master Brewer and discusses traditional European brewing methods, including decoction and the use of a coolship. Plus: the art of identifying fermentation flaws, the science behind crafting classic European beer styles, the significance of the German beer purity law, and the shelf life you can typically expect from beer you buy at your local craft brewery. After the beer break, Haagen discusses their Wet-Hopped Hopfenlager, a lager brewed with freshly picked hops from Michigan, characterized by subtle hop flavors and a lack of bitterness. He also explains what a coolship does and why it's so rare, why some brewers prefer to serve full pours over flights, and the history of the lauter grant faucets behind Dovetail's bar. Plus: what piece of equipment is Dovetail actively using that used to belong to the oldest brewery in the world (and how did they acquire it)? Please help us make our podcast better by taking our listener survey at https://craftybrewerspod.com/survey  About Dovetail Brewery: Located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, Dovetail Brewery specializes in continental European styles and traditional methods. Learn more on their website at https://www.dovetailbrewery.com/  — You can learn more about Crafty Brewers on our official website, https://craftybrewerspod.com — and support the show by picking up our amazing merchandise! Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC. Is your brewery or business looking to capture a loyal audience to drive business results with the power of podcasting? Then visit https://quantum-podcasts.com/ to learn more. Our executive producer and editor is award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you'll learn about: craft beer, traditional European brewing, Chicago craft beer scene, Reinheitsgebot, coolship, double and triple decoction, sensory training, fermentation flaws, Reinheitsgebot, World Brewing Academy, Certified Master Brewer pin, Franconia breweries, Bavaria breweries, family-run breweries, Lagers, Hefeweizens, Wet Hopfenlager, Michigan hops, Czech-style Pilsner, Helles, Kolsch, Vienna, Maillard reactions, caramelization, direct fire kettle, trans-2-nonanol, open fermentation, Wet Hopfenlager, horizontal lagering, maltiness, ferulic acid rest, Lautergrant, Siebel Institute, Munich, Lambic, and beer sensory analysis.

This very special episode of The DC Beer Show was recorded LIVE at Snallygaster 2024 and is hosted by Andy MacWilliams, DC Beer Member and namesake of DC Beer's "Andy Award."Andy leads a panel of outstanding brewery owners and professionals, including:Adam Goodwin, Founder and Head Brewer at Charles Towne Fermentory in Charleston, South Carolina.Jeff Cozzens, Co-Founder of Schilling Beer Company in Littleton, New Hampshire.Frank Zagami, Co-founder and Co-owner of Deciduous Brewing Company in New Market, New Hampshire.Dan Modica, Sales Director at Chicago's Dovetail Brewery in Chicago, Illinois.Jeramy Biggie, Co-founder and Co-owner of Commonwealth Brewing Company in Virginia Beach, Virginia.Snallygaster raises funds for the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture. Arcadia cultivates vibrant local food systems that prioritize health, equity, and sustainability from the farm forward. Learn more at ArcadiaFood.orgWe hope you enjoy this very special LIVE episode. Support DC Beer at Patreon.com/DCBeer to receive more outstanding content like this. Thanks to our monthly supporters Michael O'Connor Favio Garcia Josh Ellen Daniels Juan Deliz Mike Lastort James Wisnieski Brian Minch Chris Frome Jon Gilgoff Sam Chip Tory Roberts Steven M Quartell Chris DeLoose Lauren Cary Amy Crone Clifton B Scott Pavlica jeffrey garrison Joshua Learn Alexis Smith A t Dan Goldbeck Anthony Budny Greg Parnas Frank Chang Mikahl Tolton Kim Klyberg Chris Girardot Alyssa jeffrey katz Andrew MacWilliams Jamie Jackson Meegan Mike Rucki Jason Tucker Nick Gardner Amber Farris Sarah Ray Peter Jones Michael Rafky Brad Stengel Matt Winterhalter Bill and Karen Butcher Jordan Harvey Justin Broady Stephen Claeys Julie Verratti DFA Howie Kendrick

Ravenswood on Tap comes to Ravenswood & Berteau on Chicago's north side on July 20-21. “Malt Row” will be well-represented with a list of participants, including Begyle Brewing, Cultivate by Forbidden Root, Demo Brewing Company, Dovetail Brewery, Half Acre Beer Company, Hop Butcher For The World, Is/Was Brewing, KOVAL Distillery and Spiteful Brewing.   Joining me for a preview of this year's event are Gene Wagendorf III (Associate Director of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce), Kevin Cary (Owner, Begyle Brewing) and Chris Schroeder (Manager, Spiteful Brewing).   In addition to beer, this year's festival is loaded with top-tier Chicago musicians (and several former podcast guests):   Saturday July 20 French Police / Serengeti / Bnny / No Men / Kill Scenes / The Microphone Misfitz / Guardrail / La Rosa Noir / One for the Ditch / Lawrence Tome   Sunday, July 21 She's Crafty, Chicago's All-Female Beastie Boys Tribute / Punk'd / wht.rbbt.obj / Madame Reaper & the Gentleman's Club / Lydia Cash / Hodie Snitch   ##   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net   Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.   Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is a conversation recorded at Notch Brewing, during the Forever Lager Festival. In a moment you'll hear from the brewers Wild East Brewing, Working Draft, and Dovetail, a bunch of cool brewers doing cool things. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.Host: John HollGuests: Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail Brewery, Clinton Lohman of Working Draft Beer Co., and Brett Taylor of Wild East Brewing.Sponsors: All About BeerTags: Lager, Brewing, Rice, Hazy IPA, FestivalPhoto by Andy Crouch

Welcome to the latest episode of DC Beer, where hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg are joined by the illustrious Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail Brewery! The crew starts the show with a lively discussion of their current libations, offering tantalizing tasting notes and sharing anecdotes about their favorite brews.As the conversation unfolds, the hosts delve into the exciting news of Dovetail Brewery's expansion to DC, exploring the intricacies of the beer industry and the philosophy behind Dovetail's approach to crafting continental European-style beers. With keen attention to detail and a deliberate rollout strategy, Jenny outlines the intentional and thoughtful introduction of Dovetail's core beers to the DC and Virginia markets.Amidst the lively banter and infectious enthusiasm, the episode also celebrates Women's History Month, championing Jenny's impressive expertise and accomplishments in the male-dominated realm of beer brewing. Jenny shares her journey in the industry, from her Cicerone certification to her serendipitous encounter with Dovetail Brewery, weaving a captivating narrative of passion and dedication.The conversation takes an intriguing turn as the discussion shifts to the significance of beer service and the evolution of palates in the craft beer market. Insightful and engaging, Jenny offers a glimpse into the complexity of consumer preferences and the art of creating beers that resonate with diverse tastes.The hosts leave no stone unturned as they touch upon upcoming events and the vibrant beer culture in the DC metro area, providing listeners with enticing invitations to beer-related festivities. The episode offers a treasure trove of delightful experiences for beer enthusiasts, from brewery anniversaries to beer festivals.With its blend of informative insights, lively anecdotes, and a palpable sense of community, this episode exemplifies the heart and soul of the vibrant craft beer community, leaving listeners eager to explore the world of Dovetail Brewery and savor the rich tapestry of beers awaiting them.So grab your favorite craft brew, settle in, and join the DC Beer crew for a delightful and enlightening journey through the fascinating world of craft beer! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steven M Quartell Chris DeLoose Lauren Cary Amy Crone Clifton B Scott Pavlica Greg Antrim jeffrey garrison Joshua Learn Alexis Smith A t Dan Goldbeck Anthony Budny Greg Parnas Frank Chang Mikahl Tolton Kim Klyberg Chris Girardot Alyssa jeffrey katz Andrew MacWilliams Jamie Jackson Meegan Mike Rucki Jason Tucker Nick Gardner Amber Farris Sarah Ray Peter Jones Michael Rafky Brad Stengel Matt Winterhalter Bill and Karen Butcher Jordan Harvey Justin Broady Thor Cheston Stephen Claeys Julie Verratti DFA Howie Kendrick

New year, new us! On today's show, we look back at 2022 and recap some of our favorite guests and moments from the year. We discuss our 2023 wishes for each of our Chicago teams and fill you in on what we have planned for the show this year. We hope you had a wonderful holiday! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram (@domesticdraftpodcast) and Twitter (@domesticdraft)! Cheers!

In this episode we recorded remote at the Dovetail Brewery in Chicago, IL. Dovetail Brewery merges continental European styles and techniques with American creativity to produce amazingly unique beers that are typically found in small, family-run breweries in Europe. We had a great discussion with owners Hagen & Bill and their sales director Dan. Lets go!

It's Oktoberfest season and Jennifer Pfafflin, Marketing & Creative Manager at Dovetail Brewery, and Tony Thompson from Begyle Brewing are in studio to give us a preview of Oktoberfestiversary 2022 taking place October 8th and 9th!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Pfafflin is the marketing and creative manager at Dovetail Brewery in Chicago. She's also one of the four brewers on staff. That means she gets to spend her days talking about, thinking about, making, and drinking some of the most traditional and flavorful beers made in the U.S. today. Dovetail is no stranger to this show. Episode Five featured Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink the co-founders of the brewery, and gave birth to This Week in Rauchbier.  If you follow Dovetail on social media it is Pfafflin and her passion for brining forth a realistic drinking experience in a digital format.  Before Dovetail, she was an exam manager at the Cicerone Certification program, and is even an  Advanced Cicerone herself.  Working at Dovetail Pfafflin can really explore her love of tradition, the beer industry and beer service, all things we talk about during the course of this episode.  But we start off by going all the way back to the beginning.  This Episode is sponsored by:NZ HopsNZ Hops, the co-operative of Master Hop Growers are a passionate collective of farms dedicated to innovation and sustainability. Leading the charge in sustainable farm practices, some NZ Hops farms have over five generations of knowledge that inform their composting program, used by growers to promote healthy regenerative growth of hops year upon year. This creates high quality soil, a critical component of healthy growing conditions. At NZ Hops, they feel that sustainability is not only being a steward for the land, but for our future.Athletic Brewing Co.Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tastingcraft beer without the alcohol. From IPAs to stouts to golden ales and more, they offer a full selection of beers starting at only 50 calories. Now you can keep your head clear and enjoy the refreshing taste of beer anytime, anywhere. Place an order today atathleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customerscan also get 10% off their entire order with code BeerEdge10. Limit one per customer.For more Drink Beer, Think Beer or to check out Beer Edge: The Newsletter for Beer Professionals, follow us on Twitter @thebeeredge and subscribe to our beer industry focused newsletter. There is more information, articles, and engaging content at Beer Edge. Host: John Holl Guest: Jenny Pfafflin  Sponsors:   NZ Hops, Athletic Brewing, and The Beer Edge Tags: Beer, Bars, COVID-19, Chicago, Lager, Helles, Travel, Tradition, The Simpsons, Glassware Kölsch

Jenny Pfäfflin of Dovetail Brewery joins me to discuss her love for Baltic and Nordic style beers, her time with the Certified Cicerone Program, creating the Baltic Porter recipe and all things Dovetail Brewery. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kindsey-bernhard/support

Episode 303 - Bill Wesselink & Hagen Dost, Dovetail Brewery Happy Monday, Thieves!Is it a little smoky in here? This week we're welcoming in Hagen Dost & Bill Wesselink of Dovetail Brewery in Chicago to talk about their love of rauchbiers and their very awesome coolship, which they use for all of their beers. The duo met in brewing school and for the last several years have turned Dovetail into a destination for beer fans far and wide. They specialize in lagers, and have begun sending their beer out of state to thirsty patrons. From talking about how the pandemic has affected their business, to the unique flavors that arrive in their beers via the CTA's Brown Line, these two brewers have a healthy respect for tradition but are also bringing good humor to the beer scene. Justin pulled out some great bottles from his bodega (buy a tote bag) and we had some real fun with the black glass. Tune in and let us know what you think!***As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

After a long COVID hiatus, we are back together again. In this episode we review some beers from the Dovetail Brewery and try the 114 proof rye cask strength whiskey from Pinhook.

We try beers from Chicago's Dovetail Brewery, celebrate Laura's Beerists Anniversary, throw jerks out of a taproom, and sigh at a bunch of stuff Grant says, all on this brand new episode of The Beerists! Dovetail Helles Lager Dovetail Vienna-Style Lager Dovetail Hefeweizen Dovetail Maibock Theme Music by Adrian Quesada Break Music: Weather Any Storm by Cody Francis End Credits Music: The Old Timer by Tigerblood Jewel Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Laura Christie, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or point your podcatcher to our RSS feed. You should also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Support us by making a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists and get some sweet rewards! Follow us on twitter, facebook, and instagram. Want to send us beer? Check our beer donation guidelines, and then shoot us and email at info@thebeerists.com

Anna talks about about how the city is set to reopen the Lakefront Trail in a limited fashion next week, but other lakefront amenities including outdoor fitness equipment athletic fields and beaches will remain closed. Anna also checks in with Hagen Dost, owner and brewer at Dovetail Brewery, to get his reaction to the city […]

Hagen Dost, co-owner and brewer at Dovetail Brewery, joins Anna to talk about why he believes that breweries, taprooms and taverns should be granted temporary permission to operate outdoors.

Strap in folks, because this week it’s Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink of Chicago’s Dovetail Brewery.

Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing are celebrating their Fourth Annual Oktoberfestiversary on Oct 12 & 13! Join them as they celebrate the season, the neighborhood, and of course… BEER.  

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by FloridaBeerBlog.com. This episode is the first of our two-part journey to Chicago! On this episode, we start at Corridor Brewery and Provisions, talking with Director of Brewing Operations Brant Dubovick and Lead Brewer Patrick Burda about the location, the styles of beer they focus on, and Chicago brewing as a whole. From there, we head to Dovetail Brewery to chat with brewers and owners Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink about their time in Europe, their love of traditional German styles, and pretty much everything in-between. Make sure to subscribe, rate us, and tell your friends! Send in a voice message:https://anchor.fm/florida-beer-blog/message

This week we're at Dovetail Brewery in Ravenswood to wind down the Chicago election coverage as we head to the polls tomorrow. In national news, we have Biden accusations, more Mueller report, and a Brexit update.

This week we're at Dovetail Brewery in Ravenswood to wind down the Chicago election coverage as we head to the polls tomorrow. In national news, Biden accusations, more Mueller report, and a Brexit update.

Jon Davis grew up with depression and anxiety. He realized that when he got a dog, he had reason to live during the tough times. Recently, he started The Empawthy Project.... "shining a light on the mental health benefits of pets." We did a live podcast in association with ATA Social Club, Real Dog Moms of Chicago, Rescue in Style and Dovetail Brewery. It was a good, real discussion about mental health and I am sure many of you will be glad people are brave enough to talk about their lives and be so open about the struggles. Thank you Jon. For more information:  www.empawthy.org.  Raise the Woof is presented by Fetch Pet Care. For more: fetchpetcare.com. 

Digital Third Coast: https://www.digitalthirdcoast.com/ Dovetail Brewery: https://dovetailbrewery.com/ SearchLab Chicago: https://searchlabchicago.com/suds-search/ North of downtown Chicago is a neighborhood called North Center, a former industrial corridor that's transitioned into a bustling mix of residential and commercial activity. North Center is well known for 2 things. It's home to dozens of service-oriented start-ups, digital agencies and creatives mostly located in the industrial buildings along the train tracks on Ravenswood. It's also where you can find some of Chicago's best micro-breweries, spirit distilleries and watering holes. Northcenter Chamber of Commerce http://www.northcenterchamber.com/ My name is Mark Bealin and I'm the founder of SearchLab, a search marketing agency located in North Center. I decided to film two of my favorite things coming together. I'm going to talk to some of the talented professionals in Chicago at some of the best drinking establishments in the city. This is Suds and Search. Today I'll be joined by the team from Digital Third Coast, a full service SEO and Paid Search agency that recently celebrated their 11th year in business. DTC was founded by Taylor Cimala and George Zlatin. Nathan Pabich joined shortly afterwards to run their paid search division. I've known the core team from DTC for 12 years and asked them to join me at DoveTail's tasting room. DoveTail makes really good German-style beer and happens to be located directly across the street from SearchLab's offices. SearchLab Chicago 1801 W Belle Plaine Suite 107 Chicago, IL 60613 (312) 256-1574 https://searchlabchicago.com https://www.facebook.com/SearchLabChicago/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/searchlabchicago/ https://twitter.com/SearchLabAgency https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kf-yP3bwhI6YvFFeKfegA https://m.me/SearchLabChicagoSubscribe to Suds & Search | Interviews With Today's Search Marketing Experts on Soundwise

Pat, Bruce, and the team hit the road to Ravenswood to have a chat with Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink of Dovetail Brewery. The gentlemen discuss the brewery's fermentation process and continental European technique, giving this brewery a traditional but unique style when compared to Chicago's contemporary beer scene.

Hagen and Bill played host to the podcast this week, and treated me to a nice change of pace.  Sitting back and drinking lagers, wild Rauchbier, and Wild Table beers has never been more fun.  I got an education in "Dovetail German", beer styles, and the "CoolShip".  The cherry Kriek they released a day after recording (July 13th) was out of this world good and the tours are legendary.  Two guys that bonded in Munich over a "Slaughter Plate" sure have done a lot for furthering these old world styles in a new world beer scene. Dovetail Social Media: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

What's On Tap: Hagen from Dovetail Brewing!              Dovetail Brewing:  Website | Facebook |Twitter Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: HEFEWEIZEN ABV: 4.8%IBU: 22EBC: 7-11CO2: 6.6 g/L Easy to drink with a lingering, pleasant aftertaste. A rich, yolky-orange wheat beer, featuring the aroma of clove and fruit in perfect balance; refreshing on a warm day, with a hint of mandarin-orange-like acidity; huge effervescent head. Thick lasting foam that leaves an attractive lacing after every sip. LEARN MORE RAUCHBIER ABV: 5.3%IBU: 30EBC: 50-60CO2: 6.6 g/L Dark with reddish tones and an off-white head with a rocky foam standing above the rim of the glass; as you bring it to your nose, you feel like you are eating a bar of chocolate in a smokehouse, full and rich with generous hopping to balance the flavor of beechwood smoked bacon. LEARN MORE   VIENNA LAGER ABV 5.1%IBU 27EBC 8-12CO2 5.4 g/L Mozart played full-volume in the brewhouse as the Dovetail Vienna Lager was born. Copper in color, with a warm, malty character, it is brewed with 100% Vienna malt and Styrian Golding hops. May it make you grow a feather in your Alpine hat. LEARN MORE LAGER ABV 4.8%IBU 22EBC 4-6CO2 5.5 g/L A golden, malty, rich, creamy complex lager with aroma of malt and fresh hops. Easy to drink with a lingering pleasant after-taste and foam that stands like a cloud above the rim of the glass; lacing at every sip. New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications: http://wgnradio.com/2017/08/10/chicagos-riverwalk-to-host-friday-night-flights-craft-beer-fest/ http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-constellation-funky-buddha-0811-biz-20170810-story.html http://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/politics-on-the-hudson/2017/08/23/beer-here-growing-beer-industry-leads-farming-boom/104621394/ http://www.marketwatch.com/story/craft-beer-glut-starting-to-take-its-toll-on-sales-2017-08-23   Brew NH Cork Board: Tune in this Friday at Dovetail for some great flights! Jukebox: Chemical Distance: Eternal Buzz Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

Two Illinois brewing traditionalists inspired us to dig deeper into lagers and hefeweizens, so we pitted a bunch against each other in a goofy Crossfire showdown. Riggs Beer Co. out of Urbana and Dovetail Brewery out of Chicago know the German way and have expertly paid homage to tradition at their year-old breweries. But that wasn’t enough as we brought in other examples of each style, either American or Bavarian. We get caught up in the crossfire as we also lagerjam our way into another potpourri of pop culture word association that you would expect from a typical episode of this show. Tradition, y’all.   Beer Combatants //   Lagergeddon:   Riggs Beer Co. - American Lager Surly Brewing Co. - #Merica! Dovetail Brewery - Lager Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan - Weihenstephaner Original   Hefeweight Championship/HefeRock:   Riggs Beer Co. - Hefeweizen New Glarus Brewing Co. - Bubbler Dovetail Brewery - Hefeweizen Ayinger Privatbrauerei - Ayinger Bräuweisse

The three-tier system is something that’s continuously up for debate in our country, surfing on arguments about who it serves poorly and who it services well, who it protects us from and who it favors. It’s a complicated value chain mandated by the federal government to exist, but also regulated by states, and increasingly getting sliced up into more unique and critical ways of bringing your favorite breweries to market.  One part of that value chain that’s been quietly evolving is the role of the importer. They work between the brewer and distributor, and traditionally bring you beers from oversees from places like Belgium, the UK, and Germany. You may have heard our interviews from Shelton Fest two years ago when we interviewed two of their operators to demystify this part of the business, and shine a light on the value that importers bring even when they’re working with domestic instead of foreign breweries. For its part, Shelton Brothers just announced their next festival will be in Atlanta on August 18-19.  Then there's the domestic side of the import business, sometimes even called a domestic importer. It's really a convoluted way of describing an importer who moves products domestically through their existing infrastructure, state-to-state instead of country-to-county.  As more and more small local breweries are finding ways to grow sustainably and gain access to market when the shelves are tight and tap handles are scarce, the role of the domestic importer is helping some of these niche breweries find niche audiences wherever they might be.  Today’s guests are excited to talk about a very unique scenario in this vein. Artisanal Imports, known for importing brands like Sunner Kolsch, St Feuillen, and De Proef, are now partnering with U.S. brands. They’ve been working in U.S. cider for some time now with Farnhum Hill and EZ Orchards, which are among the best in the world. But niche, hyperlocal breweries is a new step towards diversifying their business and finding new territory to explore. In Chicago, they’ve partnered with Dovetail and Whiner Beer, two newcomers with unique portfolios.  Today we’re going to hear about what’s behind that move, and why it might be a new model for small brands going forward. It’s a full room on this one, so I do my best to keep it all straight. We’ve got Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink from Dovetail Brewery, Brian Taylor of Whiner Beer Company, and Lanny Hoff of Artisanal Imports. Listen in.

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by FloridaBeerBlog.com. This episode is the first of our two part journey to Chicago! On this episode, we start at Corridor Brewery and Provisions, talking with Director of Brewing Operations Brant Dubovick and Lead Brewer Patrick Burda about the location, the styles of beer they focus on, and Chicago brewing as a whole. From there, we had to Dovetail Brewery to chat with brewers and owners Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink about their time in Europe, their love of traditional German styles, and pretty much everything in between. Make sure to subscribe, rate us, and tell your friends! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/florida-beer-blog/message