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What makes a cider a cider? Explore the fruits and chaos-inspired ingredients behind ERIS' biggest hits in this cider science deep dive. Michelle Foik, co-owner of ERIS Brewery and Cider House, shares her journey to opening her historic establishment before delving into the art and science of cidering. She starts by discussing how her career took her from Goose Island Brewery and Revolution Brewing to opening the first female-owned brewery and cider house in Illinois in a historic Masonic temple. She also discusses the history of cider in Chicago and in the United States, the cultural revival of cider post-Prohibition, and how cider is actually made. After the beer break, Michelle delves into how Amburana barrels impart a variety of spice flavors into beverages, why beer brewers aren't allowed to make cider, and how ERIS combines ciders and beers to make unique snakebites. She also shares the incredible story behind their GABF award-winning hazy IPA Foiken Haze, the unique characteristics of their Pepper Jam cider, and their barrel-aged Malort cider. ERIS Brewery and Cider House is a women-owned brewery, cider house, and restaurant in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago. Learn more on their website at https://www.erischicago.com/ — You can learn more about Crafty Brewers and get in touch with us on our official website, https://craftybrewerspod.com 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: Chicago cider house, Illinois craft beer, cider brewing techniques, balanced ciders, cider history, cider apples, Van Van Mojo cider, mosaic hops cider, Pepper Jam cider, arbol pepper cider, Euphoria cider, Umbriana barrel-aged cider, cider festivals Chicago, CiderCon, Cider Summit Chicago, Michigan apples, cider fermentation process, cider vs beer, semi-sweet cider, dry cider, blending cider with beer, culinary cider flavors, craft beer trends 2025, Chicago brewpub, Malort cider, unique Chicago beverages, collaboration brews Chicago, barrel-aging cider, and cider food pairings.
This week… The man, the myth, the legend… Shaky Seam returns! The fellas are up to their usual degenerate behaviors, burping, swearing, laughing and talking honkers. They gave Andy a call to talk about all things Wisconsin sports. First they recapped the College Football Playoff games. Then they talked about the Pack and the brutal loss to the Viqueens. They looked ahead to da Bears, and made their score and stat predictions. Then they speculated on how far they think this team can make it in the playoffs, and what does a successful post season mean to us? Andy stayed on the line while the fellas shot darts and talked through listeners' questions. Finally they talked about their challenges. Will they do better than their last challenge? Well, they can't do much worse! But before any of that nonsense, they saved the best for first, with the Beer of the Week! During the BOW the fellas rate and review a new beer. They discuss the history of the brewery and examine what's in the beer they're drinking. Then, they break down the beer by its drinkability, the probability they'd drink it again, its chugability, and the can's attractability. Find out if Goose Island Brewery's Honker's Ale passed the HUA test. Beer of the Week: 04:40 - 38:20 WI Sports w/ Andy O!: 38:50 - 01:46:25 Darts & Advice: 01:50:23 - 02:11:20 Challenge Talk: 02:11:40 - END BOW: Goose Island Brewery, Honker's Ale COW: pick a challenge for yourself… good one Kärel HUA 173 Drinking game: when we say, “honkers” drink! Happy New Year! Big shout out to the talented Adrian Pell! He created the intro and outro music for us. Check him out on IG: @AdrianPellMusic If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, rate and review the show, it helps us out a lot! Check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVYu7zopmxja1RsmVpOucQ/featur We're live on Twitch, check out our page! https://www.twitch.tv/holdusaccountable Find us on X: https://twitter.com/hua_pod?s=11&t=DqKX0s9j1XzF2xFF3dBlDA If you want to let us know what you think of the show, or have an idea for the show, you can DM us on Facebook or Instagram @HoldUsAccountable
Join us on our latest episode where we talk all things Bourbon County. Not about the actual county in Kentucky, but about the glorious liquid produced once a year from Goose Island Brewery in the form of their Bourbon County Brand Stout.In this episode we talk about the upcoming releases from the Bourbon County Brand portfolio and we also revisit a past botte, 2015 Rare. From the Bourbon County website, Back in 1979 the folks at Heaven Hill Distilleries filled a handful of new freshly charred American white oak barrels with some of their finest whiskey. It is rare for Bourbon to age in barrels for more than twenty-three years. But these barrels patiently sat for over thirty years. The extra years developed a distinct and complex character that makes them truly one-of-a kind. We filled those barrels with Bourbon County Brand Stout, and then stored them away in our Chicago Barrel House to age for two more years. With these rare barrels from our friends at Heaven Hill we believe this is one of the finest beers we have ever produced. This is Goose Island Rare Bourbon County Brand Stout for 2015Is 2015 Rare still holding up? it worth it? What are our thoughts on the newest releases coming Black Friday? Only one way to find out...https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stouthttps://untappd.com/b/goose-island-beer-co-rare-bourbon-county-brand-stout-2015/1230311#newrelease #craftbeerreview #gooseisland #bourboncounty #beer #bourbon #whiskey #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureBourbon County 2024: Anticipating The New, Enjoying The Old-E89https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture
Introduction: • Welcome to our podcast episode where we delve into the realm of artisanal brews and reminisce about some of the legendary libations from 2008. • During this era, craft beer was flourishing, with breweries pushing boundaries and concocting novel flavors and styles, shaping the eclectic panorama we relish today.Featured Brews: 1. Blue Moon Belgian White: • Renowned for its harmonious blend of wheat, oats, and citrus zest, Blue Moon Belgian White remains an emblem of craft beer finesse. • Delve into the pivotal role of this brew in popularizing artisanal brewing in the United States. 2. Lagunitas IPA: • Lagunitas Brewing Company's flagship India Pale Ale boasts a robust hop character, featuring hints of tropical fruit and pine that distinguish it. • Examine how Lagunitas IPA contributed to the ascent of West Coast-style IPAs and the prevailing hop-centric craze. 3. Founders All Day IPA: • Founders Brewing Co.'s inventive session IPA offers a refreshing take with its balanced bitterness and vibrant hoppy notes. • Reflect on the impact of Founders Brewing Co. on pioneering brewing methodologies. 4. Samuel Adams Boston Lager: • Samuel Adams Boston Lager, a quintessential Vienna-style lager, is esteemed for its intricate brewing process and balanced malt profile. • Unearth the legacy of Samuel Adams Brewery and its commitment to upholding time-honored brewing traditions. 5. Goose Island Honker's Ale: • Goose Island Brewery's English-style bitter presents a velvety malt character with a crisp, clean finish, embodying enduring appeal. • Explore the influence of Goose Island Brewery on the craft beer milieu and its endeavors in promoting diverse beer styles.Conclusion: • As we reminisce about these timeless craft brews from 2008, we acknowledge their instrumental role in shaping the dynamic and diverse landscape of craft beer today. • Join us next time as we embark on further exploration of the intricate world of craft beer and its ever-evolving flavors and trends. Cheers! ★ Support this podcast ★
How do you build brand consistency at your brewery? Well, it's clear that starting with controlling the quality of the liquid you're building your business is on is a great way to start. At Northern Monk, Tanya Kondratyuk was Quality Manager at the Leeds-based business. She started her career in the industry working in quality control, sensory analysis, and the bourbon barrel aging program at Goose Island Brewery, based in Chicago, IL. Her experience is rooted in microbiological & analytical fermentation analysis, yeast propagation, bourbon & sour barrel sensory and blending work. Before moving on to her new role at Harrogate Spring Water, she spent two years with Northern Monk designing and supervising the build-out of their new QC laboratory, launching analytical and microbiological sampling programs, yeast propagation planning, sensory panels, barrel aging programs, and also taking part in production planning and recipe development. In this podcast, part of our digital takeover on quality control and analysis, she shares her expertise on the building blocks you need to create brand consistency at your brewery. She argues that continuous improvements are key, which includes setting achievable goals, embracing your mistakes, keeping quality dynamic and if you aim for consistency, you'll find room for creativity.
Steve, McNew, Kathy, Joe, Evan and Tim talk about the collaboration between Bardstown Bourbon Company and Goose Island Brewery. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provided details on: CTA ‘L' Car Spotted On Eisenhower Expressway Wasn't A Runaway Train — It's Goose Island Brewery's Mobile Bar: An old CTA rail car was repurposed by Goose Island Brewery and […]
Mike Stephen discusses the impact of Goose Island Brewery’s sale 10 years ago with Chicago Tribune reporter Josh Noel, learns the Secret History of saxman Gene Barge, and plays a clip from 2013 that features one lucky “phan’s” experience on stage with Phish. And in the OTL Wrap Party, Mike and Producer Collin recap the show and share their thoughts about Goose Island products.
Special guest Andrew joins the boys and brings in the 2 beers for review. The boys start the episode with Halia one of the 5 sisters in a special line from Goose Island Brewery. Austin joins the show to help break down the coming NLCS and ALCS. The Bacon of the day is a Bacon Apple Sandwich. The question of the day is not appropriate for kids! Beer number two is Imperial Mexican Cake Break by Eviltwin and Westbrook. The boys round out the episode with some Nick Saban and Bill Belichick talk.
In a brand-new edition of At the Breweries, Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana chat with Cody Gough and Brian Noonan about some of the latest in news and events in the craft beer world.
We sample 4 exceptional beer from Goose Island Brewing in Chicago IL. Hombre Secreto (Tequila Barrel Aged Saison), Dry Hopped 312 (Urban Wheat Ale), Lost Palate (IPA), Children on the […]
Learn about brown ale, ESB (extra special bitter), and Märzen beers from Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers, Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana, and special guest Michelle Foik from ERIS Brewery. About At the Breweries: Every month, J&J (and sometimes, special guests) join Brian to explore craft beers of a certain variety or theme from a variety […]
Learn about beers with “stuff added to them,” whether that means fruit flavors or anything else, from Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana. They join Brian in-studio to educate and entertain in this edition of “At the Breweries.” Beers featured in their discussion: Pineapple Bling Belgian style golden brewed with pineapple […]
Brian describes his experience seeing the Rolling Stones at Soldier Field over the weekend, then presents another edition of the monthly beer segment “At the Breweries” with friends from Goose Island Brewery and Revolution Brewing. Brian kicks off the show with a story about his seemingly never-ending move into a new house, as well as […]
Hazy IPA, helles lager, and pastry stout beers surprise and delight in-studio with Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana. Brian learns about the beers as the experts educate and entertain in this edition of “At the Breweries.” You can catch the final portion of this extended segment by watching this video […]
Learn about hefeweizen, cream ale, and lambic beers from Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana. They join Brian in-studio to educate and entertain in this edition of “At the Breweries.” You can catch the final portion of this extended segment by watching this video on Facebook. About At the Breweries: Every […]
Learn about Mexican-style lager, saison, and porter beers from Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana. They join Brian in-studio to educate and entertain in this edition of “At the Breweries.” They discuss the latest news from their breweries and others around Chicagoland, then dig into some specific styles of beer. Some of […]
Steve, Renee & Jeremy interview Jared Jankoski, Brewmaster for Goose Island Brewery about Bourbon County Stout. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s new book on classic bourbon cocktails: (https://goo.gl/J2d5Jt), Stovepipe Soaps (etsy.com/shop/stovepipesoaps) and the 2019 New Orleans Bourbon Festival. Get your tickets at: neworleansbourbonfestival.com. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.
Serial entrepreneur and visionary thinker Todd Holmes shares secrets behind how he went from a $3000 capital investment to founding brands like Beers Across America, Goose Island Brewery, Drinks.com and more...If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com
On this episode, Belle and Justin are late, which prompts Moses to LOSE HIS SHIT during the LIVE stream. Pretty embarrassing... Eventually, we pull it together well enough to try 3 brews from Goose Island Brewery, including Fulton Street Blend Golden Ale, Goose IPA, and their Winter Brown Ale. Also, we play Hip Hop Anonymous for the first time on the show, which is shaping up to be a classic good time for us. This episode was broadcast live on Facebook, so if you'd like to watch instead of listening, feel free! Follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thebrewsbrospodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrewsbros Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brews-bros.-podcast/id1201116891 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebrewsbros
Jesse Valenciana from Goose Island Brewery joins us from Chicago to talk about Migration Week - coming to Burlington August 15-19. Jeff and Jason also get their coffee fix by sampling Rogue Revolutionary Blend Cold Brew IPA and Ommegang Brewery's Joemmegang.
This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy and Anne are joined in the studio by Mike Siegel and Brendan Woodcock of Goose Island Brewery, Alejandro Winocur of Waybeer in Brazil, and B.R. Royla of Shelton Brothers. Tune in to hear from brewers based in both North and South America!
Getting to cider for Gregory Hall, was one part luck and a whole lot of beer. When his father John Hall founded the Chicago based Goose Island Brewery in 1988, it took only 3 years before Greg was at the helm of brewing.Twenty years later in 2011 the brewery would be sold to Anheuser Busch-B InBev. The 2011 sale set Greg free to move on to his next great adventure - Virtue Cider. I was curious to ask Greg about what a cidermaker should consider for the long run if they want to parlay their business to the next level as father Hall's did with Goose Island and Greg did with Virtue only 3 years later again - this time selling Virtue's majority stake to A-B InBev. Obviously one must have a good product and as Greg tells it he looked to the European cidermakers for inspiration and direction. "I went with my laundry list of question that I was use to asking at breweries,most of which were fairly technical and found out very quickly that I was asking the wrong questions.Traditional cider making is a multi generational effort. They sure as heck weren't measuring PH in 1830's" Find the full show notes to this chat at ciderchat.com Follow this podcast on Twitter @ciderchat Cheers! Ria
Brewmaster Brett Porter sits down with us at the Goose Island Brewery to drink beer and discuss a variety of subjects, focusing on the exciting things happening at his rapidly expanding brewery. He talks about this year’s Pitchfork beer, why Madame Rose is the best wine barrel beer they’ve done, and the secrets behind why BCBS is so good and why this year’s variants will be even better. We’ll also talk about Lagunitas, Bob Mould, the genealogy of mulberries, FOBAB, the pastoral beauty of Idaho, meeting Killer Mike and El-P, the maybe returns of Baudoinia and BCBS Rare, AB-InBev’s impressive stable of endless resources at his disposal, and Craig’s suggestion of finally doing that Pear BCBS. And that’s just barely scratching the surface. Expect to learn a lot from this one, folks.
Adam came to us through an Open Mic we sponsored at the Goose Island Brewery where he blew away the packed house with his performance. He went on to perform at many venues in Chicago and has now migrated to Nashville and is wowing the crowds there.Adam is a singer/songwriter in the tradition of Harry Chapin, Jackson Brown, and many others of that era, but his sound and lyrics are topical to today's World. He is most certainly one of the best that we have recorded on CAU.
Chris JerlesThis is the second of the Five Lost Episodes from September of 2008. Once again, Chris I apologize and it is always better late than never.Chris comes to Chicago from Indiana where he is a band member of Borrow Tomorrow and you will have the opportunity to see Chris and "Borrow Tomorrow" at Goose Island Brewery in Wrigleyville at 3535 N. Clark Street on November 7th at 10 PM.
For April, Nagrant chats with Greg Hall, head brewmaster at the organically certified Goose Island Brewery, which foresaw the craft beer trend by a good decade, and in its 19 years has won every beer award on the planet.