Podcast appearances and mentions of john laffler

Grabs your clubs, we're cracking NA beers and putting up bogeys! Alex and Stephen try a wholesome foursome of NA beers from Resident Culture Brewing, Fieldwork Brewing Co., Burial Beer Co., and Golden Road Brewing. Alex reveals he knows nothing about the world of fine art. In the Beer News, PH1 lands in the hands of John Laffler at Off Color Brewing which is very exciting news if you were old enough to drive a car when 9/11 happened, Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout will make their 10oz bottle debut this year, and Campari enters the RTD NA cocktail game.  To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.

Learn how Off Color Brewing's yeast-first focus makes its beers distinct from the more common hops-focused breweries in the craft beer industry.Off Color Brewing co-founder and head brewer John Laffler shares the science behind his yeast-first brewery and how it stands apart from other more hop-focused breweries. He discusses the revival of forgotten beer styles, focusing on esoteric brews crafted before the Bavarian Purity Law and highlighting his brewery's reputation for challenging conventional tastes with unique beers. He also explains his brewery's foeders and delves into the sustainable and artisanal brewing approach of Off Color, which prioritizes specialized production over mass market expansion.John also shares the story behind several of Off Color's beers, including their wildly popular Apex Predator saison, their native fermented witbier “Critters” with its delectable rosé-like acidity, and their playful reinvention of Miller High Life. Plus: how the innovative Miscellanea project experiments with wild yeasts to find “evolving” flavors, why Off Color's website is so amazing for beer nerds, and the sandwich you have to try along with your next British brown ale.About Off Color Brewing: A craft beer brewery in Chicago, Off Color first began operating with a focus on brewing forgotten styles of beer, particularly those made in Germany before Reinheitsgebot (i.e. the Bavarian Purity Law) was proclaimed in the late 15th century. Learn more on their website at https://www.offcolorbrewing.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: forgotten beer styles, Reinheitsgebot, Critters beer, wood-fermented beer, beer pairings, wild yeast cultures, brewing sustainability, beer evolution, craft brewing transparency, homebrewing, large wooden barrels, foeders, Apex Predator saison, Miller High Life collaboration, Beer for Lounging, Beer for Pizza, quick fermentation, kettle souring, lactic acid, lactobacillus, acidified beers, sour malt, Brettanomyces, traditional Belgian beers, craft brewery expansion, pilsners, wheat beer, IPAs, Gozas, blender vices, and regional beers.

For episode 300 we have a stacked panel in to discuss one of the most precipitous rise and falls in modern craft beer - The American Wild / Sour AleNo punches are pulled as we discuss the origins of these beers, why they became the darling of the craft beer world, and their fall from grace - all with input from people who were there to experience it first hand. Plus we talk about why this fall might ultimately be a good thing, and reasons to feel optomistic about the future of some of the most complex and beautiful beers ever created. Featuring Paul Arney of Ale Apothecary, Vinnue Cilurzo of Russian River, Ron Jeffries of Jolly Pumpkin, and John Laffler of Off Color.  Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!

In 2011, Chicago's Goose Island Brewing Co. sold to Anheuser-Busch InBev, kicking off a decade-long acquisition spree by the macro brewer... AND a snarling debate over the ethics of individual firms "selling out" the craft brewing "movement." John Laffler would go on to co-found Off Color Brewing just a couple of years later, but when news of the sale broke, he was heading up Goose Island's vaunted barrel-aging program, and he joins Taplines today to put us in the room for the moment craft beer's corporate cooption hit a whole new gear. Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris sits down with John Laffler of Off Color Brewing and Danny Full Pint to discuss the hugle impact Alex Kidd AKA Dont Drink Beer has meant to the craft beer world. Alex's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-kidds-family-with-medical-billsEmail Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!

Aaron, JT and Tim are back with more beers! Yes, they drank two this time, but there were no Coors Light flights. Sorry, JT. They're joined by Off Color Brewing Co-Founder John Laffler. Laffler is the co-founder of Off Color Brewing, an otter enthusiast and the Zoey Deschanel of being cuter and better at their job than Jeremy Danner.

We are back with the conclusion of our interview with John Laffler, head brewer at Off Color Brewing! But wait, there's more! Travis and Andrew get to dive into some of the tasty beers from Off Color with some of our favorite people. So join for the news, but stay for the brews! Send suggestions for future breweries to brewnewspod@gmail.com, and follow us on twitter @brew_news, Instagram @brewnewspod, and Untapped Mathernuts (Travis) Tubasteve (Andrew). Music this season is brought to you by: RetroFuture Dirty by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4278-retrofuture-dirty/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brewnewspod/support

Travis and Andrew are back and get a chance to (virtually) sit down with John Laffler, head brewer from Off-Color Brewing based in Chicago, IL. This was such a great interview we had to split it up into two episodes, so enjoy the first part where we discuss John and Off-Color's history and how a brewery can exist without brewing an IPA! Send suggestions for future breweries to brewnewspod@gmail.com, and follow us on twitter @brew_news, Instagram @brewnewspod, and Untapped Mathernuts (Travis) Tubasteve (Andrew). Music this season is brought to you by: RetroFuture Dirty by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4278-retrofuture-dirty/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brewnewspod/support

Episode 281 - John Laffler, Off Color Brewing (COVID-19 Quarantine Edition) Happy Monday, Thieves! As we continue doing remote shows during COVID-19 we keep hearing about how the pandemic is impacting different breweries in different ways. This week John Laffler of Off Color Brewing joins the show from Chicago and talks about the last few months. Things aren't always great he tells us and some of the creative juices he's had in the past are hard to get flowing. Still, there is work to be done and so he soldiers on. As per usual audio problems abound, Casse is nowhere to be found and Holl is breaking in a new wing on his fourth vacation house. But, we have beers and Laffler is tasting along with us as well. So, all in all it's a winner of a show. —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.

Off Color Brewing was founded with a goal of brewing forgotten beer styles and swears they'll never brew an IPA Off Color Brewing co-founder John Laffler has remained true to his word.  Despite the hotness of trendy IPAs,  he's yet to offer one at his brewery.  Instead you'll find sahti, chicha, and kotbusser or slightly more familiar styles like gose, saison, and wild farmhouse ales.  In addition to beer Laffler enjoys bourbon, honey and bees, and he loves the interplay of yeast and bacteria.  Before starting his brewery he spent time at Goose Island and had a hand in crafting many of their most famous beers, like Bourbon County Stout and King Henry.  He does offer up one beer that might be considered a trendy brew, Dino S'Mores is an adjunct stout with graham flour, marshmallows, vanilla, and cocoa.  Trendy or not, it's delicious.  As we talked with Laffler he sipped a bottle of Miller High Life.  It's no secret that he's a fan of the beer and even brewed a collaboration with Miller. a Wild Ale built on a base of High Life.  As mentioned, he has a passion for bees and honey and uses honey in his beers, although Illinois law prevents him from brewing mead due to his licensing. Off Color Brewing offers a variety of unique and tasty beers like Sparkles Finds (some) Trouble (Hibiscus Gose) and Yuzu Fierce (Yuzu Berliner Weisse. THE BEER LIST Off Color Dino S'Mores | S'Mores Stout Off Color Jerk Bird | Belgian Strong Golden Ale Off Color Space Tiger | Farmhouse Ale Off Color Sparkles Finds (some) Trouble | Hibiscus Gose Off Color Yuzu Fierce | Berliner Weisse with yuzu Halfway Crooks Memory | Peach Saison ICYMI: More from the Midwest Revolution Brewing with John “Jumpy” Palos | Ep. 202 The Chicago Brewseum | Ep. 198 New Glarus Brewing with Daniel Carey | Ep. 163

"If we’re just going to come out and make the same beers as everybody else, what’s the whole point of this?" says Off Color Brewing Cofounder John Laffler. "I could make more money working somewhere else, and work a lot less, if we’re just going to make the same pale ale as a brewery down the street. I don’t get the point of doing all this if you’re not doing it for a reason, and for us it was to make the beers we think should be made. if you’re into Pale Ale, that’s great—you all do you. For us, that wasn’t it." Risk is in the DNA of Chicago, Illinois' Off Color Brewing, and for Laffler, that means charting new territory in mixed-fermentation beer, focusing on subtlety and nuance over intensity and strength, and playing the long game in building an artistic brand that is not meant to appeal to everyone. In this sprawling conversation, he shares his thoughts on why more brewers should be dumping beer ("If you're not taking enough risks... you're not trying hard enough"), using malt bill and fermentation techniques to tweak yeast ester expression in farmhouse ales like their flagship Apex Predator, how American brewers have all but ruined the Gose style ("It does not make a bit of difference what type of sale you use"), corralling and developing wild cultures using selective pressure to bring out desired traits, rustic sake fermentation, and much more. This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): As the brewing industry’s premier choice for glycol chilling, G&D Chillers has set the standard on quality, service, reliability and dedication to their customer’s craft. For 25 years G&D has led the way with innovative solutions for the craft brewing industry. Contact G&D Chillers today at 800.555.0973 or reach out online at Gdchillers.com. Mention Craft Beer and Brewing podcast and you’ll receive up to $1000 worth of glycol with the purchase of any new G&D chiller unit. Tavour (https://about.tavour.com): Tavour is the tastiest way to explore the world from the comfort of your home. Select delicious craft beers on the Tavour app that you cannot find in your area and get them delivered right to your door. It's not a beer of the month club where you end up with lagers you have to give to your grandpa. Download the free Tavour app today and get $10 in beer money with code “brewing”. Ska Fabricating (https://skafabricating.com): Ska Fabricating is excited to announce the new and improved “Half Pint OD” mobile depalletizer. The OD is made up of stainless steel and lightweight aluminum, with a new patent-pending rotary table design that provides accumulation and natural backpressure to help cans flow smoothly and consistently into your filler. This machine can run up to 80 cans per minute, features over 180 degrees of flexibility for rinse cage placement, and has an even smaller footprint than the original Half Pint. It is a breakthrough design for breweries in search of a fully automated solution that fits a tight space and budget. To learn more, contact Ska Fab today at (970) 403-8562 or reach out online at skafabricating.com. Clarion Lubricants (https://www.clarionlubricants.com): Clarion Lubricants, balancing barley and hops is your expertise, food-grade lubricants is ours. The team at Clarion knows that when it comes to making great beer, you’re the expert, and when it comes to supplying food-grade lubricants backed by service-oriented professionals, they're the experts. Clarion will work with you to create an efficient lubrication program that helps protect your brewery. To speak with an expert dial 1-855-MY-CLARION (855-692-5274) or visit clarionlubricants.com. Clarion Lubricants. The expert that experts trust.

Fermentation nerds rejoice! John Laffler of Off Color Brewing enters the maltiest Airbnb in all the land during a Polar Vortex to hear the Malty Boyz™ talk about urology and lil' beers. WARNING: This is the most error filled episode thanks to 4 consecutive days of embellishing in Chicago's beer scene and recording at 10am. Sorry not sorry. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com

I stepped foot in the MouseTrap for the first time.  The place was great, nice light refreshing beers and a side of Dark Matter coffee and great atmosphere.  But the reason I was there was to talk to a man who stays just about as true to himself and the integrity of his beer as possible in this industry.  John Laffler, co-founder of Off Color Brewing.  We talked about everything from the current state of things, to how he came up, his time at Goose, bee keeping, and the spark that led them to think up such an Off Color idea.  Let's open up a production brewery, but not make an IPA, or any other beer we don't want to.  John was honest real for every second of this conversation, and I thank him for that.  We need more true originals. Off Color Brewing Social Media: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Mousetrap

This week’s episode is with one of the country’s best and most-loved brewers. But unless you follow the industry closely, you probably don’t know him. He won the Brewers Association’s Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Craft Brewing in 2016 in recognition of his outstanding work at Allagash as their brewmaster, as well as the many committees and teams he serves on for the association itself. So much of what makes the Brewers Association a progressive, impactful part of our everyday drinking lives isn’t in the marketing campaigns or politics, but in the incremental analysis, research, goal-setting, and internal lobbying for quality, technical education, and investments in agriculture. These are the rails upon which the future of craft brewing in the U.S. will run. And Jason is working at the heart of so much of it, both through the association, but also his own brewery in Maine. Jason was in Chicago for Allagash’s Saison Day in which he brewed a collaboration beer with John Laffler of Off Color. So we set aside some time in the morning after their brew day and a night on the town in Chicago. And to his credit, despite his travel-weariness, not to mention this being probably the most boring part of his trip, Jason still showed up. I was delighted. I learned a ton. And I’m happy to share it with you all. Listen in.