Podcasts about notch brewing

A conversation with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing on the vexing, fascinating, and flavorful world of Czech-style LagersFor more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsStomp StickersStomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beerlabels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp's website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code THINKBEER for 15% off your first order.Host: John HollGuest: Chris LohringSponsors: All About Beer, Stomp StickersTags: Czech lager, hops, malt, brewing, travelPhoto: John Holl

The NA train continues to roll on Malt Couture and in this episode Alex and Stephen crack open NA beers recommended by Malt Mavens! NA beers from Brooklyn Brewery, Bravus Brewing Company, Notch Brewing, and Go Brewing get put through the Power Ranking treatment. In the Beer News, Alex and Stephen navigate a new segment called "Closing Time" as various long standing beer institutions, both from the brewing, retail, and media side, announce unfortunate closures.  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.

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

This is the second of several shows recorded live during Forever Lager, a festival held by Notch Brewing in Brighton, Massachusetts. Guest host andy Crouch takes a deep dive into the culture of brewing in New England with a trio of respected, and well-known brewers: Tod Mott of Tributary Brewing, Will Meyers of Cambridge Brewing, and Paul Sayler of Zero Gravity Brewing. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.Host: Andy CrouchGuests: Tod Mott of Tributary Brewing, Will Meyers of Cambridge Brewing, and Paul Sayler of Zero Gravity BrewingSponsors: All About BeerTags: Lager, Brewing, Pilsner, Hazy IPA, FestivalPhoto by John Holl

A panel discussion on lagers recorded at the Forever Lager '24 Festival at Notch Brewing. Featuring Khris Johnson of Green Bench Brewing, Ben Howe of Otherlands Brewing, and Tom Clark of Berwick Brewing. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.Host: John HollGuests: Khris Johnson, Tom Clark, Ben HoweSponsors: All About BeerTags: Lager, Brewing, Pilsner, Hazy IPA, FestivalPhoto by Andy Crouch

Notch Brewing's (https://www.notchbrewing.com) Chris Lohring loves that more craft brewers are embracing lager, but he has some strong opinions about the best way to brew lager beer. “Crispy boys don't exist, lagers aren't dry,” he says. “Clean lager yeast is boring to me.” Refinement and distinction are his goals, not minimalism, and he uses all the tools in the brewer's toolbox to achieve them, adjusting mash schedules and malt bills to build body in low-ABV beers, moving lager mid-fermentation from quasi-open fermenters to conical fermenters before later moving to horizontal lagering tanks, reducing and timing decoction to fit the goals of individual beers, and considering the impact of mash rests on fermentability, among many other things. It's not one thing, after all, that makes a lager distinct—in his worlds, “there's no magic bullet.” In this episode, Lohring discusses: Why Czech pale lager is a category not a style How variable processes in the cellar lead to different expressions of diacetyl Manipulating a mash schedule to build body and character with more expressive lager yeasts What decoction does and doesn't do for lagers Using small percentages of crystal male in Czech pale lager Fermenting with no head pressure and skimming to optimize flavor and hop character The difference in cerné pivo and tmavy pivo Using American hops in Czech-style lager And more. This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): At G&D Chillers they always strive to Build Great Chillers. Partner with them as you Build Great Beer. Choose G&D Chillers on your next Expansion or Brewery start up and receive 1 free year of Remote control and Monitoring of your new G&D Chiller! ProBrew (https://www.probrew.com) “ProBrew is changing the game at this year's CBC in Las Vegas. Visit go.probrew.com/CBC24 or contact us at contactus@probrew.com to schedule time with one of our subject matter experts at Booth #1783 at this year's show.” Old Orchard (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer): Berry Blend, Blood Orange, Lemonade, and Tart Cherry are the latest additions to our lineup of flavored craft juice concentrate blends. To learn more and request your free samples, head over to oldorchard.com/brewer (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer) Omega Yeast (https://omegayeast.com): Streamline efficiency with Omega Yeast's Diacetyl Knock Out series. The DKO series is comprised of 8 familiar yeast strains engineered to knock out the formation of diacetyl before it starts. The strains you know, now better. Contact Omega Yeast today at omegayeast.com. ABS Commercial (https://abs-commercial.com). ABS Commercial are proud to offer brewhouses, tanks, keg washers, and preventative maintenance parts to brewers across the country as well as equipment for distilling, cider-making, wine-making, and more! Contact them today at sales@abs-commercial.com to discuss your customized brewery needs. Ss Brewtech (https://SsBrewtech.com). Ss Brewtech was founded by a group of home and craft beer brewers, dedicated to bringing an engineering-first approach to brewery equipment. Ss brewhouses are used to formulate new beer recipes at some of the world's greatest breweries. To learn more, head over to SsBrewtech.com US Water Systems (https://uswatersystems.com): Depending upon the city and day, water quality can vary 40% to 50%. The best method is to start with the same water every time and Reverse Osmosis gives you that power. Visit USWaterSystems.com (https://uswatersystems.com) for a free expert analysis. Craft Spirits & Distilling Podcast (https://spiritsanddistilling.com/podcasts/): If you're a distiller or curious about it, check out the Craft Spirits & Distilling podcast. Click on the link and subscribe from your favorite podcast platform.

Dive into an engaging journey with John and Wes as they unravel the complexities of parenting—the very essence that inspires their spirited discussions. In this episode, they enhance their conversation with a refreshingly crisp Session Pale Ale from Notch Brewing, paired perfectly with the rich, smooth notes of Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Black Rock Spirits. Tune in to explore their unique parenting philosophies, enriched by the warmth of their chosen drinks. Engage with the intrigue as they unveil the enigmatic Balderdash word of the week, inviting you to ponder its mysteries alongside them. Visualize the ambiance as they indulge in their exquisite selections, savoring each sip of their carefully chosen libations. Reflect deeply as they pose and ponder the Beer Trivia question, a testament to their love and knowledge of the craft. Hurry to your preferred Podcasting 2.0 platform and immerse yourself in this captivating episode of Beer, Bourbon, and Balderdash—where humor meets wisdom over a glass of fine drink. Don't miss out on this blend of laughter, learning, and libations! The Beer - Notch Dog and Pony Show The Bourbon - Through the Woods Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Balderdash - Parenting Philosophy Support V4V You can support the show directly by: Sending sats to  balderdashboys@getalby.com PayPal Boosting the show from a modern podcasting app Music to ₿oost! Song - Crash + Burn - IROH

What does running the "beer mile" and childcare have in common?  In our latest episode we explore this question and find out all about the amazing Notch Run Club based out of Salem and Brighton, MA. Dan Donato, founder of the Notch Run Club, and Jordan Kinley, the Notch coach, tell us about their wonderful running club and their affiliation with Notch Brewing.    From the adrenaline of USA Track and Field Grand Prix New England to the unique charm of the Millinocket (Maine) Marathon, we dive deep into the world of Notch running.  Plus, get insider tips on hiring babysitters for those crucial races and uncover the hilarious intricacies of the legendary beer mile.

I den gamla biografen på Rindö driver Jessica Heidrich och Magnus Karperyd ett ölbryggeri. I denna historiska byggnad och med havet runt hörnet bryggs det en massa goda ölsorter. Dels Vaxholms ölen och dess välkända sorter och dels Hop Notch ölen som bjuder på väldigt kreativa namn, etiketter och smakupplevelser. Både Jessica och Magnus har imponerande bakgrunder men det häftigaste måste ju varit, att tillsammans, 2018 ta steget och köpa en lokal för att driva ett eget bryggeri. Jessica ansvara för ölen och bryggningen och Magnus tar hand om det administrativa, transporter mm. Paret utstrålar glädje och ett tydligt driv i sin verksamhet och det är väldigt roligt och intressant att få ta del av deras "nörderi" kring denna råvara och process. I bryggeriet framställs ca 80 000 l öl/år så det gäller att ha koll och veta vad man håller på med. Det har visat sig via fler utmärkelser och priser som ölsorterna har fått att koll har Jessica & Magnus:) Vi fick också en egen rundvandring i bryggeriet, så intressant att få en inblick i hur det går till och hur lång tid det tar mm. Hoppas att ni blir sugna på att testa de olika ölsorterna, det blev vi! Det finns ett brett sortiment på Vaxholms Systembolag t ex.   Vill ni veta mer om Vaxholms Bryggeri eller Hop Notch Brewing så har ni adresser nedan: https://hopnotch.se/ https://www.instagram.com/hopnotchbrewing/# https://www.waxholmsbryggeri.se/   Trevlig lyssning!      

Josiah Didier has been playing professional hockey for nine years, but arguably the biggest honor of his career is his current role as the Captain of the Providence Bruins.  Dids joins the show to break down the excellent regular season that the P-Bruins finished with in 2022-23.  We flash back to Josiah's time as an assistant captain at Denver under now-Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, winning a conference tournament and playing with current NHL role players.  We discuss one of Dids' favorite moments this year - scoring two of his four goals this season on his 30th birthday against Hartford in April.  Josiah also discusses his upcoming trip to Iceland, some of his favorite golf courses around New England, and a surprising fact about B's prospect Georgii Merkulov's golf game. In Beers, it's two Boston selections!  Jake reviews a jacked-up Mexican lager, "Cerveza Fiesta," from Night Shift Brewing in Boston's Lovejoy Wharf.  Will reviews a recent trip to Notch Brewing in Brighton, where their affinity for Czech, German & Austrian ales is second-to-none in the Boston area.  Our Business segment features a breakdown on Tom Brady's purchase of a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, and we evaluate teams that are prime to relocate across the sports world. We finish with a recap of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far, the potential for the Heat to go the distance, if Nikola Jokic is a top-five active NBA player, and where LeBron will end up next year. This episode is brought to you by DraftKings. The DraftKings Sportsbook – Boston's hometown Sportsbook is LIVE right here in Mass! Bet on all your favorite sports from the comfort of your own home. Don't bet with some out-of-town sportsbook, BET LOCAL with DraftKings! Plus, ALL new customers who sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook TODAY using code BBB will receive up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS bets!Soon you'll be able to bet on money lines, spreads, props, and more with one of America's top-rated Sportsbooks – DraftKings Sportsbook!Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW! Sign up with code BBB to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS bets to use once mobile sports betting hits Massachusetts. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code BBB! We're proud to present Manscaped as our partner! What guy wouldn't want The Right Tools for The Job?! Head over to manscaped.com/house, or use the code HOUSE at checkout for 20% off AND free shipping on your order. Thanks for listening! Remember to hit the follow button on Spotify, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram. Check out house-enterprise.com for all of our content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beersbusinessandballs/support

This is a replay of a show that originally aired on November 8, 2021 of our interview with Bob Nalbandian, who passed away last week. Bob started covering writing as a teenager and spent his entire adult life dedicated to promoting Heavy Metal as a writer, manager, podcaster, film maker, and even worked for a record label. This replay is a tribute to his life and career. Rest In Peace, Bob Nalbandian. Music Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme music) From the original show: Music The Charms "So Pretty: (theme song) The Preston Wayne Four "The Hearse" The Preston Wayne Four "OUI" Recorded on zoom with additional editing done by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 30, 2021 Please support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

BEERS: Will took an excursion to Tree House's Cape Cod location. While the vibe didn't match the original Tree House, it was definitely an experience to remember. He had Galactic Storm Peach, Very Hazy Mango, and Oreo And Miles To Go Before I Sleep, all with some raving reviews. Jake took it up to Massachusetts, too, and Notch Brewing in Salem was this weekend's selection. We can't remember when the last time either of us has had a Dunkel, but Voll Projekt Dunkel Weisse breaks the curse and has some surprisingly good tastes. BUSINESS: Gary Goldberg was a third-generation textile manufacturer who knew the ins-and-outs of the industry. When he realized that the sports industry was “stuck in the 90's,” he knew something had to change. Enter SquadLocker - Rhode Island's #1-ranked startup - disrupting the hyper-local, intensely-fragmented athletic apparel market. Gary discusses the growth of SquadLocker from an apparel manufacturer to a tech leader, raising more than $40 million, and adding former Super Bowl winners & pro athletes to the team. SquadLocker is the official merch partner of House Enterprise. (12:00) BALLS: Was the Super Bowl boring or good? We discuss our performances at the kiosk, and what wagers paid off. With baseball seemingly at a standstill, all eyes are on college basketball. We break down Juwan Howard's suspension for hitting Greg Gard in the face. We also discuss the current Big East standings, and with 2 wins to go for the regular season title, Providence is in the driver's seat after Villanova's loss to UConn on Tuesday. MANSCAPED: We're proud to present Manscaped as our latest partner! What guy wouldn't want The Right Tools for The Job?! Head over to manscaped.com/house, or use the code HOUSE at checkout for 20% off AND free shipping on your order. Thanks for listening! Remember to hit the follow button on Spotify, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beersbusinessandballs/support

This week, we welcome Margaret Dever to both the podcast and to the BBB team! Margaret was (coincidentally) finishing up the brewing program at Sacred Heart when she applied for and got selected for @BissellBrothers Equity Internship. We deep-dive into her experiences with both, Noah talks about why she was shined too bright to not offer a full-time job, and through the conversation, inadvertently lay out a fantastic blueprint to follow for anyone looking to break into the brewing industry. Inspiring and informative on a variety of levels, you don't want to miss this one — available NOW wherever you get ‘em!.Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet.@BrewatSHU #WomenInBeer #BeerSchool #BreakingintoBeer #Internship #EquityInternship #DiversityinBeer #BraveNoise #NewHire #Homebrewing #BeerPodcast #GrainGang

Brienne Allan became a household name in the beer industry last year, when she inadvertently sparked a reckoning against sexism in beer that quickly went global. Her face and words were featured everywhere from Imbibe to the Boston Globe, Eater, right here at Good Beer Hunting, and her Brave Noise initiative with Ash Eliot was named Brewbound's Cause of the Year for 2021. But now that nearly a year has gone by, what's changed? For starters, Brienne left her home at Notch Brewing in Salem, Massachusetts, something she'd never envisioned doing until she became a worldwide phenomenon. Part of that decision was due to the sudden, and often scary, visibility she had to confront as a public face of social justice and change, which forced her to quickly figure out who she could talk to and who to trust. But even in the darkest times, she describes pockets of joy and hope that shifted her perspective about craft beer, but ultimately kept her within its space in order to keep driving positive change. Today, Brienne and I talk about the past year—what she's learned, how she's changed, what she wants people to know, and what she's looking forward to. Later in the conversation, we're joined by her fiancé and partner Michael Fava, who shares his reaction to the reckoning as well as some of their future plans as business owners. You'll hear an exclusive announcement about that business (yes, it involves Lagers), and why we shouldn't expect the name Brienne Allan to go away anytime soon. We finish with a conversation about the current reconciliation plans for Mikkeller, which she calls a “huge breakthrough” as the first-of-its-kind effort to acknowledge, apologize, and atone for past sins. The dust hasn't settled yet, but with the help of people like Kate Bailey, Fanny Wandel, Ash Eliot, and more, Brienne's path forward is becoming slightly more clear.

This week, we head all the way out to Salem's very own Notch Brewing Company to try a trio of beers that Ashlee, Brand Specialist and Co-Host of our Murder podcast, Healthcare Horrors, brought back to our office beer gurus. Yes. YOU HEARD IT! A special Healthcare Horrors crossover! The murders we talk about? None other than the Salem Witch trials. You can't miss this one. After listening, head over and listen to some Healthcare Horrors... you know... if you're into that kind of thing. :P

We returned to Notch Brewing, this time in Brighton, Ma and talked with owner, founder and brewer Chris Lohring. Notch in our opinion is synonymous with lager and Czech style beer. During this episode we discuss the new tap room located at the Charles River Speedway, their pitch lined pilsner and if Diacetyl has a place in beer. Make sure to stay up to date with them, their tap list and any events they are having!http://notchbrewing.comCheers!***Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It's a homebrew setup like you've never seen. Instead of a typical brewing systems that require 2 or even 3 different vessels (pots, pans, kettles, etc…). theirs only uses 1.Use our link https://www.clawhammersupply.com/?aff=12 and get your system today!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. Fortunately, for our listeners we are able to offer an exclusive promo code for 10% off your online order. Items can either be ordered online and picked up in store same day for our local listeners or delivered to your home (for free over $35). Use our promo code BREWROOTS for 10% off your next order! Go to www.beer-wine.com to get all your brewing needs! https://www.beer-wine.com***Each month, Shirts On Tap teams up with a local brewery, to collaborate on a sweet custom shirt design, and then send it to their members with coupons, stickers, a brewery bio, and more! Join the excitement with our exclusive link shirtsontap.com/offers/brewroots to get your first box for $5! ***Did you know that some of your favorite breweries use hops from a local family operated Hop Farm right here in Massachusetts. Our friends over at Four Star Farms are there for you wether you are a commercial brewery or a small scale home brewer. Make sure to head over to their website today and get your hands on some of the best and freshest hops locally. https://fourstarfarms.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bob Nalbandian is one of the original behind the scene dudes of the 1980's Los Angeles Metal Scene. His documentaries are a great starting point if you want to find out the real history of the LA metal scene, since Bob was writing about the scene when it all began. Starting with 2014's "The Pioneers of LA Hard Rock and Heavy Metal", Bob's documentaries have always included interviews with the people that helped the scene get started. Whether it be Lars Ulrich, Steven Pearcy, Joey Vera, or Don Dokken, Bob covers all the bases. If you are a fan of the LA metal scene or just a fan of heavy metal in general, you need to hear this podcast... Music The Charms "So Pretty: (theme song) The Preston Wayne Four "The Hearse" The Preston Wayne Four "OUI" Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 30, 2021 Please support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

“I wanted to create this platform and group where women can come together in safe spaces and they can network, they can find job opportunities, and just have an open dialogue,” says Ash Eliot, founder of Women of the Bevolution. With 3 years of experience in the beer industry (plus over a decade in the music industry) and a passion for promoting equal opportunity, Ash is no stranger to advocating for so-called “problem performers.” After working in the beer and alcohol world for a few years, Ash encountered some glaring issues with equal opportunity in the industry. Considering that many of the companies in question are run primarily by men, Ash decided to take matters into her own hands. She founded Women of the Bevolution, a hub for women in the beer industry looking for guidance and resources for fair treatment. After Brienne Allan, a brewer formerly of Notch Brewing, shared stories about women's mistreatment in the beer industry via her Instagram @RatMagnet, Ash teamed up with Brienne to launch Brave Noise, a global beer collaboration working to create a safe and discrimination-free beer industry. Tune into this week's episode of Problem Performers as Ash Eliot and host Rebecca Weaver dive deep into how women and people of color are marginalized and targeted when working in the beer industry. Learn more about why open dialogue is crucial for all brewery professionals, how an angel shot can save your life, and why it is crucial for consumers to understand a brewery's code of conduct before becoming a customer.   Quotes • “I wanted to kind of create this platform and group where women can come together in safe spaces and they can network, they can find job opportunities, and just have an open dialogue.” (03:39-03:50)  • "It's a lot of white males who started these businesses. They were homebrewing. They were like, ‘I'm just gonna start a business.' But they don't know how to manage people, how to create a safe environment for women, how to support them, and have these resources and have, you know, code of conduct and an HR.” (10:19-10:38)  • “Women drink beer, women brew beer.  I mean, women do everything.” (13:30-13:38)  • “Consumers need to know what they're investing their money and time into. And hopefully it is into breweries that want to change and change this industry with us.” (16:52-16:59)  • “Women that are going into these workplaces to interview for jobs...you have a right to ask how this environment is. What is your code of conduct? Behind the scenes, is it inclusive? Are there other women working here? What is your HR policy in terms of reporting situations? These are all normal questions. We need to make this normal. It should be normal." (25:06-25:40)  • “In terms of the future, I'm really optimistic and hopeful that women will leave these toxic places if they're not getting the support they need and collab with other women, start their own business, find male allies, who are supportive. Eventually I want to be part of that. I want to support them.” (39:15-39:42)    Links Find Ash on Instagram @womenofthebevolution and at https://womenofthebevolution.com  Check out Brave Noise at https://www.bravenoisebeer.com  and read up at https://www.forbes.com/sites/taranurin/2021/07/14/ratmagnets-new-collaboration-brew-aims-to-make-the-beer-industrys-metoo-moment-last/   Need support for a harassment situation as a customer or employee? Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network: RAINN.org (800-656-HOPE) Info about Angel Shot: pos.toasttab.com/blog/on-the-line/angel-shot Info about Ask for Angela: askforangela.org.uk/   Connect with a coach at https://www.hruprise.com/   For a transcript of this episode, visit www.hruprise.com/podcast/episode-02 Follow us on social media:  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/hruprise • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hruprise/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRuprise/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hruprise/

Welcome to another episode of the "Ellie Vee and Nicole A. New Music Review"! Nicole and Steev talk about a wide variety of new songs by Adele, Iron Maiden, Idles, Ministry, Teezo Touchdown, Zack Fox, etc. Nicole also tells us about her experience of running the Chicago marathon and her love for the band WEEN. We missed having Ellie with us on this show but we somehow survived and covered a variety of new releases for your enjoyment.... Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song) Lee Harrington & Lynda Mandolyn "Sweet Child" Special Messages "Donora" Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 23, 2021 Please support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing. This show is dedicated to the memory of David Volckhausen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

Boston 80's rockers Shake The Faith(Casey Lindstrom, Todd Erickson, Jesse Mayer) do a zoom interview with us and talk about how the band got together and spent several years as one of the cities top live rock bands. We also talk about how two of the band members have battled Cancer along, with their upcoming reunion gig. In our new music trends segment, we get into Algorithms and their role on Spotify and other steaming services. Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song) Shake The Faith "Already Gone" Shake The Faith "Wild World" Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 16, 2021 Please support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

Muck And The Mires joined us in the studio on this episode and we had a blast talking about their fantastic twenty year career as a band. They shared their experiences about working with Kim Fowley, Producer Jim Diamond, sharing a trailer at The Underground Garage festival with Pete Best, and how Pedro Muck (Peter Sjostedt) joined the band. And of course since Pedro was in the room, we revisited his legendary rock trio The Ape Hangers and the Empire Records soundtrack, and how he ended up remaking the classic "I'm Your Man" with Muck.... Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song) Muck And The Mires "This Time I Know I'm Right" Muck And The Mires "I'm Your Man" Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 16, 2021 Please support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

Jimmy heads to Boston for the 600th episode of BSR! We catch up with Chris Lohring, founder of Notch Brewing, to talk pilsner traditions, decoction, as well as the new Notch Tap Room and Brewery at the Charles River Speedway in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. For the second year in a row, Jimmy is tapping and tasting the extremely limited, Pitch Lined Pils. Take a journey through history as Chris walks us through the process of bringing this old-world technique back, from sourcing to brewing. This is the ultimate Beer Geek episode! Crack a Bavarian Lager and have a listen.A special note: Our hearts go out to the beloved Anne Saxelby, who passed this week. In the words of Jimmy, “Her legacy is in everything around us: The food we eat, the people we know, the memories of tastes like “Comersdale” and “Moses Sleeper”. We will never forget. Much love.” Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Fun time with two original members of the legendary Boston hardcore band Slapshot, as we are joined by drummer Mark McKay and guitarist Steven Risteen, along with the bands longtime roadie Rev. Hank Peirce. We talk about the band's beginnings and anniversary weekend planned for November including "SlapNot" an afternoon of karaoke and special guests on Sunday November 21 at The Middle East in Cambridge MA... Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song) Slapshot "Back On the Map" Slapshot "Chip On My Shoulder" Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 2, 2021 This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing. Please support the podcast: patron.com/twistedrico --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

Still recovering from the Labor Day weekend? We've got you covered. Flex and Greg are getting ready for football, talking about hangover cures, trying to figure out what's wrong with Iowa, and getting real basic with pumpkin spice seltzers.Greg starts off the beer research with a review of Big Papaya from Great Notion Brewing. Next, Flex is reviewing Eagle Park Brewing's Pink Guava Milkshake IPA.The NFL season is upon us. Do you have your teams drafted and beers chilled? Greg does a little research for Intern Brian's birthday, and samples some heavy hitters for Labor Day. Flex share's his unique hangover cure to kick start his day.ChewYourBeer hits us up and drops a voicemail and his custom intro music!Iowa is confusing the heck out of us with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law. New Glarus Brewing is being sued by its investors, but are they just money-hungry? Mission Brewery, an OG in the craft scene, has been sold to an investment group. Deschutes Brewery is getting into sports. Bud Light launches Pumpkin Spice spiked seltzer; WHY? And Brienne Allan, aka ratmagnet, is leaving Notch Brewing. Flex:www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic:www.CraftBeerRepublic.comwww.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublicwww.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPodwww.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337

On this episode of Out d'Coup LIVE, I am thrilled to welcome Erin Wallace to the program. We'll be talking about craft brewing's reckoning in the wake of the flood of stories about misogyny, racism, sexual harassment and assault in the craft brewing industry. The catalyst for the latest round of stories follows an Instagram post by Brienne Allen, a production manager and brewer at Notch Brewing in Salem, MA. Hundreds of women in the industry responded by telling their experiences of sexism and harassment. The attention has led to the resignation managers/owners at several well-known breweries, Tired Hands being perhaps the most noteworthy locally. Erin Wallace is one of the Philadelphia region's premier beer experts. The founder and longtime owner of the renowned beer-centric bar and restaurant, Devil's Den, just south of Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia, Wallace is a fixture on Philadelphia's ever-growing beer scene. Wallace is a self-taught beer connoisseur and has an extensive knowledge of local and imported craft beers. Former long time board member of Philly Loves Beer and Philly Beer Week, Wallace is also the regional founder & co-leader of the Philadelphia chapter of the Pink Boots Society — a non-profit organization with international membership which supports women working in the brewing profession, especially in creating craft beer. Erin attended Baltimore School for the Arts, and Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. Her love for beer developed from her time as a server and bartender in various bars and restaurants in Philadelphia. She opened the Devil's Den in 2008. ‘The Den' is known for its excellent and diverse array of craft beer, curated by Wallace, as well as a dynamic events schedule. She is noted as one of Philadelphia's top craft beer bar owners. Devil's Den has won accolades from multiple publications and has appeared in Philadelphia magazine and on Foobooz's Top 50 Bars list multiple times. Looking for resources?  Pink Boots Society: https://www.pinkbootssociety.org/ Philly Chapter of Pink Boots Society: https://my.pinkbootssociety.org/Chapter_Leader?Code=PA_PHILA Philly Pink Boots on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkbootsphilly Follow Philly Pink Boots on Twitter: @pinkbootsphilly Follow Pittsburgh Pink Boots on Twitter: @pinkbootspgh Visit the Devil's Den in South Philly:  https://www.facebook.com/Devilsdenphiladelphia      

Joe Manchin decides to sink hopes of passing voting protections laid out in the For the People Act, taking out an editorial in West Virginia newspapers to spew nonsense about bipartisanship. His move happens, of course, while Republican state legislatures are passing voter suppression laws at a breakneck pace.  A similar fate awaits Biden's infrastructure plan as Manchin and Sinema refuse to get rid of the filibuster. Talks between Biden and West Virginia's Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito fell apart after it was clear the Republican position “did not meet the essential needs of our country to restore our roads and bridges, prepare us for our clean energy future, and create jobs,” according to a statement from White House press secretary Jen Psaki. A new bipartisan proposal from a group of 10 senators led by Krysten Sinema and Mitt Romney was developed late yesterday, but sounds like it will gut all investment in climate infrastructure. Senator Markey and other Democratic Senators have said they will not vote for a bill that does not invest in necessary climate infrastructure.  Turns out Trump's justice department was secretly subpoenaing phone and other records from Democrats on House Intelligence committee. The practice continued under Biden's administration until just a couple of weeks ago.  The Keystone XL pipeline is dead.  PA Republicans propose major changes in the Commonwealth's election law, calling for stricter voter ID rules and restrictions on early voting.  PA Republicans spent a good part of the week with attacks on women's rights, passing more restrictive anti-abortion laws.  The PA Senate also gleefully  passed a bill that prohibits PA health secretary from “mandating stay-at-home orders, imposing masking and social distancing guidelines, and ordering business closures.” The PA legislature also voted to end Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic disaster declaration this week. Republican Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward joyfully proclaimed: “for all practical purposes, the state of emergency in our Commonwealth is over.” PASSHE hearings were held this week and Chancellor Daniel Greenstein spent much of the hearing happy texting on his phone. However, as Bill Schackner reported, with over 100 individuals calling in with comments, only ONE person endorsed plans for consolidation.  Jeff Bezos announces that he is going to space with his brother for Blue Origin's first crewed suborbital mission. Bezos announced his intentions in an Instagram video in which he said, “You see the earth from space and it changes you. It changes your relationship with this planet, with humanity. It's one Earth. I want to go on this flight because it's the thing I've wanted to do all my life. It's an adventure. It's a big deal for me.” Ah yes, that warm fuzzy feeling you get when the richest person on the planet gets to live out his boyhood dreams, built on the back of massive exploitation of Amazon's workers.  NASA says that Russia may pull out of the International Space Station. Russia has been a key international partner on the ISS since the beginning. NASA's Chief administrator, Bill Nelson, is concerned that Russia may be looking to work more closely with China now that China has begun to build its own space station and has big lunar ambitions.  Notch Brewing: Brave Noise - Pale Ale, brewed to show solidarity for all those that have suffered discriminatory behavior in the workplace, now available at our Salem Tap Room & Biergarten in 16oz 4-packs and on draft. The release party featuring @lagerdogofficial official and donation opportunities for @pinksbootssociety starts at 6pm! New Show - Space Left

The brewing industry internationally was faced with a crisis last month after stories about sexism, harassment and assault from women in the US industry went viral. Notch Brewing Co. production manager Brienne Allan shared stories from women all over the US, and it quickly spread here, prompting wider discussions in the Australian and New Zealand industries about diversity, inclusion and creating safe workplaces. Australian Brews News senior journalist Clare Burnett spoke to some prominent women in the Australian and New Zealand brewing industries, including Kylie Lethbridge, general manager of the IBA, Sabrina Kunz, executive director of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, and Tiff Waldron, president of Pink Boots Society Australia, about the issue in the AU/NZ context, and what we as an industry can do about it. Podcast with Brienne Allen of Notch Brewing in the US Check out the Crack the Ceiling podcast with Tiff Waldron IBA members can find resources in the Health and Wellbeing section of its website Women in the industry can find out more about Pink Boots Australia, which aims to support and facilitate the education of women in the brewing industry, here. The Brewers Guild of New Zealand has launched a resource page. For any suggestions, comments or queries, email any of the following: Kylie Lethbridge - kylie.lethbridge@iba.org.au Tiff Waldron - tiffany@beergirlbites.com Sabrina Kunz - sabrina@brewersguild.org.nz Clare Burnett - clare@brewsnews.com.au Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel. Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

The brewing industry internationally was faced with a crisis last month after stories about sexism, harassment and assault from women in the US industry went viral.Notch Brewing Co. production manager Brienne Allan shared stories from women all over the US, and it quickly spread here, prompting wider discussions in the Australian and New Zealand industries about diversity, inclusion and creating safe workplaces.Australian Brews News senior journalist Clare Burnett spoke to some prominent women in the Australian and New Zealand brewing industries, including Kylie Lethbridge, general manager of the IBA, Sabrina Kunz, executive director of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, and Tiff Waldron, president of Pink Boots Society Australia, about the issue in the AU/NZ context, and what we as an industry can do about it.Podcast with Brienne Allen of Notch Brewing in the USCheck out the Crack the Ceiling podcast with Tiff WaldronIBA members can find resources in the Health and Wellbeing section of its websiteWomen in the industry can find out more about Pink Boots Australia, which aims to support and facilitate the education of women in the brewing industry, here.The Brewers Guild of New Zealand has launched a resource page.For any suggestions, comments or queries, email any of the following:Kylie Lethbridge - kylie.lethbridge@iba.org.auTiff Waldron - tiffany@beergirlbites.com Sabrina Kunz - sabrina@brewersguild.org.nzClare Burnett - clare@brewsnews.com.auOur partnersRadio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel.Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti.If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:Sponsoring the showReviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting serviceEmailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Just in time for Philly Beer Week 2021, we catch up with Executive Director of Philly Loves Beer (the organization behind beer week), Christina Dowd. At the start of the show, we address the ongoing wave of reports of sexism and harassment in the beer industry. The outpouring of stories was sparked by an Instagram post by Brienne Allan, production manager at Notch Brewing in Salem, Massachusetts – and has sadly reached into all corners of the industry, including Philly Loves Beer. Lightening the mood after a difficult, bust necessary discussion, we go on to talk about this year’s Philly Beer Week and how it will be different this time around. As COVID restrictions begin to ease, this year’s celebrations will be a combination of in-person and virtual events – including our free Love Letter to Lagers Virtual Happy Hour, more info here. Dan was absent from the beginning of the episode but was able to join us just in time for the Happy Fun Time Game, this time a mash-up called, Is There Weird in My Beer? We sipped a few brews throughout, but the focus this time around was more on the topics at hand than the liquid in our glasses. Do you love Beer Busters? Of course you do! Why not leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Welcome back to Happy Half Hour! This week's special guest is Beth Demmon, a freelance writer and journalist who specializes in craft beer. Beth started writing about craft beer in 2015 and has been an advocate for diversity in the industry: She founded the Diverse Beer Writers Initiative and is a member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Recently, she published an article on Vine Pair about allegations of rampant sexism and harassment that have been occuring in the beer industry, and the story got national attention. The allegations were brought to light by Brienne Allan, a brewer in Massachusetts. Allan posted a question on her Instagram, asking other women who work in craft beer about sexist comments they’d gotten while on the job. The responses were harrowing—and quickly encompassed not just words, but sexual harrassment and assault as well. In her post, Allan says she was asked about her credentials while she was on site helping build Notch Brewing’s new location. Beth says comments like these are microaggressions, which are “death by a thousand cuts” that exact a toll on the recipient. She says that microaggressions against women in the craft beer industry are not only too common, but the lack of accountability and consequences for perpetrators has led to the normalization of this behavior. Beth says that the sheer volume of responses from women experiencing sexism in the craft beer industry wasn’t surprising, but the number of women willing to attach a name to their response has never been seen before. With all these allegations surfacing, the industry has been forced to take action. Some breweries are implementing third-party reporting systems. For smaller breweries that don’t have human resources departments, Beth says that even working to develop a code of conduct is better than nothing—it’s a way for a company to put their values first. She also discussed the challenges of reporting on this topic. In a report like this, one might expect the number of false allegations to be anywhere from 2 to 10 percent—but more likely from 2 to 3 percent. Beth says that even if 3 percent of the reports turn out to be false, that still leaves thousands of others that cannot be ignored, and it’s clear that something needs to change, especially in San Diego, a city that historically avoids confrontation when it comes to issues like this. In Hot Plates, Sky Deck food hall is opening on the second level of Del Mar Highlands Town Center on June 11 with 13 different restaurants and food concepts, each with their own seating area. Jay Birds, a hot chicken restaurant from Long Beach, is opening in Carlsbad. Ben and Esther’s Vegetarian Jewish Deli is expanding from Portland to the Rolando/College area. Also, voting for San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants 2021 has begun! Cast your vote for your favorites, then see the final list of the critic’s and readers’ picks in the September issue. In Two People for Takeout / Two People for $50, Beth’s pick is Angkorian Pikestaff in East Village for their Asian fusion and Cambodian dishes. For hot, made-to-order donuts, Troy recommends Broad Street Dough Co. in Encinitas, specifically the blueberry glazed donuts. Marie’s pick is the pasta that gets prepared in a 60-pound wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano at Bencotto Italian Kitchen in Little Italy. Noah's pick is Point Loma Fish Shop for their Thursday night oyster special and fish and chips. Kairoa Brewing is David’s pick, for their salmon sashimi topped with crunchy quinoa. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Need a restaurant recommendation? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you’re too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com. See you next week!

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We were felt truly honored to have the opportunity to sit down this week with the head brewer of Notch, Brienne Allan. If you don't know Brienne's name by now (or, at the very least her Instagram handle @Ratmaget), then it's probably time to find a different cell provider. She walks us through the unintended series of events that, in a matter of days, led to an absolute tsunami of shared experiences of sexism from women working in all corners of  beer, brought the topic to the forefront of conversation of the entire brewing industry, and inadvertently bestowed her with an immense amount of assumed responsibility. Brienne's perspective on sexism in beer -- and more so, everything that had BEEN happening for far too long -- is as eye-opening and honest as it challenging and inspiring, and it would be a disservice to write more about that side of conversation when its depth is simply best heard. With that said, Brienne is a brewer before anything else, and fittingly, we find the time to talk nearly as much about lagers (Notch's expertise here has been beyond established on the podcast) as we do equality. Beer, life, and conversation are each dictated by balance, after all. Please enjoy our extremely raw conversation with one of the best brewers in the country, who just HAPPENS to be looked at as the de facto voice for eliminating misogyny. No weighty burden to see here, folks........................... .............................................................................. ........ Music: "Mountain Climb" by Jake Hill

More pressure to end the filibuster as Republican Senators refuse to back the Jan 6 commission. More momentum for Biden’s Build Back Better infrastructure proposal. A new polls shows that a majority of Pennsylvanians support the proposal, by the way.  It was a trifecta for the climate on Wednesday. A Dutch court ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its global carbon emissions by 45% by the end of 2030 in a case brought by Friends of the Earth.  Shareholder activists pushed out two of Exxon’s hand-picked board members and elected members who “pledged to steer the company toward cleaner energy and away from oil and gas.” And, shareholders at Chevron voted 61% to cut its emissions. Another proposal that would have required the company to prepare a report on the impact its business would have from the net zero 2050 scenario, lost with 48% of the vote.  ConocoPhillips has a unique solution to the melting of Alaskan permafrost on Alaska’s North Slope - refreeze the permafrost so you can drill.  A UK-based blimp company is looking to deploy hybrid airships for shorter trips between places like Liverpool and Belfast or Barcelona to the Balearic Islands. The company, Hybrid Air Vehicles, says replacing air and ship traffic with its airships could cut emissions by 90%. Half of all U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. New book finally exposes Bernie Sanders as a sham! Yes, you will not believe what this foot soldier of the ruling elite demand! When he’s on the road he demands hotel rooms with...wait for it...a KING BED and temperatures as low as 64 degrees! The hypocrite! Ladies and Gents (long pause) we got him.  Sedition Hunters, online sleuths, angry partisans and supporters of the ruling elite unearthed video footage that showed State Senator Doug Mastriano breaching police barricades & walking towards the capitol steps minutes before the building was breached on January 6th.  This latest round of reporting completely undermines the stories and statements Mastriano gave to reporters and Senate leadership in the days following the insurrection.  If that’s not bad enough, Senator Mastirano issued a statement attacking the Huffington Post for reporting on this story and reporting on the fact that he posed for pictures with Sam Lazar, an insurrectionist wanted by the FBI for using bear spray on police officers.  Mastriano compared the photos to Obama taking pictures with Bill Ayers or Louis Farrakhan. Mastriano’s statements prompted reporters to dig more into his connections with Lazar and showed that he has posed for photos with Lazar at least 5 times over the past year. Keeping up with the insurrection, Sandy Weyer, another Mastriano associate who is known as “Sedition Sandy,” was named in an FBI affidavit for entering the capitol on January 6th.   Talking about Senator Mastriano.  The Arizona Mirror, a sibling outlet related to the Pennsylvania Capital Star, reported that Senator Mastriano ordered an unauthorized audit of the 2020 election in Fulton County.  The company that conducted the audit is associated with Sydney Powell and the Stop the Steal Movement.  On top of that, they spoiled over $20,000 worth of election equipment that couldn’t be used in the previous primary.  Reps. Russ Diamond and Barabar Gleim began seeking co-sponsors for legislation that would penalize any school that teaches “critical race theory.”  Another Bucks County, PA man, Leonard Ridge, was arrested for allegedly taking part in the Jan 6 insurrection. Ridge bragged about his involvement on Snapchat. The battle of the billionaire space barons is heating up and the Senate prepares a $10 billion dollar bailout for Jeff Bezos’s “Blue Origin” after his fufus were hurt after he lost the bid to SpaceX for the moon lander.  The European Space Agency is looking to develop a GPS and communication network around the Moon to aid in Earth-to-Moon communications for future missions.  The chickens are coming home to roost in the craft beer industry. Brienne Allan, a production manager at Notch Brewing in Salem, MA asked an open-ended question on her Instagram account: Is anyone else experiencing sexist comments? As reported on Boston’s WBUR, “The answer was this cascade of experiences, flooding her private messages with a deluge of trauma. …’It escalated really quickly into people talking about sexual violence and sexual harassment, racism from owners and superiors and just how, the HR system in general is just failing people right now,’ Allan said. ‘It just escalated out of control. I have over a thousand stories up now’." The reckoning is ONLY BEGINNING. 

It all started two weeks ago when one woman, who works at Notch Brewing, asked a question on Instagram: Is anyone else experiencing sexist comments?

As mentioned briefly last week, Brienne Allen of Notch Brewing has been sharing stories of women in the beer industry. So far hundreds of women have come forward with stories of abuse, harassment, and worse by men in and around the brewing industry.  Among the news and the announcement was a statement from Laura Dierks the founder of Interboro Spirits & Ales in Brooklyn, New York. In a signed note she said the  brewery was postponing their upcoming Pils City festival because two breweries that have come under fire had been invited to participate.  “We cannot stand aside when some colleagues are physically or emotionally unsafe, feel unsafe or not respected for their intellectual contributions in our community, regardless of who they are externally," she wrote.  Dierks and Jesse Furguson founded the brewery in 2016, and have turned into one of the most respected and inventive breweries in New York. Known for their beers, the company’s spirits program is also known for great recipes as well, including a canned gin and tonic cocktail. A whisky will soon be released.  Dierks has been speaking out on social media about the treatment of women in the industry. This is a difficult subject that can’t be ignored and she offers up her own experiences and how the brewery is looking to be a leader in the space going forward.  She spoke to the show via Zoom from Brooklyn. This Episode is sponsored by:NZ HopsHarvest has officially ended in New Zealand and there are exciting hops to choose from, including Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Riwaka, and the newest hop in the lineup, Nectaron®. The white wine, stone fruit, and tropical fruit notes layered with pine, citrus, and herbal notes offer a range of flavors unlike any growing region in the world. Learn more about what they can do for your beers by visiting nzhops.co.nz or finding NZ Hops on social media.BriessBriess is the original craft maltster, and currently offers the broadest product line in the industry. Briess’ barley is grown in the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming and Montana, where warm days, cool nights, and floodwater irrigation yield some of the highest quality barley in the U.S.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: Laura Dierks of Interboro Spirits & Ales Sponsors: Briess Malt and Ingredient Co., NZ Hops, The Beer Edge Tags: Beer, New York, Harassment, Women, Craft Beer, Assault, Pilsner

Earlier in May, Brienne Allan set off what some are calling the craft beer industry’s “Me Too” reckoning.  The production manager at Notch Brewing in Salem, Massachusetts started sharing hundreds of stories of misogyny, sexual assault and workplace discrimination from women in the beer world on her Instagram.  This led to the firing of a staff member at the San Diego brewery Modern Times, whose CEO also stepped down amid allegations of mishandling complaints and creating a toxic work environment.  Though the current world of craft beer is male-dominated, for hundreds of years beer brewing was a woman’s task, and there’s even some thinking that iconography associated with witches - brooms, cats and pointy hats - may have originated from alewives.  We gather a roundtable of SoCal women in craft beer to respond to this moment in the industry and also discuss their own experiences, as well as the history of women in brewing.  Guests:  Alexandra Nowell, co-founder and director of brewing operations at Three Weavers Brewing Company in Inglewood  Ting Su, co-founder of Eagle Rock Brewery, where she also founded a women’s beer forum Laurie Gutierrez, vice president of SoCal Cerveceros, a latino-based homebrew club, where she heads up an all women brew crew; part time event representative for Sierra Nevada Brewing Company; co-host of The Brew'd Up Podcast, which focuses on homebrewing and craft beer Frances Michelle Cannon, executive director of the L.A. County Brewers Guild; she is also the associate editor sfor the craft beer news site and podcast TheFullPint; she tweets @FrannyFullPint

Kristen Foster has been a part of Good Beer Hunting’s Fervent Few community, as well as a contributor, since 2017. Since then, she’s written a number of pieces and published a lot of great photographs — especially her poignant and candid photos of people in and around beer. Some of her recent Signifiers for Good Beer Hunting about Athletic Brewing Company and Notch Brewing also manage to capture that same candid honesty from people who’ve built two very different breweries. Athletic’s approach to non-alcoholic beer is literally redefining what beer is and what it can be, while Notch focuses on constantly perfecting classic styles that reach deep into European beer history. In our conversation, Kristen talks about the differences between the two breweries and how she approached both stories, illuminating her process, personal experience, and how the beer industry itself continues to evolve. We also talk about her first experience doing Dry January, what she foresees developing in the non-alcoholic beer scene, and what NA beers she liked during her month-long foray into intentional sobriety. (Hint: it’s Athletic.) Of course, as a seasoned travel writer and photographer as well, she shares her insight into what trips she had to put on hold due to COVID-19, how her local spots in Boston have weathered the last year, and where she wants to visit next. Finally, we talk cocktails — or at least, she does, while I try to keep up. Maybe if we’re lucky, one of these days we’ll be sipping tequila together in real life.

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This week Beer Sessions is all about the Czech side pour. Jimmy welcomes Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing in Salem, MA; Todd DiMatteo of Good Word Brewing in Duluth, GA; and Ben Middlemiss of Ben Middlemiss Brewing in New Zealand. Chris and Todd talk about when they got their side-pull faucets installed as well as the learning curve that comes with using one. Chris has his staff do quarterly competitions to see how well (and how fast) they can pour a lager and both brewers give a big shout out to Pilsner Urquell’s training videos. The group talks about the benefits of a side-pull for carbonation, mouthfeel and more, plus they dive deep into techniques like spunding and triple decoction. Image courtesy of John Andrews.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.  

Talking about lagers, traditions, and why styles matter with Brienne Allan, the production manager at Notch Brewing.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy welcomes Tom Acitelli who authored the new book Pilsner: How the Beer of Kings Changed the World along with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing and Matt Levy from Threes Brewing. Tom began his latest book project in a search to understand what laid the groundwork for the craft beer movement and argues we wouldn’t have the beer marketplace we do now without pilsner. He talks about the history of style and how it evolved along with innovations in roasting, while the brewers offer their perspective on the technical demands of making pilsner (especially with the space limitations of NYC). Matt discusses the evolution of the lager program at Threes, including recent beers they are aging in oak, while Chris shares why he has chosen to stick with sessionable beers even while the industry leans towards high ABV IPAs. Beer List:Schilling Beer Company, Alexandr 10° Czech-Style PilsnerGreen Man Brewery, Licensed to Haze Double IPAImage courtesy of Saadia Sumrall.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Episode 278 - Chris Lohring, Notch Brewing (COVID-19 Quarantine Edition) Happy Monday, Thieves! Our writer streak comes to an end this week as we welcome Chris Lohring of Salem, Mass.'s Notch Brewing to the B-Rizzle Virtual Zoom Studios. It's no secret that we're all big fans of lagers and low-abv beers, and that happens to be exactly what Chris does. We dive deep into the labor-intensive work of brewing lagerbier and doing things the hard way, which eventually leads to a half-hour discussion of pitch beers. Don't know what "pitch" is? Tune in and we'll clarify it for you. We're drooling just thinking about it...For the black glasses, the USPS let us down again once more and Augie's beer shipment was delayed by a day. So Holl's drinking solo yet again this week. He didn’t seem to mind.***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.

Brendan & Mike discuss another week w/Beer Brewer Jim Varela. FEATURING: Notch Brewing - 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970 - www.notchbrewing.com Jim Varela is a brewer at Able Ebenezer Brewing Company.

Graining In is fresh off the heels of its most successful Week One episode to date, with Scott Janish! The Matty and Noah revel in the success, try to find valuable lessons from the recent the podcast's growth in listenership; instead, their predictably petty takeaways are merely fixations on self esteem issues and disbelief in the fact that Scott, a man who has dedicated his brewing career to pushing the scientific understanding of IPAs, isn't in love with lagers. Thankfully, the latter point proves to be a good topic of discussion and the guys don't quite board the technical train, but at least take a ride on the Brewing Science & Psychology Shuttle Bus. Noah and Matt discuss how lagers grew to become the definitive "brewer's beer", the importance of place in beer enjoyment, each share their favorite lager, and Noah rambles phonetic on his philosophy with lager yeast selection, why he never homebrewed lagers, the importance of decoction and alternative mash schedules, talks temperature, and gushes about spunding valves. The response to a very technical conversation with Scott was nothing short of eye opening, so hopefully this will be the first of many episodes that live more in that practical arena, while still appealing to brewers, drinkers, and just people in general on a more consistent basis. Pastorianus On, Wayne!Music: "Mountain Climb" by Jake Hill

Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing talks diversification, his continuing love of lagers, and how his brewery, with its hybrid contract operations and tap room model, is changing to survive right now.

Living overseas can give you an interesting perspective on American beer culture. Although I’m originally from California, I’ve lived in the Czech Republic for almost 20 years now. While I miss many of the beers and breweries from back home, I really fell in love with Czech beer, dedicating a lot of my time to researching, writing about, and drinking it. In recent years I’ve been glad to see North American beer lovers develop much more interest in Czech beer. Since then, many U.S. and Canadian brewers have reached out to me with questions about recipes, equipment, and processes. I can tell that for a lot of people back home, Czech brewing is still rather weird and unknown, whether it’s the “black magic” of a triple-decoction mash, or the strange pours like the šnyt and mlíko, or our rarely spotted “yeast beer,” Kvasnicové Pivo. One of the standout U.S. brewers who actually gets Czech beer is Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing in Salem, Massachusetts. Chris came through Prague himself, in 2012, doing research on how Czech beers are brewed, served, and drunk. I met up with Chris during that trip, and so did my friend and colleague Max Bahnson, who writes under the name Pivní Filosof. Chris got to visit Czech breweries; drink Czech beers; and observe the Czech process, approach, and culture. Since then, Notch Brewing has emerged as one of the leading proponents of Czech-style beers in North America. Not only does Notch make a Czech-inspired Světlý Ležák, or Pale Lager (aka Pilsner), but it also makes Tmavé Pivo, or Dark Lager, and Polotmavé Pivo, which means “half-dark beer,” or Amber Lager. At the Notch taproom in Salem, those beers are served from a Czech side-pour (or side-pull) faucet, into a Czech dimpled, half-liter mug. My Czech friends who have visited the Notch taproom said it’s the closest thing to a Czech beer experience you can get in the U.S. In this episode, I catch up with Chris Lohring when on his return to Prague, along with Notch Brewing’s production manager, Brienne Allan. They were both on a trip that included several hands-on brew days at different Czech breweries. I wanted to ask Chris and Brienne about the differences between Czech beer culture and American beer culture, as well as the differences in Prague since Chris’ last visit seven-plus years ago. I wanted to find out what beer drinkers in the States understood about Czech beer, brewing, and how we drink, and I wanted to know if there were any common misconceptions. Our meeting takes place over a few beers in a busy Prague café around the corner from my apartment, so there’s a fair amount of background noise—sorry about that. It was recorded in mid-February, 2020, about three weeks before the coronavirus closed off the Czech Republic and made travel here impossible, at least for now. The observations about Czech brewing and beer drinking made by Chris and Brienne, however, feel pretty timeless. Here’s Chris Lohring and Brienne Allan of Notch Brewing in Salem. Listen in.

All sides of holiday spirit are in full effect on this week's episode! After getting some heavy ghosts of Christmas Pasts out of the way (i.e. self-indulgent reminiscing), it's onto a series of Christmas-themed reflective beer questions. What beer would the guys drink if stranded for a week (Home Alone)? What beer did they fall in love with in the past year (Love Actually)? What events in the beer world surprised and scared them the most (Rudolph and Krampus)? And finally, to cap things off with some sharp cheddar, what feelings of gratitude ultimately reminded them that It's A Wonderful Life after all? Get on your elf ears and come along for this audio sleigh ride.

The keeper of Salem's second-favorite Skee-ball machine is this episode's guest. He also runs Notch Brewing. This is Chris Lohring. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citizensalem/support

When he is not "walking the North Fields", you can find this episode's guest holding down a stool in Gulu Gulu Cafe or manning the door at Notch Brewing. This is local legend William Legault. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citizensalem/support

Craft Brew News – 2/22/19Courtesy of Brewbound.comReceiver Reaches Agreement to Sell DME Group’s Main BusinessCourt-appointed receiver Alvarez & Marsal filed a report Thursday saying it had reached an agreement to sell financially troubled Canadian brewing equipment manufacturer DME Group’s manufacturing and fabrication headquarters in Charlottetown.According to the receiver’s second report filed with the Superior Court of Prince Edward Island, Alvarez & Marsal said it executed a purchase agreement with CIMC Enric Tank and Process Ltd. on February 13. Now, the receiver is asking the court to approve the sale.According to CIMC’s website, the company is “one of the largest suppliers for the beverages and liquid food industries,” with operations around the globe.Alvarez & Marsal said CIMC plans to continue the DME Group’s operations in Charlottetown, employ a majority of the employees currently working at the facility and potentially rehire others.Backlash Over Boston Beer GardensA pair of Massachusetts lawmakers are attempting to rein in Boston’s popular outdoor beer gardens, according to the Boston Globe.Driven by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, state Sens. Ed Kennedy (D-Lowell) and Nick Collins (D-South Boston) are co-sponsoring a bill that would prevent any person or company from obtaining more than 14 one-day licenses a year. Beer companies such as Trillium and Wachusett, among others, have used those licenses to operate outdoor beer gardens from the spring into the fall.Currently, the law allows applicants to obtain up to 30 one-day licenses. However, beer companies have used a loophole that allows multiple applicants to request licenses on their behalf. Last year, the city issued 82 one-day licenses, up from 39 in 2017, the Globe reported.Speaking to the Globe, Massachusetts Restaurant Association president and CEO Bob Luz said the law is being abused to the detriment of his organization’s members.The states brewers have said they’re willing to work with lawmakers to evolve the law.Meanwhile, Notch Brewing founder Chris Lohring pointed out that the bill as written wouldn’t just hurt craft brewers, but would also affect nonprofits that rely on one-day licenses.Jim Koch Responds to #CorntroversyIt’s been nearly two weeks since Anheuser-Busch launched its Bud Light Super Bowl ads pointing out MillerCoors’ use of corn syrup in its flagship Miller Lite and Coors Light offerings and upsetting corn farmers. Now, Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch has trudged into the cornfield with a blog post on the Samuel Adams website titled “Corntroversy — Deja Vu?”Koch wrote “It’s like McDonald’s and Burger King arguing about grilling vs. broiling their burgers,” he wrote. “Who cares? Fast food is still fast food.” Koch also predicted that the next phase of A-B’s fight with MillerCoors would be either the latter’s use of hop extract or an attack on imports such as Corona and Modelo, which “use the same industrial brewing techniques and ingredients”Koch also wrote “How safe is the quality image and premium price point of imported beers if drinkers realize that their fancy, upscale image hides less expensive ingredients and industrial brewing practices, just as happened in 1986?”Drizly Partners with BevMo! in CaliforniaBoston-based on-demand alcohol delivery company Drizly is expanding its reach in California via a new partnership with retailer BevMo!, according to a press releaseBevMo has 166 beer, wine and liquor stores on West Coast.The deal will make Drizly’s 60-minute delivery service available in 45 of BevMo!’s stores, including those in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and San Diego.With the addition of BevMo!, Drizly now partners with more than 1,000 retail locations in more than 100 cities across North America. The company recently secured $34.5 million as part of a Series C fundraising round.Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

This week talk to Notch Brewing of Salem Massachusetts. Emily and Matt sat down with Chris Lohring - Founder / Head Brewer and talk about the history of Notch and how they built the brewery, what Notch is all about, the future for Notch and much much more. For more information on Notch go to https://www.notchbrewing.com and make sure to follow them on social media too!Also don't forget to use our promo code BREWROOTS to get your first Shirts On Tap Box for $5. Go to https://www.shirtsontap.com for more.Cheers!Music: K. Sparks K. Sparks had become an emerging Hip Hop artist with well-received appearances on numerous outlets such as XXL, Boi-1da, 2dopeboyz, DJ Booth, okayplayer, Kevin Nottingham, HipHopDX, All HipHop, Nahright, Tune Core, and hundreds of others. He proceeded to release his single 'Watching Me' on Power 105 DJ/Radio Personality DJ Envy's Audio Up Rising album to well received acclaim. In addition he released his single 'Needs vs Wants' on Nick Cannons Wildstyle Champs Album that also received notable attention. He continued to make a name for himself performing at numerous venues, such as The Underground Showdown opening up for Joe Budden and Talib Kewli. And then The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival featuring Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Q Tip, and MOP, as well as sharing the stage with the legendary Lords of The Underground. K. Sparks can be found at https://www.kdotsparks.comSound Engineer: Ryan BlaneyRyan is a Sound Designer and Composer for Theater. He believe sound is a crucial part of the story telling process. Instead of seeing things that accentuate the story such as lights, costumes, scenery, and props, you hear it. As part of his designs he believes composing music is the best way of telling a story. Why grab something that someone has already written for a different purpose when you can create the sound palette from scratch in order to shape the story that the Director and the other story tellers want to tell.Ryan can be found at https://www.ryanblaneysounddesign.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Craft Brew News – 12/14/18Itunes – Ranked # 12 in Food Category and #1 Craft Beer Podcast recently – THANK YOU!Interviewed John Kimmich – Co-Founder of Alchemist – Stowe, VT•Famous Heady Topper, an unfiltered double India pale ale (IPA) with an 8 percent ABV•Men's Journal calls Heady Topper, “America's most coveted beer.”•RateBeer.com names it one of the 100 best beers in the world. •It regularly tops the charts at BeerAdvocate.comTrying to get Sam Calagione Founder of DogfishHead and Jim Koch Founder of Boston Beer Co. on – connect us!Drizly Lands $34.5 Million in Series C FundingDrizly, a Boston-based on-demand alcohol delivery company, has secured another $34.5 million as part of a Series C fundraising round, according to a December 10 SEC filing.Founded in 2012, Drizly has now raised about $70 million across multiple fundraising rounds from a variety of investors. Early-round investors also included First Beverage, Suffolk Equity, Gary Vaynerchuk (via the Vayner RSE fund – Wine Library) and the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.Six-year-old Drizly, which processed over 1 million transactions in 2017, currently bills itself as “the world’s largest alcohol marketplace.” Its mobile application enables consumers to shop for beer, wine and spirits and compare prices.Drizly, which operates in more than 100 North American markets and recently expanded into Vancouver, Canada, has forged partnerships with more than 1,000 retailers. The company is aiming to add another 2,000 retail stores in 2019, according to source with knowledge of the company’s growth strategies.•Intrastate Shipping Available In (16): •California•Colorado•Connecticut•D.C.•Florida•Illinois•Louisiana•Massachusetts•Minnesota•Missouri•New Jersey•New York•North Carolina•Ohio•Oregon•Washington•Interstate Shipping Available In (8): •Virginia•West Virginia•Idaho•North Dakota•Nebraska•New Mexico•Nevada•OregonDME Receivership Leaves Hundreds of Craft Brewers in LimboNearly 26 months after the merger of Canadian brewing equipment manufacturers Diversified Metal Engineering (DME) and Newlands Systems, the combined company has fallen into receivership after defaulting on loan payments to the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).DME Group’s financial troubles have left hundreds of of North American craft brewery owners who had already shelled out millions of dollars in equipment deposits in limbo.DME’s list of unsecured brewery creditors features a host of well-known producers, including 10 Barrel Brewing, Anchorage Brewing, Diageo, Foam Brewers, Labatt, Lord Hobo, Maine Beer Company, Monday Night Brewing, Moosehead Breweries, New Belgium Brewing, Night Shift Brewing, Notch Brewing, Tired Hands Brewing, and Wicked Weed, among many others.DME’s financial woes follow issues for several other brewing equipment manufacturers, including the closure of Portland, Oregon-based Metal Craft in 2017 and Canton, Ohio-based SysTech Stainless Works earlier this year.Thad Fisco, owner of Portland Kettle Works, likened the closings to small brewers stuck in the “hinterland between being regional and being local.”“Same exact thing is happening in the manufacturing business,” he said. “Too much debt, the debt gets ahead of you, you can’t make the payments and the banks come in and foreclose.”Still, the closure of a large manufacturer such as DME is an opportunity for companies such as Portland Kettle Works, Fisco said.Anheuser-Busch Lays Off Dozens of Brewery WorkersAnheuser-Busch InBev has eliminated nearly 40 jobs across North America, Brewbound has learned.In a statement issued last Friday, A-B said it was making “a limited number of targeted changes” to its North American “supply organization.”Last week’s cuts come about 15 months after A-B eliminated nearly 2 percent of its North American workforce in a move that impacted approximately 350 employees.A-B joins a growing list of beer companies that have downsized their workforces in 2018, including Constellation Brands, Pabst Brewing Company, Lagunitas, New Belgium, Green Flash, Ninkasi, and Avery Brewing, among others.Through the first nine months of 2018, A-B’s U.S. revenues have declined 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, the company’s two flagship brands — Bud Light and Budweiser — continue to lose volume although both still rank among the top five Brewery Openings on the Rise in Major U.S. Population Centers, BA ReportsU.S. cities with populations in excess of 5 million have seen the most percentage growth of brewery openings in the past five years, according to Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson.In an email to Brewbound, Watson explained that the growth in the number of breweries in the U.S.’s largest cities is partially due to those locations playing “catch-up” with the rest of the country.Watson’s data — including an interactive map — revealed that eight metro areas are now home to more than 100 breweries.Leading the way is Chicago, with 167 breweries. Interviewed Chet Brett (Brand Manager) from Tribes Brewing Co. in Mokena, IL - Chicago area– they are doing well and selling a lot of beer.Trailing Chicago are long-time beer meccas and other major population centers, including Denver (158), Seattle (153), San Diego (150), Los Angeles (146), New York (141), Portland, Oregon (139), and Philadelphia (113).The last time Watson charted the data — in 2013 — Seattle’s 87 breweries were the most in the nation. Chicago ranked fifth that year with 62 breweries, trailing Portland, Oregon (77), San Diego (76) and Denver (63).Rankings are fleeting, however, as more breweries open their doors and shutter. According to the BA, 7,000 breweries were in operation as of the end of October, with potentially as many as 1,000 openings in 2018. Meanwhile, Watson told Brewbound earlier this year that he anticipates as many as 300 brewery closures by the end of 2018, as the gap between openings and closings begins to converge.News courtesy of Brewbound (https://www.brewbound.com/)Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

Recorded live at IMBC, Episode 2 of our podcast features conversation with Jonny from The Craft Beer Channel (who hosted several lager tastings at IMBC), and Chris and Brienne from Notch Brewing in Salem Massachusetts (who specialise in lagers and session strength beers) about lager, and its place in modern beer.

"Session" is a new word to many a craft beer drinker's lexicon, but the idea of session beer far predates whatever new lingo is helping sell balanced, lower alcohol brews. You may have also seen the words "light," or "table" used in a similar context. Meaning: easy to drink, balanced, dare I say crushable? Some of you just cringed, I know, but it’s been hard going for anyone looking to sell these kinds of beers in our culture of extreme flavor and high alcohol and rarity. That is, until someone decided to pair it with IPA. They need a pitch, a hook, to get people interested in what really, for most people around the world, defines normal everyday great beer. I mean, you don’t see Pilsner Urquell going around pitching itself as light or sessionable. But this is America—it all needs a qualifier of some sort.  One brewery in Salem, Massachusetts has done more than just pitch their beer with the word "session" in the title—they’ve gone all in on the concept, referring to their entire portfolio as American Session Beer. Notch Brewing—under founder Chris Lohring—started out as a contract brand, largely because he couldn’t convince anyone that these styles would ever be in favor. That’s hard to imagine in 2017 when it seems every craft brewer is gunning for the easy-drinking Lager, Hoppy Pilsner, and Golden Ale. So he took a hard road, scraping together support from fellow brewers with capacity, building his brand and base, and finally, just last year, got the investment he needed to open his own small brewery with a taproom and take another step into the future of his idea.  Oh, and the beers are absolutely delicious.  When I was there recently, I had the Pilsner, which was clearly more refined and delicate than most you’ll have in the U.S., and we’ll dig in to the reasons why in this episode. I also had the smoked Grodziskie, which was layered and balanced and just sang on the palate. I also enjoyed his take on the hazy IPA which, when viewed through the lens of session beer, makes a whole lot of sense. 

Tune in for the twice-monthly podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community. In this episode Mayor Driscoll sits down with Ian Hunter of Deacon Giles Distillery, Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing, and Al Snape of Far From The Tree cider, to discuss the craft beverage industry and why they chose Salem to open their respective businesses. Deacon Giles Distillery: http://www.deacongiles.com/ Notch Brewery: http://www.notchbrewing.com/restaurant/ Far From The Tree cidery: http://www.farfromthetreecider.com/ Also mentioned in this episode... For more information about the City's street tree inventory: http://www.salem.com/trees For more information about Fall street sweeping: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-plans-fall-street-sweeping For more information about September Salem Days: http://www.salem.com/home/news/september-salem-days

Chris Lohring, the founder of Notch Brewing joins me this week to discuss brewing Czech Lagers.  Chris has been brewing Czech Lagers as session beers since 2010 and has some interesting insights on Czech lagers and their variants. You can view the full episode show notes here.

Chris Lohring, the founder of Notch Brewing joins me this week to discuss brewing Czech Lagers.  Chris has been brewing Czech Lagers as session beers since 2010 and has some interesting insights on Czech lagers and their variants. You can view the full episode show notes here.

Season 1, Episode 15 - This week, We ‘mule’ some beer from Massachusetts and up our game with live Google Hangout + IRC Chatroom!  This week on the show, Greg brings in two beers brought by houseguests @2BeerGuys and@aljpeace from coastal Massachusetts. They were in town for Disneyland and the 2014 Beer Bloggers Conference and left some fun session beers from Notch Brewing Co in the fridge–  Hootenanny Berliner Weisse and Cerne Pivo. Jason hand-muled his beers. Mystic Brewing’s Day of Doom, and Spencer Brewery’s Trappist Ale. Notch Brewing Beers With Notch’s Hootenanny, we discuss common off flavors in some Berliner Weiss’ like butyric acid, present from oxygen getting in a sour mash. Notch’s is clean and lacto-tart! We also discuss clarity in the style. We loosen the belt one notch for Notch Brewing’s Černé Pivo, and are shocked at something that is commonly present in most dark lagers, but not this beer. Is it weird? Good? Bad? Listen and find out! Spencer Trappist Ale is up next…you know, America’s first and only Trappist brewery? Opinions of this newest Trappist brewery have varied widely among beer geeks…but their beer? It caused a chant. Is it Monkenweizer? Freedom Trappists! Mystic Brewing and Spencer Trappist Does Jason have right-place-right-time antics? It sure does appear that way, because he scored an exclusive bottle of a pretty awesome brew. Redstone Liquors delivered a bouncing baby Masterson Rye Whiskey Bourbon Barrel aged Day of Doom quad from Mystic that’s very “mystic.” Regardless, it’s a fricken bourbon barrel quad, and the flavors parfait very nicely. Overall, our trip to Massachusetts was a complete success.     Subscribe to the show:RSSiTunes – While you’re there, give a review of the podcast!Stitcher Thumb us up on Facebook:facebook.com/fourbrewers Follow us on Twitter:twitter.com/fourbrewersshow Got a question? Feedback? Email us:feedback at fourbrewers dot com. Help support Four Brewers!Donate via PayPal

Chris Lohring, brewer at Notch Brewing in Massachusetts, shares tips on brewing satisfying lower gravity beers.