Podcasts about Russian River

Send us a textFor this episode of Brewstilled, it's a recap of week 2 for the 2025 NFL season. For week 2, we saw a mix of results for the House of The Lombardi teams. The Rams continue to fight on as they're 2-0 with no issues with Matt Staffords back. Yet, a week 3 game with the Eagles does loom close. The Jaguars lost a close game despite a better performance on the offense. The Cowboys won against the Giants as their defense continues to serve as the weakest link. Will the Cowboys defense hold them back? Lamar Jackson had a big day against the Browns while Jared Goff went scorched earth on the Chicago Bears. All this and more will be discussed here on Brewstilled with a Double Dry Hopped edition of Pliny the Elder from Russian River as the beer pairing. 

Vinnie took a little trip to the charming Russian River, and his kids didn't make good partners in crime. Sarah and Vinnie are taking a moment to appreciate San Francisco's beauty. Matty already found a flaw with the woman Vinnie set him up with… It's hot out… again. The Valkyries are coming to San Jose this Wednesday, and they need your support! Is trying to “glow up” your boyfriend wrong? Another edition of 10 years ago this week, and a guy won the lottery and tried to divorce his wife without telling her.

Vinnie took a little trip to the charming Russian River, and his kids didn't make good partners in crime. Sarah and Vinnie are taking a moment to appreciate San Francisco's beauty. Matty already found a flaw with the woman Vinnie set him up with... The Valkyries are coming to San Jose this Wednesday, and they need your support! Is trying to “glow up” your boyfriend wrong? Another edition of 10 years ago this week, and a guy won the lottery and tried to divorce his wife without telling her. The Emmys were last night, and the big winners were ‘The Studio,' ‘The Pitt,' and ‘Adolescence.' Helly R from ‘Severance' and Hannah from ‘Hacks' also had notable speeches. Plus, a discussion over Nate Bargatze's charity clock bit. Then, Vinnie has fast facts for the gang to debate, and a new wedding gift trend gives Bob something to think about. Is trying to get backstage to meet the band still a thing? The Bieber Family Values are bizarre, but the concept is cute! Rumors are swirling around Chip and Joanna Gaines - the gang is speculating at the potential reasons. There are more people struggling financially in California than you would expect. It's time to start discussing your Halloween costume, but Costco is already ready for Christmas. Many people already feel like they can't live without Chat GPT. Plus: Here's crap to smear on your face. Having someone to take care of you when you get old is not a good reason to get old, but Cardi B says it's one of her motivators for having more. Zack Bryan jumps a barbed wire fence to come after fellow country singer Gavin Adcock - yikes! Things happen between neighbors, but what could be the reason for this hole in the ceiling? Should some hobbies be “just for kids?” Is anyone still bowling on a Friday night? Plus: When did that happen?

Intense California storm brings thousands of lightning strikes, sparking wildfires. PG&E's Potter Valley plan fuels clash between Eel River restoration and Russian River crisis. CA Care Courts / Do They Work?

This week the boys sit down with their new friend Rob Walsh and talk about: Washington D.C., NorCal, Citra Hops, Russian River, The Wayferer, Fu Man Chu, Czech Pilsner, Ballast Point, Red Breast, Green Spot, Seagrams, CSULB, Voice acting, Character Voices, and much much more.

In this episode of Wine Road, hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa (0:00-0:24) introduce the show and thank sponsors Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their support.   They welcome Crystalyn Hackett, owner of Spicy Vines, as their guest (0:49-1:00). Crystalyn shares her excitement about being on the show and introduces a spiced wine she brought, which ties into her personal story and the origins of Spicy Vines (1:23-2:55). The wine, described as "Christmas in a glass," is a blend of Grenache, Zinfandel, Carignan, and Petite Syrah, infused with holiday spices and a hint of brandy, evoking cozy, festive feelings (2:05-2:33). Crystalyn recounts her journey, starting with her time as a competitive equestrian in Germany, where she realized her entrepreneurial aspirations (3:08-4:46). After traveling and brainstorming ideas, she returned to California and created her first spiced wine, inspired by a drink she had in Germany (6:00-7:16). Despite having no prior experience in the wine industry, she spent a year perfecting the formula and navigating regulatory challenges to define and legally categorize "spiced wine" (8:03-9:22). Crystalyn explains how she built Spicy Vines from scratch, starting with events in San Francisco and eventually partnering with her now-husband, Doug, who became the winemaker (10:29-11:19). Together, they expanded their portfolio to include Zinfandel, Syrah, rosé, and other varietals, focusing on high-quality, small-batch production (12:12-13:07). Their Healdsburg tasting room, opened in 2016, offers a lively atmosphere with live music, wine cocktails, and charcuterie (13:13-14:22). Crystalyn emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming, fun experience for visitors and wine club members, offering customizable memberships and personal touches like follow-ups and curated shipments (17:00-24:41). She also teases plans to launch her own podcast to share inspiring stories and connect with others (24:42-25:35). The episode wraps up with details about Spicy Vines' unique "winning cork" promotion and upcoming events, including their harvest release party and annual "Taste of Pine Mountain" event (25:36-27:00). The hosts close by encouraging listeners to visit Spicy Vines and keep it spicy (29:33-30:05).       LINKS: Spicy Vines  The Gables Inn - the lodging property featured today Wine & Food Affair - tickets to on sale today Frick Winery - our last mystery "where am I winery"   Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/  

Just because Bock focuses on Germanic style beers, doesn't mean they don't carry a full suite of some of the finest new world beers out there. Proof in point, we open up a Russian River Pliny The Elder and talk about the beer release from SanDiegoBeer.News and McIlhenny Brewing Higher 5 IPA you can try this weekend for the SanDiegoBeer.News 5th Anniversay party at Bock!

The 2025 release of Pliny The Younger, the ever-popular annual iteration of Russian River Brewing Company's Triple IPA, was unsurprisingly a hit. So what better time to revisit our conversation with Vinnie Cirluzo, co-founder of the seminal US brewery? We hope you enjoy...In the world of beer, there are a number of real positives when it comes to working for, or running, a brewery.Creating something that people enjoy, savour and value is a goal in any artistic venture. And in ownership, so is the ability to provide employment, development and satisfaction to your team. Another purpose for many businesses is the ability to affect a change. Breweries are often the beating heart of local communities. They can offer a place to frequent, to socialise and where possible, also have a positive impact on the local economy they form part of.In the case of Russian River Brewing Company, they do just that. And with the release of the modern phenomenon that is Pliny The Younger, their annual sought-after Triple IPA, on the horizon, what better time to catch up with co-founder Vinnie Cilurzo who, along with his business partner and wife Natalie, is the co-founder of the California business. In this episode he shares his observations on the changing brewing landscape, the importance of community and his love of working with different ingredients.  We also talked about the importance of maintaining a strong identity, integrity and, in an age of countless beer styles, why Russian River will continue doing what it does best – and that's “staying in its lane” making the beers people love. Photo Credit: Russian River Brewing Company Production: Ross Macpherson

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Russian River (Santa Rosa, CA) Beer 1: Citra Flash Mob// IPA// 7.2% J: 9.2 M: 7 Beer2: Robert// Saison // 6% J:7.4 M:5 Film : "Together" (2025) Directed by Mike Shanks Ratings: Jonny - 9.3, Max - 10. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: More Black Mirror thoughts (2025) - Jonny: "War of the Worlds" (2025) -------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs 7:35 - Beer 1 19:25 - Film (No Spoilers) 33:53 - Film (DANGER ZONE) 48:07 - Beer 2 57:30 - Hot & Bothered

PG&E recently tendered its License Surrender Application and Decommissioning Plan for the Potter Valley Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This plan details when and how PG&E plans to tear down its two dams on the Eel River. And since an agreement has been reached for run-of-the-river, wet season diversions to replace the existing diversion to the Russian River, support for dam removal is now pretty much universal between the two basins. PG&E's Application is eye-wateringly long and technical. Thankfully, Scott Greacen and Alicia Hamann of Friends of the Eel River are here to help break this all down.The Eel River needs your help! Visit eelriver.org to voice your support for swift dam removal.Support the show

Winemaker Michael Browne is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Daedalus Howell is sitting in for Steve Jaxon today. Michael has brought a few wines today. The first pour is a 2020 Santa Rita Hills, made under his Cirq label. It his is focus on Russian River. His other brand, Chev, focuses on all the west coast, from Oregon to Central California. The Santa Rita Hills is interesting to him because “it really moves in your mouth…it has a lot of movement. … It has massive presence. If you let it sit on your palette just a bit, you can kind of see that.” It is not heavy but it has presence. It has what he calls intense elegance. Michael Browne wrote a book called Pinot Rocks, subtitled A Journey Through Intense Elegance. He describes good wine as a piece of music, with high notes, middle notes and low notes. Daedalus calls it, “a wine that went to charm school.” The Song and the Instruments The “song” has been written in the vineyard and the barrels are the “instruments” that will play it. Dan Berger has one last bottle of a 2005 Santa Rita Pinot Noir that is one of the best he has ever tasted. California Wine Country is brought to you by Rodney Strong Vineyards and Davis Bynum Wines. Next to be tasted is under the Chev label, which is Russian River, heart and soul. It's a wine to be aged, or decanted at least. Their 2013s, '14s and '15s are in great shape right now. In the 1990s there was an explosion of Pinot Noir producers in California and also Willamette Valley in Oregon. When Kosta Browne started, they were the second wave, doing unique things with Pinot Noir. He tasted a “substantial” Pinot Noir from Williams-Selyem and asked winemaker Burt Williams for advice on how to achieve that result. He learned how to time his harvest to get exactly that result. They are also tasting a Santa Lucia Highlands wine. Michael Browne talks about making wine with “the Garys,” who are growers Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni. Gary Pisoni runs Pisoni Family Vineyards while Gary and Rosella Franscioni run Gary's Vineyard and ROAR Wines. Both of them are located in the Santa Lucia Highlands. “They are the best growers that I know… They are family to me, big time.”

What happens when a spiritually sensitive musician follows the whispers of his ancestors into the forests of Coos County — and ends up face-to-face with something pacing on a rock, staring down a fishing boat?In this riveting and emotional episode of Bigfoot Society, Jeremiah Byron sits down with Chris — a gifted storyteller from the Oregon coast — who shares decades of mind-bending encounters with what he calls the “Hairy Folk.” From an ocean-bound Sasquatch pacing in front of a breaching whale to haunting dreams, glowing red eyes, stick signs, and psychic messages, this episode explores a side of Bigfoot rarely talked about… but deeply felt.You'll hear firsthand stories from Russian River, Stanislaus River, Willow Creek, Coquille, and more — including unexplained tree breaks, vocalizations that sound like human calls, and gifts left in the forest that predicted future relationships. More than just a chronicle of encounters, this is a look into how Bigfoot connects across spirit, land, and bloodline — and how one man's family legacy may have called him back into the mystery.Resources:Pulse Pace music video referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J6EI7Om1-0

When you make high end Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in California, is must be from the Russian River area. Mark McWilliams Arista label make this top quality wine from vineyards that were once owned by his parents. Today Mark operates the winery from a space just off the square in Healdsburg. The wine business never [...]

Welcome back to the summer road trip! We've got a Dru Bru sour in the growler and we're getting silly recounting our adventures on the surface of the sun aka Pinnacles NP. Then oldest makes her podcast debut reviewing roller coasters at California's Great America and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.Thanks again to Leslie and Steve for getting together at Russian River and for the fresh boysenberries! So great!Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think! You can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com, and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com.If you feel like kicking us a few bucks you can Become a PenPal and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe

Danny and Andy are back at it to discuss beer related topics such as: Cruising Whole Foods Market beer aisle Russian River bottles Wort Wrangler update Philly spots closed on Monday and Tuesday Human Robot expansion news Firestone Walker Hoppy Mixed Pack ISM Brewing visit Jack McAuliffe RIP Tiny can trend And much more! Help Wort Wrangler CLICK HERE! WE ARE UPLOADING THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS TO YOUTUBE, CHECK IT OUT AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!! This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some! Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at info@thefullpint.com! Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help. National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/ Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/ Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

Beer memorabilia collector Ken Hartoonian joins Herlinda Heras and Harry Duke in for Steve Jaxon on Brew Ha Ha today. At the Grange in Santa Rosa, Saturday Aug. 9, 9am-2pm, the Breweriana and Antique Advertising Show. It is a collection of brewery advertising apart from just cans but also lots of different kinds of promotional items. Grace Brothers brewers was a famous local brewery that was in operation from before Prohibition until 1962. Some of their cans are featured in the show. Ken has one of the most impressive collections of historic beer memorabilia and artefacts. He started when he was 12 years old, he loves sticker so he wrote to companies to ask for them. Then in 1975 the beer can collecting craze took hold. Before he knew it he had more than 100 cans. The closet grew into a storage unit and now he has a large metal barn. Here is a 30-second radio commercial from Grace Bros., with a swing band that was popular in those years. http://brewhaharadio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grace_Bros_Beer_30_sec.mp3 Harry asks what is the Holy Grail of the items, or what is most significant to him? The Holy Grail would be a 7-11 beer can but the most significant was one that he traded for at about age 16. It was called Pride of Newark, or PON. Visit our sponsor Pizzaleah in Windsor for the finest pizza menu and the most authentic flavors around!

Hey there, thank you for stopping by. We hope you will join us this episode of beer fun as we talk about things like: Do you have to like Guinness?  California Craft Beer Week 2025! Russian River vs. Russian River! Bring beer bumper stickers back? Are beer dinners dead? We keep telling you to check your dates and... The Craft Beer Couple podcast. It's Timbo Week! And much more! Thank you for being here. Downloadable: perfectpourpodcast619.mp3 (be careful, there is cussing) HOSTED BY: Nick, Rad Stacey, Mikey MUSIC BY: Sunburns and Paul From Fairfax. BEER AND SHOW-RELATED LINKS: SUPPORT THE SHOW AND BECOME A GOLDEN GOD! Subscribe to the show in Apple Podcast. You can also find us on Spotify and most podcast players. Perfect Pour's YouTube Channel. VOICEMAIL/TEXT LINE: 559-492-0542 Drop Us a Line: Email Perfect Pour. Join our free Lager Line Discord channel! Send Postcards or Samples to us: The Perfect Pour – co Mike Seay 2037 W. Bullard Ave #153 Fresno, CA 93711 Mikey's newsletter: Drinking & Thinking. Check this!: Mikey's Dorky Amazon Storefront.

Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield Jack Lau & Chad Aurentz are back in studio wrapping up the month of June in the midst of summer and “AK FastLyfe”   AWP's un-sung hero “Jamon”, Double Shovel Summer vibes, summer mornings, a hot tent “I have to poop”, Russian River on summer solstice, angry fisherman, Kenai River rafting madness, please use the pull outs for wildlife viewing, shout out to cannery lodge & the Buyou Restaurant, Cabelas Big Outdoorsman Hub Screen Shelter, another wild bear story, that Limp Biscuit sheep hunt, a Washington state Big Horn Sheep siting, 7 mile hike in 2 hours, Bear Creek Fire in Healy, AK. Joe Vogler, parks were brought to you by hunters, “A Good Wolf”, a call in and chat w/Coke Wallace, Galen Nelson the hot dog god          Visit our Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow us on Instagram -www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Watch the show on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject $upport the show on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject

Leah Scurto and Chris Puppione. Chris Puppione from Puppione Family Wines joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country today. Leah Scurto from PizzaLeah is also here, and she brought several different pizzas. We will try some pizza and wine pairings. Chris Puppione starts telling the story of the family winery. He had worked in wine and thought of bottles of wine as time capsules. So when his first daughter was born, he made a wine for her to celebrate her birth. A neighbor in the Russian River area sold him one ton of Syrah grapes. He even told a tall tale to his wife to get her to come out and prune the first grapes for their wine. When the second daughter was born he made another wine and they kept on making wine that connects to their family history. This wine they are tasting today is a 2017. California Wine Country is brought to you by Rodney Strong Vineyards and Davis Bynum Wines. Dan Berger discovered Puppione Family Wines when he was a judge in a blended red category at a recent competition. Immediately he liked it so much he found out who made it. It was a really low alcohol wine, which Dan likes. About 10 days later, Dan found the winery and met Chris for the first time. Chris Puppione mentions his day job, he oversees US wineries for Coravin, a company that makes wine equipment. Pizza and Wine Pairings Festa Bianco + Sicilian We're going to do pizza and wine pairing today. Leah Scurto has brought four different pizzas, each one with very different flavors. We will pair them with four Puppione wines. The first pairing is a bottle of Festa Bianco, a white wine, with the Sicilian pizza. Festa was Chris' grandmother's maiden name. The Sicilian pizza has Castelvetrano olives, Italian salame, chili flakes, ricotta and a little red onion. The wine is a Friulano, which is a northern Italian white wine often mistaken for Sauvignon Blanc. It goes well with green vegetables and salads. It come from the Friuli region of Italy, which is the north-eastern part of the country, next to Slovenia. Festa Rosso + Nico The next pizza is the Nico, which is an award winner. It has confit garlic, fresh rosemary, black pepper and Italian sausage. This is paired with Festa Rossa, which is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet and Friulano. It is again, pretty low alcohol. PizzaLeah's Cold Fermentation Dough Dan calls PizzaLeah's pizza the most classic pizza in Sonoma County. A lot of factors make PizzaLeah's pizza special. Importantly, the dough is made by a slow, cold fermentation process. She uses local flour from Central Milling. She makes dough fresh daily. Only after two or three days of proofing in cold storage does it become pizza. Extended fermentation makes bread more digestible. It also gives the dough the right texture. Some deep dish pizzas are not really even pizza, they are more like cake. For comparison, it's almost more like a casserole. PizzaLeah does have two Detroit-style pan pizzas. The crust comes out looking like a brick but light as a feather when you eat it. Juventus + Spade Dan appreciates Chris Pappapietro's wine for the abundant fruit flavors. To make their Friulano, he had to go up into the hills near Tahoe, to a vineyard called Snow's Crossing. It's an alpine wilderness. They foot stomp all of their fruit, just like his grandfather did. His kids get into the bins and stomp fruit. There are pictures of that on their site. Especially, they left the Friulano on the skins in order to get more flavors from it. Next up is the Juventus wine, named after the goddess of youth and rejuvenation (not the soccer team). Instead, he wanted to make a red wine that would invigorate people instead of bringing heaviness. He made it in stainless steel which helps maintain the fruit flavors. An American Pizza, An Italian Award Syrah + Detroit Pepperoni The Spade pizza won an award in the American category in a competition in Napoli. The next wine is their Intero Syrah.

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, it marks the beginning of the summer season on the Russian River, and with it, a range of vital river safety programs aimed at keeping the public safe while enjoying river beaches. In honor of National Water Safety Awareness Month, this episode will dive into the timeline and details of these programs, running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Our guest is Aquatics Supervisor from Sonoma County Regional Parks, Greg Desmond

So excited to try a bunch of Russian River beers, thanks to listener Hunter! Pairs with triathlons, RFK, and pluots. Docta-Ron Pliny The Elder Pliny The Younger Intinction Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: SNAKE EYES by Heyson Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or point your podcatcher to our RSS feed. You should also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Support us by making a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists and get some sweet rewards! Follow us on twitter, facebook, and instagram. Want to send us beer? Check our beer donation guidelines, and then shoot us and email at info@thebeerists.com

The floor at Admiral Maltings. Ron Silberstein, a co-founder of Admiral Maltings in Alameda, joins Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras on Brew Ha Ha today. He used to run The Thirsty Bear Brewing Company for 27 years in downtown San Francisco. At Admiral Maltings they also have a pub called The Rake in the same building, overlooking the malting floor. It is located on a former Naval base. (Alameda Naval Air Station was one of the biggest Navy airports anywhere.) Admiral Maltings is reintroducing an old-fashioned way of making malt that makes a high quality product. Barley is the most commonly used grain for beer and whiskey. Grains have to be broken down before the yeast can do its job. So the grain is soaked which lets it start to germinate, then they stop the process and dry it. They grow all of their grain in California. Before WWII, barley was the largest California crop. Then, the floor is actually cooled, because germination itself produced heat. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. Russian River just won a Gold at the World Beer Cup for their STS Pilsner, and a Silver for Damnation. They use Admiral Malt. Drake's also won a Gold in the Cream Ale category. Punching Above Their Weight in the World of Malt They were just at the California Craft Brewers Cup. Admiral Maltings produces one tenth of one percent of the available malt, but they won 8% of the medals from the recent CCB Cup. Of course, it's the brewers who win the medals, but they do use Admiral Maltings malt. Visit our sponsor Pizzaleah in Windsor for the finest pizza menu and the most authentic flavors around!

In this episode of The Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Julien Howsepian, lead winemaker at Kosta Browne, one of California's most acclaimed producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Julien shares how his path led from UC Davis to becoming a key figure in American fine wine and explains what makes the Kosta Browne portfolio so distinct—from Russian River to Santa Rita Hills, and even Burgundy.

Portions of the show brought to you by Family Chiropractic of Clark. Portions also brought to you by @paragontapandtable Jan Chwiedosiuk from Jersey Cyclone Brewery joins me to talk about their 6th Anniversary celebration next weekend. News from Troegs, Wild East, Stone. @moylansbrewery is closing. Another merger of breweries. Von Ebert and Russian River collabs. Alternate Ending with a cool event in May. Suds and Duds and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #gastropub #speakeasy #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 225 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Gio Balistreri, Owner & Winemaker at Russian River Vineyards Today, Gio Balistreri of Russian River Vineyards joined us and brought some of Beth's favorite wine! We chat about his vineyard's community-driven efforts, including supporting local animal shelters and hosting community nights. Additionally, they celebrate multiple accolades from the North Bay Bohemian Best Of, such as Best Tasting Room and Best Wine Club in Sonoma County. Wines of the day: 2023 Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard 2022 Pinot Noir Bacigalupi Vineyard Links:  https://www.russianrivervineyards.com/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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In local news today, the United States Army Core of Engineers will undertake a study addressing increased water storage in the Russian River watershed and farmers have asked President Trump to intervene in the Potter Valley decommissioning project. So far the president has not responded. 

To close out the Triple IPA series, Alex and Stephen go back to the beer that inspired this series: Russian River's Pliny the Younger. They also drink Claimstake Brewing's Ain't Getting Any Younger, Boneyard Beer's Notorious TIPA, and Pure Project Brewing's Perhops Perhops Perhops and put all four beers through the Power Rankings treatment. In the Beer News, sad news about Second City Meadery closing their physical location and Alex does a April Fools roundup.  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.

Dan Barwick joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country this week to talk about his impending return to England. He has been on CWC several times in recent years, the last time was this episode last August. He is one of the founders and the winemaker for Trecini Winery. They made their first Sauvignon Blanc in 1999. Dan has brought a New Zealand wine, a 2022 Babich Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. It cost $4.99 at Bottle Barn. It's not a great wine but for $4.99 it's fine. There's no such thing as a terrible wine, as long as it's reasonably priced enough. - Dan Berger. Dan was born in Dover, England and worked at Harrod's London in the food hall where he saw a lot of wine. He moved to Sonoma in 1991 and has been making wine for thirty years. But he is moving back to England. They have a Chardonnay to taste, which is Russian River, 2022, barrel fermented in 500 liter neutral oak. It's one of his favorite Chardonnays that he has ever made. Clean crisp and immensely complex. Dan Berger says it will still improve with age, or even time in decanter. England is on the horizon, in particular the county of Kent where The Wine Garden of England is getting warmer and warmer. It is champagne country, says Dan Berger. The English have started making some great sparkling wines and they have one today. It is a non-vintage brut from Chapel Down. Dan Barwick tells the story that the timing was right to move back to England, for a combination of reasons. Dan Berger says that it is an exciting moment for English wine and that it is a well-timed move. They are tasting the wine from Chapel Down. It is made to emulate the style of Champagne and is "gorgeous." 16:00 What Dan Barwick Will Bring Back to England In England, Dan Barwick will do some consulting and will be able to bring all of his experience from California. He has already begun networking. He found an old friend he hadn't seen for forty years who says he has vineyards and asked if Dan could help him. Prospects are good. 23:00 Dan Berger: US Wine Consumer wine knowledge essentially zero. You have to hear Dan Berger speak truth to the people about how the average American wine consumer has zero knowledge of wine and what goes with what. It starts with his deadpan hilarious observation of Chardonnay on every table in a famous Chinese restaurant, where he was having the Gewurtztraminer.

Elu personnalité de l'année 2024 par la magazine américain Wine Enthusiast, Jean-Charles Boisset, bourguignon d'origine, découvre la Californie avec ses grands-parents à l'âge de 11 ans, en parcourant les missions catholiques de Californie où il visite la plus vieille cave de la région. Initié très jeune au vin par ses parents vignerons à Gevrey-Chambertin, il est époustouflé par les vins californiens et y reviendra plus tard pour y faire ses études et conquérir l'Amérique

The Cuvers. Hendrik Cuver and his wife Amber Cuver, from CuVer Brewery in Windsor, join Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras on Brew Ha Ha today. They are here to talk about their Windsor, California brewery where they specialize in Belgian beer. Hendrik was on this episode of Brew Ha Ha back on September 16, 2021, when they were just opening the brewery. He was also on this episode on May 5, 2022, a year and a half later. Also today, Harry Duke will be calling in live from Russian River Brewing Co. in Windsor. The Pliny the Younger public event is in full swing there. His portion of this live radio show will be on this separate podcast episode page, to allow each guest to have their own audio and podcast indexing. Cuver's Origin Hendrick and his father were used to drinking Belgian beers when they immigrated to California in 2012. A year later they started home brewing in order to have the beer that they wanted. They continued doing that while Hendrick was back in Belgium getting his Master's degrees in Biochemistry. Then when St. Florian's brewery came up for sale, they made the purchase. The history of Cuver Brewery and the two families that founded it are closely intertwined. Hendrick invited his fiancée Amber and her family to meet his family at Thanksgiving. Amber's father Reed Cushing became a partner in the brewery. When Hendrick and Amber got married, they changed their surnames to Cuver, derived from combining Cushing and Verspecht. Read the whole story on the Cuver website, on this page. Visit our sponsor Pizzaleah in Windsor for the finest pizza menu and the most authentic flavors around!

In addition to being the day after the big SanDiegoBeer.News Awards (where O'Brien's was the afterparty host) it's Wings-day!!! Today as we continue our party for O'Brien's second year in a row being named the best beer bar in the Country from USA Today we drink one of the OG IPAs from Russian River and put it all together with some WINGS!

Jeff and Jeff are in search of Pliny the Younger. They found it at PCH Sports Bar in Oceanside. Owner Amy O'Donnell has a great lineup of Russian River beers as well as other locals. With a dedicated focus to supporting independent, craft beer, Amy has turned PCH Sports Bar into a fantastic venue. She takes the Jeffs into "The Ship" where they find a spectacular pirate hideaway. Longtime listener and patron of PCH Sports Pub, Phil Martinez, stops by to share his thoughts on this year's Pliny the Younger. 

Send us a textFew things bring more satisfaction than discovering a wine that dramatically overdelivers for its price point. Enter Trader Joe's Lustrous Russian River Chardonnay 2023—an $8.99 bottle that has me reaching for a third sip and taking notice.This newcomer from Precision Wine Company (creators of 22 different wine brands found at retailers like Trader Joe's and Costco) hails from Sonoma's prestigious Russian River Valley, an AVA renowned for producing some of California's finest Chardonnay. What makes this bottle special is its refusal to follow the typical budget Chardonnay playbook. The aromatics offer tart lemon and green apple notes, but the palate reveals surprising complexity—nectarine, stone fruit, dried pineapple, and peach flavors dance with subtle vanilla undertones from judicious oak treatment. At 14.5% alcohol, it maintains impressive balance between fruit expression and acidity.The Russian River Valley's unique geography contributes significantly to wine character, with its varying microclimates allowing for both cool and warm-weather expressions of Chardonnay. This particular bottle seems to capture that regional complexity while remaining approachable and distinct. While many value-priced wines aim to please the broadest audience with predictable profiles, the Lustrous Chardonnay "makes its own statement"—delivering nuance without sacrificing drinkability. It's rare to find a Russian River wine at this price point that maintains such integrity and balance.With the wine industry in flux and quality bargains increasingly difficult to find, this bottle represents a genuine discovery. If you appreciate Chardonnay that offers more than just butter and oak, visit your local Trader Joe's to secure a bottle before word spreads. And don't forget to check out CheapWineFighter.com for more reviews of wines that deliver exceptional quality without breaking the bank.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Meet Bec Blake. In the last 13 years she has worked in almost every corner of the craft beer industry. From working in her local beer bar, she moved her expertise and passion for the industry over to the US where she became the Head Beer Buyer at Whole Foods Market.From there she ventured into B2B sales as the Southern California off-trade representative for Stone Distribution, navigating a fiercely independent portfolio of over 50 suppliers including Alesmith, Russian River and El Segundo Brewery across the golden coast.And after returning to the UK, Bec has since worked as national sales manager for Deya Brewing Co and recently joined the team at Sellar as buyer success manager. In this podcast, she asks: "Who should be in the driving seat for your next beer?”. Because, after working for some of the most revered and respected businesses in the field, she's learned a thing or two about how brewery and beer businesses owners can work more effectively with their sales teams.

Welcome back to Pizza Quest.Mark Todd is a recurring guest here on Pizza Quest because, one, I love cheese (every kind!), and two, he's so interesting and makes cheese interesting too as he demystifies this magical, fermented, "spoiled" solid milk so that we can enjoy it in all it's mighty nuances and permutations. In past episodes with Mark, we've explored stretched cheeses in the "pasta filata" category, cheddar cheeses, and hard, aged cheeses. This time we've taken the big leap and a deep dive into "stinky cheeses," which means Alpine-style washed-rind cheeses that are not for the timid. But, oh, the rewards!! We join Mark from his base in the wilds and woods of Sonoma's rustic "West County," along the Russian River, where Mark is often found hunting for edible mushrooms in the redwood forest when he isn't teaching the world about the joys of cheese. I guarantee that you will learn more than you ever imagined during this lively conversation with our friend, Mark Todd, "The Cheese Dude."

Dan and Dennis Dennis Hill, co-founder of Langhart & Hill Wines joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country today. The last time he was on California Wine Country was this episode in September of 2023. The first tasting is a 2023 Chardonnay. While a lot of California Chards are the heavy oaky buttery ML style, this is different. It is more in the European style, higher acidity and better for pairing with food. They use high quality grapes from Sonoma County so there are a lot of fruit flavors in it. Dennis Hill and his wife were both raised in Healdsburg. There was a Renaissance in the wine industry in the 1970s when he was starting in the business – right place, right time. Healdsburg is located at the confluence of the Dry Creek River and the Russian River. That puts it at the intersection of three main viticultural areas, Dry Creek, Anderson Valley and Russian River Valley. In the northern part of this region the afternoons are hotter and in the southern part, it is cooler and foggier. Where to find Langhart & Hill wines Langhart & Hill wines are available in restaurants and some retail locations. They do not have a tasting room. Their production is still rather small for that. After working for some very large wineries with complicated operations and relationships, Dennis enjoys being able to work by himself. Their vineyards are located in the different climate zones described, so there is a four-week window for them to harvest everything. Dennis describes their two brands. Landhart & Hill are classic Sonoma County varieties, a Chard, two Pinot Noirs, a Rosé and a Merlot. They also have another label, Rumplestiltskin, which is for the less common varieties. For instance, today there is a Dobricic, a Croation variety, and an Orange wine, made of Trouseau Gris grapes originally from the Jura region in France. Trousseau is a Gris variety, not purely a white grape. Wine grapes come in three colors, black, aka red, white and gris, meaning gray. There is also Trousseau Noir. It's a tricky grape to use. You have to harvest not too soon or too late. Then, if you want Orange wine, you have to leave it on the skins just long enough.

PG&E's announcement in 2019 that it would decommission the Potter Valley Project led to years of uncertainty. Stakeholders in the Eel River and the Russian River Basin struggled to agree on a common vision for what would happen after the dams were removed. A new memorandum of understanding, announced this week, between the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission, Humboldt County,  Sonoma County, the Sonoma County Water Agency, CalTrout, Trout Unlimited, the Round Valley Indian Tribes, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife represents a big step forward.

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with the crew of “Henry 1,” the busy Bell 407 from Sonoma County Sheriff's OfficeHelicopter Unit. The crew includes Chris Haas, Nigel Cooper, Larry Matelli, and Jamal Cook.Recorded live on location in Sonoma County, California, right outside their hangar and in front of their Bell 407, the team shares insights into their unique role  with the county's all-purpose helicopter. Henry 1 handles everything from law enforcement and firefighting to medevac support and search-and-rescue, covering a diverse and challenging region that includes wine country, rugged hills, rocky coastal cliffs, and cold waters.The crew reflects on some of their most memorable rescue calls. Haas recalls his very first day with Henry 1, responding to a plane crash, followed immediately by a mountain bike accident. Cooper shares his experience rescuing individuals whose vessel overturned off the Sonoma coast. Matelli talks about a cliff jumper recovery, while Cook recounts a water rescue involving an overturned kayak.The team also dives into some of their most notable rescues that gained public attention, including:A dramatic cliff rescue that made national headlines, featured by NBC News and the Today Show.Three separate mountain bike accidents in different locations within a single 24-hour period, covered by The Press Democrat.A boat crash on the rocks with a deceased person onboard, reported by KRON4.A rescue featured in Road and Track magazine, where a car had plunged off Highway 1.A series of five rescues on the Russian River in California, highlighted on Patch.com.There's much more to the story of Sonoma County Sheriff's Henry 1. You can learn more about their operations in the Spring 2025 Mega Issue of Vertical Valor. For additional insight into their law enforcement and public safety missions, check out Jon Gray's interview with the team on The Hangar Z Podcast. And to see their rescue operations in action, watch the documentary where Jason Quinn joins them for two days of training.Enjoy!This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS.Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes, Bell, Switlik and The Real ResQ Store.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical HeliCASTS. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

Northwood Golf Club, in Monte Rio, California, is a scenic nine-hole course designed by Alister MacKenzie. Nestled among redwoods along the Russian River, it offers a unique blend of strategic play and natural beauty. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Chuck shares his journey to Northwood Golf Club, reflecting on the significance of working at a 9-hole course designed by the legendary Alister MacKenzie. He introduces the golf course superintendent and highlights the buzz Northwood has received across blogs, websites, and a captivating video that continues to attract golfers from all over. Chuck also dives into the unique tournaments they host, the iconic bear statues on the course, and their storied connection to the Bohemian Club. This was an historic conversation, and it was an absolute honor having Chuck on the show. Let's tee off.

In the world of beer, there are a number of real positives when it comes to working for, or running, a brewery.Creating something that people enjoy, savour and value is a goal in any artistic venture. And in ownership, so is the ability to provide employment, development and satisfaction to your team. Another purpose for many businesses is the ability to affect a change. Breweries are often the beating heart of local communities. They can offer a place to frequent, to socialise and where possible, also have a positive impact on the local economy they form part of.In the case of Russian River Brewing Company, they do just that. And with the release of the modern phenomenon that is Pliny The Younger, their annual sought-after Triple IPA, on the horizon, what better time to catch up with co-founder Vinnie Cilurzo who, along with his business partner and wife Natalie, is the co-founder of the California business. In this episode he shares his observations on the changing brewing landscape, the importance of community and his love of working with different ingredients.  We also talked about the importance of maintaining a strong identity, integrity and, in an age of countless beer styles, why Russian River will continue doing what it does best - and that's "staying in its lane" making the beers people love. Photo Credit: Russian River Brewing Company Production: Ross Macpherson

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2025 got off to a cold and soggy start, but that did not deter the Big River dippers, a group of about two dozen friends with a high tolerance for freezing cold water and a desire for a new perspective. We spoke with Hayley Ross who was bracing herself for her first dip. And, we all might want to brace ourselves for the changes 2025 will bringing, starting with a slew of new state laws. We look at three laws that will affect families with children and teens in Mendocino County.

Redwood Empire gained notoriety early on by sourcing and bottling some excellent whiskey. Nestled in the heart of wine country on the Russian River in California, these distillers recently released 8 year cask strength single barrels of their own distillate. For this weeks short, we taste and review one of these bottles compliments of our good friend (and listener), Andrew. Even though this episode is a shorty, it's chock full of Mash Up goodness. Though you'll have to listen to find out what we think of this bottle, the future does look bright for Redwood Empire. Happy New Year! -------------------------- Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupky FB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupky TW: https://twitter.com/themashupky Partnership(s) Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUP Visit https://woodworkcollective.shop and enter code MASHUP for a 15% discount on your order Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman Thank you so much for listening!

This final episode of 2024 is our chance to look back at the conversations that resonated most with you, the listeners. Here, we count down the ten most-dowloaded episodes of the past year, with excerpts from each. The countdown includes: Thomas Vandelanotte of Timmermans (https://brtimmermans.be/en/), Waterloo (https://waterloo-beer.com/en/), and Bourgogne des Flandres (https://www.bourgognedesflandres.be/en) on the science of lambic Matt Cole of Fat Heads (https://fatheads.com) on American-style IPA Robert Fulwiler of Meanwhile (https://www.meanwhilebeer.com) on Austin-Texas-meets-German-style lager Tom Everett and Jack Van Pappegem of Von Trapp (https://www.vontrappbrewing.com) on characterful helles Natalie Rose Baldwin of Wayfinder (https://www.wayfinder.beer) on cold IPA Urs Wellhoener of Boston Beer (https://www.bostonbeer.com), Bob Kunz of Highland Park (https://hpb.la), and Grant Lawrence of Fermentis (https://fermentis.com/en/) on expressive lager fermentation Chris Lohring of Notch (https://www.notchbrewing.com) on brewing more distinctive European-style lager Chris White of White Labs (https://www.whitelabs.com), Julian Shrago of Beachwood (https://www.beachwoodbrewing.com), and Garrison Fratoni of Russian River (https://www.russianriverbrewing.com) on healthier fermentation Firestone Walker's (https://www.firestonewalker.com) Sam Tierney, Hop Butcher's (http://www.hopbutcher.com) Jude LaRose, and Kevin Davey of Heater Allen (https://heaterallen.com) and Gold Dot (https://www.golddotbeer.com) offer hot takes on cold IPA Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River (https://www.russianriverbrewing.com), Evan Price of Green Cheek (https://www.greencheekbeer.com), Kelsey McNair of North Park (https://www.northparkbeerco.com), and Steve Parker of Fidens (https://www.fidensbrewing.com) discuss hazy IPA now 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 excited to now offer 2-4 week lead times on all in-stock ProFill Rotary Can Filler and Seamers. This special lead time is only while supplies last, so send us an email at contactus@probrew.com or call us at 262-278-4945. ProBrew, Brew YOUR Beer.” 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): Experience distinct transparency and juiciness with Omega Yeast's DayBreak-V. We've genetically eliminated haze in the popular British-V strain, allowing you to preserve the fruit-boosting prowess while achieving crystal clarity. Learn more at info@omegayeast.com. Five Star Chemical (https://fivestarchemicals.com) Our cleaning solutions are specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of breweries, ensuring that your equipment stays clean and free of harmful bacteria and contaminants. From cleaning fermenters to kegs, we have a solution for every step of the brewing process. RSS Maclin (https://RSSMACLIN.com) provides the training and resources breweries of all sizes need to ensure the exceptional quality of your product remains the same from beginning to end. For more information, visit RSSMACLIN.com or email Service@rssmaclin.com Indie Hops (https://indiehops.com) breeds new hop varieties to help brewers captivate beer lovers. Brewers worldwide trust Indie's unique varieties — Strata, Lórien, Luminosa, Meridian and Audacia — to modernize, brighten and diversify their beer lineup. Visit indiehops.com/podcast to discover what's new in hop flavors. Berkeley Yeast (https://berkeleyyeast.com). Superbloom strains make classic hops flavor; Fresh strains keep diacetyl low even with large hop additions; Tropics strains make a tropical bouquet reminiscent of the finest southern hemisphere hops. Mention this podcast for 20% off your first order.

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Debbie Osborn, Event Manager for Wine Road about the 27th annual Wine and Food Affair, while sipping wine on the terrace at Trattore Farms. Wine Road is an association of wineries and lodgings in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys of Northern Sonoma County. They host various events throughout the year to showcase these amazing AVAs. The next event is Winter WINEland, January 18-19, 2025 and tickets are on sale now. Coco and Michelle also chat with Mary Louise Bucher, owner and Master Miller at Trattore Farms, Craig Strehlow, Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Trattore, and Trattore Farms' GM, Joe Padilla. Explore their wines and olive oils at trattorefarms.com    ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.  

Pour Another Round heads across the pond and visits with Yvan from Brasserie de la Senne in Brussels, Belgium. Yvan is a passionate brewer and brewery owner and brings you the Brussels People's Beer! In our very first episode from Belgium, Yvan talks with us about quality and the desire to always do better.  From the beginning, Brasserie de la Senne has brewed bitter beers - bitterness is the key characteristic of their beers. Why? They wanted to brew beers to their liking that could no longer be found on the market. You'll also find really solid low alcohol beers at Brasserie de la Senne (no N/As though!). The Taras Boulba (4.5%) is “the” beer for quenching your thirst and you still get amazing flavor!Brasserie de la Senne takes great pride in being a local brewery and focused on the Brussels region through and through. Exports are limited, however, their beers are available in a dozen countries, with a leading presence in the United States, Italy and Japan. Follow Pour Another Round:Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Howdy Folks, This one is all over the place and we play a bunch of sweet tunes. Blue grass, Punk, Metal, hip hop and sound clips. Matador premiers his track I hate romcoms and Gower sings a verse on it. We also talk about the camp fire, the election and the Russian River? Its random but way better than a computer generated playlist on Spotify. Trump is president and we talk about it. Enjoy the Random, MATADOR Artist include: Power trip, Strike anywhere, Chaka Khan, Sturgil, Chicago Bears and many more.

In this special episode recorded at the recent Craft Beer & Brewing Brewer's Retreat (https://www.brewersretreat.com/) at Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware, Khris Johnson of Green Bench (St. Petersburg, Florida), Doug Reiser of Burial (Asheville, North Carolina), and Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River (Windsor, California) share their answers to attendees' questions about brewing IPA—focusing on the American and West Coast styles. Along the way, they discuss: using flowable hop products from Yakima Chief Hops, Abstrax, Haas, Steiner, and others reducing green matter to lengthen beer's packaged lifespan optimizing for early presentation in package building body in high-attenuation IPAs taking a balanced approach to chloride and sulfate bumping sodium through water softening to increase savoriness unsung hops that provide big impact adjusting pH to alter the character of bitterness brewing black IPA or Cascadian dark ale Using pH to manage hop creep 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 excited to now offer 2-4 week lead times on all in-stock ProFill Rotary Can Filler and Seamers. This special lead time is only while supplies last, so send us an email at contactus@probrew.com or call us at 262-278-4945. ProBrew, Brew YOUR Beer.” 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): Experience distinct transparency and juiciness with Omega Yeast's DayBreak-V. We've genetically eliminated haze in the popular British-V strain, allowing you to preserve the fruit-boosting prowess while achieving crystal clarity. Learn more at info@omegayeast.com. Five Star Chemical (https://fivestarchemicals.com) Our cleaning solutions are specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of breweries, ensuring that your equipment stays clean and free of harmful bacteria and contaminants. From cleaning fermenters to kegs, we have a solution for every step of the brewing process. RSS Maclin (https://RSSMACLIN.com) provides the training and resources breweries of all sizes need to ensure the exceptional quality of your product remains the same from beginning to end. For more information, visit RSSMACLIN.com or email Service@rssmaclin.com Indie Hops (https://indiehops.com) breeds new hop varieties to help brewers captivate beer lovers. Brewers worldwide trust Indie's unique varieties — Strata, Lórien, Luminosa, Meridian and Audacia — to modernize, brighten and diversify their beer lineup. Visit indiehops.com/podcast to discover what's new in hop flavors. Berkeley Yeast (https://berkeleyyeast.com). Superbloom strains make classic hops flavor; Fresh strains keep diacetyl low even with large hop additions; Tropics strains make a tropical bouquet reminiscent of the finest southern hemisphere hops. Mention this podcast for 20% off your first order. FOBAB (https:fobab.com). Sample more than 350 one-of-a-kind barrel-aged beer, cider, mead and perry from 13 style categories and cheer on your favorite breweries as they compete for top honors in the nationally recognized competition. It's all happening at the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago November 22nd and 23rd. Get your tickets now at fobab.com.

While Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery (https://brooklynbrewery.com) and Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River (https://www.russianriverbrewing.com) need little introduction, the grain they've grown fond of brewing with—an African millet grain named fonio—may be unfamiliar to many brewers. In this episode, the two legends of brewing discuss the background of the grain and how and why they've used it in a series of new beers, produced for the Brewing for Impact (https://brooklynbrewery.com/news/brewing-for-impact-russian-river/) project. Along the way, Oliver and Cilurzo touch on: the limiting impact of our western industrialized food system the history and nature of fonio grain farming and climate benefits of fonio using fonio as a brewing component at various percentages fonio's unusual amino acid-like bitterness the impact on FAN in finished beer and its implications for potential stability and longevity a basic step mash regimen for Belgian pale with fonio the sauvignon blanc-like flavors that fonio can produce nearly clear beer made from 100% fonio 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 excited to now offer 2-4 week lead times on all in-stock ProFill Rotary Can Filler and Seamers. This special lead time is only while supplies last, so send us an email at contactus@probrew.com or call us at 262-278-4945. ProBrew, Brew YOUR Beer.” 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): Experience distinct transparency and juiciness with Omega Yeast's DayBreak-V. We've genetically eliminated haze in the popular British-V strain, allowing you to preserve the fruit-boosting prowess while achieving crystal clarity. Learn more at info@omegayeast.com. RSS Maclin (https://rssmaclin.com) offers audits and repairs for can seamers and can integrity training. We provide solutions for can damage, seam training, and help your facility become self-sufficient without relying on OEMs. Questions about your can line? Call us at (330) 299-8210 or email at service@rssmaclin.com Indie Hops (https://indiehops.com) breeds new hop varieties to help brewers captivate beer lovers. Brewers worldwide trust Indie's unique varieties — Strata, Lórien, Luminosa, Meridian and Audacia — to modernize, brighten and diversify their beer lineup. Visit indiehops.com/podcast to discover what's new in hop flavors. Berkeley Yeast (https://berkeleyyeast.com). Superbloom strains make classic hops flavor; Fresh strains keep diacetyl low even with large hop additions; Tropics strains make a tropical bouquet reminiscent of the finest southern hemisphere hops. Mention this podcast for 20% off your first order.

The guys sit down with local Sonoma County Winemaker, Mark Lyon this week. Mark is a fixture in Sonoma wine-making circles as he was Winemaker at Sebastiani for years and years. Now he is headlong into his own lifelong passion of his own brand, Eco Terreno, organic and fully regenerative farming, creating beautiful whites and reds from the Alexander Valley along the Russian River. [Ep328] ecoterreno.com @ecoterrenowines