Podcast appearances and mentions of scott ungermann

The recent news about Anchor Brewing pulling back it's distribution to just California and discontinuing Our Special Ale, it's Christmas offering, had me thinking about the brewery's place in history and its impact. Scott Ungermann, the former brewmaster of Anchor is here to talk about all that and more. A few weeks ago Dave Infante, of the excellent Fingers Newsletter broke the news that broke hearts: Anchor Brewing, the venerable San Francisco Brewery, the makers of Steam Beer, and now owned by Sapporo, were pulling back its distribution to focus solely on California – already its biggest market – and would be discontinuing it's annual Christmas tradition beer: Our Special Ale.  “Our Special Ale has always been a bizarre beer,” wrote my colleague Andy Crouch on All About Beer. “It was never particularly popular but it had tradition, pedigree, history and therefore loomed large in American craft beer.” It's a loss and in an eulogy of sorts, Scott Ungermann, who was the brewmaster and VP of Production of Anchor from 2014 until 2020 is here to talk about his relationship with the brewery and that particular beer.  Anchor has always been part of his beer DNA. A tour of the brewery when he was in college inspired a homebrewing hobby, which led to a degree from University of California Davis, and then a long career with Anheuser-Busch, including a stretch at it's Newark NJ facility, before a chance conversation and a long simmering desire brought him to the top beer job at Anchor. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Scott Ungermann Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Beer, California, Anchor, Lager, Christmas, Process, IPA, History  

The Brew is Out There! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Join us now as Drew and Denny sit down to part two of our episodes focusing on Anchor's Our Special Ale. Check out the last Brew Files for interview with Scott Ungermann. On this episode, we taste the beer and formulate what we'd do to create a beer in the Anchor style! Links Anchor Brewing: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/ Anchor Christmas: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/beer/christmas_ale Brewers Friend Recipe Data: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/920471/our-special-ho... This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewers Publications Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles) Brewing America Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drp us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss

The Brew is Out There! The Holidays still carry some traditions in this ever changing beer world. This week we start a two part series on the classic - Anchor Our Special Ale. Today we talk with Scott Ungermann, Anchor Brewmaster to discuss OSA and how it's changed over the years and what you can make at home Links Anchor Brewing: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/ Anchor Christmas: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/beer/christmas_ale This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewers Publications Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles) Brewing America Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drp us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss

The Brew is Out There! The Holidays still carry some traditions in this ever changing beer world. This week we start a two part series on the classic - Anchor Our Special Ale. Today we talk with Scott Ungermann, Anchor Brewmaster to discuss OSA and how it's changed over the years and what you can make at home Links Anchor Brewing: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/ Anchor Christmas: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/beer/christmas_ale This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewers Publications Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles) Brewing America Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drp us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss

Scott Ungermann, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing joins me to discuss the history of one of America’s oldest small breweries. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Scott Ungermann, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing joins me to discuss the history of one of America’s oldest small breweries. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Cheers and beers, throwback lovers! We're changing things up on this batch, as beer expert Deb and Greg's wife Shannon join the show to fill in for Scott and Dan and crack wise. Our Beer of the Week is True Brewmance from 8Bit Brewing (thanks to @ally.in.cally), a well balanced West Coast IPA.Greg talks about the opportunity to interview Scott Ungermann from Anchor Brewing while Deb discusses what it's like working behind the bar for a brewery.In Sports News: The Warriors are hush-hush about Steph Curry, the NBA fines the Clippers, Melo still wants a job, and multiple players file injury grievances against the Jets.Our Bullpen Beer is Overcast Espresso Stout from Oakshire Brewing. Deb brought this back from her trip to Oregon.In Booze News: Four Loko's 12% seltzer is out now, Founders Brewing reaches a settlement with Tracy Evans, Molson Coors is about to lay off a lot of people, Boston Beer sees significant increases thanks to Truly, Heineken is looking to discontinue the use of plastic rings, and Green Flash closes another location.Our Beer Babe of the Week is Christy, make sure you follow her on Instagram @ipa.girl!Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Corporation." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out!Cheers to Camarillo, CA, for being our top listening city for last week!Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen, @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!

Anchor Brewing Company’s roots date back to the California Gold Rush, making it one of America’s oldest breweries. They’ve been going since 1896. In 1965, Fritz Maytag acquired and revived the struggling brewery at a time when mass production of beer had dominated and seemed unstoppable. Maytag started a revolution in beer that originated today’s craft beer movement. Anchor is America’s first craft brewery where beers are handmade in their traditional copper brewhouse from an all-malt mash. They practice the art of classical brewing while still employing modern day methods to ensure the freshness of their beer. Through every step of the brewing process, Anchor treats every batch as if it were the one that they were going to be remembered for. Back in 1975, Anchor released the first holiday beer in America since Prohibition. Year after year, Anchor creates a new, secret recipe with a unique hand drawn label for their Christmas Ale, but the intent with each brew remains the same: joy for the changing seasons and celebration of the newness of life. With a heavily guarded, confidential recipe, Christmas Ale is sold only from early November to mid-January. The 45th Annual Anchor Christmas Ale is a Winter Warmer Ale is complex and full in flavor, packed with toasty cocoa notes, roasted and strong aromas of resinous pine. Slightly darker than last year’s Christmas Ale, the 2019 edition is layered with toasted caramel and coffee flavors with subtle hints of Mexican chocolate, rounded out with herbaceous spices. This week on FDB - Photoshop helps bring in culprit, man has sex with leaves, Alex discovers his intrigue into his parents’ sex life, and more! We’re also lucky enough to chat with Anchor Brewing Company’s Brewmaser, Scott Ungermann! With whom we discuss the history of Anchor Brewing, the love and care that goes into their Christmas Ale, and what we can look forward to from them in the future. Now please kick back, and enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer. To support Anchor Brewing Company and find out more about their beers, visit: Website: anchorbrewing.com Instagram: @anchorbrewing Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode! Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support: www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer CREDITS Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer Ryan Roope - Executive Producer Jared Brody - Writer/Producer

Cheers and holiday beers, tap heads! We are honored to be joined by Scott Ungermann, brewmaster (and extremely cool guy) at Anchor Brewing in San Francisco, CA. I think by now, everyone in the craft world has heard of, and probably had their hands on, Anchor Steam or our favorite, Anchor's Christmas Ale.We talk to Scott about his history as a beer drinker and beer maker, cutting his teeth with Budweiser, producing such vast quantities of beer, transitioning into his role at Anchor Brewing, what excites him about the craft beer world, and even talk a little about some complaint-mail he's received. Scott also talks all about Anchor's history, their various owners and iterations, Fritz Maytag saving the brewery from ruin, and what exactly a Steam Beer is. We also hit Scott with a round of Rapid Fire questions. And if you haven't heard, Anchor has a unique taproom in San Francisco where they put all their experimental beers on tap. In addition to learning about Scott and Anchor, he leads everyone on a guided tasting of the freshly released 2019 Anchor Christmas Ale, a dark, complex, and spicy brown ale. A huge thank you to Scott Ungermann for sharing his time and some of his great beer. 2019's edition of Christmas Ale is a great one. If you'd like to find out more about Anchor Brewing, head over to www.anchorbrewing.com, www.facebook.com/AnchorBrewing, www.instagram.com/AnchorBrewing, or www.twitter.com/AnchorBrewing. And if you're in the San Francisco area, don't miss their excellent tour!Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen, @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!

Brewmaster Scott Ungermann discusses Anchor's storied history and the part he's been playing in it, including getting the brewery back into the IPA game. He also has some great tips for using Anchor Steam when preparing salmon and has an awesome recipe for a beer-based basting come Thanksgiving. Three guesses which beer he suggests for that meal.

Episode 188 - Scott Ungermann, Anchor Brewing Co. courtesy https://blog.hanselbier.es/ Happy Monday, Thieves! We have a great show for you today with Scott Ungermann, brewmaster of San Francisco’s storied Anchor Brewing Co. Scott was in New York recently and invited him to sit down and tell us about his history as a brewer and how it fits into his current role at Anchor. Good talk. Do it up and let us know what you think!**Want to support us? We have launched a PATREON Page. Click here to let us know you care!**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.

Mary & Chris sit down with Scott Ungermann, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing. They delve into the history of steam beer, the magic of open fermentation and all things Anchor, from the brewery's past to their brand new beer releases. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast.

Scott Ungermann the Brewmaster for Anchor Brewing in San Francisco joins Jimmy on Beer Sessions this week. Jen Maslank from Spring Lounge, Kirk Struble of 4th Ave Pub, and Bobby Gagnon from The Gate also take a seat around the table. A sequence of tastings from Anchor Brewing commences with the Anchor Steam, followed by Anchor’s 2018 Christmas Ale, and then the Fog Breaker IPA. At a moment when new and local beers garner the most attention, these beer veterans get to the heart of what Anchor brings to the table. Times are changing though and Anchor plans to keep up. After 122 years in business, Anchor made a major change last year by launching a bar and a pilot brewery. Ungermann promises that Anchor will preserve the traditional beers everyone loves, but with the option to brew on a smaller scale we can expect exciting new innovations as well. Beer Sessions is powered by Simplecast https://simplecast.com

Host Ben Rice travels to San Francisco to sit down with Anchor Brewing's brewmaster, Scott Ungermann, about Anchor's lauded history and the lovely Our Special Ale, AKA Anchor Christmas. We also get into Sapporo's recent purchase of Anchor, Scott's unique intersectional history with Anchor Brewing, and whether or not the buyout affects Anchor's "craft beer" status. The answer may surprise you. Also, we chat about how Anchor's brewing methods stand out against the typical methods you see at breweries today, Scott's favorite winter activities. and get a tad profound. Enjoy! Follow Barley & Me on social media @barleyandmepod Follow Anchor Brewing @anchorbrewing Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez Logo by Jessica DiMesio

In the age of hyper-local craft, we have a competing—or perhaps complementary?—narrative in the U.S., and that’s heritage brands.  You may have heard my counterpart, Matthew Curtis (who's based in London), mention the UK's traditional breweries more than once. It’s an interesting dynamic having young, upstart craft brands entering the market alongside these elder statesmen who are sometimes hundreds of years old, and both sets of companies are trying to reach drinkers with a message about quality and craftsmanship.  To U.S. ears, it’s a bit like listening in on a bizarro universe. We simply don’t have much of that traditional brewery credibility left because of prohibition. Most U.S. drinkers only rewind the tape as far as Sierra Nevada or Sam Adams. If you're from Pennsylvania like me, you might think of Yuengling (founded in 1829). Or in Minnesota, perhaps Schell’s comes to mind (founded in 1860). But those are the wonderful exceptions that prove the rule. By and large, the U.S. doesn’t have a traditional brewing scene. One other exception, this time on the west coast, is Anchor Brewing Company. Founded in 1896, it’s largely known for its Steam Beer, or the California Common, arguably the only wholly-American-invented style of beer. It even owns the trademark on that. It operated in regional obscurity for almost 100 years before Fritz Maytag bought it and saved it from closure. Without that beer, the story goes, breweries like Sierra Nevada may have never started. Anchor is still brewing its open fermentation beers, as well as many newer styles, in the location on Potrero Hill it moved to in 1979. But in 2010, it was purchased by The Griffin Group, an investment company specializing in alcoholic beverages. Shortly after, the brewery started distilling spirits.  Through all those years, the changes have been few, including the changes in brewmaster. And the latest shift in that role happened quite recently, leading to a host of new beer offerings that straddle the line between the traditional brewing approach of Anchor, and the constantly evolving craft beer industry of 2017.  Scott Ungermann has taken the weighty rings of this storied business and is combining his longstanding desire to have his own brewery with his experience at Anheuser-Busch to help bring Anchor along into the next generation ever so delicately.