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Once a darling of the craft beer scene, Black IPAs or Cascadian dark ales, can be difficult to find today. History shows that Greg Noonan brewed Blackwatch IPA at the Vermont Pub and Brewery in Burlington, VT in the 1990's and the style would become part of the “IPAs of many colors movement” in the early 2010s. That time also saw interest in making and consuming white IPA and red IPAs. The success of Black IPA was short-lived and it fell to relative obscurity in the 2020's. While most breweries now are brewing hazy or west coast IPAs, some are giving the black IPA a chance. On this episode, we talk to two breweries still brewing this style and their reasons why, as well as brewing approach, history, and thoughts about this almost forgotten style.This Episode is Sponsored by:Estrella GaliciaEstrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”Hosts: Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Paul Philipon, Matt White Sponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Black IPA, Hops, IPA, Oregon, Cascadian Dark The following music was used for this media project:Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: James talks about their approach to producing malt and the UK's ideal climate for barley. The tendency of American breweries to use different malts at the cost of defining their brand. James reveals his favorite part about doing business with American brewers. What John did to land the job as head brewer at The Vermont Pub & Brewery in 1995. The particular characteristics of Fawcett's Pearl malt that makes it John's obvious favorite. The different experiences of drinking the same number of beers in the US versus the UK. The guests consider whether it is possible to make a terrible beer from the best ingredients --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebrewdeck/message
In Episode 7 We talk to Elise from Vermont Pub and Brewery, the early days with Greg Noonan and a special smoked porter 30 years in the making, their 2000th beer brewed! About your hosts: John Gales has a long history in broadcasting and publishing. Follow his latest publication of Brew View Vermont at BrewViewVT.com Mel Allen is a broadcaster and voice artist - learn more at www.TheRealVoice.com Follow Brew View... The Podcast on social media Facebook - www.facebook.com/brewviewvt/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/brewviewvt/ Brew View... the Podcast would like to thank 106.7 WIZN www.WIZN.com for the use of their studios for recording and for their support of this podcast. Brew View The Podcast is a production of Coffee Table Publishing LLC. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Coffee Table Publishing LLC or any affiliates. © 2019 Coffee Table Publishing LLC. You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, repost or use the content of the podcast for public or commercial purposes without the express written permission of Coffee Table Publishing
Co-hosts Andrew James (@OneWhoSeesDimly) and Eric D. (@HopSnobbery) launch Episode 001 of Riff On, titled '21 Years of Craft Beer'. Andrew shouts out the Two Brews Podcast early on, started by Matt Gadaus and Kris Jarrett, check their archives out at http://twobrewspodcast.weebly.com/ Andrew and Eric discuss their history with craft beer and namely, Vermont Beer. Andrew lived in Haiti, Toronto, Belfast, Rwanda, Burundi and Asheville, NC and then got into beer started a wee late, in 2006, due to his missionary work. Eric, meanwhile, started drinking craft beer when he turned 21 in 1996. Mentioning Long Trail, Catamount, Magic Hat and the Vermont Pub and Brewery, one of the oldest brewpubs in the United States, originally founded by Greg Noonan (RIP) along the way. Eric ponders to Andy "If you found Jesus, did you lose Jesus?", but we promise not to riff on politics or religion. Andrew and Eric talk about breweries that got into the craft beer game ahead of the curve, namely Sam Adams and Sierra Nevada, that are losing market share because they're not longer viewed as a small, independent craft brewer. While sharing a Collective Arts Stranger Then Fiction Porter, Eric states it's a wonderful time to be a beer drinker, while bemoaning the current costs of craft beer, with $72 a case becoming the new norm. Beyond Lawson's, Hill Farmstead, and The Alchemist, Andrew and Eric D. talk quickly about some of the other great Vermont breweries including Fiddlehead, Foley Brothers, Zero Gravity, Foam Brewers, Upper Pass, Bent Hill, Four Quarters, Hermit Thrush, River Roost, Good Measure, Rock Art, Lost Nation and Ten Bends. Andrew James hosts The Local Haunt on Facebook. Eric D. also hosts the Let's Fix Construction podcast. www.LFCpodcast.com Please give us a follow on Twitter or Instagram at @RiffOnPodcast and a like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RiffOnPodcast/
Matt and Kris go to downtown Burlington, Vermont, as they meet up to chat with Steve and Russ from Vermont Pub & Brewery.
We talk brewing water with Greg Noonan, author of "New Brewing Lager Beer" and other noted brewing books. Greg is also owner and brewer at the Vermont Pub and Brewery in Burlington.