Brewing After Hours with Sarah Flora

In episode 15, we're taking a brief beer break to talk about vodka! You'll learn about the process of making vodka and the science behind one company that's creating a "better for you" spirits category. I chat with Bellion Vodka founder Harsha Chigurupati on developing what he calls "functional spirits" that are less stressful on the body. You can also check out my ginger beer tutorial video which features a Moscow Mule recipe with Bellion Vodka on my YouTube here.

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On Episode 16, it's all about wild yeast and foraging for ingredients locally! Have you ever thought about capturing wild yeast in your own backyard? Well, we talk about what you need to get going and hear from Co-Owner and Brewmaster Chris Gagne of Brattleboro, Vermont-based Hermit Thrush Brewery about why sourcing local makes your brews that much more special. Hermit Thrush also specializes in sours (yes, they’re all sour!) and has never used commercial yeast for their brews. Along with being hyper-focused on using wild yeast and sourcing locally, they are also leading the way in sustainability and working to become a net zero business. So listen along and learn how you can live more sustainably whether you're a commercial brewer, homebrewer or beer drinker!

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For podcast updates, behind the scenes content, brewing tutorials and beer reviews follow Sarah Flora on Instagram at @Flora_Brewing, subscribe to the Flora Brewing YouTube Channel or sign up for her Patreon for ad-free content, merch and lots more!

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In part 2 of the science behind animals getting drunk off fermented fruit, we're exploring the jungle with biologist and Discovery Channel’s Expedition X Host Phil Torres who also has a great YouTube series called The Jungle Diaries. I dive into some stories on drunk pigeons in New Zealand, a pot belly pig who steals pints from her local pub, what animal has the highest tolerance for alcohol and butterflies...yes butterflies can get drunk too. Phil also shares some tips for brewers who want to forage for ingredients locally! Follow along with Phil's adventures and foraging in Washington on Instagram at @Phil_Torres

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For podcast updates, behind the scenes content, brewing tutorials and beer reviews follow Sarah Flora on Instagram at @Flora_Brewing, subscribe to the Flora Brewing YouTube Channel or sign up for her Patreon for ad-free content, merch and lots more!

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During the pandemic, a lot of breweries were launched into all things digital trying to find unique ways to directly engage with consumers. Though this was in the works prior to the pandemic, I knew I had to talk to Great Notion Brewing about their new app and hear more about their direct-to-consumer strategy over this past year and a half. I chat with Paul Reiter, CEO & Co-Founder of Great Notion Brewing in Portland, Oregon, about what it takes to open a brewery...especially now that they have five locations, how the beer labels have now inspired this magical world they've created in their own app which now includes a video game component, and what beer style is the hottest trend this year. Also right before this episode, I celebrated 20K subscribers on my YouTube so what great timing for our episode on marketing & content.

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For podcast updates, behind the scenes content, brewing tutorials and beer reviews follow Sarah Flora on Instagram at @Flora_Brewing, subscribe to the Flora Brewing YouTube Channel or sign up for her Patreon for ad-free content, merch and lots more!

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A few years ago my work wife and I signed up for a homebrew club in our home of Los Angeles - SoCal Cerveceros. So on this episode of Brewing After Hours, I wanted to spotlight how homebrew clubs foster community & create career opportunities in the beer industry especially for women like me who are looking to break into the commercial business. This is why you should join a homebrew club. I chat with SoCal Cerveceros homebrew club co-founder Ray Ricky Rivera and founder of Norwalk Brew House. You'll also hear from club leads and hosts of the Brew'd Up podcast Laurie Gutierrez and Tyler Sadler about how the group has been focused on inclusivity and supportive of female brewers - SoCal Cerveceras.

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For podcast updates, behind the scenes content, brewing tutorials and beer reviews follow Sarah Flora on Instagram at @Flora_Brewing, subscribe to the Flora Brewing YouTube Channel or sign up for her Patreon for ad-free content, merch and lots more!

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