Wild Yeast & Foraging with Chris Gagne of Hermit Thrush Brewery
08/10/21 • 30 min
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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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!
You can read more about each episode and get updated straight to your inbox by subscribing to the Substack: BrewingAfterHours.Substack.com
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!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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You can read more about each episode and get updated straight to your inbox by subscribing to the Substack: BrewingAfterHours.Substack.com
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!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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
You can read more about each episode and get updated straight to your inbox by subscribing to the Substack: BrewingAfterHours.Substack.com
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!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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