Episode 199: The Yeast Hunter
01/25/21 • 39 min
Remember learning about Kveik back on episode 102? This time, we catch up with the man who tracked down these yeasts and reinvigorated a traditional farmhouse brewing culture that nearly died out. You'll also hear about a time when it was illegal NOT to brew Christmas beer.
Special Guest: Lars Marius Garshol.
Sponsored By:
- MoreBeer: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/Dvncxu03.png" alt="Untitled">
- Brew Ninja: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/9nYc_l2v.jpg" alt="Untitled">
- Fermentis: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/0FZzXQl1.jpg" alt="Fermentis 100 wide">
- Precision Fermentation: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/LaI-ehB8.png" alt="Precision 216x72">
- Gusmer: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/lTszY3mu.jpg" alt="Gusmer 75 tall">
- BSG: <img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png" alt="Untitled">
- Proximity Malt: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg" alt="proximity malt 100">
- Hopsteiner: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png" alt="hopsteiner 100">
Links:
- The Farmhouse Yeast Registry — 2020 MBAA TQ
- Kveik — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 102
- Historical Brewing Techniques - The Forgotten Art of Farmhouse Brewing — by Lars Marius Garshol (Save 15% until Jan 31st 2021 by using the promo code mentioned in this episode)
- Larsblog
- Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar
- 2021 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 28-30 | Hilton Cleveland
- Join Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2021 to save 20% on dues
Remember learning about Kveik back on episode 102? This time, we catch up with the man who tracked down these yeasts and reinvigorated a traditional farmhouse brewing culture that nearly died out. You'll also hear about a time when it was illegal NOT to brew Christmas beer.
Special Guest: Lars Marius Garshol.
Sponsored By:
- MoreBeer: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/Dvncxu03.png" alt="Untitled">
- Brew Ninja: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/9nYc_l2v.jpg" alt="Untitled">
- Fermentis: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/0FZzXQl1.jpg" alt="Fermentis 100 wide">
- Precision Fermentation: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/LaI-ehB8.png" alt="Precision 216x72">
- Gusmer: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/lTszY3mu.jpg" alt="Gusmer 75 tall">
- BSG: <img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png" alt="Untitled">
- Proximity Malt: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg" alt="proximity malt 100">
- Hopsteiner: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png" alt="hopsteiner 100">
Links:
- The Farmhouse Yeast Registry — 2020 MBAA TQ
- Kveik — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 102
- Historical Brewing Techniques - The Forgotten Art of Farmhouse Brewing — by Lars Marius Garshol (Save 15% until Jan 31st 2021 by using the promo code mentioned in this episode)
- Larsblog
- Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar
- 2021 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 28-30 | Hilton Cleveland
- Join Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2021 to save 20% on dues
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Episode 198: Bierkrieg: Follow the Money
The guy who explained how we narrowly avoided an American Reinheitsgebot on episode 174 is back with more surprises. This time you'll hear about the widespread use of malt substitutes in Germany, a beer war, and the birthplace of America's most popular beer style.
Special Guest: Greg Casey.
Sponsored By:
- Brew Ninja: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/9nYc_l2v.jpg" alt="Untitled">
- Fermentis: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/0FZzXQl1.jpg" alt="Fermentis 100 wide">
- Precision Fermentation: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/LaI-ehB8.png" alt="Precision 216x72">
- Gusmer: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/lTszY3mu.jpg" alt="Gusmer 75 tall">
- BSG: <img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/IbC1PHKC.png" alt="Untitled">
- Proximity Malt: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg" alt="proximity malt 100">
- Hopsteiner: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png" alt="hopsteiner 100">
Links:
- Germany's Extensive History of Brewing with Malt Substitutes: Birthplace of America's Adjunct Lager Beer — 2020 MBAA TQ
- WHAT IS BEER? — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 174
- Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar
- 2021 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 28-30 | Hilton Cleveland
- Join Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2021 to save 20% on dues
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Episode 053: Improved Flavor via Trub Removal at Dogfish
In today's competitive craft beer market, if you're standing still, you're dead. Continual improvement is a required survival skill. This episode tells the story of how Dogfish Head Craft Brewery went about reducing perceived mercaptan via fermentor trub removal. Read more at MBAA.com
Special Guest: Joe Spearot.
Sponsored By:
Links:
- Reduction of Perceived Mercaptan via Fermentor Trub Removal — MBAA TQ 2017
- Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar
- 2021 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 28-30 | Hilton Cleveland
- Join Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2021 to save 20% on dues
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