Best Craft Beer Brewing Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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425: Economist Lester Jones Shares the Truth of Today's Craft Beer Market and Debunks Prevailing Misconceptions 1:06:59

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This week’s interview wasn’t initially intended for the podcast and wasn’t recorded that way (Brewing Industry Guide subscribers read it last month), but the topics are salient and the audio listenable, so we thought it would be an interesting change of pace. Lester Jones is the VP of Analytics and Chief Economist for the National Beer Wholesalers …

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Ep75 — Mark Welsby of The Runaway Brewery, Stockport 41:52

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About 10 years ago I was roaming along Red Bank in a part of Manchester city centre I was hopelessly unfamiliar with. On either side of me were tall stone walls topped with railway bridges, boxing me in and hiding the sun from view. Not another soul was to be seen. I sincerely hoped I was in the right place. Thankfully, a few moments later, I was m…

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Episode 67: Improving your Beer Quality 59:20

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Sensory analysis, setting up a lab for QC tests, and understanding your raw ingredients are all paramount when it comes to improving the quality of your beer. We talk with two experts - Lindsay Barr and Ashton Lewis - who are here to help you level up beer quality in a small-scale brewery. Guests: Lindsay Barr is the CSO and Founding Partner of Dra…

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Eye of the Tiger — Brave Brewing 1:15:15

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We head off to Hastings to visit Brave Brewing and a chat with owners Matt and Gemma Smith. We learn why they are still exclusively in bottles and discuss the power of Tigermilk, their flagship IPA. Plus, Michael and Martin share a couple of beers heavy on Riwaka hops.

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424: For Jordan Childs of Mash Gang, Extreme Balance Is the Key to Great Nonalcoholic Beer 1:03:37

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For Jordan Childs, cofounder and head brewer of the U.K.-based brand Mash Gang, you don’t hit the right balance in nonalcoholic beer by nudging a traditional beer recipe one way or another. “The best beers feel like a cohesive collection of a bunch of spiky parts pulling apart from each other,” he says. “The outlier flavors are what make craft beer…

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423: Integrating Used and New Equipment in Brewery Design with Big Grove and First Key 1:14:26

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It’s no secret that the craft-brewing industry is facing headwinds, and with that comes brewery closures and a flourishing used-equipment market. But as we all know, buying and integrating used equipment doesn’t mean just plug and play: It requires strategic planning, thorough integration, thoughtful modernization, and on-the-fly creative problem s…

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422: Vincent Ménard of Messorem Searches for Brash Balance in Sweet and Sour IPA 59:54

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Montreal’s Messorem strikes an urban pose—the old factory building in a gritty industrial zone is covered with graffiti, and looks more likely to hold underground raves than contemporary brew days. But that’s part of the charm that the founders sought out, as the brand makes no claim to appeal to everyone. If you know, you know, and beer drinkers i…

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Money For Jam — Urbanaut's Bruce Turner 53:30

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Urbanaut founder Bruce Turner came back to New Zealand from England where he worked at an establishment brewery, Fuller's, and a new-wave craft brewery, Meantime. On his return to Aotearoa he wanted to brew the classic style beers he fell in love with in England, including real cask ale. Instead he's ended up brewing hazy IPAs with flavours such as…

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Ep74 — Should We Scrap The Pint Measure? 57:49

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Should we scrap the pint measure? Or is the very notion of doing so rooted in prejudices like classism? These were the questions I asked following the September 2024 publication of a study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Back then my focus was singular: why indeed did such a study focus specifically not just on beer, but on pubs?…

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421: Gabriel Dulong Is Fermenting a Culture of Innovation at Quebec Craft Stalwart Boréale 1:06:41

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There was a time in Boréale’s not-so-distant past when they might have released a new beer every other year. The brewery is one of Quebec’s oldest craft breweries, dating back to the late 1980s, and over its history it has seen waves and trends come and go. But the changing dynamics of craft brewing in the 2010s posed a different kind of challenge …

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Three Boys — Keeping It Local 1:04:16

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In Episode 2 of the Third Pint Theory we talk to Three Boys founder Ralph Bungard about their status as New Zealand's reigning champion brewery from last year's NZ Beer Awards and what that meant to them. Plus we look at why they've pulled back to focus on their local area of Christchurch at the expense of bigger markets in Auckland. And finally ..…

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420: “High Notes”—Abstrax Presents Episode #420 With Highland Park and Hop Butcher 1:11:34

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Episode 420! It’s an auspicious number that we couldn’t let pass without commemorating in some significant way, and our friends at Abstrax have joined us to bring you this partner podcast interruption-free. Abstrax has its roots in the cannabis world but has taken cutting edge tech and developed a number of applications for the brewing world, from …

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419: Jean-Phillippe Lalonde of Silo Finds Fullness and Expression in Continental-Style Lagers and Kölsch 58:46

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Don’t tell Jean-Phillippe Lalonde of Silo that craft lager is a “new” trend—he’s been brewing small batches for Montreal drinkers for nearly 15 years. Opened two weeks before COVID shutdowns in 2020, Silo is the second manifestation of Lalonde’s brewing vision. Designed with packaging in mind, Silo also includes some thoughtful choices (such as a d…

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Third Pint Theory Introduction 34:28

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The Third Pint Theory is a podcast dedicated New Zealand craft beer — focusing on the people who brew it and the places you drink it. Hosted by Michael Donaldson and Martin Bridges.Michael is the editor of Pursuit of Hoppiness, New Zealand's only dedicated craft beer magazine, author of Beer Nation — The Art & Heart of Kiwi Beer, The Hopfather and …

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418: Faster, More Reliable, More Consistent—Dialing In Hot-Side Process Improvement and Optimization 1:07:13

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The focus of this spotlight episode is hot-side process improvements that will make your brew day quicker, more reliable, and more consistent. We get into the nitty-gritty of tank jackets, grist hydration, lauter-tun geometry, pressure differentials, kettle heating, and more, with a clear focus on lean manufacturing, reducing variability with Six S…

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Episode 66: Innovations in the Malt Industry 42:55

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This episode takes a deep dive into malt offerings from both the larger suppliers and those on the craft side. As we take a look at this critical ingredient, experts will share insight on innovation, use, flavor, and more. This episode is in two segments, the first focusing on the larger malt companies, and what they are offering small craft brewer…

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417: Ryan Allen of Macallen Is a Farmer with a Brewing Problem 1:05:22

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Estate-grown barley, hops, and fruit are the engines that power the beers at Macallen Farm and Brewery, and multigenerational farmer (and brewery founder) Ryan Allen embraces agriculture as a creative tool in his brewing process. Whether it’s heirloom barley varieties grown in intentional ways to optimize flavor profiles, or it’s Cascade hops that …

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Ep73 — Theakston Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire 41:05

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It’s fair to say I’ve developed something of an obsession with Theakston’s Old Peculier. Ever since deputy ed. Katie Mather and I sat down and had a couple of pints in Manchester’s The Salisbury a year or so ago, it’s become a cornerstone of my drinking habits. Katie went on to write a very fine profile of this majestic beer, and following that the…

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416: Derrick Robertson of BreWskey Narrows His Hop Palette to Explore the Variations Within Varietals 1:05:25

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Before he took the leap and started his own, BreWskey cofounder Derrick Robertson was a process engineer who helped design breweries. That background was invaluable when building out a brewhouse and cellar in a building that’s a historic landmark in Vieux-Montréal. With multiple spaces and sprawling patios, BreWskey is popular among travelers who d…

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415: Mathieu Paquette of Dunham Goes Hard on House Character 1:12:14

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This small brewery in Dunham, Quebec, just north of the Vermont border, features a pub, guesthouse, and extensive beer garden that make it the perfect stop-through or weekend destination for those heading south from Montreal or north from the States. But Brasserie Dunham is much more than a waypoint. Over the past 13 years, the brewery has built a …

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414: Hill Farmstead at 15—A Conversation with Shaun Hill 1:38:08

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Few breweries in the 21st century have been as influential as Hill Farmstead on American craft beer. This rural Vermont brewery, built on the family property just outside Greensboro Bend, captured the beer world’s imagination upon opening in 2010, and enthusiasts have flocked there from all corners of the world ever since. Their IPAs helped to chan…

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Ep72 — Christine Clair and Nolan Russell of Crosby Hops, Oregon, USA 42:33

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Those of you with good enough memories will remember I have some thoughts on terroir in beer. Basically, I think the concept is a scam, and that a product which is so influenced by not just a confluence of ingredients, but so much human intervention can’t possibly express the t-word. However, I remain open-minded, and I try to let those opinions re…

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413: Hop Scientists Megan Twomey and Ryan Christian Share the Latest on Virus-Free Hops 1:09:17

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At the turn of the 21st century, it wasn’t uncommon for a hop grower focusing on alpha varieties to replant a field every 25 to 50 years. While the plants in the field inevitably contracted viruses, the impact of those viruses on alpha-acid development and overall yield was manageable. In today’s environment, however—with new varieties bred to be h…

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Episode 65: Brewing with Alternative Grains 48:20

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The Craft Brewers Conference was held in Indianapolis last month and at the ingredients supplier booths, amid the talk of new hop varieties, there were several beers brewed with non-traditional grains. That’s worthy of a closer look and on this episode you’ll hear from two brewers - Garrett Oliver of the Brooklyn Brewery and Sandy Boss Febbo of Ban…

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425: Economist Lester Jones Shares the Truth of Today's Craft Beer Market and Debunks Prevailing Misconceptions 1:06:59

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Ep75 — Mark Welsby of The Runaway Brewery, Stockport 41:52

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424: For Jordan Childs of Mash Gang, Extreme Balance Is the Key to Great Nonalcoholic Beer 1:03:37

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423: Integrating Used and New Equipment in Brewery Design with Big Grove and First Key 1:14:26

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422: Vincent Ménard of Messorem Searches for Brash Balance in Sweet and Sour IPA 59:54

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Money For Jam — Urbanaut's Bruce Turner 53:30

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Ep74 — Should We Scrap The Pint Measure? 57:49

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421: Gabriel Dulong Is Fermenting a Culture of Innovation at Quebec Craft Stalwart Boréale 1:06:41

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Three Boys — Keeping It Local 1:04:16

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420: “High Notes”—Abstrax Presents Episode #420 With Highland Park and Hop Butcher 1:11:34

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419: Jean-Phillippe Lalonde of Silo Finds Fullness and Expression in Continental-Style Lagers and Kölsch 58:46

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Third Pint Theory Introduction 34:28

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418: Faster, More Reliable, More Consistent—Dialing In Hot-Side Process Improvement and Optimization 1:07:13

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Episode 66: Innovations in the Malt Industry 42:55

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417: Ryan Allen of Macallen Is a Farmer with a Brewing Problem 1:05:22

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Ep73 — Theakston Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire 41:05

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416: Derrick Robertson of BreWskey Narrows His Hop Palette to Explore the Variations Within Varietals 1:05:25

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415: Mathieu Paquette of Dunham Goes Hard on House Character 1:12:14

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414: Hill Farmstead at 15—A Conversation with Shaun Hill 1:38:08

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Ep72 — Christine Clair and Nolan Russell of Crosby Hops, Oregon, USA 42:33

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413: Hop Scientists Megan Twomey and Ryan Christian Share the Latest on Virus-Free Hops 1:09:17

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Episode 65: Brewing with Alternative Grains 48:20