Best Pints Of Malt Podcasts (2025)

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Neil Witte Wants You to Think About Beer Pours 54:03

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Neil Witte wants you to start thinking about how your beer is poured. The Master Cicerone, brewery consultant, educator, and draft technician has long been advocating for clean lines and proper service, but as of late he has been thinking about how beer is presented, what that does for flavor and the customer experience. After listening to this con…

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Beer Table - "Every Sip Is Precious" 59:14

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Jimmy gathers at the Penn Station Concourse in Manhattan with BR Rolya (Beer Consultant), Noah Levin, Phil Laurelli, and Justin Phillips of Beer Table. In this episode, we learn a bit more about the start of Beer Table, all the Belgian beers that they offer, how their beers (and tin fish) are selected, and we even get a few words from some loyal pa…

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Episode 544 - Khris Johnson of Green Bench and Jim Barrie of Barrie Haus Brewing

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Episode 544 - Khris Johnson of Green Bench and Jim Barrie of Barrie Haus BrewingBy Steal This Beer

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Cider Time with Jenn Knutzen 1:13:01

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This week on The Beer Craft, Beer, and Brewing Podcast, we’re talking cider with Jenn Knutzen — graduate of the Cider Institute of North America, Cardinal Craft Brewing alum, and judge at the 2023 Northwest Cider Cup in Portland. Jenn brings a deep well of knowledge about orchards, fermentation, and the way cider culture is carving out its own iden…

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The Importance of the Beer Culture Center 49:50

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The Beer Culture Center was founded by Liz Garibay, a long-time museum professional. When she sketched it out in 2013 she wanted it to be a place that would look at history and society through the lens of drinking. The idea came to life and has now presented hundreds exhibits and events around the country. It’s important and necessary work, one eve…

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NY State of Cider 1:04:20

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Jimmy invites Scott Ramsey and Adrian Luna to a gainful discussion about Cider season in the Empire State. Scott is the Executive Director, and Adrian is the Membership and Communications Coordinator for the New York Cider Association. The conversation starts with the impact of the pandemic on the small business Cider Industry, then moves to the ev…

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Episode 543 - Todd Bearden, Green Turtle Brewery

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Episode 543 - Todd Bearden, Green Turtle Brewery Happy Monday, Thieves! Back at the Hotel Karol lobby bar this week - although it feels more like a business center. Amid all the insurance brokers in town for a conference Augie and John sit down with Todd Bearden, the owner of Green Turtle. It recently opened, having taken over the former Cycle Brew…

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Surprise Round : Ben & Andrew Take on Unseen Questions 1:20:01

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Get ready for an unpredictable ride as Ben and Andrew tackle twenty homebrew queries they haven’t seen ahead of time. From fermentation basics to bizarre ingredient tales, each question sparks off‑the‑cuff reactions and lively banter. Hear the hosts puzzle through mash temps, yeast health and ancient brewing lore while sharing plenty of laughs alon…

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A Penney For Your Thoughts 1:01:20

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Jimmy hops a train to Gowanus, Brooklyn, to visit Josh Penney of Threes Brewing. The duo discuss Josh's new role as head brewer, the modern IPA, intentional brewing, and winning awards! - Josh Penney, the newly appointed, award-winning Head Brewer at Threes Brewing, the beloved Brooklyn-based brewery and community space. With his extensive backgrou…

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Making the Long Drive for Fresh Hops: Offset Bier Focuses on Community and Flavor 41:22

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In Park City, Utah, Offset Bier is doing big things. In a state with laws that can make it tough to be a brewer, Conor Brown, the brewery founder, is doing what he can to bring fresh flavorful beer to the people all while creating a welcoming community space. He’s currently working to build out the brewery footprint, bringing in new equipment and a…

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Episode 542 - Kevin Shanks, Troubled Waters Brewing

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Episode 542 - Kevin Shanks, Troubled Waters Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Troubled Waters Brewing was founded by a father and son duo, Steve and Kevin Shanks. While both grew up in Chicago, they have strong family roots in Safety Harbor, FL. Kevin’s Great Aunt moved to Safety Harbor in the 60s when she built a house. She was involved in the local …

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Give your brew stand a tune up: Calibrating your Gear. Part two. 1:01:36

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So much content! Picking up where we left off, we continue our conversation about equipment calibration. Tune in and hear the rest of the story. If you missed the first half you can listen right here: https://sites.libsyn.com/549992/give-your-brew-stand-a-tune-up-calibrating-your-gear Music attribution "Twisted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lice…

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Reassessing a Career in Brewing 39:31

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We’re at a curious point in American brewing. Some talented brewers are choosing to walk away from a career they have loved. It’s not a bad thing, just part of the evolution. This week Derek Gallanosa shares his journey. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head…

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Where does YOUR beer come from? 1:00:14

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Jimmy's second episode for Craft Malt Month has us meeting Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude Malting Company and longtime friend of the show, Emily Hutto, with RadCraft. Right from the get, we learn a little something about the origins of Craft Malt Month, Virginia malt farms, estate beer, and challenging the industry norms. Please visit https://craftm…

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Episode 541 - Zac Collins & Eric Trinosky, Grand Central Brewhouse

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Episode 541 - Zac Collins & Eric Trinosky, Grand Central Brewhouse Happy Labor Day, Thieves! Week four in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida and we've settled into the swanky lobby bar of the Hotel Karol. We're joined by Zac Collins and Eric Trinosky of Grand Central Brewhouse. Collins is the head brewer and Trinosky is the brewer and they walk Augie and…

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Give your brew stand a tune up: Calibrating your Gear. 1:03:47

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Think about how many times you take a measurment on brewday? Strike water temp, Mash Temp, Mash out, Sparge, pitching temp...the list is long. What happens when your equipment is lying to you? Your measurements are off, your hop utilization is through the roof, and the outcome of your beer is uncertain. This week on The Beer Craft, we are tuning up…

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Barrel pH1 Arrives at Off Color Brewing 46:07

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We’re talking about barrels, branding, and business with John Laffler of Off Color Brewing. This is insight from the Chicago brewer that you’re not going to want to miss. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pa…

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"Acceptable Plumpness": Brewers and Maltsters Geek Out for Craft Malt Month 1:15:19

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Jimmy dials up Hillary Barile, farmer/maltster at Rabbit Hill Farm Malt, and Sean Towers, Co-Founder of The Seed: A Living Beer Project. With both businesses based in New Jersey, the chat begins by comparing local malts with mainstream malts, then develops into a conversation about barley malt varieties, Atlantic City's resurgence, smoked malts, an…

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Episode 540 - Robert Kirby, Southern Lights Brewing

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Episode 540 - Robert Kirby, Southern Lights Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! We went all the way to Florida to talk to a Jersey guy. Robert Kirby - who goes by just Kirby - of Southern Lights Brewing joins the show as we continue our St. Pete/Clearwater jaunt. Recorded at 7venth Sun in Dunedin, Kirbs shares his journey from Jersey to the Sunshine Sta…

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What Brewing Historical Beers Tells Us About Modern Brewing 41:26

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For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that’s beautifully balanced thanks to their unique continual hopping method. Delivering a pungent hop flavor that isn’t crushingly bitter, 60 Minute is continually …

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Episode 539 - Devon Kreps, 7venth Sun Brewing

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Episode 539 - Devon Kreps, 7venth Sun Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Week two of our summer in Florida finds us with Devon Kreps of 7venth Sun Brewing in Dunedin. She welcomes us into the venerable brewery and gets right into the spirits of the black glasses. From the evolution of the brand, to finding beers that bring joy to customers, Kreps gives…

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CTZ: Mulitple Identity Disorder 58:06

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Before Citra and Mosaic stole the spotlight, there was CTZ. In this episode of The Beer Craft, Ben and Andrew trace the origin story of Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus—the hop so controversial it sparked lawsuits, clone conspiracies, and a federal turf war. We cover its rise to bittering dominance, its unfortunate scent reputation (Ben’s not shy about…

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Drinking Beer for a Good Cause 41:12

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Drinking Beer can do good for the world. Rick Lyke of Pints for Prostates is here to talk about his organization and the evolution of the Denver Rare Beer Tasting. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale …

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Wildwoods BBQ 48:31

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Jimmy heads down South to the Jersey Shore to meet with Dave Gill and Jessie Chase at Wildwoods BBQ. Dave is the co-owner of Wildwoods and Jessie is the founder of The Social Medium- a communications agency based in Paris and New York. Dave shares how he got his start at Hometown BBQ, incorporating Australian BBQ techniques, consulting in Bogota, a…

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Episode 538 - Sean Nordquist, Tampa Bay Beer Alliance.

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Episode 538 - Sean Nordquist, Tampa Bay Beer Alliance. Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re fresh off the plane in Tampa Bay today, sitting down literally hours ago with our first of many Tampa Bay shows coming at you over the course of the coming weeks. First up is Sean Nordquist of Tampa Bay Beer Alliance to help us get our bearings. Tune in and let us k…

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The Great British Beer Festival 2025 35:28

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PUBS PINTS PEOPLE PODCAST – from the Great British Beer Festival 2025 The team present the podcast live from the UK’s largest beer and cider festival. We are welcoming beer and cider fans to the NEC in Birmingham for the first time, Alison Clare and Simon report on the highlights of trade day with book launches, beer competitions and more. GREAT BR…

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The Beer Craft was Live! 58:21

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We were live this week on The Beer Craft, Beer, and Brewing Podcast. This was the second attempt, and it went way better. I apologize for the delay but last weeks episode had no sound and that makes a podcast difficult. We're discussing homebrew clubs on the podcast. We just got back from a homebrew club rally last week. Imagine your average beer f…

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Looking Forward to Fresh Hop Season 51:38

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San Diego has long been a den of craft beer ingenuity. On this episode I’m talking with Daniel Cady of TapRoom Brewery about his approach to hops in beer when it comes to staying interested as a brewer and keeping customers happy. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Do…

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Episode 537 - Brian Strumke, Stillwater, is Back

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Episode 537 - Brian Strumke, Stillwater, is Back Happy Monday, Thieves! Our pal Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal is back in the guest chair today, probably his 4th or 5th visit to the podcast. We catch up with Brian about what he’s been up to since we last spoke and talk about all the various projects he has happening at the moment. Tune in an…

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The Evolution of an India Pale Ale 1:04:21

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Beer recipes are always evolving. Recently, a group got together to faithfully rebrew a west coast IPA that happened to be the original version of Swami, the famed Pizza Port Brewing Beer. On this episode you’ll hear how it happened and how palates have evolved. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft B…

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Heritage Hogs - How the Sausage is Made 48:57

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Jimmy takes a call with heritage hog farmer/ pit master Tank Jackson, chef and livestock instructor, Mike Lapi, and Jesse Hirsch, food and agriculture journalist at Offrange. The fellas get into how they got to where they are, the passion involved in hog farming, the teaching process of butchery, and the importance of finding a use for the whole an…

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Episode 536 - Colt Carpenter, Pax Verum Brewing

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Episode 536 - Colt Carpenter, Pax Verum Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re headed to the Midwest today to talk to Colt Carpenter of Pax Verum Brewing, outside Holl’s old stomping grounds of Indianapolis, IN. Kennedy My Man was on vacation this week so Casse stepped up and supplied the blinds. Tune in and let us know what you think! *** As always,…

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Not All Scotch is Whiskey 1:08:46

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Scotch Ale has nothing to do with whisky barrels, and everything to do with malt, patience, and a little historical confusion. In this episode, we dig into the real story behind the name, what separates a Scotch Ale from a British Brown, and why American brewers turned up the volume—and sometimes added smoke where it never belonged. We’ll walk thro…

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Striving for Perfection in Beer 48:44

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This week it’s a wide-ranging conversation on the persuit of perfection when it comes to beer. Ryan McCay of Living Waters in Tennessee is here to share his journey and you’ll leave feeling inspired. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a…

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Orchard to Can and Glass 56:46

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Jimmy welcomes David and Sarah Martell of JMASH Cider and Hilltop Orchards, as well as Ronald Sansone of the Connecticut Cider Association and Spoke & Spy Ciderworks. During this discussion, we learn a ton about owning/operating a three-in-one orchard, cidery and winery business, sustainable agriculture in New England, Apfelkorn, and the importance…

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Episode 535 - Rob Tarves, Our Town Brewery

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Episode 535 - Rob Tarves, Our Town BreweryBy Steal This Beer

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Brewed in Full Color 1:10:01

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In this solo episode of The Beer Craft, host Ben Holm walks through his brewing journey using the full spectrum of beer color—from the pale gold of his first banana-bomb extract kit to the pitch-black stout that accidentally won him an award. Along the way, Ben shares what each stage taught him: from the gateway ambers and red IPAs that shaped his …

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The Life and Death of TRVE Brewing 48:29

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This week, we say goodbye to Trve Brewing, one of the great beer success stories of the early 2010s that captured headlines and fans thanks to it’s musical bent and welcoming approach. It closed both its original Denver location and its newer Asheville, NC location last week. Founder Nick Nunns joins the show to share the history, reasoning, and hi…

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Steve Garwood of Ragged Hill Cider 59:48

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Jimmy speaks with Steve Garwood of Ragged Hill Cider in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. Steve shares stories of growing up in Massachusetts, including his first cider as a teenager, and why cider is the wine of New England. They also discuss New England cider traditions, Italian ancestrale methods, and the difference between apples you want to eat …