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From Farm to Pint w/ Riggs Beer Co - Part 1
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How crazy would it be grow your own grain for craft brewing AT SCALE? We talk with Matt and Darin Riggs of Riggs Beer Company about their decision to open a brewery on their family's farm. From convincing their parents to change crops to working with the agriculture department at the University of Illinois for developing grains, part one covers all the crazy.
Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/
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TIMELINE
00:00 Meet the Riggs Brothers
01:34 The Unique Approach of Riggs Beer Company
03:37 Challenges and Rewards of Brewing with Homegrown Grains
04:10 Military Background and Brewing Journey
05:15 Sustainability and Agricultural Practices
12:06 Barley and Brewing Challenges
24:45 Corn and Brewing Innovations with U of I
29:01 Collaboration and Future Prospects
31:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Joel Hermansen
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
Mentioned in this episode:
Get your tickets to Lagerfest 2025!
Oct 4, 2pm-6pm! Samples all the lagers. https://www.mcfleshmans.com/lagerfest/
81 episodes
Manage episode 484947305 series 3556254
How crazy would it be grow your own grain for craft brewing AT SCALE? We talk with Matt and Darin Riggs of Riggs Beer Company about their decision to open a brewery on their family's farm. From convincing their parents to change crops to working with the agriculture department at the University of Illinois for developing grains, part one covers all the crazy.
Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Meet the Riggs Brothers
01:34 The Unique Approach of Riggs Beer Company
03:37 Challenges and Rewards of Brewing with Homegrown Grains
04:10 Military Background and Brewing Journey
05:15 Sustainability and Agricultural Practices
12:06 Barley and Brewing Challenges
24:45 Corn and Brewing Innovations with U of I
29:01 Collaboration and Future Prospects
31:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Joel Hermansen
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
Mentioned in this episode:
Get your tickets to Lagerfest 2025!
Oct 4, 2pm-6pm! Samples all the lagers. https://www.mcfleshmans.com/lagerfest/
81 episodes
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