Jul 28, 2023
This week I was down in Delaware, Ohio hanging with Frank Barickman who is the owner and head brewer at Restoration Brew Works. Frank and I discussed the brewery’s opening in 2015, and how they survived through 2020. We also talked a lot about how breweries need to evolve in 2023 to remain successful. During the...
Jul 26, 2023
In this episode Bob and I stay on the IPA train, and turn our attention to the Hazy IPA. Emphasizing hop aroma and flavor without bracing bitterness, the New England IPA leans heavily on late and dry hopping techniques to deliver a bursting juicy, tropical hop experience. The skillful balance of technique...
Jul 21, 2023
This week I got to sit down with our old friend Paul Fryman from JAFB to catch up on everything that is going on at the Wooster, Ohio brewery. Paul brought his brewer Josh Orzel to the show as well. Not only did we discuss the latest happening at JAFB, but we also discussed some fresh beer topics like the use of AI in...
Jul 19, 2023
In this episode Bob and I finally reach the IPA category. We begin this category with the American IPA. Characterized by floral, fruity, citrus-like, piney or resinous American-variety hop character, the IPA beer style is all about hop flavor, aroma and bitterness. This has been the most-entered category at the Great...
Jul 14, 2023
No, new show this week, so instead I am giving you the opportunity to listen to one of our bonus episodes called the Power Hour. If you join the Patreon you’ll get an episode like this every month. Enjoy your free sneak peek.
Get your tickets to the Lorain County Beerfest or better known as the Brewfest Waterfront...