The AltBrau Podcast, part of the Good Beer Hunting network, is where we talk to the outliers in beer—the people whose work and passions might indicate a more interesting future. Host Tim Decker is a wild ale producer himself, so this is also his journey, chronicling the people and places that make us think differently about what we do.
The AltBrau Podcast
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The AltBrau Podcast, part of the Good Beer Hunting network, is where we talk to the outliers in beer—the people whose work and passions might indicate a more interesting future. Host Tim Decker is a wild ale producer himself, so this is also his journey, chronicling the people and places that make us think differently about what we do.
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April 20, 2021
Episode 008—Averie Swanson of Keeping Together
<p>"It’s not always easy to tell when it’s time to make a change. You may be waiting for a sign that never arrives, or feeling paralyzed by fear and anxiety of the unknown. So what happens when you finally step off the ledge and take the plunge into uncertainty—and the entire world changes as a result?<br /> <br /> Jester King Brewery outside Austin, Texas, is known for their rustic country beers, a focus on ingredients, and being one of the best mixed culture ale producers in the country. Under the watch of their head brewer, Averie Swanson, the brewery continued to be a sought after destination for beer geeks from around the world.<br /> <br /> Averie recently struck out on her own and founded Keeping Together, her Saison and farmhouse-inspired beer project in Chicago, Illinois. Operating out of Half Acre Beer Company, her business model for Keeping Together is an unconventional one, and on today’s episode we discuss how and why she chose to leave Texas to bring her brewing knowledge to the Midwest, our mutual love for wild ales, and the challenges of starting a new endeavor in the shadow of COVID-19.</p>
April 6, 2021
Episode 007—Jerry Franck of Bottle Conditioned
<p>What the hell am I drinking? This is sour, bitter, and smells more like cheese than it does any beer I’ve had before.<br /> <br /> That was the thought that ran through my head the first time I tried Gueuze… the infamous beer from Belgium’s Senne Valley region.<br /> Gueuze is a blend consisting of multiple years of spontaneously fermented golden ale aged in oak. These unblended components are called lambic.<br /> <br /> You’d think that after that early experience I would never reconsider such beers. But... just as I forced myself to eat the olives I hated as a child because I saw adults enjoying them... I not only got used to the complex layers of flavor and aroma but I learned to love it.<br /> <br /> Lambic has this effect on people. It has created a relatively small but extremely devout following of enthusiast from around the world. Proof of this can be found in any number of facebook groups where members show off their private cellars… some bigger than my current apartment.<br /> <br /> I’ve personally seen single large format bottles of fruited lambic sell at auction for several thousand dollars.<br /> <br /> So what is it that’s so magical about this historic beer style that nearly went extinct in the years following World War II?<br /> <br /> On today’s show we speak to Jerry Franck… an academy award nominated film maker who found himself entranced by lambic and the unique cast of characters who brew and blend them.<br /> <br /> Over the last few years, Jerry and his small team have been gathering and editing footage for their upcoming documentary “Bottle Conditioned” that tells the story of lambic and its place in the world.</p>
March 23, 2021
Episode 006—Shilpi Halemane of Logsdon Farmhouse Ales
<p>With his extensive background in beer, wine, malting, and microbiology, was the perfect candidate to not only maintain the quality of the brewery's classic beers, but also to incorporate a variety of traditional Lagers into their catalogue. Sure, they were a departure from the wild fermentations I fell in love with, but still no less impressive.</p>
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