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progression adjuncts

Episode 583 – A Progression of Adjuncts

Adding non-essential components to a brew – ingredients sometimes referred to as adjuncts – can evoke strong dessert flavors and even a heavy dose of nostalgia. But does adding more and more adjuncts actually make a beer better? We test...

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Episode 582 – A Progression of Barrels

A decade ago, if a beer spent a few months in a single bourbon barrel, its release would cause fanfare amongst craft beer obsessives. These days, beers are blended from an increasing number of different barrels for extended periods of...

doppelbocks

Episode 581 – Doppelbocks

Whether you’re preparing for a fast or a feast, Doppelbocks are the German-born strong lagers you need if “liquid bread” is what you seek. We explore this style with one German version and four from Chicagoland to fine tune our...

cellar west chapter 3

Episode 580 – Cellar West, Chapter 3

It’s been about two years since we last checked in with one of our favorite small breweries in America, and this lineup of five from Lafayette, Colorado’s Cellar West is a real flavor ride. We talk about the medal-winning beers...