Portland Beer Podcast

Rick Nelson Oedipus Brewing - Portland Beer Podcast episode 75 From the Archives! From the Archives! This Portland Beer Podcast episode, as well as the one before it and the one after it -- episodes 74 and 76 were thought to be lost in a computer mishap. All three of these episodes were recently recovered and even though they are older – they have only improved during the time that they were cellared. In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special Co-Host Brian Yaeger visit with Rick Nelson Oedipus Brewing from Amsterdam, Netherlands. This episode was recorded the summer of 2016 during the Oregon Brewers Festival. Enjoy! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Go to www.PortlandBeerPodcast.com to see the other 74 episodes we have created and shared. Follow Oedipus Brewing Website – www.oedipus.com Facebook – www.oedipus.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/oedipusbrewing Twitter

Ben Acord Evasion Brewing - Portland Beer Podcast episode 74 by Steven Shomler From the Archives! The next two Portland Beer Podcast episodes (episode 74 and episode 75) were thought to be lost in a computer mishap. They were recently recovered and even though they are older – they have only improved during the time that they were cellared. In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visit with Ben Acord with Evasion Brewing. This episode was recorded early last summer (2017) before Evasion Brewing had even opened. Enjoy! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Go to www.PortlandBeerPodcast.com to see the other 73 episodes we have created and shared. More About Evasion Brewing Evasion Brewing is a gluten free brewery located in McMinnville, Oregon. The Evasion Tasting Room is open on Saturdays from 2 PM – 7 PM and the address is 4230 NE Riverside Drive, Unit B McMinnville, OR 97128 Fo

Charles Porter Little Beast Brewing Update - Portland Beer Podcast episode 73 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special Co-host Don Scheidt visits with Charles Porter Founding Brewmaster of Little Beast Brewing! Steven first interviewed Charles back in April of 2017 – www.portlandbeerpodcast.com/charles-porter-little-beast-brewing-portland-beer-podcast-episode-37/ During this episode Charles updates us on what has gone on with his celebrated brewery since then! Also – Steven and Don visited with Charles’ partner Brenda Crow and recorded a Portland Culinary Podcast episode telling culinary her story - www.portlandculinarypodcast.com/brenda-crow-little-beast-brewing-beer-garden-portland-culinary-podcast-episode-32 iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Go to www.PortlandBeerPodcast.com to see the other 73 episodes we have created and shared. Other Podcasts Episodes Mentio

Portland Craft Beer Festival 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast episode 72 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Joseph Sundberg and Chris Rhodes taking about the 2018 edition of the Portland Craft Beer Festival happening Friday July 6th through Sunday July 8, 2018 at Fields Neighborhood Park

Oregon Cider Week 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast episode 71 The tagline of the Portland Beer Podcast is “Telling the Stories of the Portland Beer and Cider Scene and Beyond!” In this cider-centric episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special co-host Jana Daisy-Ensign visit with Emily Ritchie Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association previewing Oregon Cider Week 2018!    

Kelly McCune Runcible Cider - Portland Beer Podcast episode 70 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special co-host Jana Daisy-Ensign visit with Kelly McCune with Runcible Cider. Kelly McCune Runcible Cider - Portland Beer Podcast episode 70 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special co-host Jana Daisy-Ensign visit with Kelly McCune with Runcible Cider. Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts -https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2  Spotify –https://open.spotify.com/show/07lsGwMXcKAT5Am2riGAAA Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast  Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast    Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast   The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Snakebite Showdown Helen Lewis & Jake Neilson - Portland Beer Podcast episode 69 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits Helen Lewis with Portland Cider Co. and Jake Neilson with Widmer Brothers Brewing talking about the Snakebite Showdown and previewing the 2018 Snake Bite Showdown!    Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts -https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2  Spotify –https://open.spotify.com/show/07lsGwMXcKAT5Am2riGAAA Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast  Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast    Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast   The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Vicki Daigneault Bad Granny Hard Cider - Portland Beer Podcast episode 68 In this cider episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special co-host Jana Daisy-Ensign visit with Vicki Daigneault with Bad Granny Hard Cider.    Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts -https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2  Spotify –https://open.spotify.com/show/07lsGwMXcKAT5Am2riGAAA Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast  Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast    Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast   The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Cheers to Belgian Beers with Brewers Rick Strauss and Charles Porter - Portland Beer Podcast episode 67 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special co-host Don Scheidt visits with Rick Strauss w Bent Shovel Brewing and Charles Porter w Little Beast Brewing talking about the Cheers to Belgian Beers Portland beer festival. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More About the 2018 edition of Cheers to Belgian Beers When – Friday June 1st 1 PM – 9 PM, and Saturday June 2nd 12 PM to 8 PM Where - The North Warehouse at 723 N. Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97227. Tickets - $20 includes admission, 1 beer glass, and 8 Tasting tickets - http://www.merctickets.com/events/54072643/cheers-to-belgian-beers Food – When you attend the 2018 edition of Cheers to Belgian Beers you be able to enjoy food from Urban German Grill, and the Monk’s Deli Food Cart. 21+ - This event is for people 21 y

Brooks Cooper Oregon Mead & Cider – Portland Beer Podcast episode 66 The tagline of the Portland Beer Podcast is “Telling the Stories of the Portland Beer and Cider Scene and Beyond!” In this Mead and Cider centric episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Brooks Cooper with Oregon Mead & Cider! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More About this Episode During this episode you will hear the Oregon Mead & Cider story. You will hear the fun tale of how during Law School, Brook’s mead journey began as well as how Brook’s cider journey began. You will learn what mead is and Brooks and Steven talk through the various amazing meads and ciders that Oregon Mead & Cider produces. You also learn the secret of the tap handles at the Oregon Mead & Cider tasting room and science fans will love the names they have given to their tanks. One fun note - Star Wars fans th

What is CBD Beer? – Portland Beer Podcast episode 65 In this science centric episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler talks with Phil Boyle Coalition Brewing and Bill Stewart Half Baked Labs discussing the question “What is CBD Beer?” You Can Share this Episode by telling people to go to www.WhatisCBDBeer.com iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Terms You Will Hear During this Episode CBD AKA Cannabidiol-- a nonpsychoactive substance in cannabis that some say offers relief from pain, anxiety and depression. THC AKA Tetrahydrocannabinol -- the psychoactive substance in cannabis that produces a euphoric high. Terpenes -- Myrcene Pinene Limonene Follow Coalition Brewing Website - www.coalitionbrewing.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/Coalition-Brewing-273849830697 Instagram - www.instagram.com/coalitionbrewing Twitter – www.twitter.com/CoalitionBrewin The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portla

Two Flowers CBD Beer Fest– Portland Beer Podcast episode 64 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler talks with Philip Boyle Coalition Brewing and Bill Stewart Half Baked Labs about the first ever Two Flowers CBD Beer Fest happening Friday 4/20/2018 at Coalition Brewing! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More about the Two Flowers CBD Beer Fest Date – Friday 4/20/2018 3 PM – 10 PM Tickets – No tickets are needed. Simply show up drink the CDB beer(s) that strike your fancy. Where – Coalition Brewing 2705 Southeast Ankeny Street Portland, OR, 97214 Schedule, Activities and Food A special toast will happen at 4:20 PM with prizes. A terpene sensory station will be provided by True Terpenes. A panel discussion at 6 PM will include; Anna Symonds - CBD Certified & East Fork Cultivars (CBD Education) Courtney Moran - Earth Law (Hemp Lobbyist) Leah Mauer - The Weed Blog (Community

8 Strategies for Breweries to Become More Profitable – Portland Beer Podcast episode 63 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler talks with Mark Meckler and Sam Holloway Co-founders of Crafting a Strategy. During this episode you will learn 8 strategies that will help your brewery become more profitable. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More about this Portland Beer Podcast Episode This episode begins with Mark Meckler sharing 4 strategies for breweries that have a pub and sell food. #1 Give People What they Want #2 Set and Meet Expectations #3 Keep Your Menu Narrow #4 Smile – If You Don’t Love It Don’t Do It. Then Sam Holloway shares 4 strategies for breweries related to distribution. #1 The One Number You Need to Know Before You Sign With a Distributor. Here is the question - If you are brewery who self distributes and you sell 2000 barrels a year, how many more barrels wi

Sam Holloway The Brewery Professor and Co-Founder Crafting a Strategy - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 62 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Sam Holloway one of the Co-founders of Crafting a Strategy. Sam Holloway AKA the Brewery Professor is an actual professor at the University of Portland, and he has a passion for helping breweries succeed, hence his launching Crafting a Strategy. Sam is also a craft beer fan and during this episode you will get to hear Sam’s beer journey! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow Sam Holloway Instagram - www.instagram.com/shollow1 Twitter – www.twitter.com/samholloway_pdx Follow Crafting a Strategy Website – www.craftingastrategy.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/craftingastrategy Twitter – www.twitter.com/craftastrategy The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and

Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 61 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Ezra Johnson-Greenough and Sarah Pederson previewing the 2018 edition of the Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival. The Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival is happening Saturday March 24th, and Sunday March 25 at Saraveza – one of Portland’s best craft beer bars. You can get tickets to this Portland beer festival at this link here (scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase your tickets) – www.portlandfarmhousefest.com/festival iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow the Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival Website - www.portlandfarmhousefest.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/PortlandFarmhouseAndWildAleFestival Instagram - www.instagram.com/pdxfarmhousefest The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought

Shane O'Beirne Soulwater Creative Beer Project Galway Ireland - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 60 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler is joined by special Co-host Garrett McAleese with Kells Brewery and the Irish Beer Festival. Steven and Garrett visit with Shane O'Beirne with Soulwater Creative Beer Project in Galway, Ireland. Shane is a craft brewer who hails from Ireland. During this episode you will hear how Shane became a craft brewer and opened his own brewery. Shane, Garrett, and Steven close out this episode talking about the Irish craft beer scene. Shane was recently at Kells Brewery where he brewed a traditional best bitter style ale that's was infused with Earl Grey Tea. You can enjoy this beer at the 2018 Irish Beer Festival Portland happening this weekend March 16th and 17th. You can get tickets here www.kellsbrewpub.com/irish-beer-festival iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id

Cider Rite of Spring 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 59 The tagline of the Portland Beer Podcast is “Telling the Stories of the Portland Beer and Cider Scene and Beyond!” In this Cider Centric episode we preview the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring event happening Saturday March 10th from Noon – 6 PM at Left Bank Annex 101 N Weidler St, Portland, Oregon 97227. In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler is joined by very special Co-host Jana Daisy-Ensign with Finnriver Cider. Steven and Jana preview the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring and then they visit with Brooks Cooper with Oregon Mead and Cider, Vicki Daigneault with Bad Granny Hard Cider, and Kelly McCune with Runcible Cider. Brooks, Vicki, and Kelly each tell us a bit of their cider story and Steven and Jana preview some of the ciders that each of those three cideries will be pouring at the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring. Steven and Jan close out this episode talking about Finnriver and enjoying some of the ciders the Finnriver will

Brewstillery Portland’s Beer and Spirits Pairing Festival 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 58 Episode 58 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Steven Shomler visits with Dan Malech StormBreaker Brewing, Mark White Rose City Distilling, Lee Medoff Bull Run Distillery, and Rik Hall Baerlic Brewing talking about the 2018 edition of Brewstillery – Portland’s Beer and Spirits Pairing Festival happening Saturday Feb 24th, 2018 from Noon – 8 PM. Tickets to Brewstillery Use code “stormbreaker5” at checkout to save $5 off advance General Admission tickets Use code “brewstillery5OFF” at checkout to save $5 off of Advance VIP tickets Link for Tickets – www.merctickets.com/events/50901994/4th-annual-brewstillery-festival iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More about this Portland Beer Podcast Episode In this episode you will hear about 4 separate pairings and

Joel Sheley Gateway Brewing - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 57 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Host Steven Shomler visits with Joel Sheley Founder of Gateway Brewing! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow Gateway Brewing Website – www.gatewaybrewingpdx.com Facebook - www.gatewaybrewingpdx.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/gatewaybrewingpdx Twitter – n/a The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is often recorded at Culmination Brewing. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – w

Bryan Keilty Head Brewer Lompoc Brewing - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 56 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Host Steven Shomler visits with Lompoc Brewing Head Brewer Bryan Keilty! During this episode you will hear Bryan’s beer story, and learn how he went from graduating the Culinary Institute of America and having a culinary career to becoming the Head Brewer at Lompoc Brewing! Bryan also tell us how Lompoc’s Pamplemousse Citrus IPA came about, what makes for a good brewer, and Bryan and Steven close out the episode talking about and enjoying Lompoc’s Proletariat Red. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow Lompoc Brewing Website – www.lompocbrewing.com Facebook www.facebook.com/LompocBeer Instagram www.instagram.com/LompocBeer Twitter www.twitter.com/lompocbeer The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and and this episode was re