Portland Beer Podcast

Hilda Stevens Founder of Bazi Bierbrasserie - Episode 15 Portland Beer Podcast Episode 15 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Steven Shomler visits with Hilda Stevens Founder of Bazi Bierbrasserie. In this episode you will learn what industry Hilda was in before she started Bazi, how a trip to France changed her life and made Portland a better place for craft beer fans, and the journey Hilda took as she worked to open Bazi. We close out the episode talking about the awesome annual events that Bazi hosts and what advice Hilda has for someone who wants to launch a startup. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the host and creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

Michael Hunsaker - Fat Head’s Portland Episode 14 Portland Beer Podcast Episode 14 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Steven Shomler and special guest Co-Host Amanda Martin-Tully visit with Michael Hunsaker- Fat Head’s Portland. In this episode you will learn about Michael’s beer journey, how he went from wearing a suit to being a brewer, what led him to be part of Fathead’s Brewery in Cleveland, and how he then came to be part of the Portland beer community. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the host and creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

Holiday Ale Festival 101 and 2016 Preview with Preston Weesner Episode 13 Portland Beer Podcast Episode 13 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Steven Shomler visits with Preston Weesner with the Holiday Ale Festival. As this episode begins Preston and Steven chat about the important, fun, details those attending the Holiday Ale Festival will want to know – Tickets, Food, the Facility and more! Preston then shares some excellent advice about cellaring beer and we close out the episode talking about some of the beers, ciders and mead that will be served at the 2016 Holiday Ale Festival including: Burnside Brewing Co. Keg Nog - Whiskey Barrel-Aged Barley Wine, Deschutes Brewery Ginger Cookie Imperial - Spiced Imperial Porter, Eel River Brewing Co.- Glass Trees Oaked Kristall Märzen, Fat Head's Brewing Master Bolt of the Solstice - Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian Golden Strong, Finnriver Farm & Cidery Winter Ruby Cider - Oak-Aged Cranberry Cider, Nectar Creek -Top

Coalition Brewing -- "Crime of Passion" Passion Fruit Sour and Hawaii 503 IPA -- Episode 12 Portland Beer Podcast Episode 12 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this short fun episode of the Portland Beer Podcast we visit with Elan Walsky Co-Founder of Coalition Brewing and talk about two amazing “one offs” that they have recently brewed -- "Crime of Passion" Passion Fruit Sour and Hawaii 503 IPA. The Crime of Passion has wonderful Passion fruit flavor. Hawaii 503 IPA features Pineapple, Passion Fruit and Coconut with the showcasing of four hops --Azzaca, Cascade, Galaxy & Experimental Hop 07270. If you are curious what “One Offs” are why brewers make them, check out Episode 11 of the Portland Beer Podcast where Elan explains both of those very things. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the host and creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing eng

Elan Walsky Co-Founder of Coalition Brewing Episode 11 Portland Beer Podcast Episode 11 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast we visit with Elan Walsky Co-Founder of Coalition Brewing. In this episode Elan tells us where his beer journey started, what brought him to Portland, how he became a professional brewer, and he tellS us the “Hobo Brewing” story. Elan also shares thoughts on what makes for a good brewer, shares some advice for those wanting to open a brewery here in Portland, and who in the Portland beer community helped out as Coalition was getting started. We also get to hear the “Upright Brewing Zahm” story. We talk about the role that social media has played in the development of Coalition Brewing, and we close out the episode talking some of the innovative beers that Coalition has made over the years and we enjoy some Space Fruit IPA! The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Company.

Abram Goldman-Armstrong Founder of Cider Riot Episode 10 Portland Beer Podcast. Episode 10 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast we visit with Abram Goldman-Armstrong Founder of Cider Riot. Abram is a chapter in my second book Portland Beer Stories and you can read about how Abram started Cider Riot there. In this episode we catch up with Abram and talk with him about the opening of his new cindery and public house. Abram also talks with us about what “proper” cider is and walks us through many of the ciders that Cider Riot makes, and what is takes to lead a culinary startup to succeed. The Ramy’s Lamb Shack Food Cart is now parked outside of the Cider Riot Public House and you can hear about Ramy’s Lamb Shack in Episode 4 of the Great Food Great Stories Podcast featuring Ramy Armans, Founder of Ramy’s Lamb Shack Food Cart and Baba’s Mediterranean Grill The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Co

Oregon Brewers Festival with Chris Crabb and John Harris Episode 9 Portland Beer Podcast In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast we visit with Chris Crabb whose superpower is making beer festivals happen and John Harris a legendary Oregon brewer who is the founder of Ecliptic Brewing. In this episode you will learn how many breweries were in Oregon 29 years ago when the Oregon Brewers Festival (OBF) started, how breweries get into the Oregon Brewers Festival, What happens at the OBF brunch and parade, which five breweries have been in the OBF every year since the beginning, how many consecutive years that John has had a beer in OBF, and toward the end of the episode we will preview the 2016 OBF and enjoy the awesome beer that John brought in for us to enjoy - Carina Peach Sour Ale. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the host and Ken Wilson is the co-host! Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for

Alpine Beer Company – Pat McIlhenney and Shawn Mcilhenney Episode 8 Podcast Beer Podcast In this episode we talk with Pat McIlhenney and Shawn Mcilhenney about Alpine Brewing Company. Pat and Shawn were here in Portland for Portland Beer Week and we were lucky enough to sit down with them! In addition Alpine Brewing Company beer is now available here in Portland in both kegs and bottles. During our conversation we talk about how Alpine got started, how both Pat and Shawn became brewers, what it is like for them to work together, what makes for a good IPA, about some of the beers that Alpine brews and about the transition they went through to merge with Green Flash Brewing and more! Many thanks to Steve Woolard for letting us record this episode at the Pod Bar at the Carts on Foster Food Cart Pod. We also send out a BIG thank you to Quinn Taubenheim for helping us connect with Pat and Shawn. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is often recorded at Culmination Brewing Com

Larry Bell Founder of Bell’s Brewery and Upper Hand Brewery - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 7 The Portland Beer Podcast - Telling the Stories of the Portland Beer and Cider Scene and Beyond! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler and special co-hosts - Tomas Sluiter, Culmination Brewing and Shaun Kalis, Ruse Brewing visit with Larry Bell Founder of Bell’s Brewery. Tomas and Shaun are two local Portland brewers who both grew up in Michigan drinking and loving Bell’s beer. Towards the end of this episode Clark Prather with Saraveza joins us and shares a Portland perspective on Bell’s. Many thanks to Sarah Pederson owner Saraveza for letting us record this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast in the Bad Habit Room, and to both Rob Merollis, Founder of Running Man Distributing, and Ezra Johnson-Greenough Founder of Portland Beer Week for helping to make this episode happen!  Apple Podcasts – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/

Kriekfest with Brian Yaeger! Episode 6 of the Portland Beer Podcast! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast we visit with Brian Yaeger and talk about Kriekfest, a new annual beer festival celebrating cherry beers that takes place in Parkdale, Oregon at Solera Brewery up in the Gorge. We talk about how Kriekfest came about and toward the end of this episode we preview the 2016 Kriekfest. Some of the amazing cherry beers we talk about include Allagash Brewing Company Nancy, Block 15 Kriek, Cascade Brewing Kriek, Upright Brewing Hearts’ Beat, and Lindemans Cuvee Rene Oude Kriek. At the 16.28 mark Brian talks in quite a whimsical way about the various cherry centric culinary items that will available at Kriekfest –“Cherry tarts, cherry pies, cherry cobblers, cherry BBQ”. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the host and Ken Wilson is the co-host! Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing en

The Portland Beer Podcast covers the Portland Beer and Cider scene and beyond. Here on episode 5 we are talking Cider! Our guests in order of appearance are: Emily Ritchie Executive Director of the NW Cider Association, Galen Williams Bull Run Cider, Mike Thierfelder Woodbox Cider, and Shannon Kaylee Wolcott Mosley ^ 5 Cider (High Five Cider). Emily starts off this episode talking with us about the NW Cider Association and the awesome events they host throughout the Northwest. Then we visit with three awesome cider makers -- Galen Williams Bull Run Cider, Mike Thierfelder Woodbox Cider, and Shannon Kaylee Wolcott Mosley ^ 5 Cider (High Five Cider). We close out this episode with a preview of the 2016 Oregon Cider Week including the Pomme Boots Cider Brunch happening at Old Salt Marketplace Sunday June 26th, 2016. Lots of fun this episode including Esopus Spitzenburg! “What is Esopus Spitzenburg?” - you ask? You will just have to listen to find out! The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culin

Episode 4 of the Portland Beer Podcast is about the Portland Craft Beer Festival. Our guests are Joseph Sundberg, Rebecca Rockom, Rodney Woodley, and Chris Ahren Rhodes. We talk about how the Portland Craft Beer Festival got started and towards to end of this episode we preview the 2016 Portland Craft Beer Festival. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is recorded at Culmination Brewing Company. Steven Shomler is the host and Ken Wilson is the co-host! Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

Episode 3 of the Portland Beer Podcast we have Ezra Johnson-Greenough and Kerry Finsand as our guests and we are talking about Portland Beer Week, how it got started and how it has grown over the past 6 years. We close out this episode previewing the 2016 Portland Beer Week. The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and is recorded at Culmination Brewing. Steven Shomler is the host and Ken Wilson is the co-host. Many thanks to Ken Wilson the Media Maestro for his amazing engineering and editing!

Ezra Johnson-Greenough 2016 Portland Fruit Beer Festival Craft Beer Podcast Episode 2 Episode 2 was first published June 2016 as an episode of the Portland Beer Podcast In this episode of the Craft Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Ezra Johnson-Greenough talking about the 2016 Portland Fruit Beer Festival. Apple Podcasts – You can subscribe to The Craft Beer Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?i=1000445536461 iHeartRadio - You can subscribe to The Craft Beer Podcast on iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-portland-beer-podcast-47520116/ Spotify - You can subscribe to The Craft Beer Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07lsGwMXcKAT5Am2riGAAA Go to https://www.thecraftbeerpodcast.com/  and https://www.portlandbeerpodcast.com/  to see the other 100 + episodes we have created and shared. Follow Ezra Johnson-Greenough / New School Beer Website - https://newschoolbeer.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagra

Jeff Alworth Author of The Beer Bible – Craft Beer Podcast Episode 1  Episode 1 was first published June 20, 2016 as an episode of the Portland Beer Podcast In this episode of the Craft Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Jeff Alworth Author of The Beer Bible, The Widmer Way, The Secrets of Master Brewers, The Beer Tasting Quick Reference Guide, & Cider Made Simple. Jeff is also the Founder of the Beervana Blog and Host of the Beervana Podcast.  Apple Podcasts – You can subscribe to The Craft Beer Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?i=1000445536461 iHeartRadio - You can subscribe to The Craft Beer Podcast on iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-portland-beer-podcast-47520116/ Spotify - You can subscribe to The Craft Beer Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07lsGwMXcKAT5Am2riGAAA Go to https://www.portlandbeerpodcast.com/   and https://www.thecraftbeerpodcast.com/  to see the other 100 + episodes