Beervana Podcast

Jeff and Patrick discuss Jeff's new book "The Beer Bible" and share memories of their trip to England and Scotland as Jeff conducted research of the book.

Jeff and Patrick discuss the incredible red beers of flanders and the economic challenges inherent in making such a complex and nuanced beer. What characterizes a Flanders Red and how do they taste? Are there good American versions? Will the market support the style or will price competition kill it off? Rodenbach Grand Cru and pFriem Flandrs-Style Red are tasted and compared. Interviews with Rudi Ghequire (pictured) at Rodenbach and Josh Pfriem.

Jeff and Patrick discuss the lessons of the 2015 Oregon Brewers Festival. They cover what makes Oregon and Portland (Beervana) special, what the OBF tells us about the evolution of beer and their impressions of this year's offerings. With interviews of Jamie Floyd from Ninkasi, Mark Strooker of Rooie Dop & RUIG, and John Holl of All About Beer Magazine.

Jeff and Patrick preview the 2015 Oregon Brewers Festival, discussing the history of the festival, the evolution of styles over the years and offer their festival-going advice.

Jeff and Patrick venture afield into the world of 'progressive adult beverages,' the fastest growing segment of the overall beer market. They discuss the business, economics and beer-ish-ness of these 'malternatives.'

Jeff and Patrick discuss the emergence of the "Session IPA" style. Is it a thing? They discuss brewing techniques, economics, nomenclature and more.

Jeff and Patrick discuss the rapidly expanding craft beer scene in Italy and sample some exceptional offerings from Birrificio Italiano.

Jeff and Patrick discuss the emergence of lagers, and Pilsner in particular, in American craft brewing.

Jeff and Patrick explore the mysterious and arcane brewing practice of parti-gyle brewing and discuss why it still exists.