Podcast
Brew Study
Hosted by Karlee · EN
Are you a craft beer fanatic who wants to get up-close-and-personal with Chicago’s leading brewers and beer experts? Or maybe you are intrigued by craft beer but never know what to order when your friends bring you to a brewery? Whether you are curious what all the hype is about, want to feel confident about expanding your beer palate, or are a self-proclaimed beer nerd, this podcast is for you!Welcome to Brew Study, a culture podcast highlighting the Chicago craft beer scene. I bring head brewers and other beer experts on the show to share their stories, passions, and fun facts, as well as teach us about a featured style of beer each week. From them we learn breweries are much more than places to drink great beer. Whether they are involved and charitable in their communities, hubs for organized social activities, or a home for hounds, each brewery has its own unique mission and style. Every few episodes, I invite an “emerging craft beer drinker” on a "Big Beer Adventure" to document their first experiences with new styles of craft beer. I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I enjoyed making it. Cheers! Written and produced by Karlee SolokoMusic and sound production by Andrea Soloko
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Ep. 8 SEASON FINALE Mary Nowak from Lagunitas Brewing Company Represents the IPA
Mar 29, 202000:47:46Tap to summarizeMary Nowak, Head of International Brewing at Lagunitas Brewing Company, joins us for the season one finale. Mary helped build the Chicago location from the ground up, made her way onto the Crain's Chicago 40 Under 40 list, and is now spreading the joy of great craft beer around the world. She discusses bringing awareness to women in brewing, shares her favorite Lagunitas legend, and tells everything we need to know about the IPA. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 7 Will Galaspy of Burning Bush Brewery Delineates the Weizenbock
Mar 15, 202000:24:53Tap to summarizeWill Galaspy, Head Brewmaster at Burning Bush Brewery, has traveled the country brewing beer. He shares some favorite memories of the past, the feeling of being overwhelmed at the positive response from the community since opening the new brewery, and doing his part to save the planet by composting his spent grain through WasteNot Compost. He also drops knowledge about the little-known style of the Weizenbock beer style. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 6 Karl Rutherford from Twisted Hippo Taproom and Eatery Defines the Saison
Mar 8, 202000:30:03Tap to summarizeKarl Rutherford is the Co-owner and Brewery Director of Twisted Hippo Taproom and Eatery where patrons can "embrace their strange." Karl details us about his childhood escape routine, all-inclusive pricing, and creating a space where everyone feels included just as they are. He also enlightens us about the saison style of craft beer. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 5 Roberta Kruszewski's Big Beer Adventure
Mar 1, 202000:33:20Tap to summarizeWelcome to our first Big Beer Adventure, where were take an "emerging craft beer drinker" and ask her to be adventurous in trying styles of craft beer that are typically unfamiliar to her. With her expert guide, Roberta samples the Pilsner, Mild Ale, Coffee Brown Ale, and Hazy IPA. Roberta touches on her career in special education, her current relationship with craft beer, as well as gives us her insights on her samplings. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 4 Aaron Dahl of Alarmist Brewing & Taproom Features the Pilsner
Feb 23, 202000:32:24Tap to summarizeAaron Dahl is the Head Brewer and Employee of the Month every month at Alarmist Brewing & Taproom. He joins me to relate how a positive attitude is key, describes "beer on cask", and talks about squashing the fear that holds us back from doing what we love. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 3 Trevor Rose-Hamblin from Old Irving Brewing Co. Details the Kölsch Style of Craft Beer
Feb 9, 202000:34:46Tap to summarizeTrevor, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Old Irving Brewing Company, discusses spreading mental health awareness, the surreal experience of winning first place at the Great American Beer Festival, plans to expand the brewery, and a little history of the Kölsch style of craft beer. He also provides insight into why Chicago is a leader for the craft beer industry and what he is most looking forward to about fatherhood. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 2 Cameron Compton at Midwest Coast Brewing Co. Discusses the Brown Ale
Feb 2, 202000:30:47Tap to summarizeThe Co-owner/Head Brewer at a new Chicago brewery, Midwest Coast Brewing Co., discusses his journeys from coast to coast, learning to brew classic beer styles. Landing in Chicago, Cameron tells us what he loves about our great city, improving the social lives of dogs through his brewery, and the approachable craft beer style of the Brown Ale.Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 1 Roger Cuzelis of Maplewood Brewery and Distillery Highlights the Hazy IPA
Jan 26, 202000:34:07Tap to summarizeRoger is the lead-brewer at Maplewood Brewery and Distillery. He shares his journey into brewing, transition to fatherhood, and the nuances of a hazy/New England IPA. Likening beer complexity to that of wine with the variety of appearances, flavors, and aromas, Roger shares his passion of craft beer and depth of knowledge about the brewing process. Support the show
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