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Over the past 30 years, the Glenwood Canyon Brewpub has earned an impressive 18 Great American Beer Festival and eight World Beer Cup medals. Mostly recently, there have been back-to-back GABF golds in festbier and a 2024 silver in helles, plus a score of 99 for that same helles from our blind panel at Craft Beer & Brewing\u2014so, they\u2019re showing no sign of letting up.<\/p>\n
Brewing lager on a 10-barrel pub system with no mash rakes and a host of other challenges is a physical endeavor that requires intention and precision. But they\u2019ve made thoughtful process and ingredient choices to overcome limitations around decoction and step-mashing. <\/p>\n
In this episode, owner Todd Malloy and head brewer Robin Reed share their technical approach to distinctive festbier and helles. Along the way, they discuss: <\/p>\n
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G&D Chillers<\/strong><\/a> Berkeley Yeast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n At the World Beer Cup this year: Gold for West Coast IPA; Gold for Session IPA; Bronze, Silver, and Gold for New Zealand IPA; Bronze, Silver, and Gold for Classic IPA. All these beers were fermented with one yeast: FRESH\u2122 Chico, Berkeley\u2019s low-diacetyl ale yeast. There\u2019s something you need to know: Diacetyl is not just a pass or a fail. Yes, at high levels, it\u2019s tragically bad. But even at low levels, it masks the good flavors. So if you want hop notes to pop, you need diacetyl to be ultra-low.\u00a0These brewers trust Berkeley Yeast for an ultra-clean fermentation because on the finals table, every little detail matters. And now FRESH\u2122 Chico is available in dried bricks for as low as $88 at berkeleyyeast.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n PakTech<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This episode is sponsored by PakTech\u2014delivering craft-beer multipacking you can trust. Our handles are made from 100 percent recycled plastic and are fully recyclable, helping breweries close the loop and advance the circular economy. With a minimalist design, durable functionality you can rely on, and custom color matching, our carriers help brands stand out while staying sustainable. Trusted by craft brewers nationwide, we offer a smarter, sustainable way to carry your beer. To learn more, visit paktech-opi.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n Indie Hops<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Oregon hop country is heaven to world-class lager varieties, and Indie Hops is proud to have introduced Oregon\u2019s newest lager hop, L\u00f3rien, in 2022. L\u00f3rien is in a growing list of beers that have found their way to the podium and\u2014more importantly\u2014into the hearts of lager lovers across the country. Discover Indie Hops L\u00f3rien. (Side effects may include rampant festivity, sales bumps, and exceeded expectations.) Indie Hops<\/a>\u2014Life Is Short. Let\u2019s Make It Flavorful. <\/p>\n Midea 50\/50 Flex<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you\u2019re like many podcast listeners, you\u2019ve got a lot of beers at home, and your regular fridge is at capacity. Enter the Midea 50\/50 Flex\u2014the industry\u2019s first dual-compartment three-way convertible freezer. Here\u2019s what all that means for you: options! The 50\/50 has the power to be all freezer, all fridge, or a little bit of both. But you\u2019ll probably want to use those 20 cubic feet as a massive, garage-ready beer fridge. You can also change which side the door is on or how you want the shelves to be arranged\u2014the 50\/50 totally flexes to fit your life. Plus, it\u2019s designed to maintain a stable temperature even in non-climate-controlled conditions\u2014so you can crack a cold one even on the warmest days in the man cave. Take your garage to the next level! Check out Midea.com\/us\/<\/a> to get more info about this game changer today. Cheers! <\/p>\n Wyeast Laboratories<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Some strains define an era. These three refuse to stay in just one. To kick off our 40th anniversary celebration, we\u2019re celebrating some of our most iconic strains, highlighting the history and impact that each has had on craft brewing. These strains each earned their place in this collection the same way: not by trending, but by staying essential decade after decade, from homebrew benches to commercial brewhouses. 1056 American Ale, 1318 London Ale III, and 2124 Bohemain Lager are the proof, the quiet backbones behind some of craft beer\u2019s most familiar pints. Visit wyeastlab.com\/most-iconic<\/a> to learn more about each of these iconic strains. <\/p>\n Support Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
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