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Nashua, New Hampshire\u2019s Spyglass<\/a> may not have a unique origin story\u2014engineer friends with a knack for homebrewing started the brewery to focus on the styles they were tired of driving and trading for\u2014but after honing their processes and recipes for the past eight years, and growing into a 20 bbl brewhouse and large-capacity taproom, they\u2019ve grown more comfortable tackling technical brewing problems on both ends of the spectrum. Whether it\u2019s thicker and more saturated hazy DIPA, or lean and light Mexican-style lager, their smart use of malt with some surprisingly large percentages of specialty malt helps them find balance whether the volume is cranked up or dialed down. Cofounder John Wagner and Director of Production Danny Sump join the podcast to discuss their approaches to each, highlighting the beer \u00a1A Huevo!, which recently scored a 98 in Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine\u00ae. <\/p>\n In this episode, Wagner and Sump discuss: <\/p>\n And more. <\/p>\n G&D Chillers<\/strong><\/a> Berkeley Yeast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a brewer\u2019s nightmare. It\u2019s the night before packaging. You walk into the brewery, straight to the tank. You pull a sample to do a forced diacetyl test, and you wait for it in silence. Something feels not quite right. You reach into the water bath and bring the flask to your nose \u2026 And it\u2019s a butter bomb. The logistics start running through your head. Do we hold the tank? We have accounts waiting. How many days until it clears?\u00a0And then you wake up and remember that you use Berkeley Yeast\u2019s FRESH\u2122 Chico. It\u2019s got ALDC inside every cell, so diacetyl can\u2019t even form in the first place. Through primary. Through dry hopping and hop creep. Diacetyl stays ultra-low. So you don\u2019t have to add ALDC or wait for diacetyl to clean up. And most importantly, you don\u2019t have to wake up in a cold sweat, worrying about scary stories like these. FRESH\u2122 Chico is now 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\n
A quick word for the brewers out there staring down a broken chiller. You know the pain\u2014warm fermentors, stressed yeast, and that sinking feeling when the repair quote lands in your inbox. With refrigerant regulations changing and the cost of obsolete refrigerants skyrocketing, sometimes the fix costs more than the unit is worth. G&D Chillers is there to help, whether you\u2019re a small brew pub or large full-scale production brewery. Don\u2019t throw good money at bad equipment. Invest in a solution that grows with your brewery\u2014and keeps your tanks cold when it counts. Big thanks to G&D Chillers for supporting this podcast since 2019. Reach out to them at gdhillers.com\/podcast<\/a> to learn how they can support your next six years of growth. <\/p>\n