Pacific Brew News

www.pacificbrewnews.com

Up | Podcast | PBN Articles | Craft Brews | Home Brew

Welcome to Pacific Brew News Radio
 

XML Feed: http://pacificbrewnews.com/podcasts.xml

PBN Blog: http://pacificbrewnews.libsyn.com/ 

Shows
 

Show 53 - Russian River Beer Revival & BBQ Revival

 

Show 52 - News and Announcements

 

 

Show 51 - Oregon Brewers Festival 2007

This show features an interview with Portland mayor Potter and Rick's story telling of the event overall.

Read the details from the PBN Blog
View pictures of Rick's Portland journeys

Listen

Places to see:

1. Horse Brass
2. Concordia Ale House
3. Hair of the Dog
4. Higgins Restaurant
5. Edgefield golf (McMinnimins)

Show 50 - An Evening with Martin Lodahl, Part II

Continuing our night of beer based conversations, the PBN Crew samples some fairly extreme beers with a man who knows what all that means. Join along as we sample the sour side of Belgian beer.

Listen

If you are wanting to follow along this time, I fear that'd be a tall order.
- Russian River Temptation
- Boone Aude Kriek
- Hansens Aude Kriek
- 1994 Lidemans Cuvee Rene
- Cantillon Organic Gueze

Show 49 - An Evening with Martin Lodahl, Part I

If you love beer, really love beer, this show is for you. Martin is a wonderful story teller and his decades of experience make him one of the most impressive beer geeks we have ever met. We think you'll agree. So, sit back and enjoy this, the first of two shows focusing on Belgian (and Belgian inspired) beers with a true authority in the area. And make sure to come back next week as we continue the conversation while moving into sour beers.

Listen

Show Beers
  • Ommegang Hennepin (Saison)
  • Moinette Brune by Dupont Brasserie
  • Affligem Tripel
  • Allagash Four

 

Show 48 - Auburn Ale House Grand Opening

The day arrived, after months of eager anticipation, Brian Ford and his group opened the Gold Country's newest brewery... Auburn Ale House. Mike, Rick and Mark were simply blessed to sit outdoors on a beautiful day with the owner/head brewer, Brian Ford, who was more than generous with his time with us. The show runs a bit long and a bit hot with the audio, but it was a live gig and I just couldn't stomach the idea of cutting anything more off the show.

 

Opening & closing music is James McMurtry.
Interlude music is by Mike Knott.

Let us know what you think, and make sure you check out AAH next time you're in the region.

Show 47 - Respecting the Elder

A night like this does not happen very often, and for the PBN crew it may have been the best night of IPA drinking we've experienced under one roof. We gathered together for a night of reflection, a night to try new beer and of course drink our favorites. We really think we've pulled together a few of the best IPAs in the country in this show, certainly for California.

We start the show with some reflections from a family wedding and we think you'll enjoy this very relaxed atmosphere. We did have a new mic that was a little hot, but... what do you do? Oh yeah, we had such a good time we decided we'd try to rank these bad boys. Incredible.
Listen Now

The Beers

- Russian River Blind Pig
- Russian River IPA
- Alpine Pure Hopiness
- Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
- Green Flash Imperial IPA
- Russian River Pliny the Elder

 

Rankings:
Rick, Mike & Terri -
1) Pliny, 2) Alpine, 3) Green Flash, 4) Hop Stoopid
 

Mark -
1) Pliny 2) Hop Stoopid 3) Alpine 4) Green Flash

Show 46 - Raley Field Beer Festival 2007

The Northern California Brewers Guild recently held their first brew fest at Raley Field, a fund raiser for the guild and a great event for beer enthusiasts.  This show features interview with three Northern California brewers, from Iron Springs, Rafters and Trumer. 

The show leads off with industry news and announcements, then off to the ball park where Tracy and Rick discuss the beer event that was.

Listen now

Intro Music: The Devil Makes Three singing Old Number Seven
Closing Music:
James McMurtry singing
We Can't Make it Here

NEWS:
Bear Republic beers in six packs
Rick going to
Oregon Beer Fest - Are you?
San Diego Real Ale Festival - June 1

Feedback? 
Let us know.

Show 45 - Auburn Ale House | Interview & Tour with Brian Ford

Earlier in May the PBN crew was invited to take a sneak peek at Northern California's newest beer destination, the Auburn Ale House, in the heart of Northern california's 'Gold Country'.  With owner & brewer Brian Ford directing the tour we discuss the ins-and-outs of opening a new brewpub, including construction, permitting and all the stories that go with it.  It was a great day and it is a beautiful brewery.  Since visiting, Brian has poured two of his beers at the Raley Field Brewfest (which happened over the weekend), the Gold Digger IPA and his Old Town Brown.  Both were incredible and wonderfully received. 

Listen now

Highlights:

- The Background of AAH
- Racer 5
- Stories of Construction
- The beers of AAH
- Geeky yeast talk - pressurized brewing?
- Hop Henge
- Green Flash Imperial IPA

Check out their website:
http://www.auburnalehouse.com/

The opening music for this show is Michelle Shocked, closing with Old Man Tucker by a man who needs no introduction...

Show 44 - Dark Beer Night - PBN's Farewell to Winter

We at PBN figured we'd better get to some of our stashed stouts before Summer is fully upon us.    Thanks to Jamie and Craig for sending out some great beers - really a great show of strength from our East Coast brewers. 

Listen now

The Lineup:

  • Meantime IPA
  • Smuttynose Robust Porter
  • Victory Storm King (thanks Steve)
  • Dark Star
  • Brooklyn Dark
  • Chocolate Stout
  • Brew Bubbas Kentucky Breakfast Stout
  • Brooklyn Winter - oops

Show 43 - 2007 PBN Barley Wine Festival

Yeah, we had a good time.  This is the second annual SOBER / PBN Barley Wine celebration, featuring more than 20 commercial barley wines.  The gang was here, the food was on, the beers were great!

A special thank you to Craig and Jamey for beer donations.  Also, a special thank you to
Wild West Radio for promoting the show.




Listen now


Anchor Old Foghorn Barleywine

You can purchase the winner of this competition using the link below and help support our show.

Show 42 - Deschutes Hop Henge Release Party @ Vino's Wine & Cheese

Working with Deschutes Brewery and Vino's Wine & Cheese we put on a party to celebrate the latest Bond Street Series beer - Hop Henge Imperial IPA.  We interview Deschutes reps, guests and anyone who steps up to the mic.

In this episode we sample the first offerings of the 2007 Buzzsaw Brown and the Hop Henge - both Deschutes beers.  We finish the night with Hopsickle, by Moylans.

 

Listen now

Mentioned in the Show

Buy Buzzsaw Brown Now - Liquid Solution
Buy Hopsickle (Moylans) Now - Liquid Solutions

Show 41 - Interview with Alan Shapiro | Reunion Beer

Rick had the opportunity to chat a bit with Alan Shapiro, one of the three people behind Reunion, a beer for hope, and owner of SBS Imports.  The interview discusses the beer and the cause - procedes of this beer go to support the Institute of Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR), in efforts to help friend and former Pete's Brewing employee, Virginia.
 

Listen now

The beer is an organic "imperial" brown ale, brewed in Northern California by Bison Brewery (Berkeley).

Learn more about the beer and project at
http://www.reunionbeer.com/

Learn more about IMBCR at
http://www.imbcr.org/

Music by Old Crow Medicine Show & The Devil Makes Three

Show 40 - Beers & Bicycles

In honor of the 2007 Tour of California, we gather around a TV an drink a few good beers.

A special thanks to those who provided the beers for this episode.  Of course we talked about beer news, the race, Stone, East Coast/West Coast beers, hops and stuff.

Listen now

Beers
  • New Belgium Springboard
  • Deschutes Cinder Cone
  • Brooklyn Lager
  • Harpoon IPA
  • SmuttyNose Big A IPA
  • Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
  • Lucky Lab Super Duper Dog

Show 39 - PBN News Update and More
 

Listen now

We had a lot of news to get out and are still understaffed by illness. This is a quick show, with news, a bit on cellaring, a bit on Bigfoot and more.

Show 38 - British Columbia Road Trip -
Part II of Rick's trip to Canada over the holidays.

Corb Lund starts the show with the best damned hockey song ever sung, originally sung by Stompin' Tom. Rick's sick and it shows, sorry about that, but soon enough we launch into Part II of our winter beer drinking adventure in the great white north. When it's all said and done, Corb Lund closes with There are no Roads Here.

 

Listen now

Beer Lineup
  • Well Aged Barley Wines
  • Double IPAs
  • Triple IPAs
  • Cleanup

Show 37 - British Columbia Road Trip -
Part I

Rick recently traveled to Canada, and while there was lucky to meet up with a couple British Columbia Beer Enthusiasts - John of BC Beer Guide fame and Peter, the all around beer guy. The beers we sample are truly wonderful and the evening was memorable - as you'll find out in Part II.
 

Listen now

Beer Lineup
  • Cannery Brewing Anarchist Amber Ale
  • R&B Brewing Cream Ale
  • Mt Begbie Brewing Brown Ale
  • Seargents by Old Yale
  • Brewing - Chilliwack
  • RB Hopgoblin
  • Paddywhack IPA
  • Tin Whistle Killer Bee
  • Granville Island Doppelbock
  • Nelson Brewing Face Plant
  • Oatmeal Stout by a brewer in Nelson
  • Kamloops Double Chocolate Ale
  • Tree Mid Winter Spiced Beer

Show 36 - Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour
Part III
 

Listen now

Info

Mark, Rick, Tracy and Mike tour one of the world's most recognizable breweries.

Show 35 - Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour
Part II
 

Listen now

Info

Mark, Rick, Tracy and Mike tour one of the world's most recognizable breweries.

 

Show 34 - Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour
Part I

Listen now

Info

Mark, Rick, Tracy and Mike tour one of the world's most recognizable breweries.

Show 33 - 2006 Winter Beer Celebration
 

Listen now

Info

30 plus beers to bring in the season. A great party.
 

Show 32 - Jamey's East Coast Beer Show
 

Listen now

Info

A lot of great beers sent in by super-listener, Jamey.  A great display of east coast beers.
 

 

Show 31 - Wow folks, this event kicked ass! It's noisy. It's fun. It has great beer. We hope you enjoy Rick and Tracy as they go to San Francisco's world famous Toronado bar, with 50 some-odd taps of beers that just don't suck. We hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed recording it.

A big thanks to Russ, Jeanette, Tracy, Mike from Speakeasy Brewing, stranger number 1, number 2 and all the extras that made this production what it is.

 

Listen now

Comment

Info

www.toronado.com

 


 

 

Show 30 - Pacific Brew News joins forces with Deschutes Brewery and Vino's Wine and Cheese for a celebration of the 2006 hop harvest and the release of this year's Hop Trip Pale Ale.  Join us, our friends and fellow beer enthusiasts as we enjoy (thoroughly) this beautiful beer.
 

Listen now

Comment

Info

Deschutes Brewery website

Vino's Wine and Cheese
973 Pleasant Grove Blvd,
Roseville, CA

Phone: (916) 781-8466
 

Show 29

Rick, Mark and Mike gather around to try beers from Avery Brewing Company, in Boulder, Colorado. We also enjoy a treat from Deschutes Brewing, in Oregon, their Jubalale!  We had a great time outside on a cool Autumn night in Northern California, we hope you enjoy.
 

Listen now

Avery beers we sampled:

1. Deschutes Jubalale
2. Wit
3. Red
4. ESB
5. IPA
6. Stout

Show 28

Rick, Mark and Mike gather around to try beers from Wild River Brewing Company, in Grants Pass, Oregon. Mike and Rick came across WRBC on our way home from the Oregon Brewers Fest and were so happy with what we found we brought some back for a PBN tasting.
 

Listen now

Comment

Beers we sampled:

1. Kolsch (Harbor Lights)
2. Bohemian Pilsner
3. Mystery Beer
4. ESB
5. IPA
6. Imperial Stout

Show 27

Oregon Brewers Fest Part IV

Listen now

Comment

Enjoy

Show 26

Summer Beers have been on the shelves for a while now, but Mark and Rick knew they had to get to them soon before they were gone.  The show features good beers, Beer Geeks galore, a barking dog, and a lot of fun. 

Listen now

Comment

Book: The Brewmaster's Table

California Brewer's Festival

Great Canadian Beer Fest

Beers sampled

  • Sam Adam's Ginger Honey
  • Deschutes 18th Anniversary Pilsner
  • Sudwerk Pilsner
  • Full Sail Sun Spot IPA
  • Deschutes Buzzsaw
  • Elysian 'The Wise' ESB

Show 25

Well, this was edited around 2 in the morning.  Sorry.  Better luck next time.

Listen now

Comment

Enjoy

Show 24

Oregon Brewers Festival Part II -
Sounds of the Oregon Brewers fest.  An interview with DRAFT MAGAZINE.  More interviews.  A small rant at the end about beer styles.

Listen now

Comment

Mentioned:

Draft Magazine

Show 23

Oregon Brewers Festival Part I -
A Conversation with Fred Eckhardt

Listen now

Enjoy

Show 22

Making beer in the heat of the night.  The SOBER group gathers at Jeff's place to brew a batch of ESB while also enjoying the spoils for Jose's recent vacation up the Oregon coast.  The audio is a bit messy in the end, but the content is good.  A long show, but we think you'll enjoy it.

Listen now

Beers Sampled
  • Hair of the Dog Adam
  • Hair of the Dog Fred
  • Schooner's IPA
  • Black Butte Porter
  • Anchor Porter
  • Etna Porter
  • Bison IPA
  • Lagunitas IPA
  • Moylan's Double IPA
  • Sierra Nevada Summerfest
  • Lagunitas 10
  • Rogue Imperial Pilsner
  • Lost Cost Bro. Thelonius
  • Artic Sun Sockeye Red IPA
  • Great Divide Double IPA
  • Cascade Lakes Pine Martin
  • Rogue Imperial Stout

Show 21

What went into making this show?  Six CBR beers, one Black Boss and at least one Moylan's Hopsickle.  We had fun recording this, we hope you enjoy listening.

Listen now

Beers Sampled
  • Hopsickle
  • Black Boss

Show 20

Beer Geek, Big Mike and Rick take their beer appreciation east!  Thanks to Jeff at Craft Beer Radio, these beers were a welcomed treat.  Thanks to the guys at CBR

Listen now

Beers Sampled
  • Stoudts Double IPA
  • Heavyweight Imp Porter
  • Hop Wallop
  • Jeff's Own Imp Stout
  • Hop Back Amber
  • Mystery Beer

Show 19

Rick interviews Art Larrance of the Oregon Brewers Festival.

Listen now

Art's Links

Show 18

West Coast Beer Fest coverage.  The PBN crew hit the fest with mics in hand.  A great time all together.

Listen now

 

Show 17

Sequoia Brewing Co horizontal tasting, Part II

Mark and Rick join Big Mike for a night of Sequoia.  Join us next time as we finish off the samples.

Listen now

Beers Sampled:
  • Freestyle IPA
  • Mineral King IPA
  • Buzzsaw Double
  • IPA
  • Imperial Stout

Show 16

Sequoia Brewing Co horizontal tasting, Part I.
Mark and Rick join Big Mike for a night of Sequoia. Join us next time as we finish off the samples.

Listen now

Brewery Info
www.sequoiabrewing.com

Location: Fresno, Ca
(559) 264-5521

Show 15

Rick and Mark are joined by Ami and Jeff as we sampled beers of unique yeast character.  A fun show with great beers.

Listen now

Beers Sampled
  • El Jefe Hefeweisen - Hales Ales
  • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
  • Boon Kriek
  • Duchesse
  • Kindle Berliner Weisse

Show 14

Rick and Jeff make some American Rye IPA!Join us as we enjoy a day that was near perfect.

Listen now

Want to learn to Homebrew? 

Craft Beer

Show 13

Got Hops?  Join Mike, Mark and the SOBER group as we celebrate the wonder of the west, Double IPAs.  Good beers, great food and even better people make this show a whole lot of fun.  Audio quality has some issues, but what a great time we had.

Listen now

Beers sampled:
  • Moylan's Double IPA
  • Moylan's Hopsickle
  • Speakeasy Double Daddy
  • Speakeasy Big Daddy
  • Phillips Amnesiac
  • Deschutes Hop Henge
  • Stone Ruination
  • Russian River Pliny the Elder
  • Bear Republic Racer X
  • Rogue Old Crustacean
  • Sebastepool* NEW BREWERY

Show 12

British Columbia IPAs. Beer Geek, Rick and Big Mike have a great time sampling some good BC Brews.  Hophead from Tree Brewing, in Kelowna, was a big hit with the group. 

Listen now

Beers sampled:
  • Tree Brewing IPA and Pale Ale
  • Cannery IPA
  • R&B Hop Goblin IPA

Show 11

2006 Barley Wine Tasting

Join Mark, Rick and the SOBER society as they sample great Barley Wines of the west coast.

Listen now

Best of Show: Brew It Up!

Runner Ups: Anchor Old Foghorn; Rubicon Winter Wheat Wine; Deshutes Mirror Mirror.

Show 10

BC Brews part II - Porters

Special guest: Tracy

Listen now

Brews Sampled:
  • Tree Brewing
  • Cannery Brewing Blackberry
  • Okanagan Spring

Find BC Brewers fast!

Show 9

Brewery Tour #2 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company.

Listen now

 

Show 8

Oh Canada!  Mark and Rick together again, appreciating some of the finer things British Columbia have to offer.  We enjoyed the beers, the broken glass and the fine use of adjuncts.

Things we screwed up on:

  • La Conner Brewing in WA has the Framboise that was aged two years.
  • Revelstoke is NOT known for its cheese, sorry.

Listen now

Brews Sampled:

www.mt-begbie.com

www.granvilleislandbrewing.com

www.okspring.com

Sorry to Tree Brewing, we dropped the ball on your brew.  We'll make it up to you.

 

Show 7

Brewery tour!  Rick joins his local homebrew club for a trip to four Northern California breweries. Here we feature Rick at Mendocino Brewing.

Listen now

More Info

Mendocino Brew Website

Show 6

Barley Show Part II

Listen now

Beers Sampled

Show 5

Malt Show

Listen now

Beers Sampled

Show 4

Winter Celebration Special!  Join the SOBER gang as we sample and enjoy the best brewers have to offer this season.

Listen now

The sound quality is not good, we apologize for this.  Read our write-up on this event.

Show 3

Hops Part II

Listen now

 

Show 2

HOPS.  More specifically, American Hops, after all this is Pacific Brew News.  Cascade, Willamette and Yakima hops are popular, but we'll also take a brief look at Amarillo and what's next in American Hops.

Show Notes:

Listen now

American IPAs:
  • Hoptown
  • Lagunitas
  • Rubicon
  • Big Daddy (Speakeasy)
  • Fishtale
  • Bear Republic

If you live on the west coast we are certain you are not far from a brewer who makes a wonderful IPA.  Give them a shot.

Show 1

American Beer - The light lager. We'll discuss beer ingredients - malted barley, hops, yeast - and take a look at what Macro brewers are making in comparison to some of the smaller brewers.  Join us for this pilot episode.

Listen now

American Lagers:
  • Coors
  • Waimea Luau Lager
  • Trader Joe's Bohemian Lager
  • Beermann's Lincoln Lager
  • Samuel Adams Boston Lager

Pacific Brew News Radio is a regular podcast dedicated to the the informed enjoyment of the beers of the West Coast - California, Oregon and Washington.  Rick and Mark are the hosts and are often joined by local home brewers and beer judges as they take a critical look at beers by style, region and brewer.  We hope you enjoy the show.


Subscribe using:
iTunes
Podcast Alley
Yahoo!
Or whatever podcatcher you use.

It's Free!


Suggested Podcasts

Craft Beer Radio
Basic Brewing Radio
The Good Beer Show
Big Foamy Head


Music

The Guide Dogs
Jaycob Van Auken

The Devil Makes Three
Corb Lund
Old Crow Medicine Show

James McMurtry
Tyrone Wells


Brewers

Would you like your beers to be included in our tastings?  If so, send us an email and we'll give you all the info you need to send us your stuff.  Of course we'll include written feedback for your use.

  Remember, we're interested in small breweries in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and other western states.