For more than a decade, IPA, in all its variants, ruled the craft beer world. It’s a beer style built on hops. While IPA ruled the world, so did hops. But as the beer world has evolved, so have hop products. No longer is it enough to throw a ton of the latest hop variety into a hazy beer. New hop products can be used differently, add new flavors and aromas and change mouthfeel.

In this bonus episode, sponsored by Hopsteiner, we talk about how brewers can think about hops in a whole new way–not just IBUs and oils, but texture and mouthfeel. And while hop varieties were, for a while, chasing tropical flavors, new varieties are supporting the current trend toward lagers.

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Hopsteiner
Let’s talk brewhouse efficiency: Replacing pellet loads with Salvo cannot only boost aroma density, but reduce trub load and increase beer wart. Seems like simple math, but if it is still not obvious— replacing pellets with Salvo can give you MORE BEER per batch with BETTER brewhouse efficiency. Salvo —designed for brewers who are tired of sacrificing yield for aroma Explore flavor solutions at shop.hopsteiner.com.

All About Beer
At All About Beer, we’re honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.

• Host: Don Tse
• Guests: Andy Link, Roger Herpst
• Sponsors: Hopsteiner
• Tags: Hops, Flavor, Brewing
• Photo: Hopsteiner

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Juleidy Peña of Notch Brewing interviews Maria Shirts of Stone Brewing.

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RahrBSG
Hints of grain, dough, and golden bread greet your nose. Traces of sweet cereal appear alongside nutty and earthy aromas. Rahr To Thee! Pils™ lets hop and yeast character take the spotlight, but it takes its supporting role seriously. Ideal for classic continental lagers and crispy craft lagers, Rahr To Thee! is appropriate wherever you desire low color and low modification. Appearing in pFriem Pilsner, Rahr To Thee! is produced in Alberta with Canadian grown barley. Order from RahrBSG.

Keg Logistics
As an industry-leading keg management partner, Keg Logistics delivers premium stainless-steel kegs with the flexibility you truly need.

Whether you're kegging your first batch or scaling your distribution, choose the program that fits: rent-to-own, flexible term leasing, or pay-per-fill. Get top-quality kegs without massive upfront costs, and terms that grow with you. Thousands of brewers, cider makers, and wineries trust Keg Logistics to keep production flowing. Head to keglogistics.com/allaboutbeer for your custom quote. Keg Logistics – Your Kegs. Your Choice.

Stomp Stickers
If you’ve been loyal to your current printer for years, we get it. Switching feels risky. That’s why StompStickers.com keeps it simple: low minimums for an easy test run, fast print times so you’re never stuck waiting, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every order. Thousands of brewers have already trusted them for over 30 years, and now you can try them for less. Head to StompStickers.com and use code FIRSTRUN for 15% off your first order.

All About Beer
At All About Beer, we’re honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.

• Host: Juleidy Peña
• Guest: Maria Shirts
• Sponsor: RahrBSG, Keg Logistics, Stomp Stickers, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, Lager, IPA, Festivals,
• Photo Credits: Juleidy Peña and Maria Shirts

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Breeze Galindo of MiLuna Brewing Co. interviews Juleidy Peña of Notch Brewing.

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Berkeley Yeast
Our Tropics yeast is based on a London Ale strain, but we added a new gene to its genome that codes for a unique thiol-releasing enzyme. The enzyme converts the precursors in barley to free thiols that smell and taste like passionfruit and grapefruit. It’s super clean. No off-flavors like burnt rubber or other sulfurous notes. Just tropical aromatics. You don’t have to do anything unusual either, like mash hopping. Just pitch dry Tropics and supercharge your hazy IPA.

Sennos
Is your fermentation data still a mystery? Upgrade to Sennos. Their in-tank sensors provide real-time predictive analytics so you can catch issues early save your batches and grow your profit margins. Brew smarter and scale your brewing operation at sennos.com And! Meet Sennos next in April 2026 at the Craft Brewers Conference. Get a free Sennos demo and enter to win an iPad at their booth #2106.

Malteurop Malting Company
Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.

All About Beer
At All About Beer, we’re honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.

• Host: Breeze Galindo
• Guest: Juleidy Peña
• Sponsor: Malteurop Malting Co., Berkeley Yeast, Sennos, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, Lager, Communuty
• Photo Credits: Courtesy of Juleidy Peña and Breeze Galindo

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Belgium is a mosaic of many cultures. And that is reflected in the beers made there. So unique is the beer culture in Belgium that it is recognized by UNESCO.

Within Belgium, is Flanders. Flanders is famously home of Flanders red and oud bruin, but also so much more. Great beer, great food, historic sites and friendly people await. Explore world famous brewers, including the famous Trappists, but also breweries you’ve never heard of, where the beer is only served on site. Lambic? You bet!

Rent a bike. Work up a thirst and drink in everything Flanders has to offer.

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Visit Flanders

Ready for a getaway that blends culture, flavor, and centuries of tradition? Head to Flanders — the birthplace of Belgian beer culture.
This year marks a decade since UNESCO recognized Belgian beer culture as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and there’s no better moment to experience it firsthand. Explore Trappist monasteries, cozy beer cafés, and innovative breweries that keep
Belgium’s brewing legacy alive. Raise a glass to history, hospitality, and the spirit of Flanders — where every pour tells a story. Start planning at Visitflanders.com.

All About Beer
At All About Beer, we’re honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.

• Hosts: Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guest: Breandán Kearney
• Sponsors: Visit Flanders, All About Beer
• Tags: Brown Ale, Amber Ale, Smoked Porter, Malt, History, Flavor
• Photo: Visit Flanders

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Zahra Tabatabai of Back Home Beer interviews Breeze Galindo of MiLuna Brewing.

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RahrBSG
Rahr The Brewer’s Standard™ 2-Row . Take a whiff and catch stray notes of grass and grain. Taste through mild flavors of sweet cereal and
doughy golden bread. Brew with The Brewer’s Standard™ 2-Row from Rahr Malting to provide a pale gold foundation for any beer style, allowing you to show off aromatic hops, specialty malts, or expressive yeast strains. Get your hands on Mordant IPA from Ghost Town Brewing to taste a gold-medal IPA made with Rahr The Brewer's Standard 2-Row.

Keg Logistics
As an industry-leading keg management partner, Keg Logistics delivers premium stainless-steel kegs with the flexibility you truly need.

Whether you're kegging your first batch or scaling your distribution, choose the program that fits: rent-to-own, flexible term leasing, or pay-per-fill. Get top-quality kegs without massive upfront costs, and terms that grow with you. Thousands of brewers, cider makers, and wineries trust Keg Logistics to keep production flowing. Head to keglogistics.com/allaboutbeer for your custom quote. Keg Logistics – Your Kegs. Your Choice.

Stomp Stickers
StompStickers.com is brewed for budget-conscious brewers. From automatic version discounts to a loyalty program that earns you points across all their product lines, every order works harder for your bottom line. Want even more ways to save? Sign up for their emails and get regular coupon codes delivered straight to your inbox. Visit StompStickers.com and use code FIRSTRUN for 15% off your first order.

Ollie
This episode was proudly brought to you by Ollie and Ekos. Better together, our craft beverage software has saved hundreds of producers time and money this year. Dump the spreadsheets and make the switch in 2026. Discover what it feels like to run your beverage business with less broken formulas and more peace of mind. Visit saynotospreadsheets.com to start your better brewery journey today!

All About Beer
At All About Beer, we’re honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.

• Host: Zahra Tabatabai
• Guest: Breeze Galindo
• Sponsor: RahrBSG, Keg Logistics, Stomp Stickers, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, IPA, Festivals, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Authentic
• Photo Credits: Zahra Tabatabai and Breeze Galindo

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Daniel True of Stepping Stone Brewery interviews Zahra Tabatabai of Back Home Beer.

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Berkeley Yeast
Our Tropics yeast is based on a London Ale strain, but we added a new gene to its genome that codes for a unique thiol-releasing enzyme. The enzyme converts the precursors in barley to free thiols that smell and taste like passionfruit and grapefruit. It’s super clean. No off-flavors like burnt rubber or other sulfurous notes. Just tropical aromatics. You don’t have to do anything unusual either, like mash hopping. Just pitch dry Tropics and supercharge your hazy IPA.

Sennos
Is your fermentation data still a mystery? Upgrade to Sennos. Their in-tank sensors provide real-time predictive analytics so you can catch issues early save your batches and grow your profit margins. Brew smarter and scale your brewing operation at sennos.com And! Meet Sennos next in April 2026 at the Craft Brewers Conference. Get a free Sennos demo and enter to win an iPad at their booth #2106.

Malteurop Malting Company
Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.

All About Beer
At All About Beer, we’re honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.

• Host: Daniel True
• Guest: Zahra Tabatabai
• Sponsor: Malteurop Malting Co., Berkeley Yeast, Sennos, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, Iran, New York, Ethos, Community
• Photo Credits: Courtesy of Zahra Tabatabai and Daniel True

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On this premiere episode we examine Allagash White, perhaps the world's most iconic interpretation of this classic Belgian style. Yet what we think of witbier today is a recent reinvention of an older, wilder style of beer brewed in the village of Hoegaarden.
In this episode, we'll hear from author Stan Hieronymus, whose Brewing With Wheat offers the definitive history of the style. Hieronymus situates the witbier style in Belgian's brewing history, and explains how it hopped the Atlantic to land in Portland, Maine.
We also hear from Rob Tod, the man who founded Allagash specifically to brew the famous style from Hoegaarden. Tod founded Allagash 31 years ago, and in that time, his flagship has become a Maine standard.
This is the story of witbier, the story of Allagash, and our first iconic beer.

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• Host: Jeff Alworth
• Guests: Stan Hieronymus, Rob Tod
• Sponsor: Escarpment Labratories, All About Beer
• Tags: Allagash White
• Logo Design: Jeff Quinn

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