The Cool Room

138 - Dave & Dave talk Sydney Breweries

And now for something completely different!

Daves Croft and Griffiths have a chat about the current state of the Sydney craft beer scene and reflect on some of the venues they visited there recently.

The cover the Kings Cross Distillery, One Drop, Slow Lane, Batch, Hawkes, Stockade, Wildflower & Mixtape. 

We hear all about the rain in Sydney, low flying planes, State Official Fossils and why Mr Croft can't use a lambic basket.

Feel like enjoying a great Sydney beer while you listen to the podcast? Why not grab the Slow Lane Russian Imperial Stout/English Barleywine pair from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/slow-lane-barley-wine-russian-imperial-pair

137 Tallboy & Moose Return

A cracking episode as Steve Germain from Tallboy & Moose returns to chat about all of the brewery's latest news.

This episode is accompanied by an amazing 11-pack of limited release beers which you can purchase from our online store for just $69: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/tallboy-moose-11-pack

We cover a huge number of topics from the very beginnings of Steve's brewing experience right through to the creation of the 5th Birthday "Birthday Eisenbock" created during Melbourne's COVID lockdowns.

We talk can art and labels, the brewery's willingness to experiment with ingredients like wattle seed, chamomile and lemongrass and how they've had to completely upgrade their glycol systems to deal with the kinds of beers they aspire to make!

And most importantly we explore the dangerous and mysterious world of the Canadian toque!

136 - Town [Canada]

Davydd and Warren welcome their first ever Canadian brewery into the Coolroom which of course means the discussion quickly turns to poutine!

This episode is best enjoyed with the accompanying tasting pack from our online store which you can find here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/town-canada-8-pack

We manage to get the conversation back to Town's great line up of beers and hear all about the stories behind the scenes and the techniques used to create them.

We hear about where the brewery finds its can art and how the government liquor store works in Canada.

And do Canadians really give a every tourist a puppy when they arrive in the country?

135 - Shambles

Warren and special guest host Jacob sit down with Cornel from Shambles to learn all the secrets of this great Tasmanian Brewery.

This episode is best enjoyed with a special tasting pack from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/shambles-6-pack

We discover why the brewery could have been called "Slaughterhouse", the different methods Cornel has used to create sour beers and why he chose 500ml cans for the beers.

How did an open valve lead to a serendipitous first beer and what exactly is a "robust" porter anyway.

And just why did Warren leave an awkward silence...

134 - Sea Legs

Warren and Davydd and joined by Jon and Abby from Sea Legs to taste some of their amazing beers and to hear the stories behind them.

Tasting packs for this podcast are fully sold out from our Shopify but track down their delicious beers wherever you can before listening along.

We learn how Jon went from being a home brewer in Colorado to a brewery owner in Queensland, and why Abby left winemaking for a life in beer!

We discuss which beers suit the Queensland climate an all about the Queensland craft beer scene as well as the tricks needed to make using ingredients like pineapple and jalapeño work in a beer.

Make sure that you follow us - and Sea Legs on all of the socials!

133 - King River

Warren and Davydd are joined by Nathan [and apprentice Jack] from King River Brewing to learn the story of the brewery's beginning and some of the secrets behind their amazing beers.

As ever this episode is accompanied by a tasting pack of delicious King River beers that you can purchase from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/king-river-11-pack

We hear about all of Nathan's favourite European beer styles and the techniques that he uses to create them as well as his journey from the land of IT to owning a brewery.

Apprentice Jack shudders as he recalls the production schedules for the wet-hopped beers that the brewery has become famous for and that's before we even start to discuss delivery logistics!

 

132 - Wild Barrel [US] Part 2

Warren and Davydd are joined by Bill Sysak from San Diego's Wild Barrel brewing for the second part of a double episode packed with insights about the world's craft beer industry which Bill has amassed through a lifetime in the industry.

As ever this episode is accompanied by an amazing tasting pack which can be purchased from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/wild-barrel-7-pack

It's simply impossible to summarise the amazing range of subjects that the discussion covers in these two episodes so you'll need to check them out for yourselves - and hopefully share them with your friends.

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and instagram!

131 - Wild Barrel [US] Part 1

Warren and Davydd are joined by Bill Sysak from San Diego's Wild Barrel brewing for what turned into a double episode packed with insights about the world's craft beer industry which Bill has amassed through a lifetime in the industry.

As ever this episode is accompanied by an amazing tasting pack which can be purchased from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/wild-barrel-7-pack

It's simply impossible to summarise the amazing range of subjects that the discussion covers in these two episodes so you'll need to check them out for yourselves - and hopefully share them with your friends.

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and instagram!

130 - Local Brewing Co.

Warren and Davydd are joined by Hugo from the Local Brewing Co to learn all about their beers and the social enterprise that drives them.

As ever this episode is accompanied by a very tasty tasting pack which can be acquired here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/local-brewing-woolshed-tasting-9-pack

We learn all about the good work of SecondBite, the beers and breweries which inspired the local brewing team and why it can be tricky to open a tasting room during a pandemic. 

We share the joy of giant novelty cheques and Warren tells us all about his Old Armada.

129 - The Mill

Davydd and Warren are joined by Mirek from The Mill to hear about his personal journey and that of the brewery!

As ever there is a tasting pack to accompany this episode which can be purchased from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/the-mill-tasting-6-pack 

There's even a special little quiz at the start of the podcast where you could win a tasting pack!

We learn all about the the fascinating Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, the beers which inspired Mirek to be a brewer and how he graduated from home brewing and eventually handed over the brewing duties at the The Mill. And Warren share's his cat's social media accounts...