The Cool Room

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.

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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.

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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...

128 - Woolshed Brewery

Davydd and Warren are joined by Jackson Beavis from Woolshed Brewery to learn all about the journey that both he and the brewery have been on!

As ever this podcast is best enjoyed with a tasting pack which you can purchase from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/local-brewing-woolshed-tasting-9-pack

Or you can win a tasting pack! Just listen to the first couple of minutes of the podcast and all will be explained!

Jackson tells us all about the beers in the pack and the inspiration behind them from his travels and work around the world with a particular focus on his sours and stouts. How did he make the transition from home brewing to professional brewer and what "fear words" should you not include on a can?

International listeners will also get to learn all about bunyips, billabongs and the joys of moseying!

127 - Nogne O

A bumper episode as Martin from Nogne O joins Davydd to discuss everything from how to pronounce the brewery's name through to the secrets of their recipes. 

We learn all about the history of craft beer in Norway, and why you can't buy it cold in any store. Why do they yell into the fermenter before every brew - is it linked to their innovative use of kveik yeast? And why is it good to be a pilot if you want to open a craft brewery?

We also hear Martin's story from professional juggler, to life in the navy and then working for Disney - a natural career path before joining one of the world's leading craft breweries right?

All this plus the story of how he broke 18,000 bottles in a single incident await you in this classic episode!

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126 - Embolden

Andy from Embolden Beer Company joins us to share some amazing beers and the stories behind them.

This episode is best enjoyed with this home delivered tasting pack: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/embolden-6-pack

From the birth of the brewery during COVID, to stalking their can artist and the excitement of being part of the San Diego beer scene Andy shares some great stories with passion and excitement.

We learn about the influences of Mexican food and beer on their recipes, and hear his forthright views on hazy beers...

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