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120 - Future Mountain

The team are joined by Ian and Shane from Future Mountain to learn all about the story of how they came to open an amazing brewery together.

As we sample their beers [still available at https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/future-mountain-tasting-pack ] we get taken on a journey through their brewing philosophy, the methods that they use [and won't use]  and about their plans for the future.

We hear all about the behind scenes world of the label art and accountancy and things take a turn for the worse as Warren decides to "steer the ship into the nether regions"...

119 - Alefarm Return

One of our all-time favourite guests Kasper from Alefarm returns to the Coolroom to share all his latest news and some amazing brews!

We discuss how is going in the Danish winter while we enjoy a lovely Australian summer, and how COVID has affected the beer industry in both countries. 

He leads us through a line up of his most recent beers discussing the inspiration behind them, the techniques he uses to brew them and of course the amazing art he creates for his cans.

Sadly we are already sold out of tasting packs but please follow us on Facebook to hear about future events: https://www.facebook.com/coolroompodcast

118 - Wayward Brewing

The guys are joined by Shaun Blissett - head brewer at Wayward and our old friend Ryan Laracy for a chat about all things Wayward.

We learn all about #herbality, the massive growth of craft beer in Sydney over the last 20 years and where the brewery's name comes from.

Ryan plays "Rep with the fastest mouth" and we learn who Shaun saw naked in a Coolroom. Best of all we learn why they try to have the biggest coolroom they can afford!

Tasting packs for this this episode are now sold out but grab some tasty Wayward wherever you can!

117 - Lupulin Brewing [US]

A bumper episode as the team from Lupulin Brewing enter the Coolroom to discuss their amazing range of beers and the stories behind them.

Co-founder Jeff tells us all about the Minnesota craft beer scene and how a love of home brewing led to the decision to take the plunge and open a brewery.

We get insights into the philosophy behind their beers and the techniques required to get beers that have such a great hop balance, the difficulties of shipping beer around the world and just how much the team love working together.

Why isn't Jeff allowed to brew anymore? Which beer was named after a mistake? Who is the design team behind their branding and just how much ice fishing content can you fit in an Australian beer podcast?

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114 - Loophole & Valhalla

It's two for the price of one in this episode of the Coolroom as Tom from Loophole Brewing and Scott from Valhalla join us to discuss the beers from their amazing breweries.

From Tom we learn about lessons brewers can learn from winemakers, all about hype Hops and why Mongolian Mares Milk is his inspiration.

Scott tells us all about the Geelong beer scene, the inspiration for his labels and plans to open a brewery of his own!

There is a very special tasting pack that accompanies this podcast which can be found in our store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/valhalla-loophole-and-more-12-pack

116 - Year in Review

A whole heap of Coolroom regulars gather together to discuss their favourite beers and guests from 2021. There's oodles of great memories and more stories of what people have seen in Coolroom's than you can poke a stick at!

A huge thanks to all of our guests, the reps who help to organise it all and of course to you our listeners!

Check out our online beer shop for some great New Year's specials! https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/

113- Moon Dog

Karl and Chris from Moon Dog join us for our first official Online Meet the Brewers with Moon Dog. We discuss a wide range of their current beers and the stories behind them.

We revisit 10 years of great Moon Dog stories including the brewing of chicken beers, the beauty of ingredients that rhyme with TV show titles and what happened when Karl and Josh lived together at the Duke St Site.

We learn all about the origins of Moon Dog World and potential plans for more sites and of course there's an in depth discussion of seltzer too!

There are still tasting packs available from our online store including the Jumping the Shark - find them here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/moon-dog-tasting-pack

112 - Vault City [SCO]

Scotland's Vault City join us for a discussion about their groundbreaking sour beers and the stories behind them!

We meet brewer Vendy who tells us all about the origin stories of the brewery and how she herself came to brew there - and of the special kinds of challenges that brewing Vault City's beers brings.

We learn all about the Scottish craft beer scene, future plans for the brewery including more tasting rooms and which beers might be on the agenda for future brewing escapades.

As ever this episode is best enjoyed with a tasting pack which is available from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/vault-city-6-pack

115 - Eureka Brewery [US]

Davydd is joined by Phil McDaniel from California's Eureka Brewing for a chat about their great beers and the stories behind them. 

They discuss Phil's brewing background including his time at Stone and The Bruery as well as his training in the US and Germany and the decision to leave his previous brewery to co-found Eureka during the middle of the COVID pandemic.

We get the low down on the wide range of beer styles that Phil enjoys including deep dives into the distinctions between different types of hazes, why sour beers are like cats and the inspiration behind their amazing can art.

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111 - Virtual Meet the (HOME)brewer

4 of Victoria's pre-eminent home brewers take over the Coolroom for the evening for an epic encounter to discover whose IPA will reign supreme.

Overseen by Tim from Coconspirators and with all of the usual crew asking probing and insightful questions it's a ripping episode!