Episodes

Friday Feb 11, 2022
119 - Alefarm Return
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
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

Saturday Jan 22, 2022
118 - Wayward Brewing
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
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]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3493479/Screen_Shot_2021-07-22_at_43340_pm_bhjir_300x300.png)
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
117 - Lupulin Brewing [US]
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
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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Sunday Jan 09, 2022
114 - Loophole & Valhalla
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
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

Sunday Jan 02, 2022
116 - Year in Review
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
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/

Thursday Dec 30, 2021
113- Moon Dog
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
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]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3493479/Screen_Shot_2021-07-22_at_43340_pm_bhjir_300x300.png)
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
112 - Vault City [SCO]
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
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]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3493479/Screen_Shot_2021-07-22_at_43340_pm_bhjir_300x300.png)
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
115 - Eureka Brewery [US]
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
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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Friday Nov 26, 2021
111 - Virtual Meet the (HOME)brewer
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
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!

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
110 - Mr Banks Return
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
The gang from Mr Banks are back in the Coolroom with some outstanding beers to taste and stories to tell!
We get to hear the Mr Banks origin stories and explore where the name came from and what it might be changing to! We then work our way through some great beers ending up with the kinds of heavy hitters that only Mr Banks can brew!
As ever this episode is best enjoyed with a tasting pack from our online store but you need to be quick as we only have a couple left! https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/mr-banks-7-pack