The Cool Room

142 - Prancing Pony

Warren and Davydd are joined by the founder Frank and Senior Brewer Eden to discuss all things Prancing Pony. As ever you can buy the the beers we discuss in this episode from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/collections/prancing-pony

We hear how Frank went from brewing cans of Cooper's home-brew experts to starting his own brewery, and how Eden moved from working behind the bar to being in the brewhouse!

What beers and styles inspire them, how do they work together and what do they disagree about? [Spoiler -  not much!]

We learn how they almost didn't enter any beers in the the World Beer Championships which they ended up winning, and what's changed and what's stayed the same as the brewery has developed!

141 - Black Arts

Warren and Davydd are joined by Joshua from Melbourne's Black Arts to hear about his journey through hospitality into the world of brewing.

If you'd like to taste any of the beers we discuss in the podcast you can buy them from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/collections/black-arts

We hear the back stories of his amazing beers and the techniques that he uses to brew and blend them as well as advice for home brewers who want to experiment with similar styles.

What happens when you discover your brewery is in a blast zone, why did he swear so much at Blobfish [and what even is Blobfish] and is Davydd planning a robbery?

For the answers to all these questions and more listen on!

140 - Collective Arts [CAN]

A special treat as Ryan from Collective Arts joins Davydd for an online tasting of great beers with an opportunity to hear all the stories behind them.

You can purchase individual beers or the whole tasting pack for this episode over on our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/collective-arts-12-pack

We hear all about the Collective Arts Universe which doesn't just include beer but also spirits, cocktails and cannabis drinks!

We cover a wide range of beer styles and discuss the CA ethos of melding great beers with great can art and learn all the processes behind bringing them both together.

And could it be that we've really discovered a Canadian who doesn't like poutine!!!

129 - Sierra Nevada Return

Terence and Byron from Sierra Nevada return to the Coolroom for a very special episode recorded live at Beer Deluxe in Federation square with a very special lunch designed by Telina Menzies.

Thanks also to the also team from Phoenix Beers for getting us access to some truly amazing beers. If you'd like to enjoy a delicious Sierra Nevada Beer while you listen to the episode why not grab a Narwhal Imperial Stout: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/sierra-nevada-narwhal or a 4 pack of celebration ales https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/sierra-nevada-celebration-4-pack from our online store!

As ever it's a great chat with 2 of Sierra Nevada's finest - we get to hear the story of the brewery from Ken Grossman's teenage home brewing experiments right through to the latest styles and techniques that the brewery is trialling.

We learn about the crisis that led to the creation of the famous Sierra Nevada Torpedo, the emerging second generation of American Pale Ales and all about the new wonder hop Neomexicanus.

And just what problems is Ken Grossman causing for Terence?

If you enjoy this episode why not check the archives for the first visit from Sierra Nevada all the way back in Series 3 Episodes 25 & 26!

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!