The Cool Room

108 - Capital Brewing

Wade from Capital Brewing joins us to not only lead a tasting of his spectacular beers but also to share all the stories behind them. We get insights into the earliest Capital beers and the overseas brews that inspired them, a tasting of some fun limiteds and a very frank discussion about beer marketing teams!

As always this episode is best enjoyed with a tasting pack from our online store which you can find here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/capital-mixed-6

107 - Burnley Brewing Return

We keep the Oktoberfest theme running in our online meet the brewers series with the return of Burnley Brewing. We hear about their wide range of German style beers and the inspirations behind them - and of course about how life at the Burnley Brewhouse has changed in the year since they were last on the show.

Of course there is a tasty beer pack available for home delivery from our online store to accompany the episode - you can find it over here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/

106 - Weihenstephan Return Part 2

We welcome back the World's Oldest Brewery for a visit that is so packed with great stories and interesting brewing insights that we've had to split it into 2 episodes! 

Make sure you enjoy this episode with a tasting pack from our online store that contains 10 different Weihenstephan beers! https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/weihenstephan-tasting-10-pack

And be sure to follow us on facebook and instagram so that you don't miss out on our future events and beer packs!

105 - Weihenstephan Return Part 1

We welcome back the World's Oldest Brewery for a visit that is so packed with great stories and interesting brewing insights that we've had to split it into 2 episodes! 

Make sure you enjoy this episode with a tasting pack from our online store that contains 10 different Weihenstephan beers! https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/weihenstephan-tasting-10-pack

And be sure to follow us on facebook and instagram so that you don't miss out on our future events and beer packs!

104 - Mast Landing [US]

In a real treat for the Coolroom we are joined by Gene Buonaccorsi from Mast Landing [Maine, US] for a detailed discussion about his journey as a brewer, and the growth of the brewery from a small experiment to one that exports beers as far away as Australia.

We learn the history of the region and how Gene reflects it in the beers he produces, the beers that he takes inspiration from and most alarmingly why he thinks hard seltzers are a legitimate form of beverage!

As ever this podcast is best enjoyed with the accompanying tasting pack which you can find here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/mast-landing-tasting-pack

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103 - Westside Ale Works

Casey from Westside Ale Works joins us in the Coolroom Zoom Room for a night of tastings and story telling. 

We get to sample beers from across the broad spectrum of styles that he brews as well as hearing the stories of how the beers were inspired. We learn how the tap room has evolved and grown and discuss important geographical questions like how Westside Ale Works can be located in South Melbourne.

As ever this episode is best enjoyed with a home delivered tasting pack from our online store which you can find here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/

102 - Coconspirators Return

The team from Coconspirators make the fastest return visit in Coolroom history for AFL Grand Final Day 2021!

We get to talk all about their magnificent beers but also ask the tricky questions like which character from their can art would they most like to watch the Grand Final with.

Clint Weaver of Pocket Beagles design fame joins the conversation as we tackle all the tricky questions like why does he draw the arms on characters in such a distinctive way!

As ever this episode is best enjoyed with a tasting pack that allows you to sample the beers while the brewers discuss them - you can grab one here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/

101 - Bright Brewery Returns

We welcome back Evin from Bright Brewery to catch up on all the happenings that have happened over the past year. As ever we get to taste through an amazing line up of the latest Bright Beers which are available as a tasting pack from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/

Hear all about Bright's most recent collaborations while you taste the beers that sprang from them, as well as walking a fine line with can designs and more about their famous mystery beer series!

100th Episode!

100th Episode!

Original co-host Damian Gibson returns to the show to chat with Davydd, Travis and Warren about the birth of the podcast, their favourite episodes and some of the behind the scenes shenanigans that the guys get up to when the microphones are off.

We also want to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the show! The reps who spend hours on the set up, the brewers who are so generous with their time, all the gnomes who take on gnomish duties for little reward and of course all of the listeners and people who support us on shopify!

Search "Agents of Narrative" & "Wrestlewolf" for more information on Damian's projects and find The Coolroom at Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/coolroompodcast

99 - Exit Brewing

Melbourne craft beer legends Exit join us in the Coolroom to chat about their story, their beers and their bar! We learn how the guys met and started out, and met the newer members of the team and visit controversy corner to discuss which order the beers in this week's tasting pack should be sampled.

As ever we get some big scoops as the night goes on - what is the future for the saison and the amber ale, and is there an exciting collaboration coming soon? And what's that we hear about brandy barrels at the brewery?

As a special treat, and for a limited time, Exit have provided Coolroom listeners with a special promo code for their store: COOLROOM20 - https://www.exitbrewing.com/shop/category/beer/2297

And don't forget to follow us and them on the social medias!