Episodes
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
S3 E25 - Sierra Nevada - Virtual Meet the Brewers
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
The guys are joined by Terence Sullivan and Byron Wetsch from Sierra Nevada for what turns into a long and highly enjoyable chat.
Don't forget that if you're in Melbourne we can deliver you a tasting slab for $90 that contains 24 beers including all of the ones that we discuss in this episode.
A reminder too that if you haven't already joined us on Facebook and instagram then you might be missing out on getting the heads up on future episodes that you can be part of!
In part 1 of the interview we discuss the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Hazy Little Thing, Wild Little Thing and the 40th Anniversary Ale.
We hear about the breweries early failures, but also of the high standards that they have set themselves right from the beginning.
We have a frank discussion about current trends in the brewing industry, and whether a brewery like Sierra Nevada feels compelled to follow them.
We learn that June 2020 was the breweries biggest month ever, the struggles they had to perfect a hazy and Davydd repeatedly demands to know why Ruthless Rye isn't made any more!
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
S3 E24 - Modus Operandi - Virtual Meet the Brewers
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Luigi from Modus Operandi joins us for a virtual meet the brewers session!
As ever there is a delicious tasting pack to accompany the podcast
*Former Tenant Red IPA
*Sonic Prayer IPA
*Modus XPA
*Silent Knight Porter
*Limited Release Hazy 04
*Limited Release 500ml Russian Imperial Stout
Packs
8 pack featuring 1 of each limited release and mixed 6 core range for $50
16 pack featuring 2 of each limited release and 3 of each core range for $95
Get in touch if you'd like to receive one before listening to this episode where Luigi will explain the beers and tell us the story of both his and Modus Operandi's journey!
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
S3 E23 - Winter Warmer Dark Beers
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
This week we welcome two special guests into the cool room Virtual Meet the Brewers to discuss some lovely dark beers to celebrate the start of winter.
Daniel Watson from Pail and Cooper brings in the Red IPA from Capital Brewing and also Elsie the Milk Stout from Batch. We learn a little of both breweries and also more about Daniel himself including his journey into being a beer rep and the styles of beers he most enjoys.
We're also joined by Chris Bond from Moon Dog who previews this year's edition of Cake Hole Stout. Chris has joined us before but still has many new and interesting things to say about the state of beer and hospitality in general.
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Saturday Jun 06, 2020
S3 E22 - Blackman's Brewery - Virtual Meet the Brewers
Saturday Jun 06, 2020
Saturday Jun 06, 2020
The team from Blackman's Brewery join us in the Virtual Meet the Brewers room to tell us the story of their brewery and their beers.
This podcast was accompanied by a tasting pack which is still available for home delivery or for pick up from the Royal Mail Hotel in Spencer St West Melbourne.
It contains 4 cans of each of the following beers [$95]:
Needs More Citra IPA
Mervyn Pale Ale
Reginald IPA
Juicy Banger
Arthur Smoked Porter
Barrel Farm Sour
Or you can grab a half pack for $49 delivered with 2 cans of each!
The guys tell us about the evolution of their early beers like the Juicy Banger, their exciting new barrel sour program and the single hop series. We learn about the influences of belgian beer styles, trips to the beach to gather sea water and the benefits of having your own brewpub for staying in touch with what the punters want!
Naturally we talk label design and find out where their remarkable beer names come from. What was their beer van up to during the corona virus lockdown and what are their plans for the recently establish Beer Club?
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And you can learn more about Blackman's here: http://www.blackmansbrewery.com.au
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
June 1 2020 was supposed to be the day that The Royal Mail on Spencer would emerge after the Corona Virus lockdown, but instead Davydd and Travis were able to sit down and talk about Melbourne weather, [When isn't that a great topic for conversation?], which pubs don't look like reopening after the lockdown and how much it costs to ensure a pub.
The Coolroom was always designed to be a peak behind the curtain of what it's really like to own a pub and work in hospitality and given today's events it seemed like a good time to record an episode.
Sit back and find out the answer to the question "What part of the cool room is that, and what's it doing over there?"
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Wednesday May 27, 2020
S3 E21 - Two Birds - Blake Willoughby
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Blake might be new to his role repping for Two Birds but he's been in and around the Melbourne craft beer scene for many years, even performing a beer-related Fringe Festival Show at Mr Griffiths a couple of years ago.
We delve back to the days that he was serving beer at the Queen's Head in Kings Cross London before he joined the team at CUB where he first met other reps like Kumar from Deeds! [S3 E17] and then what it was like to run a U-Brew-It.
We discover the first craft beers that Blake enjoyed and which ones around the world are still his favourites to sup on.
Blake has also curated a special tasting pack to accompany this episode [available for home delivery!] comprising Two Birds Pale Ale, Passion Victim, Chew Tang and Fruit Tang.
Please follow The Coolroom on instagram and Facebook - for more information about Two Birds check over here - https://www.twobirdsbrewing.com.au
Sunday May 24, 2020
S3 E20 - NOMAD & Ale Farm - Virtual Meet the Brewers
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
In a very special INTERNATIONAL Virtual Meet the Brewers Episode Travis, Warren & Davydd are joined by Brooks from NOMAD and Kasper for Ale Farm to discuss their recent collaboration and many other fun topics!
This episode was originally designed to be accompanied by a home delivered tasting pack [still available as of 24th May 2020]. We encourage you to responsibly taste the following beers in preparation for this episode. Rogue Ale Hazelnut Brown Nectar, Ale Farm's Hope Inside the Fire, NOMAD's Jet Lag IPA, and the One Brew Nation collaborations between these brewers.
Brooks tells us his journey from Italy, to the US to brewing in New South Wales. Kasper explains his US beer road trip, his inspirations from Danish beers and the Danish countryside and his philosophy of beer naming and label design.
What role did Arrogant Bastard play in both their beer journeys, what native ingredients have they both been foraging for and just what did each of them bring to the collaboration process?
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You can learn more about NOMAD here: http://www.nomadbrewingco.com.au
And about Ale Farm here: https://alefarm.dk
Tuesday May 19, 2020
S3 E19 - Sam Sam but Different
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Travis and Davydd are joined by Sam Ludeman and Sam Russell from Sam Sam but Different - one of Melbourne's favourite pub band duos.
The whole gang revisit their country roots before discussing the best places for live music and beers around Melbourne and indeed the whole world! We hear of their fateful meeting in Grade Six and of the strangest things that they ever seen at gigs. [Could Leo Sayer have actually said THAT???]
We discuss the upsides and downsides of performing during social isolation and what lasting changes the guys think might emerge in both the music and hospitality industries as we look forward to the easing of restrictions.
Oh, and just how many Harley Davidsons are there in Numurkah anyway?
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https://www.youtube.com/samsambutdifferent
Friday May 15, 2020
S3 E18 - La Sirene - Virtual Meet the Brewers
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
In a big bumper episode Costa and Will tell us about the La Sirene story while we get to sample some of their amazing farmhouse beers.
If you'd like to be able to sample the beers as they discuss them you'll need their Urban Ale, Saison and Farmhouse Noir - but of course the podcast can be enjoyed without the beers too!
Costa explains his journey from winemaker to beer maker, why the site they chose was so important to the beers they can make and what he learned through mistakes along the way.
What will Will say once Costa leaves the podcast? Which other beers have inspired them and where do they like to have a drink when they travel around the world?
If you haven't already followed us on instagram and Facebook please do so - that way you won't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy our tasting packs.
And you can find out more about La Sirene over here: https://www.lasirene.com.au
Thursday May 14, 2020
S3 E17 - Kumar From Deeds Brewing
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Today's episode is all about the fine art of being a beer rep with Kumar from Deeds Brewing.
We explore Kumar's humble beginnings in the trapeze education industry before moving on to discuss what he had to do to get a gig as a beer rep in Melbourne. Davydd and Kumar recall their first meeting when he was halfway through this process and Davydd gives plenty of unsolicited advice about what makes a good beer rep.
We hear all of the latest news from Deeds, including the exciting news that they have received council approval for their tap house. What innovative ways have they found to deal with the corona virus lockdown and which overseas countries is Deeds now available in?
Kumar takes us on a guided tour of the special 4-pack which the Cool Room is home delivering [alongside many other fun home deliveries to coincide with our Virtual Meet the Brewers Series] including two specialty beers and two of the core range which have helped drive them forward.
Kumar tells of his experiences inside coolrooms but most controversially of all... he declares that his dog is the cutest dog of any beer rep in Melbourne!