Pursuing the Perfect Pint

Episode #24 | Inside Limagrain’s Barley Breeding Strategy

In this episode, the team from Limagrain discusses the future of malting barley, sustainability, and how new breeding innovations could help secure the future of beer production. Plus, Brent and Danielle break down the latest market trends shaping the global barley and brewing industries.

Episode #23: The Untold Farmer Story: Malting Barley’s Important Role in Beer and Whiskey

Episode #23 of Pursuing the Perfect Pint features North Dakota Barley Council growers Steve, Nathan, and Frank discussing the future of malting barley, crop competition, contracting, and building a resilient malt supply chain. Brent and Danielle also explore the latest global barley market developments, beer demand trends, and why the farmer story matters more than ever to the future of beer and whiskey. No barley, no beer… or whiskey.

Episode #22 - How Beer Adapts to Climate and Global Disruption | Kasper Madsen

With Kasper Madsen, this episode explores how the beer industry is navigating climate pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting consumer trends. As the market enters a period of slower growth and structural change, resilience, innovation, and adaptability are becoming critical to staying relevant.

Episode 21: Exploring the Chilian Malt Supply Chain

This week's episode we continue our recordings from Lisbon as we connect with Fernanda and Andres from Maltexco as they go on a deep insight tour of the barley, malt and beer industry in Chile.

Episode 20: Why Australia Leads in Barley Innovation w/ Paul Telfer, AGT

Join us as we chat with Dr. Paul Telfer from AGT who discusses the strengths of barley development in Australia and the recent harvest.