Unfiltered Brew

Cracking Open a 10-Year Old Beer

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down to discuss recent trends in the beer industry and test if a 10-year old bottle of beer still tastes good after so long. The duo discuses: * the relationship between beer consumption and mosquito bites * what makes the Guinness can design so special * recent business developments in the beer industry * tasting a 10-year old beer * judging beer competitions * and much more! To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/

The Critical Importance of Well-Maintained Draft Lines

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for a wide-ranging discussion about several overlooked aspects of the beer industry. The duo discuses: * the importance of glassware for the beer-drinking experience * the pros and cons of rebranding existing products * how the environment around your brewery influences the taste of your beer * the critical importance of well-maintained draft lines * profitable skills every bar manager needs to have * and much more! To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/

Non-Alcoholic Beers and the Importance of Water Quality

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for an in-depth discussion about several overlooked aspects of beer brewing. The duo discuses: - non-alcoholic beers - nutritional profile of various alcoholic beverages - the risks of contamination in tanks and draft lines - the importance of water in brewing - our Sugar Cookie beer - and much more! To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/

Reviving a Centuries-Old Family Beer Recipe (ft. Georgia Dunn)

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for a riveting history lesson with Georgia Dunn - CEO of BWI Trading Company and descendant of the great 16th-century polymath, Thomas Harriott. The group discuses: * the logistics of 3rd party contract brewing and important considerations for choosing the right partner; * Georgia's family history and her quest to preserve the Harriott's ginger beer recipe; * Georgia's great (x13) grandfather, the famous polymath Thomas Harriott; * the impacts of American Prohibition that still linger today; * alcohol's importance in biblical scripture; * ancient beer brewing methods; * and much more! To learn more about BWI Trading Company and their Harriot's line of alcoholic beverages, visit their website at: https://harriottslegacy.com/ To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/

The Genesis of a Newly Discovered Wild Hop (ft. Yakima Quality Hops)

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Joe and Eric sit down for an in-depth discussion of hops with Yakima Quality Hops owners Tim Sattler and Lee Rottweiler. The group discuses: * the story behind discovering the new Elani hop; * how Tim and Lee got started with Yakima; * the harvest timeline for hops; * potential impacts of climate change on hop harvests; * another one of Eric's military adventures in Afghanistan; * and much more! Learn more about Yakima Quality Hops at https://yakhops.com/ To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/