Pursuing the Perfect Pint

Episode #27: China's Clean-Tech Export Value Has Surpassed U.S. Fossil Fuel Export Value.

Solar panels. Batteries. Electric vehicles. China's clean-tech exports are now worth more than U.S. fossil fuel exports, signalling a profound shift in global energy markets and economic influence. Katrien Even explains why electrification is accelerating faster than expected.

🎙 Episode 26 | No Barley. No Beer. No Bourbon.

🎙 Episode 26 | No Barley. No Beer. No Bourbon. Are beer and whiskey markets finally showing signs of recovery? Brent and Danielle discuss the latest market trends before Brent speaks with Ashley McFarland, President of AMBA, about how collaboration across farmers, maltsters, brewers, distillers, and policymakers is helping shape the future of U.S. barley.

Silver Episode #25 🍺| Where Waste Bread Becomes Craft Beer

From the realities facing today’s farmers and brewers to one brewery transforming surplus artisan bread into distinctive craft beer — Brent and Danielle explore the market trends, sustainability challenges, and creative innovation shaping the future of beer alongside Crumbs Brewing.

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.