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We’ve finally adventured down to the Underworld in Fitchburg, MA to chat with our friends at River Styx Brewing. We had the pleasure of sitting down with the ultimate badass Jackie who is co-owner and brewer. We discussed all things River Styx and how they're trying to change the perception of Hard Seltzers in the craft beer world. We had a lot of fun, and a lot to drink, during this episode. We hope to see you in the Underworld soon!Make sure to check them out on social media and their website to find out more about their hours of operation. https://riverstyxbrewing.comCheersAlso our good friend's over at Gilded Skull got nominated for Best New Brewery of 2021 and we'd love to see our listeners support them. So head on over to the link and vote daily.https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-new-brewery-2021/gilded-skull-brewing-and-blending-co-woburn-massachusetts/Don't forget to join us on March 11th for our Meet The Brewers: Freshman Class as we talk to Penny Pinchers.https://www.facebook.com/events/

This week we have Kenzie!!! Kenzie is a Siebel Concise Course in Brewing Technology Scholarship Recipient and Brewer at Exhibit 'A' and we talk about her journey in the craft beer world and being a Pink Boots Society Member. We're so stoked for this episode and hope y'all enjoy it too.Also our good friend's over at Gilded Skull got nominated for Best New Brewery of 2021 and we'd love to see our listeners support them. So head on over to the link and vote daily.https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-new-brewery-2021/gilded-skull-brewing-and-blending-co-woburn-massachusetts/Don't forget to join us on March 11th for our Meet The Brewers: Freshman Class as we talk to Penny Pinchers.https://www.facebook.com/events/229758718856611/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7DCheers!Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewin

Episode 150 and boy it's been a journey. We have a great episode lined up for our listeners this week!You’ve probably heard of them and likely have even had one of their ciders. Now learn about their head Cider Maker Ryan and what the team over at angry Orchard are doing to stay relevant in the world of craft cider. Don't forget to join us on March 11th for our Meet The Brewers: Freshman Class as we talk to Penny Pinchers.https://www.facebook.com/events/229758718856611/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7DCheers!Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It’s a homebrew setup like you’ve never seen. Instead of a typical brewing systems that require 2 or even 3 different vessels (pots, pans, kettles, etc…). theirs only uses 1.Use our link https://www.clawhammersupply.com/?aff=12 and get your sys

This week we hang out with Dave and Jon from Triton Brewing Co. out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Triton Brewing is a large scale brewing operation that has a commitment to making people beer lovers. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and learn about the awesome beer scene in Indiana. Cheers!Cheers!Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It’s a homebrew setup like you’ve never seen. Instead of a typical brewing systems that require 2 or even 3 different vessels (pots, pans, kettles, etc…). theirs only uses 1.Use our link https://www.clawhammersupply.com/?aff=12 and get your system today!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcut

One positive to come out of these travel bans is virtual interviews. It’s pushed us to places we’ve never thought of before. Like the chance encounter with Liam at Yakima’s Virtual Hop Harvest last year. Liam is the head brewer at Saggy Stone all the way in South Africa! Intrigued? We were too. Listen in to this weeks episode as we dive into the unknown craft beer scene of South Africa. Cheers!Cheers!Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It’s a homebrew setup like you’ve never seen. Instead of a typical brewing systems that require 2 or even 3 different vessels (pots, pans, kettles, etc…). theirs only uses 1.Use our link https://www.clawhammersupply.com/?aff=12 and get your system today!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wi

Ever have a beer that just didn’t taste right or do you just want to be more in tuned with the different flavors your tasting. Well this episode is perfect for you. We talked with Chelsea who is part of Firestone Walker’s Beer Sensory team. This episode is also full of different methods you can try at home or at your favorite brewery! Please also check out our unboxing video of our new Clawhammer Supply BIAB 10 Gallon System.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX0HqhhAxAY&t=23sCheers!Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It’s a homebrew setup like you’ve never seen. Instead of a typical brewing systems that require 2 or even 3 different vessels (pots, pans, kettles, etc…). theirs only uses 1.Use our link https://www.clawhammersupply.com/?aff=12 and get your system today!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set

This week we made it north of the border. The Massachusetts's border that is, to the great state of New Hampshire and talked with our friend Jay from From the Barrel Brewing in Derry NH. This small nano brewery specializes in small batches of some of the freshest beer you'll have. We had a lot of fun recording this episode and we hope y'a'll enjoy it too!As always we suggest checking their website or social media for more information about hours of operation.https://ftb-838342.square.sitePlease also check out our unboxing video of our new Clawhammer Supply BIAB 10 Gallon System.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX0HqhhAxAY&t=23sFor more information about the Castle Island's newest charity with their beer Fiver. Check out the Mass Brew Bros post about it. https://massbrewbros.com/this-beer-gives-back-castle-island-launches-fiver-initiative/Cheers!Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It

Happy New Year Brew Roots Listeners! Hopefully 2021 is a better year then 2020. We wanted to kick off 2021 with the awesome story of Incline Cider. This family owned, Washington State Cidery is using all fresh and local ingredients and offering up a gluten free and vegan option for their patrons. What we love most about Incline is their commitment to enviormental sustainability by using highly recyclable cans and cardboard packaging. We hope you love learning about their cider as much as we enjoyed this conversation with Jordan.As always we suggest checking their website or social media for more information about hours of operation.https://www.inclinecider.comCheers!Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It’s a homebrew setup like you’ve never seen. Instead of a typical brewing systems that require 2 or even 3 different vessels (pots, pans, kettles, etc…). theirs only uses 1.Use

Are you done with you holiday shopping? Neither are we but we have the perfect episode to help you power through the last few days before Christmas. This week we chat with our new friend Zack from Floodwater Brewing Co. Zack originally purchased the building with no intention for a brewery and even considered opening a Bed and Breakfast. Fortunately, for us Zack opened Floodwater in 2018 and the rest is history.Make sure to make a stop a Floodwater Brewing if you find yourself out in the area.As always we suggest checking their website or social media for more information about hours of operation.http://www.floodwaterbrewing.com/Cheers!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. Fortunately, for our listeners we are able to offer an exclusive promo code for 1

In the shadows of Mt. Tom in East Hampton, MA is Fort Hill Brewery. Established in 2014, they chose this location because of one of the most important ingredients in beer, water! We met with Rachel, their assistant brewer, and talked about all things Fort Hill, our love of dogs and how she took her homebrewing hobby and made it into a career. Make sure to make a stop a Fort Hill Brewery if you find yourself out in beautiful Western Mass.As always we suggest checking their website or social media for more information about hours of operation.http://www.forthillbrewery.comCheers!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. Fortunately, for our listeners we are able to offer an exclusive promo code for 10% off your online order. Items can either be ordered online

This week we talked to Co-founder, Director of Brewing and Blending Tim Sciascia of Cellarmaker Brewing. We discovered that Tim grew up here in Massachusetts! He caught the brewing bug while giving tours at Sam Adams/JP location. In 2009 Tim left for California to follow his dream of working in a brewery and over time opened up Cellarmaker. To learn how to get your hands on their amazing beer make sure to go to their website https://cellarmakerbrewing.comCheers!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. Fortunately, for our listeners we are able to offer an exclusive promo code for 10% off your online order. Items can either be ordered online and picked up in store same day for our local listeners or delivered to your home (for free over $35). Use our p

This week we hung out at White Lion Brewing in Springfield Massachusetts. We had the awesome opportunity to talk to our new friends Ray and Mike. In this episode we talk about about their new inclusive and a safe space that’s meant to be for all and "just another piece of the downtown puzzle." Not to mention how they're going to have 16 beers on tap! We're excited for them and we hope by listening to this episode you will be too!To learn how to get your hands on their amazing beer make sure to go to their website https://www.whitelionbrewing.comCheers!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. Fortunately, for our listeners we are able to offer an exclusive promo code for 10% off your online order. Items can either be ordered online and picked up in store same da

All artists have their own style and voice, and in this three way collaboration all were realized. We visited Remnant Brewing and learned the story behind this collaboration beer between them, Gilded Skull, and Wandering Soul, a few of our favorite brewers. We hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed drinking this special beer. You can find this beer in select stores and at Remnant in Bow Market. Cheers!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. Fortunately, for our listeners we are able to offer an exclusive promo code for 10% off your online order. Items can either be ordered online and picked up in store same day for our local listeners or delivered to your home (for free over $35). Use our promo code BREWROOTS for 10% off your next order! Go to www.beer

This week we hung out with Justin from 7th Wave Brewing. Justin is their head brewer and coffee roaster who has a passion for brewing the "weirdest things" he can brew with. Justin cut his teeth in home brewing for nearly 10 years and has made the leap into production brewing at 7th Wave.To get more information about 7th Wave Brewing's hours and times you can get your hands on their beer and some skillet bread check out their website. https://7thwavebrewing.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Brew Roots we meet up with our new friends Holden and Yigit from Against The Grain. Against the Grain specializes in providing a service to breweries and local famers looking for a reliable, sustainable, and cost effective outlet for spent grains. This episode goes into a side of the brewing industry not often talked about. So tune in and learn something new cause we sure did. If interested please check out their website https://www.againstthegrainne.com for more information.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brew Roots Crew has been gladly making trips out to Western Mass during the summer and early fall. The beer and people out there is special to say the least.This week we went out to Berkshire Brewing Company in South Deerfield, MA and talked to Gary Bogoff Founder and President of Berkshire.Berkshire has stood the test of time being around for nearly 26 years. So listen and find out why. Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s it! We’re putting in our Two-Weeks Notice! Or that’s what we want to say just like Mark did when starting his journey opening Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. Another Western MA brewery that we seriously can’t get enough of. We hope this episode gives you more incentive to head west on your next beer trip. As always, support local and buy from the source when you can. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running Marathons and half marathons is not something the Brew Roots crew is familiar with, but our guest this week certainly is. Our new friend Geoffrey is the founder and brewer at ZēLUS.Geoffrey started ZēLUS with a drive to deliver beers with all the great flavor of a traditional craft beer while keeping ABV’s low and nutrients high. We know this episode got us motivated to start training for our next marathon.To find out how to get your hands on ZēLUS's beer make sure to check out their website https://www.zelusbeer.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The air is getting crisper and the temperatures are dropping here in New England. For the Brew Roots Crew it’s the perfect time to enjoy some amazing local Ciders. So, we made our way to Lookout Farm in Natick, Massachusetts to talk about Cider and Beer with our new friends Rich (Sales Manager) and Aaron (Head Brewer).We learned a lot about Lookout Farm's commitment to sustainability and how much of what they grow at the farm goes into their ciders, beers, and onsite restaurant. It's harvest season so go to Lookout Farm, drink some Cider, eat some food at their new restaurant "The Lookout" and pick your own apples. You know Fall Stuff. For more information check out their website https://www.lookoutfarm.com Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November of 2018 the Brew Roots crew was introduced to Channel Marker Brewing in Beverly Massachusetts. For us it was the first time we interviewed a new brewery before they were open. To hear about Channel Marker's beginning make sure to listen Episode 44 with them!We remember leaving Channel Marker always thinking we need to do a follow up episode with them down the road. Well here is that episode. Learn about how Channel Marker opened their doors in Beverly Massachusetts and in almost a year and a half has become one of the more talked about breweries in the area and even got some national attention recently thanks to an article put out by USA Today. To find out how you can get your hands on their beer make sure to check out their website below!https://www.channelmarkerbrewing.comCheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.