Brew Roots

We made our way to Western Mass to find out what's the deal with their beer scene and we were told we need to stop at Rustic Brewing in Indian Orchard right outside of Springfield. We are sure glad that we listened.This episode goes into the story of how three friends passion in beer turned into opening a brewery, that prides themself one attention to detail and the freshness of their beer.Make sure to check out our friends the Mass Brew Bros Article on Oktober Fest 2020https://massbrewbros.com/oktoberfest-2020/We hope you enjoy this episode we had a lot of fun recording it.Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brew Roots crew made their way up to Littleton New Hampshire to hang out with Schilling Beer Co.Schilling started out as a dream between 3 brothers, their father and their best friend a little over 15 years ago.Schilling believes that:“Brewing progressive European-inspired beers is our passion. These beers reflect our experiences of living and traveling extensively throughout continental Europe, the warmth of family and friendships, and the values and intentionality that define our beers and our future.” this episode covers quiet a bit. So sit back and enjoy!Make sure to stay up to date with all things Schilling at their website http://schillingbeer.comCheers!To find out how you can make- eco friendly beer choices while drinking craft beer head on over to the link below!https://ecofriendlybeer.com/8-ways-craft-beer-drinkers-can-make-eco-friendly-choices/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brew Roots crew met up (virtually) with our new friend Rob Lightener from East Brother Beer Co. out of Richmond, California. East Brother is known for classic styles such as Pilsners and Lagers which is right up our alley! This episode will really inspire you to plan yourself a trip out west to experience the beer (trust us it’s amazing).Make sure to stay up to date with them on social media and their website http://eastbrotherbeer.comWe're extremely excited to announce that we are partnering up with Four Star Farms out of Northfield, Massachusetts!Did you know that some of your favorite Massachusetts breweries use hops from a local family owned hop farm right here in Massachusetts.Our friends over at Four Star Farms are there for you whether you’re a commercial brewery or a small batch home brewer.Check out their website to place your order at https://fourstarfarms.com Get your hands on the best and freashest hops available locally.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ventured our way back to Western Massachusetts! This week we got to hang out with Fieldcrest Brewing Company. This small batch brewery is owned by Adam and Shannon Field, with the help and support of their family and friends. This duo truly embody the meaning of community by providing delicious beer and food to the people of Western Mass.We definitely encourage our listeners to stop out there and experience the Western Mass Beer Scene.We hope to see you out there soon. (At a social distance)Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In early February we made our way to Sam Adams Boston Tap Room, right within historic Faneuil Hall to talk and drink some beer with Head Brewer Megan Parisi. Megan talks about here journey in craft beer, prior to her arrival at Boston Beer Company in 2015 and how she is helping Sam Adams stay relevant in the crazy world of craft beer. Megan is an active member in the Boston Pink Boots Society and rumor has it she can play a mean clarinet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we got to hang out with Alberline Texas's own Sockdolager Brewing. You may ask what does Sockdolager mean? Well here is a description from their very website! SOCK•DOL•AG•ER- 1.) A FORCEFUL BLOW 2.) AN EXCEPTIONAL PERSON OR THINGWe got to learn a little about the Texas beer scene and what Sockdolager Brewing Co. is doing to to provide a consistent, unique, and quality product to their patrons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s the story of how two longtime friends turned business partners turned their dreams into a reality to own a brewery. Anonymous Brewing out of Rowley Ma has been operating for a little over 2 years but have made a name for themselves with their culinary approach of balancing ingredients and a touch of experimental process.Make sure to keep up to date with all things Anonymous Brewing at their website http://anonbrew.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went across the pond for this episode virtually of course and sat down with our new friend Daniele from ORA Brewing.  ORA was founded in 2016 in Modena (Italy), and is dedicated to creating beers that marry the quality of the finest Italian ingredients with contemporary beer styles. The team moved their operations and brew their beers in Tottenham, North of London. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's seen the sound of music? (not Matt) Did you know the same family behind that story also owns and operates a brewery in Stowe, Vermont? This week we won't repeat the premise of the movie (Matt still doesn't know what it is anyways) but tell you the story about the awesome beer being brewed by Von Trapp Brewing.Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode is a special one for us here at Brew Roots, we finally sat down with one of our favorite brewers Matt Smith from Wandering Soul Beer Company out of Beverly Massachusetts. Matt tells us about how he started his brewery as an opportunity to remember his daughter Melody who tragically passed away when his wife Abby was 8 1/2 months pregnant with her. Matt talks about reaching a point where he knew that he needed to do something to honor Melody's memory and that's where Wandering Soul Beer Company came into existence. We are really proud of how this episode came out and we hope you enjoy it as well.Make sure to get your hands on some of Wandering Soul's awesome beer by checking their website.Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine you open a brewery and four days later your forced to shut down due to covid. Welcome Pete of Backbeat Brewing Company! Opening his brewery is a story like no one else’s, but like everyone else he pivoted and adapted to the times. Tune in and hear his story. Then visit him this weekend for some amazing BBQ and beer. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sat down with one of Massachusetts's newest breweries, Rockport Brewing Co. out of Beautiful Rockport MA. Ray Pickup is owner and head brewer and just an overall incredible person who cares about community, being eco friendly, and dedicated to having incredible beer. If his first commercially available beer "Hatchet" is any indication of the quality of beer that is being brewed out of Rockport, you're going to be hearing a lot of them in the near future.  Cheers!To learn how to get your hands on their beer check out their websiteMake sure you check out our friends The Mass Brew Bros article with Ray from Rockport Brewing Co. https://massbrewbros.com/rockport-brewing-plans-to-bring-artisan-beer-to-iconic-seaside-town/Cheers...PS. Wear a mask everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's up everybody! We're back for another episode with our honorary co-host Rob from The Mass Brew Bros and Eco-Friendly Beer Drinker. This week we discuss and extrapolate on The Mass Brew Bros article "The Biggest and Fastest Growing Massachusetts's Breweries in 2019". Then we discuss is Massachusetts's the Best Beer State? with David Fields from Wormtown Brewery out in Worcester Ma.Please check out our friends the Mass Brew Bros Article on this subject as well!https://massbrewbros.com/why-not-us-the-case-for-massachusetts-as-the-best-beer-state-in-america/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark has worked everywhere and he tells us his stories about his time at those various breweries. We were able to catch up with him during his time at Idyletime Brewing in Stowe Vermont and we are able to learn a little bit of their story as well. We definitely encourage our listeners to make their way up to the Stowe area. Not only is it beautiful but the beer and food scene is unreal.To find out more about what’s going on at Idlyletime Brewing go to their website https://idletymebrewing.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take you just past the White Mountain’s off of Route 3 to a Small Mill Town called Lancaster NH. We met up with our guests this week, Michael and Cara of The Copper Pig Brewery. We discussed some of the trails and tribulations of opening a brewery in a former mill building and trying to balance having excellent food with excellent beer. Right now the Copper Pig is open Thursday through Sunday, for outdoor seating and will be opening the indoor seating on June 18th 2020. The brewery is still open for takeout food and beer to go with their growlers.For more information on what they have on tap and cooking up check out their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CopperPigBrewery/Also make sure to check out this awesome article from our friends The Mass Brew Bros, who revealed the Biggest and Fastest Growing Massachusetts Brewery in 2019. https://massbrewbros.com/the-biggest-and-fastest-growing-massachusetts-breweries-in-2019/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio

Similar to many home brewers, Neil Kade dreamed of having his own brewery one day. Although it’s not exactly the dream he expected, he’s now commercially brewing beer for New England. We first heard of Neil and Gilded Skull Brewing after our friends the Mass Brew Bros. wrote this article in February 2019 and their follow up article released just a couple weeks ago.In the article we found that not only was Neil trying to launch Gilded Skull Brewing but he was also diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer and fighting for a future. Neil was quoted saying “all we wanted was normalcy, to start our family and build this little beer project into a brewery.” Flash forward to the present, after successful surgery and a grueling 12 months of chemotherapy Neil is currently cancer free and he and his wife are expecting a child in a few weeks. On top of everything, Neil is in the middle of releasing his first beer, Gilded Empire, a 7.2% ABV New England IPA featuring Citra, Cashmere, and Lo

If you were to look up Mead you’d most likely come across Moonlight Meadery. They have set the standard in mead around the world and it’s right in our backyard in Londonderry, NH. So tune in and learn about mead from Michael of Moonlight Meadery.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever have a beer that tasted weird, maybe like butter? It could be an off flavor created by dirty draft lines. In this episodes we talk to Shane from Modern Draught (pretentious Draft) who talks about the importance of keeping your beer lines clean and what goes into making world class draft systems. He goes into some pretty cool details like their recent trip to build Lawson's beautiful taps and the past build they did with Trillium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that North Easton Ma is known for creating shovels, more specifically the Ames Shovel which helped build the trans- continental railway? Well now you do… Did you also know there is a brewery deep in the heart of North Easton that specializes in crafting unique, and high quality craft beer. That’s the story we’re telling today. Shovel Town Brewing. This interview is a lot of fun and you’ll learn a thing or two.. Plus it has Andy from Castle Island and who doesn’t love Andy? Seriously we love AndyMake sure to stay up to date with Shovel Town as they open their second location in Foxboro. In addition, check out their website. To get your hands on some of their great beer and not to mention their awesome brick oven pizzas, cause who doesn’t like pizza and beer.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode was inspired by our friends The Mass Brew Bros‘s blog post What is the Future of the Massachusetts Craft Beer Industry, Post Pandemic: Local Brewers Weigh In. If you haven’t had a chance to read it please check it out!The primary focus of this virtual round table discussion is to allow a platform for some of the blog posts contributors to discuss together life as a brewery now more than a month into the pandemic. Topics range from how they have adapted to the current climate to their views outlooks on the current situation, and what the future might look like.As the Mass Brew Bros put so eloquently: “We caution readers and listeners, however, not to draw too many conclusions on what other breweries may be experiencing, or the fate of the industry as a whole, based on this sampling. It’s simply a series of snapshots that reveal what some in the local industry are currently dealing with”.Please make sure to continue to support all Mass Breweries and if you’re curious about our