
Rob (from the Internet) Talks About Beer
By Rob Talksbeer

Rob (from the Internet) Talks About BeerApr 28, 2023

Episode 79 - Drep And Stone - Easy Drinkers
I talk with the hosts of the Drep and Stone podcast about Easy drinking beers, and whiskey

Episode 78 - Chance Whitmore - Pilsners
I talk with Chance Whitmore of Strive Seek Find podcast about Pilsners, his podcast, and life in general

Episode 77 - Stoutward Porterman - Imperial Stouts
I talk with Beer lover and Instagram beer reviewer Stoutward Porterman and imperial stouts. We discuss barrel aged versus non. If you're into heavy hitting stouts this is an episode for you

Episode 76 - Alpha Brewing
I talk with Derrick Langeneckert, owner and founder of St. Louis based Alpha Brewing about how they got their start, what beers they make and what they see for the future.

Episode 75 - WNY Brews & Buffalo Beer League - Rauchbier
I talk with Scott of WNY Brews Podcast and Brian Campbell of the Buffalo Beer League about Rauchbiers

Episode 74 - Mel the Boozebuddy - Belgians
I talk with radio personality and creator of the Boozebuddy Update podcast Mel about Belgian beers

Episode 73 - Malcolm Gin - Cider
I talk with Malcolm about English Dry Cider The Good Hop bottle shop as mentioned in the show: https://www.thegoodhop.com/info
For people who end up in the area Alameda has a bunch of stuff related to booze on the decommissioned air strip end (aka Spirits Alley): -
St. George Spirits: https://stgeorgespirits.com/
Hangar 1: https://hangarone.com/
Building 43 Winery: https://building43winery.com/
Faction Brewing: https://www.factionbrewing.com/

Episode 72 - Craig Bettenhausen - Beer, Chemistry, And Porters
I talk with reporter Craig Bettenhausen of Chemical & Engineering News about chemistry and #beer . We talk about when he actually brewed a beer with helium, and we talk about porters and stouts

Episode 71 - Colleen Good - Fruited Sours
I talk with Colleen Good, a beer tour guide, assistant home brewer, and former teacher living in Scotland about Fruited Sours.

Episode 70 - Andy Thomason - Four Priests Brewery
I talk with Andy of Four Priests Brewery who started his brewery with a free 2BBL system, some luck, and a whole lot of pluck. Listen to his amazing journey, and if you happen to find yourself in the neighborhood, grab a pint

Episode 69 - Kevie Macphail - Wee Heavy
I talk with podcaster and metal shop teacher, Kevie about Wee Heavy

Episode 68 - Aaron Peterson of The Hollywood Outsider
I talk with award winning podcaster and beer explorer Aaron Peterson of The Hollywood Outsider about Dragon's Milk Solera from New Holland Brewing. If you've never tried this Foeder aged American Strong Ale, perhaps this is an episode for you to check out. #beer #craftbeer #podcast #podcasting

Episode 67 - Nick Densmore - Great Lakes Brewery
Retail Experiences Manager at Great Lakes Brewery in Etobicoke ON, Nick Densmore Joins me to talk about GLB, Octopus wants to fight IPA and Premium Lager, how to make customers loyal fans, and brewery life

Episode 66 - Brian Alberts - Oktoberfest!
Return guest, Beer historian and writer Brian Alberts and I talk Munich Oktoberfest, fall festivals, fest beers and discuss glass envy. If you've ever wondered about the differences between US and European Oktoberfest, tune in!

Episode 65 - Ian Murchison of Battle House Hops - Hops and Hop Farming
Software developer turned hop farmer Ian Murchinson and I talk about starting and running a hop farm, starting small with solid planning for future growth, and not a thing about all the drones behind him...

Episode 64 Lars Garshol - Traditional Norwegian Brewing Methods
Author and beer historian Lars Garshol and I talk about his new book on about traditional Norwegian Beers and brewing methods through the ages. If you've ever wondered about niche beers in Norway, well wonder no longer!

Episode 63 - Gary Hodder - Mill Street Organic Stout
Toronto lawyer and beer lover Gary Hodder and I talk about Mill Street Brewing's Organic Stout. If you've ever thought about trying it, tune in to see what we think of it

Episode 62 - Kat Arcand - Pumpkin Ales
Database Admin, Crafter, and Twitch steamer Kat Arcand and I talk about a beer style I do not like, Pumpkin Beers.
Whether you love them of hate them we have both sides of that coin in this episode. Tune in for my honest reaction to drinking this style of beer.
This episode has some technical issues, but we muddled through and talked about pumpkin ales . . .
Technical Difficulty Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/monkeys-spinning-monkeysLicense code: ICPLSNOAQZFUEMDX

Episode 61 - Kal Wallner - TheElectricBrewery.com & Electric brewing
Owner of The Electric Brewery web site/store Kal Wallner and I talk about buying and building your own electric brewing systems. We get to see his envy worthy home setup too. If you've ever wanted to start brewing or move to electric brewing, then this is the show for you.
Find Kal here: https://shop.theelectricbrewery.com
Twitter: @ElectricBrewery
Everywhere else: @TheElectricBrewery

Episode 60 - Jesse Bussard - Stouts
Return guest and Executive Director of the Craft Maltsters Guild of North America, Jesse Bussard and I talk about stouts amid technical difficulties. If you haven't noticed by now that stouts are kind of a big deal, then tune in to get clued in.

Episode 59 - Jerry Hulla - Helles
Professional brewery worker Jerry Hulla and I talk about Helles Lager, big changes in careers, and the pitfalls and upsides of brewery work. If you've ever thought about moving to the world of beer professionally, maybe give this a listen and see if it could work for you.

Episode 58 - Brad Clifford - Clifford Brewing
Brad Clifford, owner and head brewer at Clifford brewing in Hamilton Ontario and I talk about all things Clifford. From their humble beginnings to where they are now. If you've ever wondered about the path from home brewing to pro brewing, tune in to find out more.

Episode 57 - Gary Gilman - All About Pubs
Return guest and Retired lawyer turned beer historian Gary Gilman and I talk about Pubs. What we like, what things we look for, and what we don't care for. If you've ever walked into a pub and immediately loved or hated it, then tune in to see what we think makes for an ideal pub.

Episode 56 - Scott Boyle - Beer Certification & Education
Prud'homme instructor Scott Boyle and I talk about beer education, certification, and proper cleaning of glassware and beer equipment.
If you've ever thought about getting certified as a beer sommelier, tune in and find out about how to start.
A proper Season Finale.

Episode 55 - Ryan Geyer - Stouts and stuff
Stouts are always a popular subject on the show and this time I talk with an old friend about stouts, life with 4 kids, and we throw in a bit of wine talk as well.

Episode 54 - Brittlestar - Oatmeal Cream Ale
Content Creator, YouTube Video Star, Canadian Internet sensation, and the Internet's favorite dad* Stewart Reynolds and I talk about Spearhead Brewing's Oatmeal cream ale and other tangential things. If you've ever wondered what Brittlestar is really like, tune in and find out the shocking truth!
*Not clinically proven

Episode 53 - Andrew Walsh - Lake of Bays low alcohol beers
Baysville ON Lake of Bays Brewing head brewer Andrew Walsh and I talk about low alcohol/No alcohol beers, life as a head brewer of a well-established brewery, and other such nonsense. If you've ever wondered about what it's like to be the head brewer of a brewery, tune in and learn the secrets!

Episode 52 - Scott Howard - Craft Beer and Alternative Financing via Fintech
Alternative financier Scott Howard and I talk craft beer business financials, the rise of fintech, cryptocurrency, and most importantly, beer. If you've ever wanted to know if crypto, fintech, and craft beer could ever coexist, tune in and get the answers.

Episode 51 - Brook Brown - Rare & Unusual Beers
CEO of NOR gaming platform and developer Brooks Brown and I talk about rare and unusual beer finds, life in the world of video game development, and where Brooks thinks it's all heading. Ever wondered about life in the realm of game dev? Tune in to learn a bit about it.

Episode 50 - Jesse Bussard - Craft Malting
Jesse Bussard, Executive Director of the Craft Maltsters Guild talk and I about craft malting and craft malts. If you've ever wondered about malts, and who hasn't, tune in to learn what the guild does, and who they serve.

Episode 49 - Off the Map Homebrewers - High Gravity AKA Big Ass Beers
I talk with the "Off the Map Homebrew" crew talk about Big Ass beers. What's a big ass beer? Well, that depends on your perspective, but for this episode, it's any double digit ABV beer.

Episode 48 - Gary Gilman - Porter & Stout History
I am joined by beer historian and blogger, Gary Gilman to discuss the history of porters and stouts and beer culture.

Episode 47 - Rob & Taras - Lake of the Woods Brewing Company
I'm joined by Rob and Taras of Kenora Ontario based Lake of the Woods Brewing about a few of their beers, life at the Northern most brewery in Ontario, and Aloha Fridays...
They also have tap rooms in Winnipeg MB, and Warroad Mn
https://www.lowbrewco.com/

Episode 46 - Matt of Tall Can Audio - Gluten Free Beer
I talk with Matt Robinson of Ontario Sports/Beer/Comedy Podcast, Tall Can Audio about stouts. gluten free beer, and beer advent calendars

Episode 45 - Michael Kiser of Good Beer Hunting - Red Ales
I talk with Michael Kiser, the man who started the beer media behemoth that is Good Beer hunting about red ales, 2 vastly different red ales at that, creating a media empire and the slippery slope of craft beer

Episode 44 - Josh Hayter - Spearhead Brewing
I talk with Josh Hayter, president of Spearhead brewing in Kingston ON about their Hawaiian Pale Ale and all thing Spearhead Brewing

Episode 43 - Christophe of Hops & Bros - Vienna Lager
Rob and Christophe of Hops & Bros talk Vienna lagers, blog life, and beer culture

Episode 42 - Chris De Carlo - Braggots
Returning guest and industry rep Chris and I talk about Braggots, life as a beer rep, and his new gig

Episode 41 - Zach Vestal - Dark Lagers
I talk with Zach, owner of PDX Ubrew & Unicorn Brewing in Oregon about dark lager, brewing, and west coast Hop life

Episode 40 - Nik Cameron - DIPAs
I talk with podcaster & beer nerd Nik about Double IPAs, AHL hockey and life

Episode 39 - Scott Zakaib - Maibock
I talk with Scott a biomedical engineer about Maibock and other craft styles*
*due to technical issues with my hosting platform the audio quality is lower than usual

Episode 38 - Sean Moon - Nonalcoholic brews
I talk with nonalcoholic brew aficionado and evangelistic Sean Moon about Athletic Brewing's beers and NA beers in general

Episode 37 - "Laser Eric" - Oatmeal Stout
I talk with self proclaimed beer guy and blogger "Laser eric" about oatmeal stouts

Episode 36 - Drunk Polkaroo
I talk with beer vlogger and aficionado @drunkpolkaroo about Rochefort 10, life, and beer culture

Episode 35 - Nick King - Lemondrop Sour
Beer industry worker Nick King and I talk about Lemondrop Float sour from his employer Stonehooker Brewing in the Toronto area

Episode 34 - Ruvani De Silva - Lambic
Beer journalist Ruvani and I talk all things Lambic, British beer, drinking barrel-aged stouts in summer & the Texas beer scene

Episode 33 - Sean - Dunkels and Michigan craft beers
I talk with Sean of Draft Therapy YouTube Channel about Dunkels and the craft beer scene in Michigan

Episode 32 - Andrew Henry - General Beer Chat
I sit down again with now former Royal City Brewing brewer Andrew have a great chat discussing beer, music, and life in general

Episode 31 - Jason Tremblay - Saison Dupont
I talk with brewer and founder of Shacklands Brewing Jason Tremblay about Saison Dupont, and saisons in general

Episode 30 - Harmon's Craft Brewing
I talk with Mike, Rob, and Steve of Harmon's Craft brewing about their new line of Non Alcoholic brews, the place of NA beers in the world, and we make fun of Mike for having connectivity issues.

Episode 29 - Curtain Up Charity Beer
I talk with Dave Lopez of Gun Hill Brewing and Mark Aldrich of The Happy Hour Guys about their collaborative charity beer Curtain Up!

Episode 28 - Brian Alberts - Mexican Lager
I talk with beer historian and Good beer hunting writer Brian Alberts about Mexican lager, Vienna Lager, and beer history

Episode 27 - Courtney Watson - Chimay White
Courtney and I talk Belgian Triples, glassware, we tangent into whiskey, and then discuss haggis. Dues to audio feedback There is some audio artifacting in this episode.

Episode 25 - HopsGeekNews Podcast - Blondes
I talk with Lauren and Matt from HopsGeekNews Podcast about Blondes.

Episode 24 - Roger Mittag - Flanders Red
Roger and I talk Flanders red, flavor profiles, food pairings, and beer education. If you're looking to get your PRUD'HOMME beer certification Roger can help. check out his website: https://www.tfkbeer.com/

Episode 26 - Joe Slavik - Berlinerweiss
I talk with Joe, a guy who loves craft beer, about talk about Berliner Weisse (mostly) and we rank Stout styles in order of preference

Episode 23 - Gareth Forest - Vienna Lager
I talk with Gareth a campaigner for EquityUK, fighter for unions, and father about Vienna lagers, the role of Unions in the beer industry, workers rights, safety, and health.

Episode 22 - Pop Culture Brews Podcast - Chimay Blue
I talk with Tyler and Andrew from Pop Culture Brews Podcast about Chimay Blue, pop culture, and home brewing

Episode 21 - Beer In Front Podcast - Chimay Red
Dave Chicago guy and owner of "Beer in Front" podcast and I talk about belgian Dubbels, and Chimay Red in particular.

Episode 20 - Joel Geier - Helles Lager
I talk with Brewery gadfly and beer blogger Joel Geier of Brewery Travels podcast and blog about Helles Lagers

Episode 19 - Tom Rowell - ESB
I talk with avid beer consumer Tom Rowell about ESBs, glassware , and breweries that make great ESBs

Episode 18 - Laura Lodge - Flights, Pairings, and how to introduce craft beers to people
I talk with Laura, a beer industry entrepreneur, educator, and event organizer about beer flights, creating beer menus for resorts and venues, and helping people understand beer flavors

Episode 17 - Brian - Schwarzbier
I talk with Bryan of No Beer Left Behind podcast about Schwarzbier (black lager, black pilsner), podcasting, Bryans obsession with Guinness and 'Murican Beers

Episode 16 - Carla Jean Lauter - Gose
I talk with beer writer Carla Jean Lauter about Goses, a traditional German working man's beer. IPAs, and beer culture

Episode 15 - Chris De Carlo - Amber Ales
I talk with Chris De Carlo about Amber Ales, the richer, sexier cousin of the Pale ale. We also discuss movies, Dungeons & Dragons, Podcasts, and the state of Craft beer.

Episode 14 - Steve Larouche - Milk Stouts
I talk Milk Stouts (stouts made with Lactose) with Steve Larouche - Avid beer fan and stout aficionado. There are mentions of Barrel aged beers and some general chit chat.
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Steve on Twitter: @Beer_Gurouche

Episode 13 - Mark McDermott - Pilsners
I talk with Chicago area beer blogger Mark McDermott about pilsners, the Chicago beer scene, and we dip into barrel aged beers.
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Mark on Twitter: @HeyMcDermott

Episode 12 - Danny Homebrew - Imperial & Barrel Aged Stouts
I talk with Danny Homebrew about Imperial Stouts and Barrel aged beers, life the universe, and everything
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Rod on Twitter: @SudburyHomebrew

Episode 11 - Adam Cherry - Stonehooker Brewing
I talk to Adam Cherry Head brewer for Stonehooker brewing in the Toronto area about their Saison and the Cherry Lemonade Sour. We dabble with stouts, and what's it's like to be a brewery in the pandemic age.

Episode 10 - Modern Dad - Cream Ale
I talk with Rod of Modern Dad Pages about Cream Ales The only true North American beer style, the rise of craft beer, and whatever else comes to mind
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Rod on Twitter: @Cdn_MapleSyrup

Episode 09 - Ren Navarro - West Coast IPAs
I talk with Ren Navarro of Beer Diversity about west coast IPAs. Our conversation wanders into Stouts, Porters, Lagers and life in general.

Episode 08 - Graeme Cowlen - Weissbier - Hefeweizen - American Wheat Beers
In this super-sized episode, I Talk with avid homebrewer Graeme about Weissbier/Hefeweizen/Wheat beers, yeasts, hops, and other general stuff
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Graeme on Twitter: @needmycaffeine

Episode 07 - Afro Beer Chick - Stouts
I talk with Afro Beer Chick about stouts, the Chicago beer and food scene, family, and her dislike of porters
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow ABC on Twitter: @afrobeerchick

Episode 06 - Nick King - Sours
I talk with Nick King about Sours, his impending industry career change and other general topics
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Nick on Twitter: @NickTheSourGuy

Episode 05 - Sam Corbeil - Mojito IPA
I talk with Sam Cobeil of Sawdust City Brewing in Gravenhurst Ontario about their Mojito IPA.
It's a strange and wonderful brew to be sure. Along the way we discuss other beers they produce, the history of the brewery and pandemic life.
Follow Sawdust City Brewing on Twitter: @sawdustcitybeer

Episode 04 - Rachael Engel - Lagers
I talk with Rachael Engel - brewer for Bosk Brew Works about lagers.
If you're looking to make a foray into craft beer this is the style that will most likely be the easiest for you to explore
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Rachael on Twitter: @rachael_engel
Follow Bosk Brew works on Twitter: @BoskBrew
Visit the Bosk Brew works website: https://boskbrewworks.com/
*Due to internet latency issues this interview has a bit of lag in parts of the conversation, I have attempted to edit out the worst of the lag, but some still exists.

Episode 03 - Brittlestar - Porters
I talk with Stewart Reynolds, Otherwise known as Brittlestar, or Canada's Minister of Keepin' It Real, and The Internet's Favorite Dad
We discuss Porters, Scotland, Sandusky Ohio, and life in general
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow Stewart on Twitter: @brittlestar
Visit te Brittlestar Website: brittlestar.com

Episode 02 - Mike Doble - New England IPA
I talk with Mike Doble, owner of Exploruim Brew Pub. We discuss session New England IPAs, the craft beer industry, and have general beer chit chat
There are couple technical glitches, we'll get better as we go along.
Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobFromInternet
Follow The Explorium on Twitter: @ExploriumBrew
Follow The Explorium on Instagram: ExploriumBrew
Follow Mike on Instagram: exploriummike
Visit the Explorium Website: exploriumbrew.com

Episode 01 - Session IPA with Andrew Henry
I Talk to Andrew Henry, Brewer with Royal City Brewing Company. We discuss session IPAs, the beer industry, and general beer culture. Andrew has many years of real-world brewery experience, so if you've ever wondered about Session IPAs or life a s brewer, tune in.