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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for an in-depth discussion about Oktoberfest and beer hop selection.

The duo discuses:

• the history of Oktoberfest
• different styles of Oktoberfest beers
• selecting the right style of hop for your beer
• the difficulty of brewing sour beers
• our new pumpkin beer mascot
• Eric's military adventures in Afghanistan;
• and much more!

To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about brewing different beer styles.

The duo discuses:

• the science behind brewing your favorite beers
• the proper way to serve a beer
• the seasonal release of pumpkin beers
• the potential for CBD-infused beers
• brewing a glow-in-the-dark beer?
• Eric's military adventures in Afghanistan;
• and much more!

To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/

In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher and brewery founder Eric Flanigan sit down for a conversation with Spencer Lueders, founder of the 24 Foundation.

The group discuses:

• why you should never drink beer from a can;
• how the 24 Foundation raised $27mm for cancer research;
• the merits of the Cicerone program;
• Spencer's involvement in the construction of South Carolina's Rock Hill Velodrome;

and much more.

To learn more about Sugar Creek Brewing Company and our award-winning craft beers, visit us at: https://sugarcreekbrewing.com/