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Judas Sheep
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Altitude Brewing
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People, places and pints in the New Zealand Beer scene. Michael Donaldson is the editor of Pursuit of Hoppiness, New Zealand's only dedicated craft beer magazine, author of Beer Nation — The Art & Heart of Kiwi Beer, The Hopfather and The Big Book of Home Brew. Martin Bridges is a beer judge and consultant with his business Beer Bigwig. We bring you stories about Kiwi beer, the people who make it ... more

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Epic and Hallertau are two of the most influential breweries in New Zealand when it comes to hop-driven, American-style IPAs. Both breweries turn 20 this year and their respective founders, Luke Nicholas from Epic and Steve Plowman from Hallertau, ta... more

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Live from Beervana we bring you a session on the wide and wonderful world of lager. Martin & Michael are joined by special guests — Emma Elmslie of Shining Peak, Dani Wild from Brew Moon and Vlad Petrovic from St Leonards. We sample an eclectic range... more

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Michael & Martin bring you the first of the live Beervana Sessions, a live Q&A recording at the Beervana Festival in Wellington on August 22-23. In this episode Pete Gillespie and Dave Bell from Garage Project talk about their Chance Luck & Magic ser... more

Michael and Martin are joined by Ben Heaven who was catapulted into national prominence when his Judas Sheep Dark Lager won a place in the New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 25. Ben runs a tiny farm-based brewery — Heaven's Brewery — in the Marua Vall... more

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Vlad Petrovic
Brewer from St Leonards
St Leonards
Episode: The Beervana Sessions No 2 — Lager Clouts
Dani Wild
Brewer from Brew Moon
Brew Moon
Episode: The Beervana Sessions No 2 — Lager Clouts
Emma Elmslie
Brewer from Shining Peak
Shining Peak
Episode: The Beervana Sessions No 2 — Lager Clouts
Matt Smith
Brewer from Brave Brewing
Brave Brewing
Episode: The Beervana Sessions — Brave & Garage Project
Pete Gillespie
Co-founder of Garage Project
Garage Project
Episode: The Beervana Sessions — Brave & Garage Project
Dave Bell
Co-founder of Garage Project
Garage Project
Episode: The Beervana Sessions — Brave & Garage Project
Ben Heaven
Founder of Heaven's Brewery
Heaven's Brewery
Episode: Knocking on (Ben) Heaven's Door
Hamish Ward
Co-founder of Isthmus Brewing
Isthmus Brewing
Episode: Celebrating Isthmus 3D — Definitely Delicious Drop!
Caroline Muller-Ward
Co-founder and physiotherapist involved with Isthmus Brewing
Isthmus Brewing
Episode: Celebrating Isthmus 3D — Definitely Delicious Drop!

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Michael Donaldson
Editor of Pursuit of Hoppiness and author of several beer-related books, sharing his expertise in the craft beer scene.
Martin Bridges
Beer judge and consultant known for his insights into the brewing industry and local beer culture.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Presenting needs work.

    Great to have a pod on this subject but Martin is frustrating to listen to. Too many 'er' 'ah' 'erm' and pauses to stay engaged.

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    New Zealand4 months ago

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Reviews highlight the informative nature of the discussions, emphasizing local craft beer culture and industry insights.
Some listeners express frustration with the host's speaking style, noting it can detract from engagement.

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The Beervana Sessions — Brave & Garage Project
Q: How many barrels would you recommend that I start with?
The guest suggested starting with punch-ins rather than barrels for optimal quality.
The Beervana Sessions — Brave & Garage Project
Q: As a home brewer myself, is there a preferred temperature for barrel aging?
The brewers keep the temperature capped at around 20 degrees Celsius during barrel aging.
The Beervana Sessions No 2 — Lager Clouts
Q: Why is lager considered a brewer's style?
A well-made lager showcases a brewery's quality and processes, as there's nowhere to hide flaws compared to other beer styles.
The Beervana Sessions No 2 — Lager Clouts
Q: What drives the decision to brew a Japanese lager rather than a European style?
We brew a lot of what we like to drink and Japanese lagers are light and crushable, especially after a long day.
Burn Brothers — Jason Bathgate & Andrew Childs
Q: What lessons did you take away from this experience?
Despite the trauma, both Jason and Andrew mentioned the importance of positive support systems and the need for safety regulations in the brewing industry.

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2. Dani Wild
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5. Pete Gillespie
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