Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #202: Anniversary / Top Ten 2004 Pt. 1
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Release Date: 08/18/2024
Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #232: Juniata Brewing Company
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Co-owners Sean Steeg and David Welsch of join us episode 232 on Modern Brews + Beats Podcast. We connected with their brewery at Barrel & Flow Festival as they're done past collaborations with and . For this episode, we discussed Juniata's origin story and the Barrel & Flow collaboration beer they did with - a Central, PA-based, a seven-piece band. In addition to beers from Juniata, we discuss offerings from Oak Cliff Brewing Company and Rockwell Beer Company.
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #231: What Specialty Coffee Can Learn from Craft Beer
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Coffee is back on the docket for episode 231. Jeff returns to discuss a by Perfect Daily Grind on the similarity between the growth and challenges of craft beer and specialty coffee. He learned about it from the creators of , which is a new app like Untappd where users can rate their favorite coffees. In addition to our coffee talk, we discussed recent beverages from , , and . Since Tony and Jeff are the fathers on the cast, we also get into #dadlife as their kids return to school. On the music tip, check out the Jeff made featuring Daniel Laurent AKA DL.
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #230: The Love/Hate with IPA feat. Tommy Miller of Rollertown Beerworks
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For episode 230, brewer of is back on the podcast to talk about the brewery's expansion in Frisco, Texas, (slated to open in October 2025) and share his thoughts about the IPA beer style. In fact, he was brewing at Rollertown while talking with us. Given Miller's background in the Dallas brewing scene (Deep Ellum, Noble Rey Brewing), we discuss the IBU wars of the early 2000s and 10s, the slow acceptance of New England / Hazy IPA in Texas, and his ideas on the future of IPA. On the beats front this week, we talk about , , and . Collin Zreet brings history and pairing ideas for English...
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #229: 6th Anniversary Show with Stefan King of HopLore Brewing
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast began August 11, 2019. On episode 229, we celebrate our anniversary and interview Stefan King of in Leesburg, IN. We've partnered with HopLore to make a collaboration beer for the 5th annual Festival in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more about the beer and Stefan's experience in the restaurant industry before going into brewing. For this episode's Tasting Notes section, Collin Zreet discusses pairings for Irish Red Ale beers. As we celebrate six years of the pod, we are very grateful for your support for this show with reviews at iTunes and Spotify and...
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #228: Big Cuppa's Joe Krutz
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Joe Krutz of Morrilton, Arkansas's returns to the show to discuss how he's diversifying his coffee operations. In our Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet talks about his favorite pairings with Irish Stout-style beers. Speaking of beers, we're discussing New Belgium, New Glarus, Big Beach Brewing, and our upcoming collaboration with for .
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #227: Jon Renthrope / Cajun Fire Brewing Company
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We're excited to welcome back Jon Renthrope, CEO of in New Orleans, LA. In addition to his work with Cajun Fire, he is now the President of the Board of Directors for the . We discuss NB2A, Crafted for Action, exporting Cajun Fire product in Asia, and the for the East New Orleans Cultural Hub. For this episode's Tasting Notes segment, Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet brings pairing suggestions for English Porter-style beers. Be sure to for Collin's upcoming craft beer and chocolate pairing at Central Market Fort Worth on July 8. Additional discussion points include: Get ready for 2026 ...
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #226 - Late Album Review: BEP's Behind the Front (w/ Smitty from Smittox Brewing)
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Kuumba "Smitty" Smith of joins us to discuss Black Eyed Peas' 1998 debut album, . Smitty also shares about his collaborations currently at , , and as we prepare for his brewery's grand opening. In our Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet discusses flavors and pairings from three stouts - oatmeal, foriegn extra, and tropical. Be sure to for Zreet's craft beer and craft chocolate pairing at Central Market on July 8, 2025.
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #224: Top Five Biggie Guest Verses / Happy 53rd
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Tony comes with a new Top Five segment listing his favorite Biggie guest verses in celebration of what would've been The Notorious One's 53rd birthday. Plus, Collin Zreet provides food pairing suggestions for American Stout beers. Additional notes from the show:
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #223: Java with Jeff - Beer and Coffee Sensory
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Jeff is a Certified Cicerone based in the Dallas area, a hip-hop fan, and he's one of our "day one" supporters. On episode 223, he shares his experience with coffee classes from , and we discuss the sensory comparisons between beer and coffee. In this week's Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet shares delicious foods you can pair with American Porter beers. Additional conversation notes include: And finally, shout out to for the opening tag.
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Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #222: BVP Coffee Co.
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On episode #222 of Modern Brews + Beats, our special guest is B. Bass, CCO and Co-Founder of BVP Coffee Co. Find how this Texas A&M and Howard University alum is making a difference for HBCU students one bag of beans at a time. Plus, Collin Zreet joins us to talk about pairing notes for California Common beers.
info_outlineOn episode 202, Jerry shares his experience from Barrel & Flow 2024 and Tony shares the first part of a special Top Ten albums of 2004.
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