Podcast: Big Brew 2018, with a home run line-up of home brewers
and an extra innings bottle share!
This home-brew podcast goes remote
to Rivets stadium in Rockford, IL with the Forest City Brewers and friends.
We took in the sun and fun at the old ballpark to celebrate the
largest group brewing event in the world (AHA
Big Brew is the 40th anniversary and the farewell to
Charlie Papazian, the father of home-brewing!). Home Brew Rock
Stars interviewed people that brewed beer for the upcoming
Brews On First beer festival on Saturday June 2. And with an
impressive bottle share and some baseball meets Cinco de Mayo meets
Kentucky Derby, all bets were in. It was an interesting day of four
brewers all doing brew-in-the-bag beers, but with 4 unique setups.
Leading off with his Cincinnati Irish Red was Ron Derry, who once
did a 3-day try-out with the Reds back when the players were
"pumped" and the bats were corked. Batting second was Mike Bohn
with his Belgian Dark Strong Ale and primed to move the Irishman
into scoring position. Batting third was Jerry Machula and his
Hefeweizen that's leading the league in RIMS (see pics for this fun
brewing setup). And batting clean-up was Mike Coisman switch
hitting for the first time with a brew-in-a-bag lawn-mower bee
featuring Centennial hops. Good times for all that attended, and
for those that chose not to, next year looks to be even more fun,
so make plans now so you don't miss out! Next podcast will be
another remote occasion at the Olympic Tavern on Wednesday May 16
with FCB, Zak Rotello and friends. #drinkitup
About the Podcast
A podcast about home brewing and the people that brew beer. Craft beer and home brew news, music reviews, beer tastings and interviews with some of the top brewers at home, and at breweries throughout the world.