A Woman’s Brew

206 - The Complex World of Gueuze

This week we dive into the intricate world of Gueuze—a complex and traditional Belgian beer. We'll cover everything from the meticulous cork removal process to the distinct appearances, aromas, and flavours of their chosen versions. Together, they compare the carbonation, foam, and colour of their drinks, and explore the layers of tartness, dryness, and fruity funk that make these beers so unique. We will also take you through the fascinating history of Gueuze, the specific serving temperatures, and the traditional glassware that enhance the drinking experience. You'll hear about their adventures finding Lambic baskets, the artistry behind the brewing process, and the fascinating revival of traditional beer styles in Belgium. In this episode we drank Oude Geuze from BoonCuvee Rene Oude Gueuze by Lindemans Do you want us to explore the lambic styles more? Let us know! Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

205 - Pairing Beer & Chocolate by David Nilsen

We are bringing the world of pure imagination this week when we introduce you to David Nilsen’s book Pairing Beer and Chocolate: A Guide to Bringing the Flavours of Craft Beer and Craft Chocolate Together. David very kindly sent us a copy of his book and we picked some pairings to share with you. We pair chocolate with a hoppy pale ale, a pumpkin spice ale (obvs!), a non alcoholic sour and a Flanders red! We share what works (and what doesn’t!) and talk you through where we got our chocolates from so you can create your own delicious pairings. What is your favourite chocolate and what beer would you pair it with? Let us know! Buy a copy of Pairing Beer & Chocolate from Bean to Barstool here:https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/pairing-beer-chocolate-book Find Bean to Barstool on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/beantobarstool/ Grab Jo’s beer & chocolate pairing kit here:https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1163176689/beer-and-chocolate-pairing-kit-beer-and?click_key=cd5772abc9cbcfc5bf727fd0f4397a03a7f3d339%3A1163176689&click_sum=9656aa96&ref=shop_home_active_1 Find chocolate here:https://cocoarunners.com/ Find our beer & Halloween candy pairing episode here:https://lovebeerlearning.co.uk/a-womans-brew-podcast/episode-112-beer-amp-candy-pairing Find our beer & chocolate bar comparison with Vocation’s Celebration beers here:https://lovebeerlearning.co.uk/a-womans-brew-podcast/episode-121-a-vocations-christmas Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

204 - Lager Series: Vienna Lager

We are showcasing one of Jo’s fave beer styles for this edition of our lager series – Vienna lager. In fact, it’s the style that got her into beer! Tori’s more of a Marzen fan, but each to their own. Looking at the history of Vienna lager, we meet our old friends Anton Dreher and Gabriel Sadlmayer (those thieving brewers with their walking sticks), find out who brews better – head brewers or ghosts, and how the best versions of beers may be picked by our feline friends. We found two great examples of the Vienna lager style from home and abroad: Elements #12 Vienna lager from Wild Horse in WalesChungdamdong Myuhnuri by Artmonster Brewery in Korea This can be a difficult style to find, but if you do let us know where you got it! Here is the great article Jo mentioned:https://learn.kegerator.com/vienna-lager/ ICYMI - check out the rest of our lager series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmO-fOFdLEdqjHZZ2nkKqXCB6zg_UW2Jq Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

203 - Cocktail Beers: Amaretto Sours

We’ve got another cocktail inspired beer episode for you! This time we bring you Amaretto Sour, which Jo and Tori are in love with. As per usual, we bring you a touch of history, some fun facts and how you can make your own. There are a bunch of tasty variations to try too! We also give thanks to our robots overlords and ask Chat GTP to create us beer cocktail versions of an Amaretto Sour. Tori tries an addition of a wheat beer and Jo adds a citrusy pale ale – but does it work? Beers we tried: The Way To Amaretto by Brew York x UnbarredDeath by Amaretto Sour by Vocation Are you new to Amaretto Sours or are they a staple on your drinks menu? Let us know! Did you miss our other cocktail inspired episodes? Catch uphere: Strawberry Daiquirihttps://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=8f9aefbf-c009-455e-abd6-cbdd15b810ce&code=ZDrObY3z8e&centered=true Pina Coladahttps://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=0756e7c9-5c2a-4ecd-9ab8-3a171d98f81f&code=ZDrObY3z8e&centered=true Margarita:https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=dedc5856-3ab7-43db-a74c-fd399c3ea053&code=ZDrObY3z8e&centered=true Mojito:https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=fd1b3a7a-b6bb-4f29-9e49-346ecca4953c&code=ZDrObY3z8e&centered=true Mixed Drinks:https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=a12ddc8c-4ea3-47ad-80f4-c6e06dfafede&code=ZDrObY3z8e&centered=true Espresso Martinii:https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=fa6fbe03-4046-4a72-9a33-8d0cd088bcca&code=ZDrObY3z8e&centered=true Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

202 - Introducing the Topics Jar!

This week we are beating the burnout and having a chat about our upcoming plans and topics picked by you, the listener! We introduce our topics jar – we’ll pick random questions from the jar and attempt to answer them. This is an ask us anything opportunity – and apparently not just about beer! Would you rather have a wifi brain or a time traveling finger? Would you rather only order pints or always have a flight of 10 beers? How do you feel about beer haul photos and why do they have to be on your stairs?! Tori and Jo share their upcoming plans and give some top travel tips to help you on your summer beer travels too! Have you got a question for the topics jar? Share it will us! Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

201 - Quarter 2 Review

Said in very British voice: ‘where has that time gone?!’ We are already half way through the year and checking in on our 2024 beer goals. We both think we’ve done alright so far, Tori is working on hard mode (obvs) while Jo is reviewing and refining her goals – mid year is the best time for this! We also look at how far we’ve got with our Drink Harder challenge and, once again, debate what constitutes a dive bar! Tori lets us in on her data collection for the year so far and Jo shares the beginnings of her beer journal. We’ll also see which were the top episodes of the quarter. How are your beer goals going? And where is your fave dive bar? Let us know! Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

200 - Episode 200!

It’s our 200th episode!!! If this is your 1st episode with us or your 200th, thank you for being on this journey with us! We’ll look back at our top episodes, run through a bit of our history and introduce you to some new Chat GTP beer cocktails to celebrate! We talk about our journey and what beer we think represents the podcast (it’s pumpkin spice, obvs!) What has been your favourite episode so far and what do you want to hear in the next 200? Let us know! Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

199 - Lager Series: Light Lager

In this episode of our lager series we are diving into the effervescent world of American light lagers, shining a spotlight on their unique place in beer culture. Alongside giving you tasting notes, we navigate the fascinating history and marketing strategies that have propelled these beverages into the hearts and hands of many… if not those of us craft beer lovers! Tori grabbed us a Miller Lite while she was in the US, so we can give you our honest insights into the typical example of this style. We then compare this to craft and non alcoholic versions brewed here in the UK. We drink:Miller LiteGood Time by DurationLow Life by Mash Gang Do you shun light lagers or do you indulge in a little guilty pleasure every now and then, maybe on a hot day while bbqing?! Let us know! Check out the rest of our lager series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmO-fOFdLEdqjHZZ2nkKqXCB6zg_UW2Jq Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

198 - The Gender Pint Gap: Revisited Report

This week, we're diving into the challenges and opportunities for women in the beer industry and community with the thought-provoking findings from The Gender Pint Gap: Revisited report by Dea Latis. Using the report as a starting point, we'll explore the ten challenges and nine opportunities it highlights, addressing critical aspects such as the need for gender-neutral marketing, inclusive spaces, and better representation in mainstream advertising. We'll share personal anecdotes and our thoughts on the opportunities outlined in the report, like promoting premium beer, emphasizing taste over price, and introducing low or no-alcohol options. Additionally, we'll touch on how these changes can cater to different age groups and demographics while creating education and career opportunities in the industry. We discuss the societal norms and constraints that influence women's attitudes toward beer, the physical and psychological impacts they face, and the necessity for businesses to make ground-level changes to support inclusivity. This is such an important piece of research and we give a huge thanks to Annabel Smith and Dea Latis for taking it on. You can read the report for yourself here:https://dealatisuk.wordpress.com/2024/05/23/thegenderpintgaprevisited/ Here is the article Tori found about women working in the beer industry:https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2021/5/19/buzz-kill-the-physical-psychological-and-financial-price-women-pay-for-working-in-beer And catch up on our episode with Dr J here:https://lovebeerlearning.co.uk/a-womans-brew-podcast/episode-075-a-conversation-with-dr-j-of-the-brewers-association Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

197 - Lager Series: Dortmunder Export

Our lager series continues this week with the lesser known Dortmunder Export. We have examples from Lost & Grounded, Exhale and Culmination Brewing and take you through what you should expect from this classic style. We won't just stop with the tasting notes, though. We’ll also be your guides through the optimal glassware and serving temperatures to ensure you get the best out of each pour and possible food pairing options. We trace the historical roots of the DAB Brewery, unfolding its journey through the technological revolution of refrigeration in the late 19th century, its resilience post-World War II, and its eventual mergers with prominent brewing groups. We'll delve into how Dortmunder Export became a significant component of German beer sales and the intriguing sulfuric notes that define this beer style. As is our way, we take a few detours during this episode – look out for talk about Bristol, St Patricks Day and international supermarkets! We drank:Newstalgic 7 from Lost & GroundedZorc from ExhaleDork from Culmination Brewing Check out the rest of our lager series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmO-fOFdLEdqjHZZ2nkKqXCB6zg_UW2Jq Recommend us a Dortmunder! Get in Touch:Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrewTori: @adventures_in_hoptimismJoanne: @lovebeerlearningSupport us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew Subscribe:· iTunes· Spotify· Google· Stitcher· TuneIn Watch:YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com