Craftwerk

S1 · E1 · Oct 23, 2015

Brooklyn Brewery Episode 1

In our inaugural episode of our new series Craftwerk, we meet the people behind Brooklyn Brewery. Steve Hindy, the founder and chairman, fell in love with homebrewing during his time in the Middle East as a war correspondent, and Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster, discovered his passion while he was a rock band manager in London. While Steve and Garrett got into beer in unconventional ways (a common theme in the world of brewing), the two were clearly meant for this craft. Brooklyn Brewery has been a major player in revitalizing the craft beer movement in New York City and around the world.

S1 · E2 · Nov 4, 2015

The Sci-Fi Heavy Metal Beer: 3 Floyds Episode 2

Approximately 30 miles southeast of the Chicago Loop in the small town of Munster, Indiana, lies 3 Floyds, one of the most well-respected breweries in the world. At the helm is owner Nick Floyd, who has helped craft the brewery's completely unique image... and its beers. Before 3 Floyds came along, craft beer brand image was usually synonymous with trees, fairies, and the like, but 3 Floyds injected some darkness and heavy metal into the scene. With head brewer Chris Boggess now helping Nick run the show, the brewery has expanded to include a distillery and even a hops field. Enjoy this inside look at one of the most revered breweries in the game.

S1 · E3 · Nov 17, 2015

Making Beer From Scrapple: Dogfish Head Episode 3

S1 · E4 · Nov 25, 2016

Tired Hands Episode 4

Tired Hands Brewing Company is run by head brewer and owner Jean Broillet out of Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Jean, who "gets a kick out of throwing weird shit into the kettle," fell in love with brewing during his college years. What started as a passion in his parents' garage is now a full-on career. The first thing Jean thinks about when he wakes up is "what the day's brew is gonna hold."

S1 · E5 · Jan 19, 2017

Preparing for Squashtober Season with Newburgh Episode 5

In June 2012, Chris Basso and Paul Halayko decided to transform a 5,000-square-foot old 1860 factory in Newburgh, NY into a place where people could gather with family and friends to play, eat, and most importantly, drink great beer. We were lucky enough to have brewmaster Chris and president Paul invite us into this old renovated factory to see the inner workings of Newburgh Brewing Company. While showing us around, Chris demonstrates how he makes Newburgh's October seasonal beer, Squashtober. In order to get that great fresh pumpkin taste, Chris takes local pumpkins, roasts them for four hours, and brews the pumpkin puree right into the beer. With the start of canning, Chris and Paul are hoping to share their beer throughout all of New York as well as most of the East Coast.

S1 · E6 · Mar 18, 2017

Denver's Black Metal Brewery with TRVE Brewing Company Episode 6

There are many breweries in Colorado, but only one craft brewery made for and by metalheads: TRVE Brewing Company. When Nick Nunns and Zach Coleman aren't playing and listening to metal, they're hard at work making beer at their Denvery brewery. Nick and Zach decided to take a different approach in their brewing; instead of concentrating on what the consumer wants, they brew the beer that they wanna brew—and hopefully others like it, too. While most craft breweries focus on heavy, full-bodied, high-ABV beers, TRVE aims to get full-flavor beers with a lower alcohol content, for good session beers that you can drink without getting totally wrecked.

S1 · E7 · Apr 6, 2017

Rick Astley Brews Beer in Belgium with Mikkeller Episode 7

Mikkel Borg Bjergsø is the man behind the world-renowned brewery Mikkeller, which revolutionized the craft beer game in Denmark and now runs bars and restaurants around the world. Mikkeller doesn’t have a permanent brewing facility, but makes most of its beer at a high-tech plant in Belgium. In this episode of Craftwerk, we travel with Mikkel to Belgium where he gets to brew a beer with his childhood pop idol: Rick Astley. Mikkel takes Rick for a lesson in Belgian beer traditions at one of Brussel’s legendary bars, before they head to the brewery to make the beer for Rick’s upcoming tour: a red lager with a hint of ginger. Mikkel also pays a visit to the town of Lembeek and the “godfather of lambic”, Frank Boon, who is one of the most respected brewers within this style of spontaneously fermented beer. Just watching all the beer sampled in this episode is enough to get you slightly tipsy.

S1 · E8 · Apr 26, 2017

The Masterminds Behind Skeleton Key with Bellwoods Episode 8

Luke Pestl and Mike Clark, brewers and owners of Bellwoods Brewery shows us how they manage to make beer in their small brewery, pub, and brewery retail store in downtown Toronto.

S1 · E9 · Jul 1, 2017

Inside Red Brick, the Oldest Brewery in Atlanta Episode 9

Being the oldest brewery in the Atlanta, Red Brick has been brewing beer since 1993. During our time there we follow two brewers, Garrett Lockhart and Steve Anderson, to learn about their paths to becomi ng brewers and what makes their beer unique.

S1 · E10 · Jul 6, 2017

The New Wave of Craft Brewing with New Belgium Episode 10

Meet the people behind some of your favorite beers, at New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado. From contemporary classics like Fat Tire to newer-wave brews like sour beer La Folie, New Belgium shows that a team of the best people will make the best beer. This is a brewery that cares just as much about its people as its product. Biking, volleyball, beer after work—hey, can we work at New Belgium?

S1 · E11 · Aug 25, 2017

The Freeze-Dried Craft Beer of the Future with To Øl Episode 11

In this episode of Craftwerk we meet Tobias and Tore, two high school friends from Nørrebro in Copenhagen, who run the brewery To Øl ('two beers'). We join them at the opening of their new brewpub and restaurant, Brus, where they hand out thousands of free beer at the launch party. The boys also take us on a tour of their old school, the bohemian “free” high school in Copenhagen, where they started out as teenagers brewing beers in the school cafeteria. Back in their old stomping grounds, they introduce us to one of their latest experiments - instant craft beer - where you take freeze-dried beer powder and mix it with mineral water and booze. Perhaps its invention that could change in-flight drinking in the future. Who knows. In the To Øl craft beer universe, the sky’s the limit.

S1 · E12 · Sep 14, 2017

Craft Brewing in the Alaskan Wilderness with 49th State Brewing Company Episode 12

Facing -40°F winters and tourist-packed summers, 49th State Brewing Company has emerged as a craft beer destination in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness. Owners David McCarthy and Jason Motyka are passionate about two things: following your dreams and beer -- or rather damn good beer. Set against the backdrop of Denali National Park, 49th State Brewery offers Alaskan-inspired beers, like Prospector’s Gold, Baked Blonde Ale, and Belgian Double On Tundra, brewed with glacial water and single-use yeast. However, despite winning a Great American Beer Festival gold medal for their Smoked Märzen in 2015, you won’t find these beers on shelves in the lower 48, which is all the more reason to make the pilgrimage to the last frontier and taste these beers fresh from the source.