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Brewing Czech Lagers and Beyond: Jeff Kurkowski of Godspeed Brewing
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Guest: Jeff Kurkowski, Head Brewer at Godspeed Brewing
Topics Discussed:
- Jeff’s journey through the brewing industry, including working at multiple Ontarian breweries of various sizes.
- His music career and experiences touring North America with bands.
- Brewing Czech-inspired lagers and the creative challenges they present.
- Using Saaz hops and the agricultural difficulties associated with them.
- The craft of working with pitch-lined barrels and the re-pitching process.
- Exploring cask culture and its roots.
- British beer history and brewing with traditional ingredients.
- Changes and trends in the Ontarian beer industry.
- Fun and fulfilling aspects of making brewing a career.
- What keeps Jeff busy and inspired outside of the brewery.
Key Takeaways:
This episode introduces our first guest from outside BC and teases an exciting series of interviews with guests from beyond the province. Jeff’s story is a fascinating blend of music and brewing, and his insights into traditional and innovative beer-making will inspire craft beer enthusiasts everywhere.
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