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January 30, 2025 53 mins

Learn how Soundgrowler’s beers draw inspiration from a variety of art forms, resulting in a blend of rare styles, death metal, and yoga.

Head Brewer Jacob Hutcheson and Brewing Operations Manager John Halek showcase Soundgrowler’s vibrant and eclectic brewery, where beer, doom, and tacos come alive in Tinley Park, Illinois. Jacob begins by sharing his passion for the Grodzinski, a rare Polish-style beer that won Soundgrowler a medal at the World Beer Cup — in addition to an even more coveted prize from Weyermann Malting Company out of Bamberg, Germany. He also explains the story behind the beer’s name, “Good Familiars,” and the wide range of art forms from which he draws inspiration for his beers.

Jacob and John then discuss some of the brewery’s more unique features, such as its artwork and events like metal yoga. They also discuss death metal subculture, the variety of music they listen to, and how they inspire new beers. Plus: their mission to create an inclusive atmosphere, the challenges of crafting beers that satisfy both brewer and consumer, and what it was like to craft a beer in someone’s memory.

About Soundgrowler: Craft brewery in Tinley Park, IL with a taproom and taco window serving up Mexican street food. Learn more on their website at https://www.soundgrowler.com/ 

You can learn more about Crafty Brewers and get in touch with us on our official website, https://craftybrewerspod.com 

Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC. Is your brewery or business looking to capture a loyal audience to drive business results with the power of podcasting? Then visit https://quantum-podcasts.com/ to learn more.

Our executive producer and editor is award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you’ll learn about: Polish-style beer, World Beer Cup, red overalls, German maltster Weyermann, metal yoga, heavy metal music, beer and tacos, beer labels, smoked beers, Rauchbier, oak smoked malt, sour beers, recipe refinement, Grodziskie style, doom metal, metal and classical music, metal music subculture, kettle sours, ESB (Extra Special Bitters), Helles Lager, Tortilla Hands Mexican Lager, beer brewing process, low ABV beers, and metal yoga events.

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