The BrewDeck Podcast
We'll be focusing on a myriad of topics to help Inspire Your Craft. We have a line up of special guests that we're pulling out of the woodwork across the globe to discuss everything brewing and distilling. We'll cover topics from selecting and sourcing raw materials for production to innovative new trends and products; you won't want to miss an episode. So mark your calendars, grab your favorite craft beer or spirit, and join us for some inspiration - Cheers!
Episodes
In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Dodd (Director of Grain, Canada Malting) and Dustin Camphouse (Farm Business Manager, Great Western Malting) for a fast, clear breakdown of the 2025 North American barley crop. We cover crop quality, yields, protein levels, acres planted, and what brewers should anticipate as new crop malt moves into production.
Pack your virtual passport! In this episode, we travel across Europe to chat with three of our iconic malt brands, Castle Malting (Belgium), Tchecomalt (Czech Republic), and Bairds Malt (UK).
Our guests, Mattijs Nuyts, Ondrej Vlasanek, and Richard Broadbent, share the stories behind their malthouses, how each brand has evolved over time, and what makes their regions’ barley and brewing traditions so distinct.
From centuries-old heri...
We’re LIVE from Drinktec 2025!
In September, we crossed the pond to Munich, Germany to take part in Drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. In this episode, Justine Johnson, our Marketing and Global Events Manager, sits down with CEO Jorge Solis and Chief Growth & Innovation Officer Laurent Debande.
They dive into some exciting topics, including:
Innovative malt applications like...
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at American Distilling Institute 2025 in San Antonio!
In this episode, we speak to Tim from Ranger Creek about the white dog samples they made for us, Erik Owens from ADI, and Rob Pinson, the liquor lawyer!
This episode highlights two interviews on legislative advocacy in the U.S. craft brewing industry. To begin we discuss the Brewers Association Hill Climb in Washington, D.C., emphasizing its role in strengthening ties with lawmakers and advancing issues like excise tax credits, research funding, and shipping rules. Then we are joined by Travis Bailey and Adriane Hodges from the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. They share their work on th...
Featuring: Douglass Miller and Dan Kurzrock.
In this episode, hosts Heather Jerred and Brittany Drennan dig into the creative reuse of spent grain, turning brewery waste into culinary and commercial gold.
Guests Douglass Miller (Cornell University) and Dan Kurzrock (Upcycled Foods) share how this overlooked byproduct is being transformed into flour, baked goods, snack ingredients, and more. From small-batch brewpubs to large-scale up...
Featuring: Dyke Beer and The Reflections Project.
This podcast explores mental health in the craft beer industry, featuring Dyke Beer founders on building inclusive queer spaces and Molly Flynn on launching The Reflections Project, a nonprofit for mental health support in hospitality. The episode highlights the unique challenges faced by those in the beer industry, such as burnout and lack of access to mental health services. Overal...
Featuring: Definitive Brewing and Great Western Malting.
We’re getting into the weeds – and the wheat – on this episode. Join the team from Great Western Malting and James Bridwell of Definitive Brewing Co. as we break down the story behind two of GWM’s newest innovations: Low Color Wheat Malt and Chit Malt. From product ideation and malting techniques to sensory trials and brewing applications, we cover how these malts are helping ...
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2025 in Indianapolis!
In this episode, we’re playing trivia with attendees on the trade show floor. How much do you know about beer, Indiana, and Indy 500? See if you can beat our guests!
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: countrymalt.com/cbc
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2025 in Indianapolis!
In today's episode, we're joined by Guggman Haus Brewing's husband and wife duo, Derek and Courtney Guggenberger, to discuss our collab beers brewed specially for CBC!
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: countrymalt.com/cbc
We're LIVE from the tradeshow floor at Craft Brewers Conference 2025 in Indianapolis!
In this episode, we’re having beers with Bart Watson, President and CEO of the Brewers Association. We discuss state of the industry, trends and tariffs.
Learn more about our CBC events, activities, and new product launches: countrymalt.com/cbc
30 years. One blue cargo van. A father-son dream that changed the craft beer industry.
In this special episode, we’re sitting down with the founders of Country Malt Group to revisit the humble beginnings and epic evolution of CMG– from a shed in New York to one of the most trusted ingredient suppliers in North America.
Join Bryan and Claude Bechard as they reflect on starting a business together, navigating highs and lows, and buildi...
Featuring: Great Western Malting, Canada Malting Co., and Country Malt Group.
In this special Women's Month episode, we’re handing the mic to the powerhouse women at our company. They share their career journeys, the challenges they’ve faced in a male-dominated industry, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. From breaking barriers to setting bold new goals, these leaders are paving the way for future generations in malt...
Featuring: Paul Bee Distillery, Arch Ray Resort, Great Heights Brewing.
Pull on your boots and saddle up for this first-of-its-kind collab! In this episode, we’re two-steppin’ into the world of craft distilling with Arch Ray Resort and the Pink Boots Society Houston Chapter as we make history—distilling one of the first-ever whiskies using Pink Boots Malt!
At Paul Bee Distillery, head distiller Jerry Elliott and production manager D...
The BrewDeck Podcast is back and thriving for Season 6! Since 2020, we’ve been spilling the tea (or should we say beer?) on all things brewing, distilling, and malting, keeping the craft beverage world on trend.
To kick off the year, we’re serving a vibe-check on last year’s most iconic episodes. From deep dives into roasted and rye malts, to the non-alcoholic market glow-up and industry-changing convos on diversity and inclus...
It’s that time of year—our annual barley summary and crop update is here! In this episode, Toby Tucker, Heather Jerred, and Jon Mendrick guide us through the 2024 Canadian and U.S. barley harvest, comparing it to prior years, the global barley crop, and what brewers and distillers can anticipate for 2025.
We also catch up with Product Manager Abi Conner (40:35), who shares highlights from this year’s product releases and gives us a...
Featuring: Bow and Arrow Brewing.
Happy Native American Heritage Month! In this special episode, we’re celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people with Bow and Arrow Brewing Co., the first Native American woman-owned brewery in the U.S., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
We sit down with founder Shyla Sheppard and head brewer Samuel Arredondo to explore how they honor their heritage through innovative b...
Featuring: Crooked Hammock Brewery.
In this special episode, we dive deep into the dark and complex world of Roasted Malts, exploring the role these bold ingredients play in crafting the finest beers. Our special guests Larry Horwitz of Crooked Hammock and Tim Roberts regale us with tales of their journeys through the malt-y realms.
We learn how these roasted wonders can lend bitterness, astringency, and a touch of that "Burnt" e...
Featuring: Comrade Brewing Company.
What happens when a truck crashes into your facility and collides with your active brewing tanks? Well, don't cry over spilled beer! This episode, we talk to David Lin from Comrade Brewing in Colorado about making the most of bad experiences and turning shitty situations into good marketing. Buckle up for his wild story and how they came out on top! David also shares his advice for maintainin...
Featuring: Lallemand and AB Biotek.
It's the American Distilling Institute's 2024 Craft Spirits Conference this week in Baltimore and we're celebrating distilling here on The BrewDeck Podcast! We're joined by our resident distilling experts, Geoff Fischer and Chris Lovett, to dive into yeast options for distilling, the difference between yeast strains, and how they can be used for different types of spirits. They ca...
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