BierTalk

Markus Raupach

Markus Raupach, Inhaber der Deutschen BierAkademie, und seine Gäste sprechen über Bier, das Leben und die Welt. Die Gäste kommen aus der nationalen und internationalen Bierwelt. Die Gespräche gehen dabei mit viel Charme und Witz auch auf aktuelle Entwicklungen ein und lassen ihre Zuhörer über die verschiedensten Tellerränder blicken. Markus Raupach, owner of the Deutsche BierAkademie, and his guests talk about beer, life and the world. The guests come from the national and international beer world. With a lot of charm and wit, the talks also pick up on current developments and let their listeners think outside the box.

  1. 25. Juli

    BierTalk English 46 - Interview with Sibren de Bast, brewer and co-founder of Man & Brouw from Wilsele, Leuven, Belgium

    In this episode I travel to Belgium, just outside Leuven, to visit one of the most charming hidden gems I have come across in a long time: Man & Brouw. There, quite literally in a shipping container at the back of a garden, Sibren and his friend Tom have built a tiny brewery with huge imagination. What started as homebrewing and a bit of pandemic-era restlessness turned into a wonderfully creative project where every batch is a new idea, every beer tells its own story, and engineering meets brewing in the best possible way. We talk about how the brewery came to life, why there was never really a masterplan, and how Sibren and Tom developed their very personal style: small-scale, experimental, playful and uncompromising. Their beers range from a delicate chamomile grisette to cider-saison hybrids, hop-accented sour beers, pepper-driven creations, a black session IPA and even a freeze-distilled stout-like specialty. Along the way, Sibren explains how they test herbs, spices and peppers like scientists, why they prefer to keep the batches small, and how growing hops, mint and other ingredients in the garden helps shape the identity of the beers. It is a conversation about curiosity, friendship and the freedom that comes with staying small. We also touch on Leuven’s inspiring beer scene, the support between local brewers, and the challenge of finding the right places for such unusual beers. Above all, this episode shows that some of the most exciting brewing ideas do not come from huge brewhouses, but from passionate people who dare to experiment. A lovely and flavorful talk about hidden places, big creativity and beers that stay in your memory long after the glass is empty.

    BierTalk English 46 - Interview with Sibren de Bast, brewer and co-founder of Man & Brouw from Wilsele, Leuven, Belgium
  2. 13. Juni

    BierTalk English 44 - Interview with Frederic van Tricht, Kaasmeester and Beer Sommelier from Antwerps, Belgium

    Markus explores the world of cheese with Belgian affineur Frederik van Tricht. As a cheese sommelier himself, Markus is especially curious about how beer-and-cheese pairings work when both products are treated as equals. Frederik explains what affinage really means: not producing cheese, but guiding it to peak flavor through time, temperature, humidity, turning, brushing, and—when it fits—washing rinds with liquids like beer, whisky, sake, or wine. Belgium may not be famous as a “cheese country,” Frederik says, but its makers are highly creative, influenced by France and the Netherlands, and able to produce a surprisingly wide range of styles beyond the single Belgian AOP cheese, Herve. When it comes to pairing, Frederik starts with the beer first and then searches his “cheese flavor library” for the right match. He describes two main approaches: complementary pairings (like Oude Geuze with goat cheese, acidity meeting acidity) and high-contrast “fireworks” pairings (like Oude Kriek with blue cheese, fruit-sour against salty-bitter). The key is balance—neither beer nor cheese should dominate in the finish. They also touch on fun details like smoked blue cheese, why beer-soaked cheeses look great for photos (but work better in practice via vacuum), and why a single “one beer fits all cheeses” approach doesn’t make sense. Frederik ends by inviting people to Antwerp, where van Tricht cheese can be found at the De Koninck Brewery site—perfect for anyone wanting to experience Belgian beer culture alongside cheese.

    BierTalk English 44 - Interview with Frederic van Tricht, Kaasmeester and Beer Sommelier from Antwerps, Belgium

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Markus Raupach, Inhaber der Deutschen BierAkademie, und seine Gäste sprechen über Bier, das Leben und die Welt. Die Gäste kommen aus der nationalen und internationalen Bierwelt. Die Gespräche gehen dabei mit viel Charme und Witz auch auf aktuelle Entwicklungen ein und lassen ihre Zuhörer über die verschiedensten Tellerränder blicken. Markus Raupach, owner of the Deutsche BierAkademie, and his guests talk about beer, life and the world. The guests come from the national and international beer world. With a lot of charm and wit, the talks also pick up on current developments and let their listeners think outside the box.