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Beer, of course, is fermented. Have yo realized how many other parts of our lives are fermented? In this episode, Dave and Marc talk to Dr. Julia Skinner, author of "Our Fermented Lives." You'll be amazed.
 
Based on the transcript provided, here are the notes and a URL listing for "OPB Ep205 Our Fermented Lives":
Episode Notes:
- **Title:** OPB Ep205 - Our Fermented Lives
- **Hosts:** Marc and Dave
- **Guest:** Dr. Julia Skinner, author of "Our Fermented Lives"
- **Main Topics Discussed:**
  - The importance and history of fermentation
  - Easy fermentation recipes and experiments
  - The health benefits of fermented foods
  - Fermentation as a method of food preservation
  - The role of fermentation in community and tradition
  - Surprising foods that are fermented
- **Interesting Points:**
  - Fermentation is a collaborative process with the environment.
  - You don't need sophisticated tools to start fermenting.
  - Fermentation can be a way to reduce food waste.
  - The transformative action of microbes is central to fermentation.
  - Documenting fermentation traditions is crucial for future generations.
URLs Mentioned: Root Kitchens Website:
URL: https://rootkitchens.com Description: This is Dr. Julia Skinner's website where you can find information about her work, events, and community engagement related to fermentation. Julia Skinner's Newsletter on Substack:
URL: https://rootkitchens.substack.com  Description: Here, Julia shares her thoughts, recipes, and various meanderings on fermentation. The newsletter is available in both free and paid versions, offering recipes and insights into the fermentation process.

Join Dave and Marc as they continue their discussion with Anna and Matt from The Southern Growl here in Greer SC!
 
If you are looking to get involved with the local beer scene and the Upstate SC Brewers Guild contact Matt by email bowes@thesoutherngrowl.com
 
Today I learned that The Southern Growl purposely only has one location because they wanted to be where people *live* instead of where they work.
 
This one is more food heavy - but it really highlights their ethos and approach to creating
 
In this episode:
In house bread Excruciating attention to detail In house Cookies Cookie and Beer parings A soap box moment about how to think through your mouth and train your palate Off flavor training Tasting Beer by Randy Moshure (again) The glorious subjectivity of beer Political actions we can take as beer lovers to help your local brewers! - Contact your state representatives Reach out to your local Brewers Guild! Ingredient sourcing Water Profiles and Carbon Filtration Beer Pairing - Cheese, appetizer, Entre, and a dessert Stay Passionate, Stay excited, and critically analyze every beer you drink.

Welcome to season 2! On what was originally our first episode of Season 2, Marc and Dave make the huge decision to pivot to a True Crime Podcast! This decision lasted all of 2 seconds before we realized that it was a bad idea. So sit back and enjoy our interview with Anna and Matt from *THE* Southern Growl!
But first, some well-deserved honorifics!
Matt Bowes
Founder and Owner of *THE* Southern Growl beer company Upstate chairman of the South Carolina Brewers guild 1 of 4 Certified Advanced Cicerones in South Carolina 1 of 164 Certified advanced Cicerones in the WORLD Anna Bowes
Owner of The Southern Growl Creative director The Southern Growl has several Gold Medal winning beers on Tap -- Go taste them!
Key takeaways if you want to be a beer enthusiast
Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher Passion and excitement should be what guides you More discussion of legislation than you are probably expecting, BUT SUPER IMPORTANT Food and Drink play well together. Carbonation is an excellent tool to accentuate food Keep pursuing knowledge Be patient and take small steps

The second part of Dave and Marc's conversation with Julia & Jen, the owners of The People's Tap on the cusp of their business' first anniversary!

Dave and Marc have a wonderful conversation with Julia & Jen, the owners of The People's Tap on the cusp of their business' first anniversary!

Dave and Marc pop in to explain the tardiness of Season 2 and express their excitement for it!