193 episodes
A Woman's Brew Joanne Love
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Welcome to A Woman’s Brew – The Podcast, where women talk about beer! A Woman’s Brew is two beer loving women on a mission to get more people drinking and talking about great beer. Joanne & Tori want to talk you through beer styles, breweries we love, beer tasting tips, beer traditions and more from the world of craft beer. Joanne has been drinking beer since she was handed a Sam Adams Boston lager and realised that not all beer was yellow and fizzy. She was travelling the world while working on cruise ships at the time and tried every beer she could get her hands on. When she came home she decided she wanted to learn more about where the aromas and flavours in her favourite beers came from. During lockdown in the UK in 2020 she set herself the challenge to pass the Cicerone Certified Beer Server exam to earn a qualification in beer, just for fun! She passed with 97% and began to build her beer school Love Beer Learning to support other women to discover beer, build their confidence in beer tasting and amplify their voices in the beer community. She is now a Certified Cicerone and has made the leap to work in beer full time.Though most people don't believe it, Tori was born and raised near Boston in the US but has been living in the UK since 2013. When she first moved here, she stuck to ciders, Brewdog, and Brewdog guest beers and was a pretty big Brewdog fangirl. Within the last 2 years she started to branch out as she saw the scene grow to a point that she couldn’t miss out on it any longer. She says that since the beginning of 2020, she’s really belly flopped off the deep end into craft beer and hit a level she never thought she would where she now considers this her hobby. She loves taking photos in her spare time and when she travels, so already had a few Instagram accounts on the go, which is why she chose Instagram as the platform to start giving her thoughts on the beers she was trying. She refers to these as her “opinions nobody asked for” and it was just a way for her to pass time during lockdown while dusting off her old, rusty writing skills from many moons ago when she was a journalism student. She met Joanne in a Facebook beer group and after seeing her pass the CBS exam, approached her to create this podcast, where women teach women about beer!The podcast will be with you every week with our thoughts and views on the world’s favourite beverage. Find us on your favourite podcasting platforms and don't forget to subscribe. Instagram: http://instagram.com/awomansbrewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/awomansbrewYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLd4oAYovrzdDVM5p45e3QX: https://twitter.com/AWomansBrewEmail: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.comJoanne: http://instagram.com/lovebeerlearningTori: http://instagram.com/adventures_in_hoptimismWebsite: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
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192 - Navigating the Tour de Geuze
Back by popular demand (if you don’t listen to Tori!), Rik joins Tori to talk about their recent Belgian excursion to the Toer De Geuze where tradition meets the bubbling excitement of craft brewing. They embraced the unique opportunity to peek behind the curtains of some of Belgium's most revered Lambic breweries and blenders.
But! Navigating this event, that only happens every two years, can be a bit challenging. They share their top tips for planning and budgeting for the trip and how to find your way to the event hosted by Horal – The High Council for Artisanal Lambic Beers.
Tori and Rik visited Tilquin, Lambiek Fabriek, Kestemont and De Cam, each having their own unique attributes and activities for the day.
Has this inspired you to plan a trip for the next Toer De Geuze or do you have other tips to help travellers to the Pajottenland? Let us know!
You can find out more about the Toer De Geuze here:
https://horal.be/en/events/toer-de-geuze/
And read the blog post that Jo found here:
https://thebeernut.blogspot.com/2017/05/geuze-bus-tours.html?m=1
Get in Touch:
Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/
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Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism
Joanne: @lovebeerlearning
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191 - Top Rated Beers
This episode takes a unique spin as we explore the landscape of top-rated beers, sipping our way through Julius by Treehouse and some of it’s variants. We'll navigate the world of exceptional beers, discussing the finer points that elevate a beer to "top-rated" status.
Tori shares her experiences of visiting Treehouse while she was in the US and Jo walks you through her Try All The Beers blog series. We’ll help you put together your bucket list of beers you must try with this episode!
We drink through Julius (will Jo like it?!) and it’s variants Queen Julius and Cobbler – are these beers worthy of being top rated?
What are your top rated beers and what’s on your beer bucket list? Let us know!
Get in Touch:
Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrew
Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism
Joanne: @lovebeerlearning
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190 - Lager Series: Mexican Lager
This week, we're embarking on a flavourful journey south of the border to explore the enigmatic world of Mexican lagers. But do we once again have more questions than answers? We contrast craft enthusiasms with macro lager charm and question how a slice of lime became synonymous with a whole genre of beer.
From the Austrian-brewed history of the Vienna lager's Mexican adventures to the European and American perspectives that have painted our knowledge of these beers, we not only taste some UK versions but alos look at the colonial history of Mexico that has shaped it’s brewing heritage.
So whether you have a Corona in hand or a Cerveza, join us while we try to define what a ‘Mexican Lager’ actually is.
In this episode we drink:
Cerveza from Fierce Beer
Luz from Omnipollo
Mexican Lager from Northern Monk.
Do you have Mexican beer recs for us? Let us know your top picks!
Here are the articles that Jo recommends you read about Mexican lager:
https://www.casketbeer.com/home/2022/12/1/mexican-lager-history-and-appropriation
https://beerisforeveryone.com/colonialism-and-the-legacy-of-lager-in-mexico/amp/
Get in Touch:
Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrew
Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism
Joanne: @lovebeerlearning
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189 - Core Ranges and Formative Beers
In this episode we tap into the world of core beer ranges, the power of first beer impressions, and the essence of a brewery's core lineup. What makes a great core range and what do you expect from a brewery’s flagship beers? Do you have a favourite core range?
We also took this opportunity to taste through some beers Jo brought back from the US from Alaskan Brewing Co – one of the breweries that got her into beer. Tori and Jo share a selection of the beers that started their craft beer journeys – with some interesting overlaps!
Oh! And Tori gamifies the system by testing Jo’s knowledge of core range beers!
What beers started your craft beer journey? Let us know!
Get in Touch:
Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrew
Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism
Joanne: @lovebeerlearning
Support us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew
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188 - Quarter 1 2024 Review: Completing Our Goals One Sip At A Time!
It's been a wild ride this first quarter of 2024, keeping us busy when we should be working on our beer goals and the drink harder challenge! Despite our best efforts to stay on top of our beer check-ins and tracking, we admit, keeping up has been a bit of a struggle. But it's all in the name of good beer and great company!
But! We have a few updates for you, including our memorable visit to Craft Beer Junction and savouring beers blended with intriguing fruits. Jo chats about her dedication to tracking the beer styles she tries this year and how she faced mixed emotions when drinking a whiskey drink, a vodka drink, a lager drink, and a cider drink – all in one sitting!
Tori is on a mission to widen her circle of beer appreciation and engage in heartfelt conversations with fellow enthusiasts. She tells us of her experience of hosting her first panel and is planning some trips in 2024 – so make sure you are following us on socials to see where she ends up.
Oh!.... Did we mention we’re in a book too?!
How are your beer goals going so far in 2024? Let us know!
You can grab your copy of ‘The Devil is in the Draught Lines’ here:
https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product/the-devils-in-the-draught-lines-1000-years-of-women-in-britains-beer-history/
Get in Touch:
Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrew
Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism
Joanne: @lovebeerlearning
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187 - Guess The Hop: Understanding and Identifying Hop Varieties
This week, we're delving deep into the world of hops with Siren’s thrilling challenge of "Guess the Hop." Using the challenge as a starting point, we guide you through the intense and important process of judging hops for brewing, discussing the meticulous attention to detail and keen sense of smell required. We share our experiences of identifying different hops, the tools and techniques we recommend, and the impact of unconscious bias in the tasting process.
Together, we will take you on a journey through the complexities of hop selection, exploring the variability in scent and quality influenced by factors such as weather, agricultural changes, and the location where hops are grown. From rubbing hop samples to using sensory wheels, books and single hopped beers, we will provide valuable insights into the intricate art of discerning hop aromas and flavours.
Moreover, we’ll share our thoughts on the influence of suggestion and external descriptions on the perception of flavours in beer, offering valuable tips and considerations for both seasoned tasters and beginner beer enthusiasts. So, join us as unravel the complexities of identifying hops in beer. It's a hop-filled adventure you won't want to miss!
Read more about Siren’s Guess The Hop challenge here:
https://www.sirencraftbrew.com/stories-and-events/blog/guess-the-hop
You can still buy the beers here:
https://www.sirencraftbrew.com/browse/guess-the-hop
And find Mark Dredge’s hop wheel here:
https://www.beerdredge.com/beer-wheel
What’s your favourite hop? Let us know!
Get in Touch:
Email: awomansbrewpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrew
Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism
Joanne: @lovebeerlearning
Support us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew
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Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com