Bigger Than Beer

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Bigger Than Beer

In this annual podcast, Yakima Chief Hops will highlight and explore a new topic each year that focuses on the larger picture of the craft beer community’s impact. This includes social, environmental and sustainability initiatives with the ultimate goal of discovering solutions for change. This year’s Bigger Than Beer series: Women+ in the Industry will shine a light on some amazing women and share their different perspectives in the hopes of inspiring meaningful conversations and positive change on this important issue. Together, let’s create something Bigger Than Beer.

  1. Starting a Sustainability Benchmark Report with Christian Ettinger from the Brewers Association

    02/03/2023

    Starting a Sustainability Benchmark Report with Christian Ettinger from the Brewers Association

    Christian Ettinger goes beyond his role at Hopworks Urban Brewery and serves as the Brewers Association's Sustainability Sub-committee chair. Ettinger joins Levi on the pod to share how breweries interested in tracking and reporting on their operations for sustainability purposes are able to utilize the BA's Sustainability Benchmarking Tool. Learn why creating baselines can lead to efficiencies and how a Sustainability Benchmark Report can be of benefit to your brewery.

    1h 5m
  2. PART II: Salmon Safe Beer & Hops with Sodbuster Farms, Aslan Brewing and Salmon Safe

    01/13/2023

    PART II: Salmon Safe Beer & Hops with Sodbuster Farms, Aslan Brewing and Salmon Safe

    Peter Weathers (Sodbuster Farms), Layne Carter (Aslan Brewing), Brian Muegge (Salmon Safe)join the podcast for the second half of this part-special to discuss salmon safe hops and beer from the perspective of the brewery and those they serve.

    47 min
  3. PART I: Salmon Safe Beer & Hops with Sodbuster Farms, Aslan Brewing and Salmon Safe

    01/07/2023

    PART I: Salmon Safe Beer & Hops with Sodbuster Farms, Aslan Brewing and Salmon Safe

    Peter Weathers (Sodbuster Farms), Layne Carter (Aslan Brewing), and Brian Muegge (Salmon Safe) all join together for a two-part special. Hear how hop growers utilize watershed-friendly stewardship practices and brewery partners promote the usage of Salmon Safe ingredients like hops to produce responsible beer.

    48 min
  4. Brewshed Alliance: Conservation & Craft Beer with Chris Chappell and Ray Kwan

    12/30/2022

    Brewshed Alliance: Conservation & Craft Beer with Chris Chappell and Ray Kwan

    Chris Chappell of Washington Wild and Ray Kwan of Lucky Envelope Brewing jump on the podcast to share the mission, purpose and paths to get involved in the Brewshed Alliance(r). Consisting of craft beer industry partners, the Brewshed(r) Alliance wotk collaboratively to advance shared interest in protecting waterways. Members of the alliance raise funds through collaboration beers, increasing awareness to brewery customer bases, and adding their voice to comment letters on conservation issues that Washington Wild is leading. Listen to the episode and learn more!

    50 min
  5. Pathways to Zero Waste with Andrew Dagnan - Wicked Weed Brewing

    12/23/2022

    Pathways to Zero Waste with Andrew Dagnan - Wicked Weed Brewing

    Andrew Dagnan shares how Wicked Weed Brewing is taking steps to minimize waste in the brewing process and lower their impact on the planet. Levi and Andrew discuss the challenges, benefits and successes of pursuing low-impact practices in the brewery.

    1h 3m
  6. Giving Back with Hop Blends with Luke Kulchstein

    12/16/2022

    Giving Back with Hop Blends with Luke Kulchstein

    Luke Kulchstein of Yakima Chief Hops Europe team, joins Levi on the Bigger Than Beer pod to discuss the Community Blend BETA project. Inspired to help breweries make a difference within their local communities, Luke has been a leader in launching a beta project to support causes regarding nature conservation, habitat clean-ups, and more!

    41 min
  7. Saving Wildlife in Latin America

    10/24/2022

    Saving Wildlife in Latin America

    Rodrigo Plancarte shares about the project he initiated to use hops and craft beer collaborations, to promote conservation efforts in Mexico, Central America and South America. The Pacha Chela project was born to protect, conserve and restore natural wildlife in the Mexico region. Learn more about last year's partnership with Villa Atl for Sanctuary of the Ajolote, and this year's collaboration with Rescate de Lobos Marinos (Sea Lion Rescue) to save sea lions threatened by fishing operations. https://www.rescatedelobosmarinos.org/

    38 min
  8. Philanthropy with Dan Kleban and Anne Marisic of Maine Beer Co.

    10/03/2022

    Philanthropy with Dan Kleban and Anne Marisic of Maine Beer Co.

    Dan Kleban and Anne Marisic of Maine Beer co. join Levi to discuss creating a positive impact as a craft brewery by becoming a 1% For the Planet business. Anne and Dan share their insights on how centering the company on sustainable practices and advocacy creates a positive culture and defines who they are to their customers. They share the story behind their famous Lunch beer and explore the importance of the craft beer industry being active participants in conserving the planet. Listen to the episode to learn more!

    1h 7m
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In this annual podcast, Yakima Chief Hops will highlight and explore a new topic each year that focuses on the larger picture of the craft beer community’s impact. This includes social, environmental and sustainability initiatives with the ultimate goal of discovering solutions for change. This year’s Bigger Than Beer series: Women+ in the Industry will shine a light on some amazing women and share their different perspectives in the hopes of inspiring meaningful conversations and positive change on this important issue. Together, let’s create something Bigger Than Beer.

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  • Creator
    Yakima Chief Hops Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Bigger Than Beer

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