Hello, and welcome to The Beer Crate, the podcast for ale lovers the world over. Each week we'll be looking at the world of beer and brewing, investigating local, national and international breweries, and of course, tasting a wide selection of beers, ales, ciders, and perry's. Lager boys need not apply! http://www.TheBeerCrate.com en-us 2005-07 Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:54:46 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss TheBeerCrate@gmail.com (The Beer Crate) 60 @ Steven Goodwin The Beer Crate is a weekly podcast for ale lovers the world over. Lager boys need not apply! Hello, and welcome to The Beer Crate, the podcast for ale lovers the world over. Each week we'll be looking at the world of beer and brewing, investigating local, national and international breweries, and of course, tasting a wide selection of beers, ales, ciders, and perry's. Lager boys need not apply ! Steven Goodwin TheBeerCrate@gmail.com No http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode023.mp3 We talking about the town of Pilsen, and continue our interview with Jan Lichota (star of the Beer Crate TV). Podcasts Mon, 19 May 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 23 - About the town of Pilsen, and the second part of Jan Lichota's interview. We talking about the town of Pilsen, and continue our interview with Jan Lichota (star of Beer Crate TV). 00:25:38 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode022.mp3 The star of Beer Crate TV, Jan Lichota, gives us a run down on his job in The Brewers of Europe while we talk about that most important of all beer ingredients... water! Podcasts Mon, 5 May 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 22 - Jan Lichota's interview, and we discuss the potency of water. The star of Beer Crate TV, Jan Lichota, gives us a run down on his job in The Brewers of Europe while we talk about that most important of all beer ingredients... water! 00:23:04 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode021.mp3 Do you always enjoy The Beer Crate responsibly? If not, take heed, as we cover the role of the UK's Drink Aware programme, and continue our discussion with Rodolphe de Looz-Corswarem about the role of beer in society. Podcasts Mon, 22 Apr 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 21 - Rodolphe de Looz-Corswarem and Drink Aware. Do you always enjoy The Beer Crate responsibly? If not, take heed, as we cover the role of the UK's Drink Aware programme, and continue our discussion with Rodolphe de Looz-Corswarem about the role of beer in society. 00:23:04 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode020.mp3 The Brewers of Europe are having their 50th anniversary - making them old! But not as old a wheat beer, which is probably the first beer in the world. Which is a roundabout way of saying we discuss the history of wheat beer, and have the first part of our exclusive with the head of the Brewers of Europe, Rodolphe de Looz-Corswarem. Podcasts Mon, 1 Apr 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 20 - Rodolphe de Looz-Corswarem and wheat beer. The Brewers of Europe are having their 50th anniversary - making them old! But not as old a wheat beer, which is probably the first beer in the world. Which is a roundabout way of saying we discuss the history of wheat beer, and have the first part of our exclusive with the head of the Brewers of Europe, Rodolphe de Looz-Corswarem. 00:24:23 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode019.mp3 Episode 19 has a technically bias. We start with the technicalities of pouring a beer from the tap, and follow-up with more tech-talk on beer with John Brauer. This, and a full complement of quick tastings, and our regular 'try before you die', make this a full-packed show. Podcasts Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 19 - pouring beer, John Brauer, and a "happy juice". Episode 19 has a technically bias. We start with the technicalities of pouring a beer from the tap, and follow-up with more tech-talk on beer with John Brauer. This, and a full complement of quick tastings, and our regular 'try before you die', make this a full-packed show. 00:23:23 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode018.mp3 What a mixed bag episode 18 is! There's the first part of our technical interview with Mr John Brauer, a commentary on european pub culture, English beer comes under our quick tastings radar, and a world beating "try before you die" that's won far too many "beer of the world" awards. Podcasts Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 18 - European pub culture, John Brauer, and Westvleteren. What a mixed bag episode 18 is! There's the first part of our technical interview with Mr John Brauer, a commentary on european pub culture, English beer comes under our quick tastings radar, and a world beating "try before you die" that's won far too many "beer of the world" awards. 00:32:20 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode017.mp3 Traditional is the keyword this week, with the original lager beer, Pilsener, coming into the spotlight along with an interview with the ever-pleasant Jack Verhoek of the CBK - the Central Brewery Office - in the Netherlands. Our quick tastings are traditional English ales. And our "try before you die" is a traditional family micro brewery from Hartlepool. Podcasts Mon, 4 Feb 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 17 - Pilsner, Dutch Brewers with Jack Verhoek. Traditional is the keyword this week, with the original lager beer, Pilsener, coming into the spotlight along with an interview with the ever-pleasant Jack Verhoek of the CBK - the Central Brewery Office - in the Netherlands. Our quick tastings are traditional English ales. And our "try before you die" is a traditional family micro brewery from Hartlepool. 00:23:13 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode016.mp3 A brand new year, and brand new beer, as we welcome the return of the worlds favourite beer podcast! We start the year gently, with a new set of beer festivals, a selection of lighter ales in quick tastings, a look at the rather pleasant Timothy Talyor's brewery, and cover the health benefits of stouts. (Yes, really!) As always, there's news, drinker diary, and "Try Before You Die". Podcasts Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 16 - The health benefits of stout, and Timothy Taylor. A brand new year, and brand new beer, as we welcome the return of the worlds favourite beer podcast! We start the year gently, with a new set of beer festivals, a selection of lighter ales in quick tastings, a look at the rather pleasant Timothy Talyor's brewery, and cover the health benefits of stouts. (Yes, really!) As always, there's news, drinker diary, and "Try Before You Die". 00:12:29 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode015.mp3 A bumper festival edition! More news! More articles! More beer! We explain why beer is better than wine, discuss Black Sheep Brewery, have an exclusive interview with John Grogan MP. There's a seasonal quick tastings, and a very festival "Try Before You Die" section. Podcasts Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 15 - Why beer is better than wine, Black Sheep Brewery, and an exclusive interview with John Grogan MP. A bumper festival edition! More news! More articles! More beer! We explain why beer is better than wine, discuss Black Sheep Brewery, have an exclusive interview with John Grogan MP. There's a seasonal quick tastings, and a very festival "Try Before You Die" section. 00:22:17 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode014.mp3 The news is really hotting up at the moment, with rants and accusations about the price of beer in supermarkets. (We try to sit on the fence!) The winner of BII NITA are announced. We put some traditional english ales under the microscope in quick tastings, and find a beer that's like London Pride, but turned up to 11, in our now famous "Try Before You Die" section. Podcasts Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 14 - BII NITA, wheat beer, St Austell, and a beer that's better than London Pride The news is really hotting up at the moment, with rants and accusations about the price of beer in supermarkets. (We try to sit on the fence!) The winner of BII NITA are announced. We put some traditional english ales under the microscope in quick tastings, and find a beer that's like London Pride, but turned up to 11, in our now famous "Try Before You Die" section. 00:12:06 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode013.mp3 We head north of the border for a look at the Caledonian brewery, the last remaining brewery in Edinburgh. There's also a description of malt. All the tasting beers this week come from Wye Valley. It's not a paid advert, although it might seem that way. I also make a satirical point about Gordon Brown, and a bad joke about tasting... Podcasts Mon, 3 Dec 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 13 - Wye Valley, Caledonian, and malt We head north of the border for a look at the Caledonian brewery, the last remaining brewery in Edinburgh. There's also a description of malt. All the tasting beers this week come from Wye Valley. It's not a paid advert, although it might seem that way. I also make a satirical point about Gordon Brown, and a bad joke about tasting... 00:11:35 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode012.mp3 Bright beer and Adnams brewery are on the menu this week. But what everyone wants is the chocolate indulgence that is "try before you die". A surprisingly fulsome episode. Podcasts Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 12 - Bright beer and Adnams Bright beer and Adnams brewery are on the menu this week. But what everyone wants is the chocolate indulgence that is "try before you die". A surprisingly fulsome episode. 00:13:07 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode011.mp3 There are two big secrets revealed this week - Samuel Smiths brewery, and the life of hops. But don't worry - we still have our usual secrets of quick tastings, and divulge the best kept secret in the beer world - what is this weeks "try before you die". Podcasts Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 11 - The Life of Hops part 2. There are two big secrets revealed this week - Samuel Smiths brewery, and the life of hops. But don't worry - we still have our usual secrets of quick tastings, and divulge the best kept secret in the beer world - what is this weeks "try before you die". 00:13:04 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode010.mp3 This week we begin our series on the life of hops, discuss the Shepherd Neame brewery, , and quickly taste four more different beers from Portugal. This is all rounded up with a fabulous "try before you die". Podcasts Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 10 - The Life of Hops. This week we begin our series on the life of hops, discuss the Shepherd Neame brewery, , and quickly taste four more different beers from Portugal. This is all rounded up with a fabulous "try before you die". 00:12:59 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode009.mp3 This week we explain the difference between top-fermented and bottom-fermented beers, discover how many pints in a firkin, and quickly taste four different beers from Portugal. This is all rounded up with a long-awaited "try before you die". Podcasts Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 9 - All about beer. This week we explain the difference between top-fermented and bottom-fermented beers, discover how many pints in a firkin, and quickly taste four different beers from Portugal. This is all rounded up with a long-awaited "try before you die". 00:12:04 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode008.mp3 Our eighth episode focusing on cider. We explain the process behind it, taste some ciders and perries, look at where it is made in our "Out of Somerset" feature, and introduce you to sublime drink in our "try before you die". Podcasts Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 8 - Cider, cider, cider. Our eighth episode focusing on cider. We explain the process behind it, taste some ciders and perries, look at where it is made in our "Out of Somerset" feature, and introduce you to sublime drink in our "try before you die". 00:13:52 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode007.mp3 Episode 7 returns to more tradition English-ness this week. All our quick tastings are about ale, we cover the differences between a pub and an inn, and answer the question of "what is a free house." There's also our usual round of quick tastings and "try before you die". Podcasts Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 7 - English ales, and English pubs. Episode 7 returns to more tradition English-ness this week. All our quick tastings are about ale, we cover the differences between a pub and an inn, and answer the question of "what is a free house." There's also our usual round of quick tastings and "try before you die". 00:13:00 beer, ale, cider, perry, trappist, belgian, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode006.mp3 Episode 6 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we discover the meaning of 2043, and continue our series on Belgian beers. Podcasts Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 6 - Fruit and lambic beers, 2043. Episode 6 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we discover the meaning of 2043, and continue our series on Belgian beers. 00:13:00 trappist, belgian, beer, ale, cider, perry, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode005.mp3 Episode 5 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we cover the Bedford beer festival, have a quick rant about certain web sites, and continue our series on Belgian beers. Podcasts Mon, 8 Oct 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 5 - Belgian Trappist beers, Bedford beer, and a rant. Episode 5 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we cover the Bedford beer festival, have a quick rant about certain web sites, and continue out series on Belgian beers. 00:12:16 trappist, belgian, beer, ale, cider, perry, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode004.mp3 Episode 4 covers the usual news, feedback, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we demonstrate the link between ABV and alcohol units, and begin our series on Belgian beers. Podcasts Mon, 1 Oct 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 4 - Belgian Trappist beers, and ABV. Episode 4 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we demonstrate the link between ABV and alcohol units, and begin our series on Belgian beers. 00:12:28 trappist, belgian, beer, ale, cider, perry, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode003.mp3 Episode 3 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we discuss Cask Maques, and the history of Fullers brewery. Podcasts Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 3 - Cask Marques, and the history of Fullers. Episode 3 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we discuss the Cask Maques, and the history of Fullers brewery. 00:12:48 beer, ale, cider, perry, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode002.mp3 Episode 2 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we discuss the German Purity Law, and the history of Youngs brewery. Podcasts Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 2 - the German Purity Law, and the history of Youngs. Episode 2 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we discuss the German Purity Law, and the history of Youngs brewery. 00:14:00 beer, ale, cider, perry, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate http://www.TheBeerCrate.com/ http://www.thebeercrate.com/shows/the-beer-crate-episode001.mp3 Episode 1 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we review the Brussels Beer Weekend, and ask What is IPA? Podcasts Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:54:46 +0100 Steven Goodwin No Episode 1 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we review the Brussels Beer Weekend, and ask What is IPA? Episode 1 covers the usual news, drinkers diary, quick tastings, and try before you die. Additionally we review the Brussels Beer Weekend, and ask What is IPA? 00:11:55 beer, ale, cider, perry, beer crate, crate, podcast, steven goodwin, crate