Brew Interviews
A section dedicated to chronicalling selected interview of various beer and brewing fashion.
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Interview with the Industry – Belgian Bio Brewer
Like most breweries, Brasserie de Brunehaut has their stable of standard beers (by Belgian standards). These include a blonde, a dark and a tripel all brewed under the Abbeye St. Martin banner. What is setting Brunehaut apart is their additon of a completely organic line of beers. The brewery grows its own barley and wheat and in a nod to the green movement, packages some of their wares in recyclable kegs. We had to the opportunity to interview the man in charge of it all, Mr. Marc-Antoine De Mees (Director of Brewing and CEO of Brunehaut), about his thoughts on the brewery and the brewing industry in general. So, from the…
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Interview with a Brewmaster – Rockne & Roll
Agreeing to recline in the comfy computer chair of fame and let us in on the inner workings of his brewery is a homebrewer turned brewmaster (the dream) hailing from Royal Oak, Michigan. In his short time at the brewery he has rolled up an impressive list of industry awards and continues to push the envelope (peanut butter, really!?) with ingredients. Part mad scientist, part beer lover, let’s hear it for Brewmaster Rockne Van Meter. Name(s): Rockne Van Meter Brewery Name: Bastone Brewery When did the brewery start? April 2004 How long have you been brewmaster there? Since October 2005 Any type of formal training in brewing science or art? If not,…
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Interview with a Homebrewer – Flat out Brewer
What happens when you combine two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen, some different styles of bere (look it up), the transfer of thermal conditions, the addition of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and time. Well, the latest homebrewer to sit in the comfy computer chair of fame could tell you. Hailing from the lovely (when the sun is out) city of Edinburgh, Scotland, brewing beer in their kitchen, known to the Twitterverse as @Sevarity, Scientist and beer lover, welcome to CellarMonk! Name: Benjii and Sevare Day Job: Podiatrist and Scientist When did you start home brewing?Our first brew was in November 2008 when we lived in Ely, Cambridgeshire (England). We made a Kvass…
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Interview with a Homebrewer – The Candy Man
Who can take some chocolate, sprinkle it with hops, mix it all together and make his chocolates tops…the Candy Man Can. In the comfy computer chair of fame today we have a part homebrewer, part candy making hybrid. Beer making, mead making and candy making…Oh my! Welcome to our interview series a homebrewer whose Twitter handle @Phil_from_MD either means he is enjoying life in the lovely state of Maryland, or his mother was a doctor. Give a warm welcome to Mr. Phillip Green. Name: Phillip GreenDay Job: Computer Technician (M-F) / Electronics retail (weekends) / Owner, Hop Candy Inc. (See profile at end of article) When did you start homebrewing?I started…
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Interview with a Brewmaster – Southfield Suds
Now seated in the comfy computer chair of fame is a man that spent his learning years on the study of fishes and marine life. Luckily, he was unable to translate too much of that into his job at Copper Canyon Brewery (we can imagine “Smoked Salmon Porter” or “Imperial Trout”). Taking great pains to make it right, let’s welcome Head Brewer Todd Parker. Name(s): Todd ParkerBrewery Name: Copper Canyon BreweryWhen did the brewery start? 13 years agoHow long have you beer brewmaster there? Almost 4 yearsAny type of formal training in brewing science or art? If not, how did you learn the craft?No official formal training, other than earning…
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Interview with a Beer Blogger – Across the Pond
In a new interview series here on CellarMonk, we will be seating Beer Bloggers in the comfy computer chair of fame. First up is a Twitter friend that was at the ready to suggest can’t miss pubs to go to during this author’s recent trip to London. Whether it’s judging beer, tasting beer, or evangelizing beer, she is at the ready. Welcome the the Cellar, beer expert and food diva, Melissa Cole. Name: Melissa Cole Blog Name: Taking the Beard Out of Beer Location (city, country): London, United Kingdom (UK) When did your blog start? 2007What got you into blogging about beer?I write about beer for a living, and I get…
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Interview with a Homebrewer – Teague Hollow
Now preparing to face the grueling homebrew interview. A newcomer to homebrewing, but someone already looking forward to more equipment and more fun. @TeagueHollow to the Twitterverse and Adam to his friends, he sits in the comfy computer chair of fame to tell us about himself. Let’s make him welcome. Name: Adam WarnkeDay Job: I work at Mobis in Montgomery, AL. We produce parts for Hyundai and Kia. When did you start homebrewing? I started homebrewing about 4 months ago.What got you into homebrewing? A person? An unfulfilled interest? Sheer boredom? A love for craft beer got me into it. All throughout college I drank your standard college beers like bud…
