{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"All About Beer","title":"AAB 098: Is The Future Of Beer Small? A Discussion","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3059,"description":"Back in the heyday of craft beer, everyone was hoping to get bigger. Opening a brewery was about large scale growth, ideas of grandeur and big corporate buyouts. Nowadays, those dreams are essentially gone and breweries are now deciding what is the best way forward. With all the doom and gloom now, we talk to two brewery owners about what staying small means in today’s world: one who is “growing down” his business to be more nimble in today’s world and one who is deliberately staying small, focusing more on beers he wants to brew while brewing beers for his community and taproom.\nThis Episode is Sponsored by:\nHopsteiner\nLet’s talk brewhouse efficiency: Replacing pellet loads with Salvo cannot only boost aroma density, but reduce trub load and increase beer wart. Seems like simple math, but if it is still not obvious— replacing pellets with Salvo can give you MORE BEER per batch with BETTER brewhouse efficiency. Salvo —designed for brewers who are tired of sacrificing yield for aroma Explore flavor solutions at shop.hopsteiner.com.\nEscarpment Laboratories\nTired of inconsistent fermentations and off-flavors in your beer? It’s time to strike back with Yeast Lightning Nutrient from Escarpment Labs. Unlike generic nutrients, Yeast Lightning is a balanced blend containing bioavailable zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins designed specifically for beer yeast. It’s been proven to shorten fermentation times and improve final beer flavor. Plus, it helps you get more generations out of your yeast, saving you money on every batch. Whether it's a dry-hopped IPA or a crisp lager, give your yeast the fuel they actually need. Order your first pack today by emailing sales@escarpmentlabs.com. Mention the All About Beer podcast to get free shipping on your first order.\nAthletic Brewing\nYour first sip of Athletic Brewing Company’s non-alcoholic beer is a game-changer – it tastes so good, you can’t believe it's non-alcoholic. They've won 185 taste awards to prove it. From goldens, to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/YbIXMAPDh5P1bq8AScEI4-pDCjLFr9_HYxMYZHAelB0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyMzQzLzE2ODA3/OTA2NjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}