Mikerphone Brewing’s Mike Pallen talks beer collabs and what goes into brewing a coffee stout like Smells Like Bean Spirit.

01:24 Beer Myth:  Does beer make you full, or does it just make you feel full? Learn the truth behind what it is about beer that may be giving you a sensation of fullness, and discover how understanding this can help you enjoy your brews without feeling overly stuffed. Plus: a hilarious and super random tangent about caftans (calf tans?) that really throws everyone for a loop, especially Cody.

09:36 Mikerphone Brewing Interview: Mike Pallen, owner and head brewer of Mikerphone Brewing, discusses his journey from botany to brewing, sharing insights on how his love for beer began. He delves into the trials and triumphs of starting a brewery, the trend of breweries in industrial spaces, the science behind barrel-aged beers, the influence of music on his brewing process, and the significance of local festivals in building community spirit.

The episode covers an array of unique beers such as the Misty Mountain Hop, Smells Like Bean Spirit, and Special Sauce, each with distinct flavor profiles, from coffee maple stouts to double-hopped IPAs. Mike also talks about his brewery’s special barrel-aged releases, including the Barrel-Aged Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit Special Reserve, its meticulous production process, and the use of local whiskey barrels. Plus: why Mikerphone isn’t serving THC seltzers.

59:38 Beer Behavior: How are hop alternatives like T90 impacting the beer industry? Katherine and Mike go down a hop alternative rabbit hole and talk Incognito, Cryo, and other materials that are finding their way into beers these days.

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About Mikerphone Brewing: Located at 121 Garlisch Drive in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Mikerphone Brewing is a Chicago craft beer that infuses music. Learn more on their website at https://mikerphonebrewing.com/ 

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Crafty Brewers is produced by award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you’ll learn about: craft beer, beer myths, beer science, carbonation, botany classes, special releases, beer festivals, community collaboration, beer production, beer names, brewing trials, brewing triumphs, caftan mishaps, brewing techniques, beer flavor profiles, brewing equipment, brewing history, brewing challenges, brewing successes, and craft beer trends, India Pale Ales, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts, Coffee Maple Stouts, Milk Stouts, Double-Hopped IPAs, beer with oysters, beer with nuts, and hop extracts.