How does a global brewer ensure drinkers have the same experience, wherever they are in the world. Brewing has many variables. How can multinational brewers control those variables?

In this conversation with one of Heineken’s Global Master Brewers, a conversation about global quality covers not just how beer is made, but how drinkers perceive it and even includes a touch of yeast science. Global brewers like Heineken spend millions of dollars ensuring global quality and we get to take a peek behind the green curtain to see how they do it.

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Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail
Ready to taste your way through one of New York’s most exciting craft beverage destinations? Head to Westchester County in the scenic Hudson Valley, where more than 23 breweries, distilleries and cideries are pouring up local flavor in every glass. Get started with the Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail free digital passport that makes exploring easy (no app download required). Just check in at participating locations to earn points and prizes, all while enjoying a taste pour. Use the passport to tag your favorites and discover new hop spots like Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford, Hardscrabble Cider in North Salem and River Outpost Brewing Company in Peekskill—and many more!

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, where trailblazing runs in the family. From crafting a movement with their iconic Pale Ale, to taking the IPA haze craze nationwide with Hazy Little Thing – it’s an adventurous spirit you can taste in every sip. Find your next favorite beer wherever fine beverages are sold. With new brews for every season, there’s always something to discover. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over.

• Hosts: Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guest: Willem van Waesberghe
• Sponsors: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail, All About Beer
• Tags: Heineken, NA Beer
• Photo: Courtesy of Heineken

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Van Havig of Gigantic Brewing interviews Samuel Pecoraro of Von Ebert Brewing.

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Malteurop Malting Company
Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.

The 5th Ingredient
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FirsdTea
Did you know that lemon myrtle actually has more lemon aromatics than lemons? Rich aromas, delicious flavors, and bright colors. This is what Firsd Tea's herbs and botanicals can infuse into craft beers. Email info@firsdtea.com to learn more about using a wide range of herbs and botanicals.

• Host: Van Havig
• Guest: Samuel Pecoraro
• Sponsor: Malt Europ, FirsdTea, Beer 30, All About Beer
• Tags: Brewing, Community, Portland, Awards, Lager
• Photo Credits: Courtesy of Van Havig and Samuel Pecoraro

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Craft beer has always been more expensive that the beer from multinational brewers. And with prices increasing lately, beer drinkers are making careful choices about the beer they drink. But what goes into the price of beer? Is that $10 DIPA really worth it, or are brewery owners driving Rolls Royces to the bank?

A lot goes into the price of beer. We’ll sharpen our pencils and find out how much ingredients, marketing and even taxes go into a beer.

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RahrBSG
Need ingredients and supplies that deliver consistent, high-quality beer? RahrBSG has you covered. From hops to malt to yeast to unbeatable customer service, we are dedicated to your success. RahrBSG—Ingredients for Greatness.

Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail
Ready to taste your way through one of New York’s most exciting craft beverage destinations? Head to Westchester County in the scenic Hudson Valley, where more than 23 breweries, distilleries and cideries are pouring up local flavor in every glass. Get started with the Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail free digital passport that makes exploring easy (no app download required). Just check in at participating locations to earn points and prizes, all while enjoying a taste pour. Use the passport to tag your favorites and discover new hop spots like Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford, Hardscrabble Cider in North Salem and River Outpost Brewing Company in Peekskill—and many more!

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, where trailblazing runs in the family. From crafting a movement with their iconic Pale Ale, to taking the IPA haze craze nationwide with Hazy Little Thing – it’s an adventurous spirit you can taste in every sip. Find your next favorite beer wherever fine beverages are sold. With new brews for every season, there’s always something to discover. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over.

• Hosts: Don Tse and Em Sauter
• Guests: Audra Gaiziunas
• Sponsors: RahrBSG, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail, All About Beer
• Tags: Finance, Raw Ingredients, Cost of Business
• Photo: Audra Gaiziunas

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-call
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com