The Taproom Podcast
The Taproom Podcast
Mike
Episode 176 - with Jeff Alworth Author of The Beer Bible
59 minutes Posted Jun 21, 2026 at 4:45 pm.
Father’s Day Beer Chat
Beer Origins in Portland
The Beer Bible Explained
Germany Changes Everything
Belgian Beer Fades Away
First Big Brewery Trip
The Four Pack Begins
Dream Collab in Vienna
Glitter Beer Guilty Pleasure
Updating the Beer Bible
Hops, Additives, and Balance
Oregon’s Hop Identity
Brewery Vibe Versus Beer
Rapid Fire Round
Pint With a Legend
Beer Mount Rushmore Picks
Beer as Culture
Childhood Brewery Wish
Writer at Heart
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Host Mike sits down with Jeff Alworth, author of The Beer Bible, in a lively Father's Day episode exploring craft beer culture around the world. Expect stories from Fuller's in London to lager country in Germany and the Czech Republic, plus the deep dive that went into writing and updating The Beer Bible.Topics include beer traditions (Belgian lambics, German lagers, Czech styles), the rise and plateau of hazy IPAs, fresh-hop season in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, modern hop products and brewing technology, and the difference between brewery vibe and product. Jeff also answers the show’s “Four Pack” and “Six Pack” rapid-fire segments.Listeners will get travel anecdotes, recommendations for overlooked styles and breweries, reflections on how beer reflects culture, and practical takes on what to keep in your fridge. A friendly, approachable hour of beer history, tasting notes, and insider perspective for fans and curious drinkers alike.