• Brewing Czech Lagers and Beyond: Jeff Kurkowski of Godspeed Brewing

  • Dec 12 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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Brewing Czech Lagers and Beyond: Jeff Kurkowski of Godspeed Brewing

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  • Summary

  • Guest: Jeff Kurkowski, Head Brewer at Godspeed Brewing

    Topics Discussed:

    • Jeff’s journey through the brewing industry, including working at multiple Ontarian breweries of various sizes.
    • His music career and experiences touring North America with bands.
    • Brewing Czech-inspired lagers and the creative challenges they present.
    • Using Saaz hops and the agricultural difficulties associated with them.
    • The craft of working with pitch-lined barrels and the re-pitching process.
    • Exploring cask culture and its roots.
    • British beer history and brewing with traditional ingredients.
    • Changes and trends in the Ontarian beer industry.
    • Fun and fulfilling aspects of making brewing a career.
    • What keeps Jeff busy and inspired outside of the brewery.

    Key Takeaways:
    This episode introduces our first guest from outside BC and teases an exciting series of interviews with guests from beyond the province. Jeff’s story is a fascinating blend of music and brewing, and his insights into traditional and innovative beer-making will inspire craft beer enthusiasts everywhere.

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