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Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessFrom Extract to Impact: How Abstrax Hops Are Shaping Beer’s Future [with Julian Shrago from Beachwood Brewing, USA]On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Craig Thomas, National Account Manager at Abstrax, to take a deep dive into the science, story, and serious hop chemistry behind their innovative hop products—used by some of the most respected brewers in the industry.Craig shares insights into how Abstrax uses cutting-edge technology to isolate and recreate the essential oils and aroma compounds that give beer its characteristic punch and complexity—providing brewers with another layer of precision and creativity.Following this, Nick sits down with Julian Shrago, co-owner and brew...2025-06-2056 min
Malt CoutureBatch 289: We're All Here TogetherIt's the most sacred of all weekends in the Maltyverse as the Malty Boyz™ descend upon the Malt Mansion. You heard that right, the Malty Boyz™, which means Michael's back! Yes! They're all here together for Batch 289. Alex curates an insane line-up for this batch where all the Malty Boyz™ are back together including a batch 1 Bookers and they tick another White Whale beer when they try Brandy Vanilla Dark Lord. In the Beer News, the Boyz discuss famed brewer and Beachwood Brewing owner Julian Shrago joining Urban Roots, the closing of a Netherlands Trappist brewery, watches made from beer b...2025-06-051h 44Malt CoutureBatch 289: We're All Here TogetherIt's the most sacred of all weekends in the Maltyverse as the Malty Boyz™ descend upon the Malt Mansion. You heard that right, the Malty Boyz™, which means Michael's back! Yes! They're all here together for Batch 289. Alex curates an insane line-up for this batch where all the Malty Boyz™ are back together including a batch 1 Bookers and they tick another White Whale beer when they try Brandy Vanilla Dark Lord. In the Beer News, the Boyz discuss famed brewer and Beachwood Brewing owner Julian Shrago joining Urban Roots, the closing of a Netherlands Trappist brewery, watches made from beer b...2025-06-051h 44
Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine PodcastYour Favorite Craft Beer & Brewing Podcast Episodes of 2024This final episode of 2024 is our chance to look back at the conversations that resonated most with you, the listeners. Here, we count down the ten most-dowloaded episodes of the past year, with excerpts from each. The countdown includes:
Thomas Vandelanotte of Timmermans, Waterloo, and Bourgogne des Flandres on the science of lambic
Matt Cole of Fat Heads on American-style IPA
Robert Fulwiler of Meanwhile on Austin-Texas-meets-German-style lager
Tom Everett and Jack Van Pappegem of Von Trapp on characterful helles
Natalie Rose Baldwin of Wayfinder on cold IPA
Urs Wellhoener of Boston Beer, Bob Kunz of Highland Park...2024-12-271h 05Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine PodcastSpotlight: Keys to Successful Beer Fermentation with White Labs, Russian River, and BeachwoodThis special fermentation-focused episode of the podcast is brought to you interruption-free by the yeast and fermentation specialists at White Labs. If you brew beer, you’re familiar with White Labs, as they’ve been supplying brewers with the highest quality yeast and fermentation aids for many years, and they now serve brewers around the world from outposts in San Diego and Asheville in the United States, as well as Copenhagen and Hong Kong.
Throughout this episode, we focus on the keys to effective fermentations, from yeast health to enzymes and more. Joining for the conversation are Chri...2024-03-051h 14
Adam Makes BeerEpisode 025: Julian Shrago - Beachwood BrewingAdam Mills, Director of Brewing Operations at Sonder Brewing talks beer with Julian Shrago of Beachwood Brewing!
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Hello, I am Adam! I am Director of Brewing Operations at Sonder Brewing outside of Cincinnati, OH. I am a former high school and university educator, and I have been making beer for a living for over a decade...2024-02-171h 51
Master Brewers PodcastEpisode 168: Spirit Barrel AgingWe take a look at spirit barrel aging techniques from the perspective of Julian Shrago at Beachwood BrewingSpecial Guest: Julian Shrago.Sponsored By:Chr. Hansen: Berkeley Yeast: Grist: BSI: The Lupulin Exchange: Precision Fermentation: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Spirit Barrel Aging: Processes, Procedures, and Techniques for Small-Scale Programs — 2019 MBAA Technical QuarterlyUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarJoin Master Brewers2024-01-2940 min
SoCal Restaurant ShowISM Brewing with Brewer and Restaurateur Ian McCall Part Two
Acclaimed Brewer and Restaurateur Ian McCall (ex-Riip Beer Co., Huntington Beach) has ventured out on his own with the newly launched ISM Brewing in Downtown Long Beach. In addition to a rotating selection of 15 of his acclaimed craft beers (and prominent guest beers and wine & cider) he has Chef Fonzy De Zuniga (ex-Descanso) in the kitchen crafting elevated pub food including a Salmon Melt with Confit Atlantic Salmon, chipotle mayo, onions, red bell peppers, jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber and smoked cheddar cheese served on a grilled country loaf from the OC’s Crema Artisan Bakery. Weekend Brunch has just started....2024-01-1513 min
The Beer Temple PodcastEp # 307 - West Coast IPA Special with Julian Shrago of Beachwood Brewing, Shawn Mcilhenney of Mcilhenney Brewing, and Jude La Rose of Hop ButcherChris is star-stuck for this incredible voyage into West Coast IPA. Two SoCal IPA legends join in the conversation - Julian Shrago of Beachwood and Shawn Mcilhenney of Mcilhenney Brewing, while our old pal Jude from Hop Butcher comes into the studio to lend some Chicago-based hoppy legitimacy. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!2023-11-131h 40
The Brewing Network Presents | The SessionJulian Shrago Beachwood BrewingBrewmaster and Co-Owner Julian Shrago from Beachwood Brewing joins The Session this week. We discuss the upcoming California Craft Beer Summit, at which he is a speaker. We also talk about current supply chain issues facing the brewing industry and how Beachwood has grown over the last several years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-121h 13
Bottom Dwellers BierclubBeachwood Brewing with Brewmaster Julian Shrago and Lord of the Foods, Bill ChildWe have a great conversation about the humble beginnings of Beachwood Brewing. We talk about the start of the Long Beach Beer Scene and where it's going from here. I really enjoyed listening to Julian tell us about his journey becoming an owner and brewmaster of an amazing award winning brewery in the heart of Long Beach. From homebrewer to pro brewer an episode you definitely don't want to miss! We also talk about the great food with Bill Child! A funny and light conversation about the amazing offerings at Beachwood!2022-10-1248 min
Drink Beer, Think Beer With John HollEp. 122 - Julian Shrago of Beachwood BrewingHaze might be popular, but the clear, vibrant, and assertive West Coast IPA still has a lot of life left in it and holding that torch high is Julian Shrago of Beachwood Brewing in California. He’s here to talk hops and creativity, mixed culture, and the importance of being small and independent.2022-02-021h 06
Drink Beer, Think Beer With John HollEp. 122 - Julian Shrago of Beachwood BrewingJulian Shrago is the co-founder and brewmaster of Beachwood Brewing, which already boasts several locations in Southern California with more on the way. He’s a thoughtful brewer, who takes big ideas and brings them down to a manageable level that are executed well and in my interactions with him over the years, at festivals, at the brewery, and just in the wild, I’m always struck by his thoughtful nature and his commitment to small brewers, traditional styles, and education. On the show this week Shrago joins me from the brewery...2022-02-021h 06Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine PodcastFor Julian Shrago of Beachwood Brewing, There Are No Additives, Only IngredientsJulian Shrago is not afraid to ruffle feathers. The outspoken brewmaster for Beachwood Brewing (Long Beach, California) has cultivated an intense persona, but that passion and focus is evidenced in the beers they brew and the awards they’ve racked up over the past ten years, including 19 GABF medals and 9 World Beer Cup medals.
In this episode, he discusses:
Beachwood’s flavor-first creative process
Building predictive sensibilities around recipe development
The evolution of West coast IPA in general, and the particular evolution of Beachwood’s IPAs
The cross-pollination between New England and West coast IPA brewing techni...2021-09-111h 15
Hopped: Sound On 🔊Ten Years, Hoptical Telescope & Barrelogenesis with Julian Shrago of Beachwood BrewingIn this Season 2 premiere episode of Beer Breakdown, Gary chats with Julian Shrago, co-founder and Brewmaster of Beachwood Brewing to break down ten years of Beachwood and their special anniversary releases, Hoptical Telescope and Barrelogensis.
They dive into everything from Julian’s homebrewing background, the art and science of brewing, building a team, and breaking out of your comfort zone before cracking open the big West Coast-style Double IPA and the decadent Bourbon-Barrel-Aged Barleywine and what makes their approach to hops and barrels so damn unique.
Pick up these beers and all of Beachwood’s awes...2021-08-111h 01
Experimental BrewingBrew Files – Episode 88 – Julian's IPAsThe Brew is Out There!
Julian Shrago has made a name for himself as he transitioned from award winning homebrewer to award winning brewer at Beachwood Brewing. A big portion of that reputation has been built on a broad swath of well crafted beers, particularly his IPA's. What makes Julian's IPAs his? Sit back and listen!
Links:
Beachwood Brewing Company (now shipping in CA!): http://beachwoodbrewing.com/
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewers Publications
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Don't forget to...2020-05-2800 min
Barley & MeEpisode 111: Andy Klein, Bryan Crass, and Lewis McGeorge of Monk's Cellar & Julian Shrago of Beachwood BrewingHost Ben Rice sits down with Andy Klein, owner and brewmaster at Monk's Cellar in Roseville, CA, as well as brewer Bryan Crass and sales rep Lewis McGeorge, to talk about their upcoming 5th anniversary (Friday, October 18/Saturday, October 19), including their collaboration beers with over TWENTY breweries. Once of those is Huntington Beach's Beachwood Brewing, and their owner/brewmaster Julian Shrago was kind enough to make an appearance. Together, Julian and Andy walk down memory lane, from trips to Europe to the Great IBU Wars of the early 2010s. Julian also breaks down his scientific study of Cantillon and how...2019-10-141h 29
The Brewing Network Presents | The SessionThe Session 02-13-17 Beachwood BrewingJulian Shrago from Beachwood Brewing joins us live on The Session this week! Julian makes some of the best beers in the country, as evidenced by his many awards, including Best Large Brewpub in the world at the 2016 World Beer Cup. Julian will be in-studio, traveling up from his Long Beach location with lots of beer for us to talk about. Beachwood really covers all styles of beers really well so we can learn a lot from this show, not just hops (although Julian kills it with hops too!). We also make Julian read some if his "bad" beer...2017-02-133h 15
The Brewing Network Presents | The Jamil ShowIIPA - Brewing With Style 07-08-14Brewing With Style covers Unapologetic, the Stone/Heretic/Beachwood collaboration Double IPA using all new hop varieties! Join Jamil, Tasty, and Jon Plise as they discuss their take on the style with Stone's Mitch Steele and Beachwood's Julian Shrago.2014-07-081h 17The Brewing Network Presents | The Jamil ShowLaurel IPA - Can You Brew It 11-07-11In a twist for Can You Brew It, the crew talks to Brewmaster Roger Davis from Triple Rock about cloning a homebrew recipe on a pro scale. This time Roger worked with homebrewer turned pro, Julian Shrago on his Laurel IPA for Triple Rock. Find out the secrets to up-scaling a homebrew and learn all about Laurel IPA!2011-11-071h 20