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What's the Problem?Nile ZacherleBoth a winemaker, and beer brewer, Nile Zacherle has spent decades fermenting in the Napa Valley. As the founder of Mad Fritz Brewing Co, he focuses on growing their beers by malting and brewing with a ‘Farm to Foam’ approach. The sourcing of single variety barleys that are craft-malted with an origin, as well as hops and water sourcing defines the beer styles in what they call ‘Origin Beer’. His expertise in both the world of wine and beer provides him with perspective on the problem in the wine industry from a larger alcoholic beverage industry lens.We want...2025-02-1045 min
Brew Ha Ha PodcastMad FritzNile Zacherle of Mad Fritz Beer and Melissa Luci of Alexander Valley Hop Farm join Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras on Brew Ha Ha. It’s hop season!
Mad Fritz Beer is known as a cult brewery, since it is small and has a dedicated following. Mad Fritz is based in Napa. Nile has brought some beer made with fresh wet hops.
The hops come from Alexander Valley Hop Farm. Melissa Luci has been on BHH before, on this episode almost exactly a year ago, on Sept. 15, 2023.
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The Beer Temple PodcastEp #323 - Insiders Roundtable with Nile Zacherle and Rob BrennanChris and Mike are joined at the roundtable by Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz and Rob Brennan or Supermoon Brewing Co.Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!2024-04-121h 50
BeerWise PodcastEp 26: Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz Brewing CompanySend us a textHello, and welcome to the BeerWise podcast, I’m your host, Mark DeNote, and I am the editor of Florida Beer News.In this episode, I am joined by Nile Zacherle, the President and Master Brewer of Mad Fritz Brewing Company in Saint Helena, California. I was introduced to Nile via one of his beers sent by a friend. The beer was so close to the line between wines and beers that I was intrigued, so I looked up the brewery. I was able to get some time...2023-05-1257 min
The Beer Temple PodcastEp # 287 - Mad Fritz with Nile ZacherleThis week, Mike & Chris sit down with Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz - a fascinating brewery in the beating heart of America's wine country. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!2023-04-281h 40
JCB LIVEJCB LIVE: Brewer and Winemaker Nile ZacherlePurchase at https://oakvillegrocery.com or visit https://www.madfritz.com.
Meet Crispin Cain, the mastermind behind the exquisite spirits of 'Prosperous & Penniless.' With a rich history that began in the vineyards of California, Crispin's journey in winemaking evolved into a distinguished career in distillation. Under the tutelage of cognac virtuoso Hubert Germain-Robin, Crispin mastered ancient techniques that now define his artistry in creating exceptional spirits.🥃 Prosperous & Penniless Barrel-Aged GinMasterfully crafted by Crispin Cain, this gin undergoes a transformative journey. Distilled in a traditional Cognac pot still with a rich...2021-09-0947 min
Talking NorCal26. Normalcy in NorCal, Trinity River Rafting & Nile Zacherle from Mad Fritz | Talking NorCalOn this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the Northern California news of the week, including the 5-year-old twins that summited Mt. Shasta, the Tule Elk controversy in Point Reyes, Tahoe's "Covid Island" and the rebound of Whiskeytown's WES Camp, which includes a summer (2:08). Then, Bob sits down with Nile Zacherle to discuss his journey to start the Mad Fritz brewery in Saint Helena (42:29). Finally, Zach and Bob are excited to bring back "Adventures in NorCal" with their whitewater rafting trip down the Trinity River (1:07:22).2020-09-241h 20
Drink Beer, Think Beer With John HollEp. 50 - Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz BeerThere is a lot going on out West right now, some of it good – like the hop harvest – and a lot of it bad, like the fires that are raging out of control. Napa Valley is often in the news when it comes to fires in California and while it is known for wine, there is also beer to be found. Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz Beer straddles both worlds. He is both a wine maker and a brewer and is thoughtful about both. What might be most enjoyable about his beers is that they live i...2020-09-1657 min
Drink Beer, Think Beer With John HollEp. 50 - Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz BeerWhen it comes to brewing beer in Napa Valley, going for the same old familiar recipes just won't fly. Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz Beer talks about how he sources ingredients and how he lets them define the beers he makes.2020-09-1657 min
Good Beer Matters PodcastGBM 53 - It Takes A Lot Of Wine To Make Beer Like This, with Nile Zacherle of Mad FritzWhat do you get if you cross the mindset of a winemaker and the talented hands of a brewer to create a perfect blend of single-origin beers? You get a style-defying, exceptional brewery set deep in the heart of Californian wine country. The beers produced from this farm-style brewery are easy on the palate, but with enough character and nuance to be served in some of the finest restaurants in Napa. Beers like this require a mindset that puts ingredients first with a focus on the land and process. While winemakers often say it takes a lot of beer...2020-05-271h 14
CoupleCo: Working With Your Spouse For Fun & ProfitBetter Together: How These Couples In Business Improve Each OtherFor episode 100, we’re digging into the archives for choice clips from the first six couples we interviewed: Ryan and Crystal Waugh of Waugh Cellars and Waugh Family Wines. They’re the first interview that made us think, Wow, we need to be a better couple. And during the interview, we swear we watched these two fall in love all over again. Robin & Jim Whitney of Whitney Advertising in Park City, Utah. They met in big New York advertising, and for over 20 years, they’ve been running their ad agency in Park City, and do most o...2019-12-1834 min
Napa Sonoma Live- The Best Things To See, Sip & SavorArt of Fermentation: Cider and Beer<p dir="ltr">Recognizing that wine isn’t the only beverage crafted in California’s wine country, my co-host Jean-Charles Boisset and I talk about the long history of apple orchards in America, and in particular, in Sonoma County—with the heart of the industry in Sebastopol. We also discuss how his family has a history of hop growing, something Jean-Charles still continues to do with hop trellises at his properties. Today, rather than tasting wine, we sample Boisset’s La Captive Cider, produced in Sonoma. We then taste the Oakville Grocery 1881 Pilsner, made with Boisset estate h...2019-07-1804 min
The Bite Goes On - Radio MisfitsThe Bite Goes On – Nile Zacherle, Mad Fritz BrewingEP27: Nile Zacherle created Mad Fritz after 25 years of home brewing. Nile Zacherle first began his journey into fermented beverages in 1990 at the age of 18 when he and his father brewed their first batch of beer at home. What began as a father/son home project continued to evolve until he transitioned his schooling from a focus in art and design to a BS in Fermentation Science at UC Davis. While at UC Davis, Nile completed the Master Brewers program passing the 2 day exam issued by the IOBD (Institute of Brewing and Distilling based in the UK) in 1996.Nile...2019-05-101h 30
Judd's Napa Valley ShowMad Fritz Brewer, Nile ZacherleWith a family in the arts and sciences, Nile was born to brew and make wine. A fun and illuminating show from The Wiki Wiki Grog Shop.2017-03-141h 00