Episode 63
From Farm to Pint w/ Riggs Beer Co - Part 1
How crazy would it be grow your own grain for craft brewing AT SCALE? We talk with Matt and Darin Riggs of Riggs Beer Company about their decision to open a brewery on their family's farm. From convincing their parents to change crops to working with the agriculture department at the University of Illinois for developing grains, part one covers all the crazy.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Meet the Riggs Brothers
01:34 The Unique Approach of Riggs Beer Company
03:37 Challenges and Rewards of Brewing with Homegrown Grains
04:10 Military Background and Brewing Journey
05:15 Sustainability and Agricultural Practices
12:06 Barley and Brewing Challenges
24:45 Corn and Brewing Innovations with U of I
29:01 Collaboration and Future Prospects
31:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Joel Hermansan
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
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