Kyle Matthias's guest appearances

Kyle Matthias

Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast

Jester King

John Laffler

Dan Kleban

Neil Fisher

August Schell

Alex Flores

Tomme Arthur

Todd Boera

Oskar Blues

Josh Pfriem

Jeff Erway

Todd DiMatteo

Stan Hieronymus

Troy Casey

Sean Lawson

OwlTail

If you visit the Deschutes Brewery taproom in Bend today, you can’t miss the innovation brewhouse. It’s right there in the front window to your left as you walk in, tucked beneath the towering fermentors that produce the brewery’s best-known brands. The system itself is remarkable—a seven-vessel automated system with two kettles and two whirlpools, so the brewers can split the wort stream after the mash. That is supported by a cellar of 13 nano-scale fermentation vessels and seven tiny brite tanks, all built with geometries that mimic the production brewhouse’s full scale vessels. Managing it all is Matthias, our guest on the podcast this week.   In this episode, Matthias discusses the range of approaches to innovation employed by Deschutes, as well as some of the important lessons they’ve learned over the past year and a half of brewing intensively on the pilot system. The conversations includes:    brewing low-calorie but flavorful IPAs dry hopping during versus after active fermentation the impact of pH on hops expression head-to-head hops tests the development process for beers such as King Crispy pilsner Deschutes’ cocktail-inspired approach to hard seltzer and its development process using alternative acids (besides lactic) in tart and sour beer the right applications for fruit juice, puree, and whole fruit  And much more.   “To commit to an expense as large as the pilot brewery definitely sends a message that we’re not just going to rest on our laurels,” Matthias says. “We know we need to continue to do things differently. We are continuing to deliver new products, and coming out with them faster and faster every year. [We] rely on emotion, passion, and gut instinct to come up with what could be the next disrupter in the industry.” This episode is brought to you by: G&amp;D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): Nearly 2,000 breweries across the US, Canada &amp; Mexico partner with G&amp;D Chillers. Innovative, Modular Designs and no proprietary parts propel G&amp;D ahead as the premier choice for your glycol chilling needs. Breweries you recognize—Russian River, Ninkasi, Jack's Abby, Samuel Adams and more—trust G&amp;D to chill the beer you love! Call G&amp;D Chillers to discuss your project today or reach out directly at GDChillers.com. Old Orchard (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer): Old Orchard supplies craft juice blends from the heart of Beer City USA. As the industry blending experts, they supply major national brands and growing breweries alike. They've been the best-kept juicy secret in craft beverage for years, but now the secret's out. Breweries across the board are experiencing a seamless transition to Old Orchard as their new juice supplier. So hop aboard the Old Orchard fruit train; their sample kit starter pack is waiting for you at www.oldorchard.com/brewer.  Ss Brewtech (https://www.ssbrewtech.com): The founders launched Ss Brewtech with a very clear goal to advance brewing equipment design, performance, and quality to the very highest standards in the industry.  With a team that draws upon strong functional backgrounds in brewing science, mechanical engineering, industrial design, supply chain, and manufacturing, Ss Brewtech has the people and skill sets you would want and expect from your supplier of pro brewing equipment.  Head over to SsBrewtech.com for more information on their brewhouses and brewing gear. Captain Pabst Seabird IPA (https://captainpabst1864.com):  Out of the west a storm surprised, swept down on Captain Pabst, That mariner and gentleman, his actions swift and fast, He sailed the seabird against the throes, routing twain wind and fear, He took haste to protect his kin, but the port aas far from near,  Pabst’s intuition proved him right, and bore a friendly coast,  The mighty seabird crashed aground, and to that we raise a toast,  For while the seabird indeed was lost, safe were kin and crew,  And without this mighty ship to steer, Captain Pabst... began to brew.  CAPTAIN PABST SEABIRD IPA. EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE IN WISCONSIN &amp; CHICAGO.Support Craft Beer &amp; Brewing Magazine Podcast

If you visit the <a href="https://www.deschutesbrewery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deschutes Brewery</a> taproom in Bend today, you can’t miss the innovation brewhouse. It’s right there in the front window to your left as you walk in, tucked beneath the towering fermentors that produce the brewery’s best-known brands. The system itself is remarkable—a seven-vessel automated system with two kettles and two whirlpools, so the brewers can split the wort stream after the mash. That is supported by a cellar of 13 nano-scale fermentation vessels and seven tiny brite tanks, all built with geometries that mimic the production brewhouse’s full scale vessels. Managing it all is Matthias, our guest on the podcast this week. In this episode, Matthias discusses the range of approaches to innovation employed by Deschutes, as well as some of the important lessons they’ve learned over the past year and a half of brewing intensively on the pilot system. The conversations includes: <ul> <li>brewing low-calorie but flavorful IPAs </li> <li>dry hopping during versus after active fermentation </li> <li>the impact of pH on hops expression </li> <li>head-to-head hops tests </li> <li>the development process for beers such as King Crispy pilsner </li> <li>Deschutes’ cocktail-inspired approach to hard seltzer and its development process </li> <li>using alternative acids (besides lactic) in tart and sour beer </li> <li>the right applications for fruit juice, puree, and whole fruit </li> </ul> And much more. “To commit to an expense as large as the pilot brewery definitely sends a message that we’re not just going to rest on our laurels,” Matthias says. “We know we need to continue to do things differently. We are continuing to deliver new products, and coming out with them faster and faster every year. [We] rely on emotion, passion, and gut instinct to come up with what could be the next disrupter in the industry.” This episode is brought to you by: G&amp;D Chillers (<a href="https://gdchillers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gdchillers.com</a>): Nearly 2,000 breweries across the US, Canada &amp; Mexico partner with G&amp;D Chillers. Innovative, Modular Designs and no proprietary parts propel G&amp;D ahead as the premier choice for your glycol chilling needs. Breweries you recognize—Russian River, Ninkasi, Jack's Abby, Samuel Adams and more—trust G&amp;D to chill the beer you love! Call G&amp;D Chillers to discuss your project today or reach out directly at <a href="https://gdchillers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GDChillers.com.</a> Old Orchard (<a href="https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer</a>): Old Orchard supplies craft juice blends from the heart of Beer City USA. As the industry blending experts, they supply major national brands and growing breweries alike. They've been the best-kept juicy secret in craft beverage for years, but now the secret's out. Breweries across the board are experiencing a seamless transition to Old Orchard as their new juice supplier. So hop aboard the Old Orchard fruit train; their sample kit starter pack is waiting for you at <a href="https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.oldorchard.com/brewer. </a> Ss Brewtech (<a href="https://www.ssbrewtech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ssbrewtech.com</a>): The founders launched Ss Brewtech with a very clear goal to advance brewing equipment design, performance, and quality to the very highest standards in the industry. With a team that draws upon strong functional backgrounds in brewing science, mechanical engineering, industrial design, supply chain, and manufacturing, Ss Brewtech has the people and skill sets you would want and expect from your supplier of pro brewing equipment. Head over to <a href="https://www.ssbrewtech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SsBrewtech.com</a> for more information on their brewhouses and brewing gear. Captain Pabst Seabird IPA (<a href="https://captainpabst1864.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://captainpabst1864.com</a>): Out of the west a storm surprised, swept down on Captain Pabst, That mariner and gentleman, his actions swift and fast, He sailed the seabird against the throes, routing twain wind and fear, He took haste to protect his kin, but the port aas far from near, Pabst’s intuition proved him right, and bore a friendly coast, The mighty seabird crashed aground, and to that we raise a toast, For while the seabird indeed was lost, safe were kin and crew, And without this mighty ship to steer, Captain Pabst... began to brew. CAPTAIN PABST SEABIRD IPA. EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE IN WISCONSIN &amp; CHICAGO.<a href="https://beerandbrewing.com/subscription/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Craft Beer &amp; Brewing Magazine Podcast</a>

127: Kyle Matthias of Deschutes on their “All-In” Approach to Innovation Brewing

Brian Faivre

Diving into the Abyss with Deschutes Brewery Deschutes Brewery was founded in 1988.  For a craft brewery, that's a long time ago.  Kyle Matthias, the Assitant Brewmaster at Deschutes' Pilot Plant tells us that innovation and agility are key for their continued success. We're joined this week by Matthias and Brewmaster Brian Faivre to hear more about what's going on at Deschutes.  While sipping a few of their amazing beers we discuss beer trends, staying ahead of the game as a bigger brewery, their new flavored malt beverage Modified Theory (NOT a hard seltzer!), brewing beer in the land of legal weed, and Deschutes' new Reserve Club.  Craft Beer News   Constellation Brands is Closing Its Ballast Point Taproom in Daleville, Virginia  The Beer List  Deschutes Abyss 2015 Deschutes The Dissident Deschutes The Stoic 2015 Creature Comforts Eukaryote Monk's Mead Abstinence in the Abbey  Next Week on Beer Guys Radio It's time for our annual Oktoberfest show!  Join us as we sample some Oktoberfest brews as we chat with Tucker Brewing Co. ICYMI Earlier this year we talked with New Glarus Brewing's Daniel Carey.  It's one of our most popular shows ever.  If you missed it the first time, make sure to give it a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!

Diving into the Abyss with Deschutes Brewery <a href="https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Deschutes Brewery</a> was founded in 1988.  For a craft brewery, that's a long time ago.  Kyle Matthias, the Assitant Brewmaster at Deschutes' Pilot Plant tells us that innovation and agility are key for their continued success. We're joined this week by Matthias and Brewmaster Brian Faivre to hear more about what's going on at Deschutes.  While sipping a few of their amazing beers we discuss beer trends, staying ahead of the game as a bigger brewery, their new flavored malt beverage Modified Theory (NOT a hard seltzer!), brewing beer in the land of legal weed, and Deschutes' new Reserve Club.  Craft Beer News <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/roanoke/ballast-point-shutting-down-daleville-taproom-restaurant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Constellation Brands is Closing Its Ballast Point Taproom in Daleville, Virginia</a></li> </ul> The Beer List <ul> <li>Deschutes Abyss 2015</li> <li>Deschutes The Dissident</li> <li>Deschutes The Stoic 2015</li> <li>Creature Comforts Eukaryote</li> <li>Monk's Mead Abstinence in the Abbey</li> </ul> Next Week on Beer Guys Radio It's time for our annual Oktoberfest show!  Join us as we sample some Oktoberfest brews as we chat with <a href="https://tuckerbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tucker Brewing Co.</a> ICYMI Earlier this year we talked with <a href="https://beerguysradio.com/2019/02/09/new-glarus-brewing-dan-daniel-carey-interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">New Glarus Brewing's Daniel Carey</a>.  It's one of our most popular shows ever.  If you missed it the first time, make sure to give it a listen.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson. Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beer-guys-radio-craft-beer-podcast/id1062108530" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2JlZXJndXlzcmFkaW8ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0SnEdzIyPTn5jKqfmfCJrl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/beer-guys-media-llc/beer-guys-radio-craft-beer-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://beerguysradio.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a> Follow Beer Guys Radio: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beerguysradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BeerGuysRadio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/beerguysradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/beerguys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!

E194: Deschutes Brewery with Brian Faivre and Kyle Matthias