At the 2024 World Beer Cup, Oregon’s 10 Barrel Brewing swept the German sour ale category. For those who got to witness the surprising and exciting achievement, it was exhilarating not just for the audience but but for Tonya Cornett, the senior innovation brewer who has been working at the Bend, Oregon based brewery since 2012.

How does 10 Barrel brew these award winning beers and what’s the secret to their success? This episode gets into process and flavors with Cornett and 10 Barrel brewer Ian Larkin, whose formulated two of the three medal winning beers.

For original articles or to read the vast archives check out All About Beer.  Follow us on X @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page.

This Episode is Sponsored by:

Estrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906. Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial, a world class lager is brewed with the finest malt and locally cultivated Galician hops in a state-of-the-art facility in A Coruna. Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”