On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Lee Lord interviews Dusan Kwiatkowski from Live Oak Brewing.

Learn about the history, equipment, and processes of the Austin, Texas-based brewery, including its robust lager program. Kwiatkowski discusses the brewery’s QC protocols, including cell counting and ATP tests, and shares challenges like dealing with contaminated CO2. He also highlights their historical beers, such as pre-Prohibition Pilsner, and the importance of maintaining traditional brewing techniques.

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