What’s it like to stand at the helm of one of the world’s most respected breweries? Joseph Lechner the brewmaster at Schneider Weisse joins the Brewer to Brewer podcast to share his experience. In a wide ranging interview with Rob Lovatt of the Thornbridge Brewery Lechner discusses the importance of maintaining Schneider Weisse’s traditional brewing methods and quality. He highlights the challenges of brewing wheat beers, including the need for consistent yeast propagation and the impact of regional raw material sourcing. Lechner also explains how Schneider Weisse uses hops in unique ways to enhance beer flavors. Take a good look under the hood of this famous brewery by giving the episode a listen.
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John Holl is the editor of All About Beer Magazine.
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