Who doesn’t like marshmallows? Ancient Egyptians were the first to enjoy a gooey treat now called marshmallow as early as 2000 BC. Today, whether it’s in a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter’s night, or smooshed with chocolate between graham crackers around the campfire, marshmallows are a fun way to add a little sweetness to life. But what about marshmallow in beer?
Marshmallows add sweetness to beer, obviously. But quality marshmallows have other flavors, too. In the hands of a skilled brewer, marshmallows can be used to make novel beers that please tastebuds and even evoke childhood memories. Marshmallows are more than just a cylindrical confection sold in bulk at the grocery store. It’s time to understand the true art of marshmallow beer.
Guests
As CEO and beer maker, Henok Fentie leads Swedish brewery Omnipollo with a bold vision: to transform the perception of beer—forever. Omnipollo explores the vast potential of beer, brewing a wide array of styles that challenge traditional boundaries. From marshmallows to unconventional techniques, the brewery isn’t afraid to experiment, engaging in a constantly evolving dialogue with its drinkers. Henok’s journey into craft beer began in 2006, shortly after graduating from London School of Economics, where he discovered a love for the artistry and culture of brewing. This passion led to a homebrewing hobby, which became the seed that grew into Omnipollo—a brewery that continues to push boundaries and redefine what beer can be.
Cheyanne Forgatch is the owner and head Marshmallow Specialist at The Artisan Marshmallow Company in Pitman, NJ. The Artisan Marshmallow Company was founded in 2016 and opened their first brick and mortar shop in 2019. They have been featured on many local and nationwide news channels and magazines as well as placing second in Dessert Wars PA. Their mission is to create the best tasting marshmallow using quality ingredients, handcrafted in small batches with seasonal rotating flavors! “You haven’t had a marshmallow until you’ve had an Artisan Marshmallow!”
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Don Tse
Living near seven malthouses, Don Tse is a freelance beer and malt writer and consultant known globally as The Don of Beer. He has been active in craft beer for over 25 years and has famously sampled and written tasting notes on almost 27,000 different beers. He is the co-host of the All About Beer podcast. Don has also written for magazines and presented on beer in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ukraine and Singapore. Nobody in those countries thinks his jokes are funny.
Em Sauter
Em Sauter is an Advanced Cicerone®, cartoonist, author, beer reviewer, international beer judge and public speaker who runs the award winning website Pints and Panels, which focuses on visual beer education. Her first book "Beer is for Everyone! (of Drinking Age)" was published in 2017 by One Peace Books. Her second book "Hooray for Craft Beer!" was released in April 2022 with Brewers Publications. Em is also co-host of the All About Beer Podcast. She lives in New England with her husband Matt and two cats- Milbo and The Geen.