Brewing Mixed Fermentation and Lagers Means Patience and Balance

Spencer Longhurst, head brewer at Barrique Brewing and Blending, discusses his approach to brewing, focusing on oak-mixed fermentation ales and precise lagers. In this interview with Spencer Guy of Atrium Brewing, Longhurst highlights the use of Tennessee-grown ingredients and the challenges of maintaining barrels.

Longhurst also discusses the transition from wood to stainless steel tanks, the impact of water quality, and the balance between traditional and innovative brewing techniques. The importance of patience and attention to detail in creating complex beers, including their flagship Haus Pils, is always top of mind. This conversation also touches on the logistics of bottle and can conditioning, and the role of festivals in networking and learning within the brewing community.

Listen to the whole conversation on the Brewer to Brewer Podcast. Download below, or on Amazon, Overcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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