070 - PART 2 - 2023 Craft Brewers Conference Mitch, Rich, Shane, Gary Lorio, Amaury Kervyn D'oud Mooreghem,Pierre Mottet, and Marco Passarella

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• In this 2 part show, Mitch, Rich, and Shane hit the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. After landing at the Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden, the Foamy Heads were joined by Shane Gibbs from House of Dogs Brewing Company and manager of the Casual Pint in Smyrna, TN, Gary Lorio (Regional Account Manager for D&V International), and some heavy hitters in the Belgian beer industry to discuss the love of craft beer and tradition. During the first part, Gary introduced Amaury Kervyn D'oud Mooreghem of Brouwerij Verhaeghe. Originally known for their Duchesse de Bourgogne Flanders Red Ale, Amaury takes the guys thru the history of the brewery as well as the aging and tasting process. He then transitions towards the creation process of the (now) famous Duchesse Cherry, which involves an 18 month maturation in oak casks and an additional 6 month maceration process with real Belgian cherries. The Duchesse Chocolate Cherry Flanders Red Ales is a solid honorable mention as well. Pierre Mottet, representing Val-Dieu, joined the discussion next. He spoke about the uniqueness of their brewery, which is the only Abbey beer still brewing inside the monastery. They're known for their gold medal-winning Triple and Grand Cru, and their beer is linked to the city of Liège in Belgium. The Grand Cru was one of Rich's favorite- you can really taste the passion and attention to detail in these beers! Conversation also revolved around the Val-Dieu Blanche de Liège, a light and citrusy beer perfect for the warm weather. The hosts praised its smoothness and flavor profile, and Pierre revealed that they are also brewing a new version of the Blanche de Liège called Rosé, flavored with strawberries.
• After the break, Gary introduces Marco Passarella, sales manager from St. Bernardus/Brouwerij. Mitch gets extremely excited here, as St. Bernardus is the brewery that got him in to the craft beer scene. Marco's deep knowledge of the brewery's history, dedication, and even flavor profiles of the beers are next level. We drank the Watou Belgian wit, and finished off with the 75th Anniversary, a super rare beer with only 11,000 bottles made worldwide. Like every one of the bottles, this one was marked with its own unique number!

Websites

• Brouwerij Verhaeghe: ⁠https://www.brouwerijverhaeghe.be/⁠⁠
• Val-Dieu: https://www.abbaye-du-val-dieu.be/en/the-brewery/
• St. Bernardus: https://www.sintbernardus.be/
• D & V International: https://www.specialtybeer.com/
• Foamy Heads: thefoamyheads.com
• House of Dogs Brewing Co. https://www.instagram.com/houseofdogsbrewco/

Special Thanks: Shane Gibbs from House of Dogs Brewing Company for the connection and invitation to this amazing time

Gary Lorio (Regional Account Manager for D&V International) for connecting Shane to our special guests

Amaury, Pierre, and Marco of Brouwerij Verhaeghe, Val-Dieu, St. Bernardus respectively - you all have an amazing craft and we can't wait to drink more of your amazing beers!

Marco Passarella, sales manager from St. Bernardus/Brouwerij

---------- The Foamy Heads podcast offers a unique platform for beer enthusiasts to learn more about their favorite brews, straight from the people who make them. Whether you're a casual beer drinker or a craft beer connoisseur, episodes like this provide a wealth of information about the international beer scene, the brewing process, and some truly exceptional beers. With the continuing growth and evolution of the craft beer industry, podcasts like The Foamy Heads, and others, are an excellent way to keep up to date with the latest trends, flavors, and stories behind your favorite brews. So, whether you're in Nashville or anywhere else in the world, crack open a cold one and tune in to The Foamy Heads for an in-depth look at the world of craft beer.

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