EP-400 Julia Astrid Davis of Burke-Gilman Brewing
In this episode, we\u2019re talking about process. And it\u2019s not just in context of the brewing of beer, but everything that leads up to it, what happens during, and how a brewer can get better after. Helping us get into the detail of it all is Julia Astrid Davis, the head brewer and zygurmatrix at Burke-Gilman Brewing Company in Seattle.
And if you're going to talk to a brewer about all these intimate aspects of their job, Julia is a great example of someone you should listen to. Over the course of her career she's brewed at companies small and large, from Denmark to Chicago and now Seattle. Her stops include Goose Island, Lagunitas, and Empirical Brewery, all in the Windy City, and has now been at Burke-Gilman for three years. That\u2019s a who\u2019s who list of barrel-aging and hop-forward breweries and in this conversation you\u2019ll hear how Julia\u2019s time at each place has helped build an understanding and appreciation for the process of brewing, experimentation, and constant improvement to dial-in recipes and drinking experiences.
We\u2019ll also talk about inspiration, collaboration, and why it\u2019s important for a brewer to always think about how to get better. Through it all, is the idea of process.
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