Beer is a Conversation: Johann van der Walt

Published: Sept. 24, 2019, 9:05 a.m.

b"This week we sat down to chat with Green Beacon\\u2019s Johann van der Walt to talk about using experimental hops and got much more that expected from a brewer who has proved to be a reluctant podcast guest in the past.\\n You will hear a brewer talking effusively and passionately about his background, how he got into brewing, his progression to become head brewer at Green Beacon and his approach to crafting a beer... and also to making beers with experimental hops.\\n Watch the art and science of hop breeding from Dr Simon Whittock, HPA's Hop Breeder.\\n Radio Brews News is proudly presented by\\xa0Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world\\u2019s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.\\n We thank\\xa0Rallings Labels and Stickers\\xa0for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.\\n If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:\\n Sponsoring the show\\n Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service\\n Emailing us at\\xa0producer@brewsnews.com.au\\xa0to share your thoughts\\n All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at\\xa0Beer Cartel\\xa0who sponsor our letter for the week."