Podcast EP 149 – Lager is Love – Chris Enegren

We are joined today by co-founder and brewer of Enegren Brewing out of Moorpark, CA, Chris Enegren. We talk all things bottom fermenting including:

– Danny snubbing Enegren, then being impressed.

– Chris transitioning from home brewing to programming at Premier Stainless.

– The guts to start up a German focused brewery in IPA land.

– Opportunities to educate locals on German styles.

– What the hell is decoction.

– Where did Enegren get these recipes and how did they nail them.

– Why some breweries fail at lagers

– European big pour culture.

– Debunking or verifying Lager myths.

– Feelings about the delicious but suspicious Dry Hopped Pilsner fad.

– Sam Adams and Stone proclaiming they have made lager flavorful.

– Story of getting into Trader Joes.

And much much more!

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