For episode 34 we sit down with Modern Times Beer Founder and CEO Jacob McKean to discuss many levels of craft beer in San Diego. We dive in deep to learn all about the first year of Modern Times leading all the way up to their 1st Anniversary Party July 12th and 13th plus TONS more. You won’t want to miss this episode! Relax your body and your mind with Three B Zine Podcast!
In this very special episode we sit down with Founder and CEO of Modern Times Beer Jacob McKean. Tune in to learn about Modern Times latest release, Oneida, their first 22 oz bottle release and hear for the first time ever which 22oz bottled beer is coming next from the San Diego brewery. You also will hear how Jacob and Modern Times pick, choose and acquire their hops and how they decide on lesser known varieties to use in their beers and Jacob’s thoughts on the process of working with these hop styles. Plus, hear his philosophy on the brewing of beer and his thoughts on how the sky is the limit in regards to complexity using only water, malt, hops and yeast to make great beer. We discuss how the styling, branding and design came to life from concept to reality and how it set Modern Times Beer apart from other breweries in San Diego. Plus hear how their awesome tasting rooms came to life including the post it note wall and floppy disk mural and how the brand new North Park tasting room happened and why North Park is a great place for craft beer. Of course, we also talk about the upcoming 1 Year Anniversary Party, and discuss some of the specialty one of a kind beers they will be serving to attendees. Including their 3 barrel aged sours, a barrel aged saison plus more. Learn about their brand new bagged coffee products and how those are created. Jacob also mentions just a few of the awesome beers that will be available at this two day party. Learn all about the creation and progress of their growing barrel program with The Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire and how they developed their aged beers within the first year as a brewery and get the inside scoop on future plans for different beer releases coming down the line from Modern Times. As an extra bonus, hear Dustin express his interest in being employed by Modern Times plus so much more!
Click Here for tickets to the Modern Times 1 Year Anniversary Party!
Opening track – “Relax” by Chess Wars. From their debut record, PEACE. Available now.
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Necessary Links for Episode 34
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Click here for tickets to the First Anniversary Party
The Mad Fermentationist (American Sour Beers by Michael Tonsmeire – Available Now!)
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