Episode 198: Bierkrieg: Follow the Money

The guy who explained how we narrowly avoided an American Reinheitsgebot on episode 174 is back with more surprises. This time you'll hear about the widespread use of malt substitutes in Germany, a beer war, and the birthplace of America's most popular beer style.

Special Guest: Greg Casey.

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Links:

• Germany's Extensive History of Brewing with Malt Substitutes: Birthplace of America's Adjunct Lager Beer — 2020 MBAA TQ
• WHAT IS BEER? — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 174
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