The Secret Ingredient Behind Great Belgian White Beer (Lake Effect Brewing)

<p>Learn the secret ingredients behind the best Belgian Whites and what happens when a brewer finally feels satisfied with what he’s built.</p><p>Lake Effect Brewing Company Founder, Owner, and Head Brewer Clint Bautz discusses the brewing science behind Belgian witbier, including the role of yeast, protein haze, and the mysterious “secret spice” that gives great Belgian Whites their distinctive flavor. He also explains why it took Lake Effect 10 years to open a taproom and why, after years of building, he’s finally happy with the brewery exactly as it is. Plus: how an early equipment limitation pushed Lake Effect into brewing sour beers and the differences between Belgian witbiers and German hefeweizens.</p><p>0:00 Inside Lake Effect Brewing, Recorded Live in the Taproom</p><p>2:34 How Brian Discovered This Brewery in a Chicago Alley</p><p>4:43 Lake Effect’s 10-Year Journey to Opening a Brewery Taproom</p><p>8:14 Why Clint Quit Homebrewing and Started a Brewery</p><p>9:51 Serving Customers During the Podcast and What Is a Strong English Bitter Pub Ale?</p><p>11:40 The First Beer Clint Ever Brewed at Lake Effect</p><p>12:45 Lake Effect Snow: What Makes a Belgian White Beer?</p><p>15:38 Belgian Witbier vs Hefeweizen: What’s the Difference?</p><p>16:50 Why Yeast Creates Banana and Spice Flavors in Beer</p><p>17:45 The Equipment Mistake That Forced Clint to Brew Sour Beer</p><p>19:32 What Is Brettanomyces? (The Funky Yeast in Sour Beer)</p><p>21:56 Beer break</p><p>22:55 Designing the New Lake Effect Taproom</p><p>27:00 How Customers Became Brewery Investors</p><p>29:10 Why Lake Effect Does So Many Beer Collaborations</p><p>33:35 Inside Lake Effect’s Good Better Best Pub Ale</p><p>40:35 What Happens When a Brewery Owner Stops Brewing</p><p>42:56 What’s Next for Lake Effect Brewing?</p><p>45:01 The Final Four Questions for Brewers</p><p><strong>Learn more about Lake Effect Brewing, </strong>located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, at <a href="https://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/"><u>https://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/</u></a> </p><p>—</p><p>Learn more about Crafty Brewers at <a href="https://craftybrewerspod.com"><u>https://craftybrewerspod.com</u></a> </p><p>Support Crafty Brewers on Patreon! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/craftybrewers"><u>https://www.patreon.com/c/craftybrewers</u></a> </p><p>Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC, an enterprise podcast growth consultancy. If your brand would like to capture a loyal audience to drive bu