The Craft Equation

The Craft Equation from Mother Earth Brew Co explores where brewing, business, and culture meet. Every two weeks, we talk with brewers, artists, and industry leaders about the trends, stories, and ideas shaping craft beer—on the mic and in the glass.

The Craft Equation is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Craft Equation, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  What’s Going on with Craft Beer? w/ BA President Bart Watson | The Craft Equation Podcast

  Feb 27, 202643 minS0

  <p>What’s really happening in craft beer right now?<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>In this episode of The Craft Equation Podcast, we sit down with Bart Watson (President & CEO of the Brewers Association) to break down the realities facing the beer industry—from slowing demand and changing consumer habits to rising costs, distribution challenges, and the future of craft.<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>If you’re a brewer, industry professional, or just someone who loves great beer, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what’s actually driving the headlines—and what comes next.<br> </p> <p><br>...

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  Science of Haze: Part 2 | The Craft Equation Podcast

  Feb 5, 202629 minS0

  <p>In Part 2 of The Craft Equation, we dive deep into the real science behind hazy IPAs — not just what they look like, but what physically and chemically makes haze form, stay suspended, and remain stable from tank to package.<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Joined by Chris Baker, Director of Brewing Operations at Mother Earth Brew Co., we break down the technical side of haze formation: protein–polyphenol interactions, wheat and oat percentages, dextrin malts, yeast strain selection, and why heavy dry hopping plays a bigger role than most brewers think.<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>We also...

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  Health, Nutrition, and...Beer?! w/ Guest Dr. Charles Bamforth | The Craft Equation Podcast

  Jan 20, 202640h 25mS1

  <p>Health, Nutrition, and…Beer?! | The Craft Equation Podcast</p> <p>Beer and health aren’t words you usually hear in the same sentence — especially during Dry January, when conversations around alcohol, moderation, and nutrition are everywhere. In this episode of The Craft Equation, we take a science-first look at how beer fits into modern discussions about health, mindful drinking, and balance. We’re joined by Dr. Charles Bamforth, one of the world’s most respected brewing scientists, to explore what’s actually in beer beyond alcohol and calories, how the body processes beer depending on dose and frequency, and why moderati...

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  Health, Nutrition, and...Beer?! w/ Guest Dr. Charles Bamforth | The Craft Equation Podcast

  Jan 20, 202640 minS0

  <p>Health, Nutrition, and…Beer?! | The Craft Equation Podcast<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Beer and health aren’t words you usually hear in the same sentence — especially during Dry January, when conversations around alcohol, moderation, and nutrition are everywhere. In this episode of The Craft Equation, we take a science-first look at how beer fits into modern discussions about health, mindful drinking, and balance.<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>We’re joined by Dr. Charles Bamforth, one of the world’s most respected brewing scientists, to explore what’s actually in beer beyond alcohol and calories, how the body pro...

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  The Science of Haze - Part 1 | The Craft Equation Podcast

  Dec 11, 202532 minS0

  <p>Hazy beers have exploded in popularity over the last decade, but what actually makes a beer “hazy”? And why do drinkers associate haze with juiciness, softness, and modern IPA flavor?</p> <p> </p> <p>In Part 1 of The Science of Haze, Mother Earth Brew Co.’s Director of Brewing Operations, Chris Baker, joins us to explore how haze-forward beers evolved, what defines them, and how consumers interpret what they see in the glass. We break down the stylistic differences between hazy IPAs, NEIPAs, juicy pale ales, and “unfiltered” beers, and discuss the sensory and psychological cues that drive the modern haze...

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