Sean Buchan
Co-owner and CEO of Cerebral Brewing, a Denver-based brewery known for scientific approaches to brewing; discussed their Japanese rice lager (Paper Lantern) and use of oak foeders in lager production.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 12min
325: Live From the Brewery Accelerator: Westbound & Down, Cerebral, and Odell Dissect Hazy and Clear IPA Today
Three panel guests, Jake Gardner, Marni Wahlquist, and Sean Buchan, discuss the evolution of IPA, from hazy to clear. They cover topics such as selecting hop lots, maximizing hop saturation, designing malt support, and avoiding sweetness in hazy IPA. They also touch on bittering hops for smoothness and maximizing hop quality. The podcast explores the impact of hazy IPA on West Coast IPA and the reversion to drinkability in hop-forward styles.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 48min
AAB 082: How Rice Helps Create Flavorful Beers and New Trends in Japanese Rice Lager
Scott LaFontaine, assistant professor and food scientist studying beverage chemistry, and Sean Buchan, CEO of Cerebral Brewing known for scientific brewing, discuss rice in beer. They explore Japanese rice lager trends, using oak foeders, rice formats and gelatinization, varietal choices, and rice’s sustainability and flavor roles. Multiple short, punchy conversations dig into techniques and brewing futures.
